Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, 2024. Now more than ever, it is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan to adapt quickly to a weather emergency. Below you will find important resources and information to help you take the necessary steps to be prepared before, during and after a storm.
Cultural Resources
There are a variety of tools and resources tailored for individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations when preparing for an emergency. The Arts & Business Council of Miami and CERF+ Craft Emergency Relief Fund, have prepared useful guides and compiled important contact and links we can share to help you be ready for an emergency.
Miami-Dade Readiness Guide and Resources
The Miami-Dade County’s Hurricane Readiness portal and guide provides detailed and comprehensive local storm preparation information for individuals and organizations all in one place. Here you will find tips on the actions you should take before, during and after a storm impacts South Florida. Here you will also find the latest guidelines and information regarding the activation of evacuation centers. You may access the portal by clicking here.
The Hurricane Door Hanger provides a quick graphic way to identify households that need assistance after the storm. You may download and print the Hurricane Door Hanger.
You can also follow Miami-Dade County on social media for hurricane updates:
@MiamiDadeCounty
@MiamiDade311
ReadyMDC APP
The Ready MDC mobile application is now available to the public via Google Play for Android and the iOS App Store for iPhone. The mobile application allows Miami-Dade residents and visitors to get up-to-the minute information before, during and after a hurricane strike, including:
How to prepare for a hurricane
Areas that are in danger of storm surge
Evacuation center locations
Emergency bus pick-up sites
What to do with pets
Emergency evacuation & assistance information and much more
Miami-Dade Alerts
Staying informed during an imminent threat or emergency is critical in helping make the right decision. The Miami-Dade County Alerts system will notify you about public safety issues and weather advisories on your cell phone.
Alerts is a free service that enables County residents or visitors to receive emergency texts and/or emails regarding public safety issues, recommended public protective actions, or other emergency information. Sign up now.
Heritage Emergency National Task Force
The Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF) is an organization co-sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian Institution, which aims to protect the cultural heritage in our nation’s states, tribes, territories, and local communities from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. The HENTF has prepared these tips for cultural stewards and emergency managers.
dPlan|ArtsReady
South Arts in partnership with the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) have launched new dPlan|ArtsReady tool, a service that guides arts organizations through the creation of a readiness plan. ArtsReady takes an "all hazards" approach to planning: focusing on essential business needs so organizations can be prepared for any crisis. The tool walks users through a series of modules—Risk Assessment, Action Items, Critical Stuff, Reports, and Guides and Resources—that explore the critical business functions most arts and cultural organizations rely on every day to access during, or after a crisis. Read the 12 Must Haves to Build Your Readiness Plan.
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The most reliable way to contact us continues to be through email. You can find a staff directory at https://www.miamidadearts.org/about/staff-councils.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs program or meeting, please contact Francine Andersen at 305-375 4634 culture@miamidade.gov at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).