The City of Miami Beach's Division of Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Eta, about 195 miles WSW of Camaguey, Cuba. The Florida Governor has now declared a State of Emergency for Miami-Dade County.

UPDATE: Hurricane, Flood and Storm Surge Watches are now in effect for South Florida through Tuesday evening, meaning that tropical storm force wind conditions are expected within 36 hours. Periods of wind in excess of 74 mph are also expected, which is why a Hurricane Watch was additionally issued. The rain potential has increased to 6 - 12 inches, and a 2-4 foot surge. We will continue to provide updates on this weather system as it evolves, and detailed information can be found at www.nhc.noaa.gov.

As a reminder, establishments with sidewalk cafés have been instructed to remove their infrastructure (tables, chairs, planters, umbrellas, etc.) by close of business today. Contractors, utility agencies and vendors have been directed to immediately secure their entire job sites to eliminate all hazardous conditions and completely demobilize from the city's right-of-way.

Miami-Dade County, in coordination with the Florida Dept. of Transportation and the U.S. Coast Guard, will commence drawbridge lockdowns Sunday morning, in advance of the arrival of tropical storm force winds. Please visit the County website for updates.

UPDATE: Park Closures
Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9, all parks and programming throughout the city will be closed.

UPDATE: Beach Closures
Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9, the beaches will be closed.

UPDATE: Evacuations, Shelters & Curfews
An Evacuation Center has opened for residents living in mobile homes and low-lying areas, or for those who need refuge:
 
Miami-Dade County Youth Fairgrounds
10901 Coral Way, Gate 2
Miami, FL 33165
 
Residents must bring necessities, including blankets, pillows, medicine and required facial coverings. Bus pickups for residents will be available tomorrow, November. 8 starting at 6 a.m. Click here for more information.

As a reminder, Miami-Dade County continues with a countywide curfew of midnight daily. 
If you have any questions regarding Tropical Storm Eta, please contact our Resident Information Center at 305.604.CITY (2489). The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Municipal Garages Are Now Open
As heavy flooding is expected, the City of Miami Beach has opened all municipal parking garages for residents to store their vehicles. Click here to view a list of all city parking garages, garages are denoted with a G.
 
Vehicles may remain in garages at no cost until Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m. Upon exiting a garage, residents should be prepared to show a photo ID or utility bill showing a Miami Beach address.
COVID-19 Testing
UPDATE: All drive-up and walk up testing has ceased operations at the Miami Beach Convention Center and will remain closed through Monday. 

For more information and updates, visit our dedicated Coronavirus webpage and view the 'Testing' tab.
What can YOU do to prepare for the storm?
Now is the time to review your hurricane plan with your members of your household. Visit
our hurricane webpage for tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season and watch our hurricane special below, which will also be airing regularly on MBTV (Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse).
 
Remove All Yard Decor
Remove all yard furniture and decor, this is necessary to prevent projectiles during a storm from affecting your home or neighbor's home. The city is encouraging residents to take down these items now and only place them back after the storm has passed.

Tree Trimming
Residents that wish to maintain their trees and landscaping prior to the city being under a tropical watch and/or warning should utilize the Green Waste Facility located at 2800 Meridian Avenue, the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Do not place tree timing or residential waste on swale. Click here to learn more on the Green Waste Facility.

Store Water
Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day in sterilized sealable containers for drinking and cooking. Save enough water for 7-10 days.

COVID-19
This year, remember to include face masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to your storm kit.

Construction Activities
In the event of a watch or warning, all contractors will be instructed to secure their work zones in preparation for the storm.

Register Vulnerable Populations
Is there someone in your family who is unable to evacuate on their own? Maybe they're elderly or have special needs. We encourage you to have them sign up for the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) provided by Miami-Dade County. Do not wait until an evacuation order is issued, register today at www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap.asp or call 311 today.

Updates from Miami-Dade County
All messages pertaining to evacuation orders would be issued by Miami-Dade County.
Stay Connected and Informed
  • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for real-time updates.
  • Download the Ready Miami-Dade (Ready MDC) mobile application from the County's Office of Emergency Management, available via Google Play and the App Store store.
  • Text MBTraffic to 888777 for traffic text updates and then MBAlert to 888777 to receive emergency alerts via text.
  • Visit www.mbalerts.com to sign-up for text/email/phone call alerts to receive emergency notifications and automatic weather alerts
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