Emergency Activation (2025)

County Services & Closures

• Miami-Dade County will continue distributing sandbags to residents on Tuesday, October 8th.

  Residents can receive up to four bags per household.

  DRIVE-THROUGH DISTRIBUTION SITES

  • Amelia Earhart Park: 401 E. 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013 (anticipates closing by noon)
  • Oak Grove Park: 690 NE 159th St, Miami, FL 33162(closed)
  • Gwen Cherry Park: 7090 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147 (anticipates closing by noon)
  • Tropical Park: 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 - Self-service: bags will be available for residents to fill up with sand (anticipates closing by noon)
  • Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground: 12451 SW 184th Street, Miami, FL 33177 (anticipates closing by 11 a.m.)
  • Homestead Air Reserve Park: 27401 SW 127th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032 (opening at 10 a.m., anticipates closing by noon)
  • Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165 (anticipates closing by 10 a.m.)
  • Greynolds Park: 17530 W. Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 (anticipates closing by noon)
  • Ives Estate Park: 20901 NE 16th Ave, Miami, FL 33179(anticipates closing by 10 a.m.)
• • Medley Shelter– The Animal Services team is fully prepared to bring shelter dogs inside the building if flooding becomes a concern.
  • Doral Shelter- The shelter remains safe for dogs as only the parking area is affected by flooding.
  • Foster a pet- We urgently ask our community to consider temporarily fostering a shelter pet during this time The best way to keep our shelter pets safe is to send them to a home. Please emailasdfoster@miamidade.govto foster a pet or for more information.

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• The Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library at the Morris N. Broad Community Center will be closed until Friday, Oct. 11.

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• The Department is in close coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, monitoring water and rain levels and lowered canal water levels across Miami-Dade in preparation for the rainfall.

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be closed on Oct. 9. Stay informed by visiting storms.dadeschools.net.

  See Also

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• Operations

  The Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) continues to run its operations business as usual:

  • Waste and recycling collection are scheduled to take place Tuesday, October 8th.
  • Residents are reminded to:
    • Place carts out carefully, avoiding all obstacles and any standing water if possible. Once cart has been serviced, please bring it onto your property to avoid issues with flooding.
  • DSWM will work to collect any previously scheduled bulky waste piles.
    • Residents who have scheduled bulky appointments this week should remain vigilant and stay informed by visiting the DSWM website or social media platforms (Facebook, X, and Instagram) for the latest updates on service.
    • If winds begin to increase, residents are asked to secure the pile, to avoid it becoming a flying projectile.
  • The Department’s 13 Trash and Recycling Centers continue to operate and have extended their hours until 7 p.m. on Oct. 8. DSWM customers can continue to bring their household trash, bulky items and tree cuttings for disposal.
  • Disposal facilities (regional transfer stations and the landfills) will remain open for waste haulers during their normally scheduled hours.

  Mosquito Control Division

  • Mosquito control will suspend scheduled spraying operations due to the weather and will begin to relocate and secure its mosquito traps.
  • Mosquito Control will larvicide and/or adulticide depending on the situation and the severity of the rain and flooding.
  • After any major rain event, the mosquito population tends to increase. Residents are reminded to:
  • Check property for any items that can collect water and remove them, if possible, to avoid mosquito breeding.
  • Once the storm has passed, be sure it’s safe to go outside and check for any water in containers and remove it.
  • Be sure to cover yourself when you go outside, to avoid mosquito bites. Cover yourself in long, loose clothing and cover any exposed skin with an EPA-registered repellent containing DEET, picaridin, lemon oil of eucalyptus, or IR3535.

• The Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is installing temporary dams in vulnerable areas, draining the wastewater system where possible, increasing staffing at all wastewater treatment plants, and preparing vacuum trucks to deploy as needed.

  How the public can helpto minimize impact to the wastewater system during the heavy rains associated with Hurricane Milton:

  • Keeping manhole covers closed. Opening manhole covers can temporarily alleviate the local flood impact, but it introduces additional water to the sewer system and can cause overflows.
  • Decreasing water consumption to the extent possible during heavy rain events and if flooding occurs, to lessen the burden on the wastewater system.

Ports & Transit

• Passengers should confirm flight status with their airline and take precautions if driving to Miami International Airport (MIA).

• PortMiami is open. The U.S. Coast Guard has setport condition Yankee effective midnight, Oct. 8.

  Passengers should contact their respective cruise line for schedule updates.

  The PortMiami Tunnel’s eastbound lane is closed as of 8 a.m., Tuesday, October 8. The westbound lane remains open until 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 8.

• Public Works

  The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) led inspections of local drainage areas and worked to remove debris especially in low-lying areas. DTPW crews and contractors are ready to deploy as soon as needed.

  Transit

  Transit systems continue operating as usual.

  Traffic Signs and Signals (TSS)

  • An increased number of field technicians has been scheduled to work the night shift.
  • TSS staff are on standby, ready to report to the facility and work extended hours, if necessary.
  • Traffic sign crews will be assigned to areas of windstorm and downed control signs and hazards will be prioritized post-storm.
  • Emergency contracts are ready to activate if necessary.

Evacuations, Shelters & Curfews

• The E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion, located at10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, is a pet-friendly evacuation center for mobile home residents who wish to relocate. The evacuation center will open at10 a.m. onTuesday, Oct. 8.

• A voluntary evacuation of mobile home parks and medically vulnerable communities is in place. Residents are encouraged to stay with family or friends who live in an area outside of the evacuation order. Make sure to take with you any personal items you will need, such as prescription medications and important documents.

  Learn more about preparing a disaster kit checklist in the 2024 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide.

• Miami-Dade County, in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), will begin locking down all drawbridges on the Miami River and the Intercoastal Waterway. These bridges will be closed to marine navigation once lockdowns are complete and will remain closed for the duration of severe weather and until the drawbridges and waterways can be assessed for damages.

  The Port Captain is expected to issue a notice to mariners that all bridges under the purview of the U.S. Coast Guard will be locked down on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Miami-Dade County and FDOT are preparing to begin lockdown procedures at noon Tuesday.

  All mariners must seek safe harbor prior to noon on Tuesday. Bridges will remain open to vehicular traffic.

• There are no curfews at this time.

Resources

Declaration of a Local State of Emergency for Hurricane MiltonPDF|HTML

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