lunes, 7 de septiembre de 2020

The City of Sunny Isles Beach

City of Sunny Isles Beach

News & Resources for Residents During COVID-19

Thursday, September 3, 2020

The City of Sunny Isles Beach continues to closely monitor the coronavirus in South Florida. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines from the CDC and Florida Department of Health which includes social distancing, washing your hands, wearing a facial covering in public and around others, avoiding crowds, and staying home when possible.

We would like to share the below information on upcoming City programs, virtual events, news and COVID-19 resources.

Programs & Virtual Events

Fall 2020 Recreation Programs. Register online at activities.sibfl.net

Fall Recreation Programs

Registration is currently open for Fall Recreation Programs. Most programs will be virtual, with a select few youth athletics held in-person, outdoors, with safety measures in place.

Register online at activities.sibfl.net or visit sibfl.net/fall-recreation-programs for more information. 
Drive-Thru Food Distribution Friday, September 4, 2020, 9 am - 11 am

Drive-Thru Food Distribution

The next Drive-Thru Food Distribution at Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach is this Friday, September 4 from 9 - 11 am. Open to Miami-Dade County residents. Food is distributed on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last.

Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Register your child for our Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, September 5 from 10 am – Noon. Open to students in grades K-12. Registration is open to residents with a valid City-issued SIB Resident ID Card only. Those who participated in the event on 8/26 are not eligible to participate again.
SIBeHealthy Programs

SIBeHealthy Senior Programs

Tune in to SIBTV, Atlantic Broadband Channel 662 at 9:30 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for SIBeHealthy Senior programs you can follow along with from home. Visit sibfl.net/sibehealthy for more programming information.
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center

Closed on Labor Day

Reminder: The Sunny Isles Beach Government Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. The SIBshuttle will not operate. Select Sunny Isles Beach parks will remain open. Visit sibfl.net/parks for hours and information.
Special City Commission Meeting: First Budget Hearing

Special City Commission Meeting: First Budget Hearing

The City of Sunny Isles Beach will hold a Special City Commission Meeting: First Budget Hearing virtually on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:30 pm. Elected officials, City staff and the public will participate through Zoom video conferencing. Visit sibfl.net/first-budget-hearing for details.
Donate Blood

Blood Drive

One Blood will host a Blood Drive at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center on Tuesday, September 15 from 10:30 am - 4 pm. All donors will receive a wellness checkup including a COVID-19 antibody test. Appointments required
Regular City Commission Meeting

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City of Sunny Isles Beach will hold a Regular City Commission Meeting virtually on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm. Elected officials, City staff and the public will participate through Zoom video conferencing. Visit sibfl.net/virtual-comm-meeting for details.
Virtual Teen Club

Virtual Teen Club: Crafting Showcase

Join your friends on Zoom for monthly Virtual Teen Club events. Our next event is a Virtual Crafting Showcase on Thursday, September 17 from 7 - 9 pm. Open for teens only in grades 7-12. Registration is required online or by calling 305.792.1706
Special City Commission Meeting: Second Budget Hearing

Special City Commission Meeting: Second Budget Hearing

The City of Sunny Isles Beach will hold a Special City Commission Meeting: Second Budget Hearing virtually on Friday, September 18 at 5:30 pm. Elected officials, City staff and the public will participate through Zoom video conferencing. Visit sibfl.net/second-budget-hearing for details.
Meditation Monday SIBeHealthy

Facebook Live Yoga

Join us for #MediationMonday, a Facebook Live yoga class on Monday, September 21 at 9:30 am. Like our Facebook page and then log on and follow along from home. Visit sibfl.net/sibehealthy for more programming information.

COVID-19 Testing in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County COVID-19 Testing Locations
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue offers at-home COVID-19 testing for senior citizens and individuals over the age of 18 with disabilities who are homebound. You can schedule an appointment online.

For a list of COVID-19 testing locations in Miami-Dade County, visit sibfl.net/testing

Time is running out! Make yourself count!

