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    Welcome to the Department of Emergency Management

    Haiti flagHaiti Relief & Recovery
    Miami-Dade County is assisting Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake that impacted the country. Those seeking information about family members in Haiti can call 1-888-407-4747.

    Communication Hubs have been set up for the Haitian community to share information and provide up-to-date information about developments on the island. Read more about the Local Relief Efforts.

    Mission: “To support our community's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources.”

    Vision: “A disaster ready community.”
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    SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Florida Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
    Residents and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred Dec. 17, 2009 in Broward County, Fla. can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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    2010 Severe Weather Awareness Week, Poster, and Video Contests
    State emergency management officials today announced that Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is scheduled for January 24-30, 2010. This year, the annual public awareness campaign includes a poster and video public service announcement (PSA) contest. Click here for details.

    Consumer Survival Kit
    Be ready this hurricane season! Click here to learn about gas stations and retail stores with backup power, how you can save money as you get ready for the storm, and how to protect yourself from fraud.

    2009 Hurricane Evacuation Center List
    The 2009 Hurricane Evacuation Centers and Bus Pickup Points lists are now available. Click here  to see what shelters may be opened if a hurricane threatens Miami-Dade County and where the Bus Pickup Points are located.

    2009 Hurricane Guide
    The information in this guide is designed to help ensure that you, your family, pets and property are ready for any storm. Download it today Adobe PDF (16 KB)
    Get Ready for Digital TV
    Television stations began broadcasting only in digital in June 2009. Click here to learn what the transition from analog means and what you can do to avoid being blacked out day-to-day and during an emergency.   

    Generator Safety

    Generator Safety
    Anyone who owns a generator should be prepared to operate it safely if the need arises.

    Register for Ashley Nicole Valdes Public Safety Alerts
    Sign up today to receive text and e-mail alerts from Miami-Dade Police about significant incidents occuring in the community.  

    Keep your pets safe

    Pet Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center Application Package
    Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the shelter. A tentative acceptance letter will be sent upon receipt and verification of eligibility.

    Miami-Dade is a StormReady County
    The National Weather Service has recognized Miami-Dade as a StormReady county. Click here to read more about the NWS' StormReady program. 

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    DEM quarterly e-newsletter - December 2009
    The new DEM quarterly e-newsletter is out! Click here  to catch up on what's going on with DEM, upcoming training sessions, announcements, and other information.

    Assist DEM as an amateur radio operator
    If you are an amateur radio operator and would like to assist DEM during an emergency by gathering important information, click here to download an application. Please fax the completed application to 305-513-7622.

    DEM featured in ESRI publications
    ESRI Press published an article written by DEM Geographic Information Systems coordinator Soheila Ajabshir and DEM mitigation expert Frank Reddish in its GIS for Decision Making and Public Policy Making. The article is about major flood mitigation project in Miami-Dade County the DEM coordinated. Click here to read the article.  

    The Public Technology Institute and Geospatial Information & Technology Association recently published one of Soheila's articles on how GIS assists DEM's duty officer program. Click here to read the article.

    The Department of Emergency Management's preparation for Super Bowl XLI is one of the case studies featured in the publication GIS for Homeland Security from ESRI Press. Two of DEM Geographic Information Systems coordinator Soheila Ajabshir's maps are also included. Read the case study. PDF

    For more information about the publication, visit the ERSI Web site.

    DEM, EOC featured in Government Technology magazines
    DEM is featured in Emergency Management magazine articles about Storm Prep Expo 2008 and 2009 (April 2009) and about the February 2008 power outage that affected South Florida. (Jan. 2009)

    Government Technology magazine offers an short overview of DEM and the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Doral, Fla. (Nov. 2006)  Click here to read

    Download the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) PDF
    Download and read Volume I of the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and know what the County is doing to keep the community safe and prepared during an emergency.
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    If you cannot view PDF Get Acrobat! files, you can download Acrobat Reader  for free from Adobe Systems, Inc. In order to use PDF files, you must have Acrobat installed on your computer.
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    It's hurricane season - Be prepared! Check out the 2008 Hurricane website!
    Check out the 2009 Hurricane Season Website!
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    Miami-Dade Alerts

    Miami-Dade Alerts - Public Safety Updates on the Go

    Subscribe now Online Service to the County's pilot program to receive text alerts to cell phones or other mobile devices about significant emergency events.
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    Contact Information
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    Phone:

    		 305-468-5400
    Fax:

    		 305-468-5401
    TDD:

    		 305-468-5402
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    		 9300 NW 41 St.
    Miami, FL 33178
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