The Miami Beach Fire Department's Division of Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is a powerful storm that is currently moving eastward across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late tonight or early tomorrow morning.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for all of South Florida through Thursday, October 10 at 8 a.m.

A Tornado Watch is also in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.

Miami Beach may begin to experience Tropical Storm force winds and heavy rainfall as early as tonight. The most severe weather is expected to occur starting this evening through Thursday afternoon.

For real-time weather updates, please visit the National Weather Service's website or the National Hurricane Center's website. You can also follow NWS Miami on Facebook or X.

City Hall Closed

Miami Beach City Hall will be closed to the public as of 2 p.m. today, October 9 and will be closed all day on Thursday, October 10.

Please visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/stormready for information on other facility closures as well as meeting and event cancellations.

Parking Garages Are Open to Residents and Employees of Miami Beach Businesses

The Miami Beach Parking Department has opened public garages for residents and employees of Miami Beach businesses wishing to keep their cars out of flood-prone areas.

Residents and employees of Miami Beach businesses can park vehicles at no cost now until Friday, October 11 at 12 p.m. Proof of residency or employment when exiting the parking facility is required. Non-residents may use any available city parking garage, however, standard rates still apply.  

Available Parking Garages:

1301 Collins Avenue

640 17 Street

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue

340 23 Street

The available garages are filling up fast. The following garages are at full capacity: 200 7 Street, 512 12 Street, 1557 Washington Avenue, 400 West 42 Street and 1900 Bay Road.

The garages at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive), 5 Street & Alton Road (550 Lenox Avenue), and City Hall (1755 Meridian Avenue) are not included.

In the event the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Flash Flood Warning or Flash Flood Emergency for Miami Beach, the city’s two approved towing companies — Beach Towing and Tremont Towing — will offer a $50 towing service for any Miami Beach resident whose vehicle was impacted by flooding to any location within city limits. Residents must provide proof of residency and their vehicle registration address must match their driver’s license.

Transportation

Freebee service has been suspended for Wednesday, October 9.

Miami Beach Trolleys are operating as scheduled, but service may be suspended if 39 MPH sustained, tropical storm-force winds are forecasted to arrive within 3 hours.

Stay tuned for updates and take precautions when using public transit.

Be Prepared

Make sure to review your emergency plan with members of your household. Visit our hurricane preparedness webpage for tips on how to stay safe during a storm.

Power Outages

Please report all power outages and downed/damaged power lines to Florida Power & Light (FPL) by calling 1.800.4OUTAGE (1.800.468.8243).

Visit FPL.com or use the FPL mobile app to get information on outages. FPL will continue to provide updates until power is restored. Do not call Miami Beach Police or Fire to report power outages. 

Trash Pick Up

All residential trash collection remains as scheduled until further notice.

Tree Trimming

Please do NOT perform landscaping or tree trimming that will create additional debris. Any landscaping debris must be removed prior to tropical storm force winds affecting our area.

Do not leave piles of debris on sidewalks or swales to be picked up. Residents may dispose of any debris in the trash or at the city’s Green Waste Facility, 2800 Meridian Avenue, Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Landscapers must dispose of yard waste at a county or state approved facility.

Remove Outdoor Furniture and Debris

Please remove all outdoor furniture, decor and yard waste. This is necessary to prevent projectiles during a storm from affecting your home or neighbor's homes. The city is encouraging residents to take down these items now and only place them back after storm conditions have passed.

Register Vulnerable Populations

The Miami Beach Fire Department is transporting individuals with medical needs registered with the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) to medical management facilities.

If you or someone in your family relies on medical devices that require uninterrupted power, such as dialysis machines, oxygen or special medical equipment, please have them sign up for Miami-Dade County's Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) at www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap.asp or call 311.

Sandbag Information

The City of Miami Beach hosted sandbag distribution events ahead of Hurricane Milton at 225 79 Street and 2100 Collins Avenue on Sunday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 8. All sandbags have been given out. There will not be any additional sandbag distribution events in Miami Beach before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida.

As a reminder, only dry sandbags can be stored for reuse. Sandbags exposed to floodwaters may have come into contact with contaminants or pollutants and should be disposed of with care. After a flooding event, please place used sandbags curbside during the city-announced pickup period. Do not empty sandbags onto beaches or into drains. Remember, taking sand from our beaches is prohibited. The sand and dunes are the city’s first line of defense against storm surge.

City Efforts

Our Public Works stormwater team has been cleaning the entire storm drain system, including pump stations. The team is prepared to respond to any reports of flooding as quickly as possible. Temporary pumps have been deployed in low-lying areas and vactor trucks are available to assist with removing standing water and cleaning stormwater structures. In addition to our existing stormwater infrastructure, which includes 48 permanent pump stations, additional resources are available around the clock for the next several days.

Learn more about why extreme rain events cause flooding and how rainfall drains through our pump systems.

Storm Drains

Help alleviate flooding in your neighborhood! While our Public Works team cleans our stormwater system every year — with some drains being cleaned on a quarterly basis — you can do your part to keep storm drains clear of litter and debris to prevent flooding and protect Biscayne Bay.

If you notice a catch basin near your home gathering debris, lend a helping hand. Grab a broom, shovel or a pair of gloves and take a few minutes to remove any debris such as palm fronds, leaves or other yard waste that may block the drain. This simple act can ensure our drainage systems remain operational during a rain event.