The deadline to respond to the 2020 Census is September 30, 2020. Make sure Sunny Isles Beach is counted and receives our share of federal funding for important resources that impact our residents' quality of life. For more information, visit sibfl.net/census

Stay Prepared During Peak Hurricane Season

City of Sunny Isles Beach Hurricane Preparedness. For a full list of resources, information and preparedness recommendations, visit sibfl.net/hurricane.
Stay informed during an emergency.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach at sibalert.net

2020 Election Information

Be Election Ready

Election Season is underway and Miami-Dade Elections is taking every precaution to keep residents safe. Voters are encouraged to vote by mail from the safety and comfort of home. For information on early voting, vote by mail ballots and more, visit sibfl.net/elections.

Reminder: Curfew Remains in Effect

A countywide curfew remains in effect from 10 pm to 6 am per Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 27-20.

Let's keep each other safe!

Public Health is Everyone's Responsibility. Wash hands often with soap and water. Wear face coverings in public spaces. Stay 6 feet apart when in public. Stay home if feeling ill. For more information, visit sibfl.net/coronavirus.

Stay Informed

Stay up to date on the latest news, closures and updates from the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
 We will continue to post COVID-19 safety information and resources at sibfl.net/coronavirus.
For information on New Normal Guidelines, visit sibfl.net/reopening.
For COVID-19 testing locations in Miami-Dade County, visit sibfl.net/testing.
For COVID-19 Business Assistance and Resources, visit sibfl.net/covid19-business.
For Miami-Dade County coronavirus resources, visit miamidade.gov/coronavirus.
Sign up for SIBAlert emergency notifications
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If you have any additional questions, please email info@sibfl.net or call 305.792.1759

Recomendaciones útiles para evitar las estafas después de un desastre

Recomendaciones útiles para evitar las estafas después de un desastre


Marca como favorito el sitio web Emergencias causadas por inclemencias del clima. Si te afecta un evento climático o un desastre, vuelve a visitar este sitio para consultar más recomendaciones sobre cómo recuperarte y demás información sobre tus derechos. Al igual que todos nuestros materiales, este sitio web está adaptado para dispositivos móviles, de modo podrás acceder rápidamente a la información en el momento y en el lugar que la necesites.
¿Sospechas una estafa? Repórtala a la FTC en ftc.gov/queja. ¿Deseas información acerca de los últimos fraudes y estafas que hemos visto? Suscríbete para recibir nuestras alertas para consumidores.

Moción de la FTC para enmendar la demanda del caso Nudge para agregar a las celebridades de bienes raíces Dean Graziosi y Scott Yancey

2 de septiembre de 2020 por Karen Hobbs Abogada, División de Educación del Consumidor y Negocios, FTC A menudo, se usa a las celebridades para promocionar productos o servicos, pero algunas veces, se las usa para atraer a los consumidores hacia una estafa. Y eso es lo que la FTC alega que sucedio cuando dos celebridades de bienes raíces unieron sus furzas con Nudge - una compañía que, junto con sus duenos, fue demandada en noviembre de 2019 por la FTC y la División de Protección del Consumidor de Utah (la "División") por vender de manera engañosa programas de capacitación y otros productos a aspirantes a inversores en bienes raíces. La FTC y la División presentaron una moción ante la corte para que permita que la FTC enmiende la demanda con el fin de agregar como demandados a Dean Graziosi, quien se describe a sí mismo como autor más vendido según el New York Times, empresario e inversor, y a Scott Yancey de la serie de televisión con personajes de la vida real llamada “Flipping Vegas”. La FTC dice que, desde 2012, cada uno de los mencionados ha ganado alrededor de $10 millones de dólares como las dos principales celebridades utilizadas por Nudge para comercializar y dar credibilidad a su esquema de capacitación en bienes raíces. Entre otras cosas, Graziosi y Yancey aparecieron en infomerciales y materiales de correo directo que alentaban a la gente a concurrir a eventos gratuitos diseñados para ayudar a vender paquetes de capacitación y asesoramiento, a menudo a través de telemercadeo, que costaban miles de dólares. De acuerdo a la demanda enmendada propuesta, en la cual se alega que las celebridades colaboraron con la operación de telemercadeo de Nudge, los dos famosos estaban en conocimiento de las numerosas demandas que describían cómo Nudge había estafado a la gente, y elaboraron estrategias para contrarrestar los comentarios negativos publicados en línea – lo cual incluye conversaciones acerca de la publicación de comentarios positivos falsos en la página Trustpilot de Graziosi y en el perfil de Yelp de Yancey. ¿Conclusión? Si te sientes tentado por una oportunidad – incluso por una que este promocionada por una celebridad – que dice que puedes ganar un montón de dinero en una inversión con poco o nada de riesgo, no te creas el bombo publicitario. Aprende más sobre los seminarios de oportunidades de inversiones y negocios, y si te enteras de una estafa de inversión, cuéntaselo a la FTC en ftc.gov/queja.

