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2011 Hurricane Season Outlook
2011 Hurricane Season Names
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Hurricane Information
Are you prepared?
Hurricanes can be dangerous killers. Planning ahead can reduce the chances of injury or major property damage. Download our Hurricane Preparation Guide

Don't forget about pets!
Have you planned for you and your pet in the likely case that you must evacuate? Read the following tips from the Humane Society of Greater Miami.

Do you have a complete survival kit?
Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies. But if you've gathered supplies in advance, your family can survive an evacuation or home confinement. Download our Survival Kit checklist

Generator Safety
A portable generator can help restore life to normal during emergencies, but its safe use requires care and planning. The following tips and a thorough reading of the generator's instructions can help avoid dangerous shortcuts. More

Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning?
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Are you familiar with the five classes of hurricanes?
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Hurricane Information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Key Facts about Hurricane Recovery (English)
Datos importantes para recuperarse después de un huracán. (Spanish)
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Other useful information:
2010 Hurricane Season Storm Names
Emergency Hurricane Contacts
The Anatomy of a Hurricane
Always Have a Basic Analog Phone in Case of Power Outage!
Special Needs and Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program
 
TRASH AND DEBRIS
Following a storm or other disaster, residents should separate vegetation (branches, leaves, plants, etc.) from other trash and bulky items (furniture, appliances, roof shingles, etc.) in order to expedite the clean-up process. In addition, residents who are serviced by the City's Solid Waste Department are encouraged to utilize the mini-dump facility during their clean-up efforts. For up-to-date information about the mini-dump operations as well as garbage and trash pick-up after a disasters, please call 311. For general information on solid waste operations, please see the Solid Waste web site.
 
PROPER PREPARATION  
For 72, help us help you! National Flood Insurance Program
MVP Program Special Needs
Pets Shelters for evacuees
Pruning of Trees Evacuation zones 
   
SAFETY TIPS  
Preparing Your Disaster Kit Generator Safety
   
AFTER A DISASTER  
Disasterhelp.gov  
   
CONSUMER SERVICES  
Neighbor hood support