How to stay connected as Hurricane Dorian threatens Florida
Besides visiting MiamiHerald.com for hurricane updates, here are the emergency websites, contacts and social media accounts you need to know in
Website: https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/home.page
For hurricane specific information: https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/hurricane/home.page
For evacuation maps and plan: https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1477583540306215
Phone: Call 311 for general information. You can also sign up to receive emergency alerts by email or text. Text "Join MDC" to short code 34292. If you want to opt out later, you will need to text "STOP" to short code 34292.
If you believe your life is in danger, call 911. If you cannot call, text 911. If texting, enter 911 in the "To" field, then enter your location and a short description of the emergency and hit send. Do not send pictures, videos, emojis, group messages, slang, abbreviations or web links.
Emergency evacuation assistance program:
Those who need assistance with evacuation and sheltering because they require specialized transportation, have no transportation or whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating on their own are encouraged to register with the county by calling 305-513-7700. You should not wait until an evacuation order is given to request being added to the registry as resources are limited.
The county says residents in assisted living facilities or nursing homes do not qualify for this program because those businesses must have their own emergency plans for clients.
App: You can download "ReadyMDC" to your Apple or Android smartphone for "up-to-the minute hurricane info."
For the county's hurricane-focus page, click here.
For evacuation plan and maps: https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1477583540306215
Twitter:
Mayor
Website: http://www.broward.org/Emergency/Pages/Default.aspx
For hurricane specific information: http://www.broward.org/Hurricane/Pages/Default.aspx
For evacuation plan and maps: http://www.broward.org/Hurricane/Pages/Evacuations.aspx
Phone: Call 311. You can also sign up to receive emergency alerts by phone, text message or email. Sign up here: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085614962#/login
If you feel like your life is in danger, call 911. If you cannot call, text 911. If texting, enter 911 in the "To" field, then enter your location and a short description of the emergency and hit send. Do not send pictures, videos, emojis, group messages, slang, abbreviations or web links.
If you only want emergency notifications, you can text "AlertBroward" to 888777. You will then need to provide your ZIP code.
Emergency evacuation assistance:
Residents should register in advance and before a storm threatens either online or by calling 311 as resources are limited. You can also preregister ahead of time to request transportation to a shelter by calling 954-831-3902 or TTY 954-831-3940.
Twitter:
Mayor
Website: http://monroecountyem.com/782/Emergency-Management
Evacuation maps and info: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/897/Evacuation-Information
Phone: 305-294-4641.
To sign up for emergency alerts, visit: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085614966#/login
To contact the
If you believe you are in danger, call 911. If you cannot call, text 911. If texting, enter 911 in the "To" field, then enter your location and a short description of the emergency and hit send. Do not send pictures, videos, emoji's, group messages, slang, abbreviations or web links.
Special Needs Registry: Those with a disability who may need assistance in evacuating, if needed, during a hurricane or other disaster can preregister with the county's Special Needs Registry Everbridge Application Portal. You must then download the Everbridge App for your Apple or Android phone. This may take time so do not wait until the last minute as the
Twitter:
Monroe County BOCC @monroecounty
Florida
School Updates
Contact your individual school, check your email and visit your school's website and social media for the newest information regarding school closure and opening.
Website: http://www.dadeschools.net/
Twitter: @MDCPS
Superintendent
Website: https://www.browardschools.com/
Twitter: @browardschools
Website: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Twitter: @NHC_Atlantic
The weather service's forecast will provide various info including rain chances and potential hazards. The weather service also has an option where you can input your ZIP code for the most accurate forecast.
Website: https://www.weather.gov/
Twitter:
@NWSMiami will be the one to check for
@NWSKeyWest will be the one to check for the
Other Useful Emergency Contacts
State Level
Gov.
Twitter:@GovRonDeSantis
Twitter: @AGAshleyMoody
To report price gouging call 866-9NO-SCAM or report it through the free "No SCAM" app available for Apple and Android smartphones.
State of
Website: www.floridadisaster.org.
Phone: 850-815-4000, 850-815-4001
Twitter: @FLSERT
Website: www.fema.gov
Phone: 202-646-2500
Twitter: @fema
App: Download the free
Website: www.flash.org
Twitter: @FederalAlliance
Website: www.citizensfla.com
Phone: To report a claim, call 866-411-2742; for general questions, call 866-411-2742 (note this number is only available on weekdays from
Twitter: @citizens_fla
Hurricane Resources: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hurricanes/main/index.html
Twitter: @NASAHurricane
Website: https://www.fpl.com/storm.html?cid=aliasstorm
To report or check the status of an outage, visit: https://www.fpl.com/my-account/web-outage.html#wors/mainTab/phoneTab
To report a dangerous condition such as a downed power line, call 1-800-468-8243. If you are in danger, call Twitter: @insideFPL
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