Esos ofrecimientos de dinero gratis por COVID-19 enviados por WhatsApp y Facebook son estafas

28 de agosto de 2020 por Diana Shiller Investigadora, División de Prácticas de Comercialización, FTC ¿Has visto un mensaje en WhatsApp o Facebook que te ofrece ayuda gratis durante la pandemia? La gente ha reportado que ha estado viendo mensajes que parecen enviados por Pepsi, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target y otras grandes marcas. En todos estos mensajes se le ofrece dinero a la gente que lo necesita — a través de subsidios, cupones para asistencia de alimentos y otros regalos. Pero son todos falsos y de ninguna manera fueron enviados por estas compañías. Podrías recibir este tipo de mensaje, en inglés o en español, de parte de un amigo o contacto. El mensaje dice que hagas clic en un enlace para obtener tu dinero. Si haces clic, podrías encontrar una encuesta para responder. O te podrían pedir que ingreses tu nombre, domicilio y número de teléfono u otra información. Y te podrían pedir que le reenvíes el mensaje a varios amigos para poder acceder a la ayuda que te ofrecen. Lo que en realidad están haciendo con estos mensajes es perpetrar una estafa de tipo phishing para recolectar tu información (y la de tus amigos), y, posiblemente, instalarte un programa malicioso en tu teléfono, tablet o computadora si haces clic en el enlace. No hay ni dinero ni ayuda. Tan solo estafadores. El mensaje te lo podría haber enviado un amigo de verdad (con intenciones de ayudar)– pero también te lo podría haber enviado un estafador que pirateó la cuenta de tu amigo. Pues entonces, ¿qué tienes que hacer si recibes uno de estos mensajes? No hagas clic en ningún enlace. Al hacerlo podrías descargar programas maliciosos, exponerte todavía a más estafas o agregar tu número de teléfono a listas que luego se venden a otros estafadores. Elimina los mensajes – y por supuesto no los compartas. Llama al amigo que te compartió el mensaje. ¿Te lo reenvió él? Si tu amigo no te lo reenvió, dile que le podrían haber pirateado la cuenta. Si te lo reenvió, comparte este artículo del blog con él. Si ya hiciste clic o compartiste el mensaje, haz un escaneo de seguridad en tu dispositivo para controlar si encuentras algún programa malicioso. Y después comparte este artículo del blog con los amigos a los que les enviaste el mensaje – y pídeles que hagan lo mismo.

Latin People News LPN: City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 9/4

Latin People News LPN: City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 9/4:   Friday, September 4, 2020 As we start the holiday weekend, the city continues to stress the importance of wearing facial coverings, social...

Friday, September 4, 2020
As we start the holiday weekend, the city continues to stress the importance of wearing facial coverings, social distancing and regularly washing hands.
 
Ambassadors will be deployed on the beach and outside public restrooms from South Pointe Park through 87 Street. They will be reminding beachgoers about the need to follow the mandatory mask mandate and to social distance from members outside of their household. Additionally, there will be enhanced Police and Ocean Rescue presence to assist with compliance.
 
As a reminder, beach hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please note, City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Countdown to Fill Out the Census
The U.S. Census Bureau announced it will be sending an additional paper questionnaire to over 16.2 million households in low-responding census tracts. All mail packages are expected to arrive by September 15. This mailing is the last in a series of reminders the Census Bureau has mailed to non-responding households since mid-March urging them to respond.
 
Census takers are still visiting households that have not responded to the census to collect responses in person. Census takers may also visit households that have already responded as part of 2020 Census quality checks. Now more than ever it's important to get counted!

The Census Bureau will END all counting on September 30.
Call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit my2020census.gov and make sure our community gets counted.
First Responders
Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution tomorrow, September 5.

Saturday, September 5
9 AM - 11 AM
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line.

