Ready your home and familyWe all love the beautiful tropical weather in South Florida, but we also know how quickly a storm can come our way. When Hurricane Andrew changed many of our lives forever, your United Way was there before and after the storm, comforting people, bringing volunteers together, rebuilding homes and restoring hope. After the recent hurricane seasons that have devastated many areas in our community, our state and our nation, United Way of Miami-Dade continues to be there for those in need. Today, our commitment to keeping our community safe and healthy is stronger than ever. Hurricane season is June 1 - November 30. To help keep you, your family, your home and your pets safe, here are some resources to help you prepare. Know the basics
Storm categories and basic preparedness information Learn from the experts
American Red Cross - emergency contact card template, tips on creating an evacuation plan for your family, information on shelter-in-place, guidelines for creating a disaster supplies kit, information on financial planning for disaster AT&T - tips for preparing your home and ensuring telephone line safety Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - comprehensive storm preparation information Florida Department of Financial Services - Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, insurance information, consumer alerts. Also teaches Floridians how to strengthen their homes and reduce the overall potential for hurricane damage in our state. Florida Division of Emergency Management - guides you through creating a family disaster plan Florida Power & Light Company - tips on what to do in case of a power outage, how to prepare for power being turned back on, electricity-related hurricane tips Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management - evacuation zone maps, special needs evacuation, resident, shutter and generator safety guidelines, as well as tips on bottling water, protecting your home, keeping your pet safe, securing your boat, accessing shelter National Hurricane Center - up-to-date storm tracking and alerts U.S. Department of Homeland Security READYAmerica - emergency supply list, details on threats other than hurricanes, guidelines for making an emergency plan Other important links
Florida Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline Florida Department of Financial Services Claim Hotline Humane Society of Greater Miami Miami-Dade County Animal Services Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department Miami-Dade County Police (non-emergency) Miami-Dade County Team Metro Hotline Miami-Dade Transit Services National Flood Insurance Peoples Gas (TECO Energy) Pet-friendly hurricane evacuation center application -
submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the shelter. A tentative acceptance letter will be sent upon receipt and verification of eligibility. After the storm
If your home or family is affected by a hurricane, United Way can link you to a network of partners that can help you recover. |