If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or www.miamibeachfl.gov/food
Cooking with Parks & Rec
Whether this quarantine has brought out your new found baking skills or you've always been a master chef, we want to get cooking with you!

The Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Common Threads will be hosting a live brunch cooking demonstration on the city's Facebook account.

Saturday, September 5
11 AM

All you need is the following ingredients and you can follow along to cook with the whole family some Banana Oat Pancakes:
  • cinnamon
  • low-fat milk
  • 1 egg
  • vanilla
  • canola oil
  • salt
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • oats
  • all-purpose flour
  • 2 bananas

Grab your apron and join us live!
BULK DROP-OFF: First Weekend of the Month
This Saturday and Sunday, residents may take bulk trash to one of the locations listed below from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proof of Miami Beach residency is required (formal identification with a Miami Beach address and/or a utility bill accompanied by a photo identification).

Free bulk drop-off locations are:
  • 833 6 Street; Drop off area is located on the west side of the building on Jefferson Avenue
  • 75 Street and Dickens Avenue

Please DO NOT dispose of chemical or hazardous materials, tires, paints, or car parts into the dumpsters. Contact the Sanitation Division at 305.673.7616 for more information.
Special Commission Meeting
A Special Commission meeting is being held Tuesday, September 8 at 3:30 p.m. and will be televised on MBTV and streamed live on Facebook.

Commission will meet to discuss/adopt the County’s Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan.

The Commission Chambers will be closed to the public, but you can watch the meeting via Zoom at https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81984964001

  • How to provide spoken public comment during the City Commission Meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 312.626.6799 or 877.853.5257 (Toll Free). The Webinar ID is 819 8496 4001#. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
Back-to-School with Parks & Rec

Virtual After School Program
The Parks & Recreation Department is offering homework assistance for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Additional activities will include fitness classes, yoga, cooking, science and more.

  • Monday through Friday (September 8 - October 2)
  • 2:30 PM - 5 PM (K-1st Grade)
  • 3:30 PM - 6 PM (2nd - 5th Grade)
  • Weekly Fee: $75

Virtual Teen Club
The virtual Teen Club program includes tutoring/homework assistance, STEM, dance, social emotional learning, entrepreneurship, sports fitness, hobby projects and more. Virtual tutoring occurs through the Zoom platform and space is limited.

  • Monday through Friday (September 8 - October 2)
  • 4 PM - 5:30 PM (6th - 12th Grade)
  • FREE for all teens enrolled in a Miami Beach school

Programs may be canceled due to low enrollment. Registration has begun, register today by visiting register.miamibeachparks.com
COVID-19 & Antibody Testing

*UPDATE* Walk-Up Testing
The walk-up COVID-19 testing site located at the municipal parking lot on 21 Street and Collins Avenue is temporarily closed. Stay tuned for an update on its status.

Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site
The MBCC testing site is now offering drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 antigen tests (“rapid tests”). This test is a nasal swab test with results reported to the patient within 4 hours or less. It will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily or until the site reaches the maximum 350 daily allotted tests. More detailed information on the purpose and efficacy of the antigen test can be found on the CDC website.

Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests continue to be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is available for ages 5 and up.

Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed information on all testing locations, including testing at the Hard Rock Stadium and homebound testing and further details.
Plasma Donation
As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment.

The University of Miami Health System is working with OneBlood to collect convalescent plasma to use for a potential treatment option for patients with COVID-19.

Who can participate in this study?
A donor must be over 18 years old, have confirmed COVID-19 documents by a laboratory test, or history suggestive of resolved COVID-19 like illness. Participants must also have complete resolution of symptoms at least 28 days before donation and not participated in any COVID vaccine trials for at least the past 12 months.

For more information on the donation process, contact Tom Tanner at 305.243.5621 or via email at ttanner@med.miami.edu

Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click here to learn more on how you can donate today.
Mask Up Miami Beach
We urge everyone to wear a mask, continue practicing social distancing and meticulously wash hands regularly.

Reminder, Miami Beach Police and Code Compliance Officers are giving out $50 civil citations for anyone not wearing a facial covering while in a public place or space.

Free masks are being provided at all Miami-Dade Public Libraries.
Stay Informed
Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage at www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more.

Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to MBCovid@miamibeachfl.govOr connect with us through social media via emailNextdoorFacebookTwitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).