Dear Cultural Colleagues:

The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to monitor the forecast track of Hurricane Dorian, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane. We are preparing for possible severe weather conditions with the storm intensifying; currently this is anticipated to begin as early as Saturday evening.

It is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan and be sure to take the necessary precautions over the weekend.

Below are some readiness resources for arts organizations and artists. Please continue to be vigilant in monitoring storm updates:

• Miami-Dade County (OEM) - https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1567093316189500

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

County offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2nd – however, we will continue to monitor conditions and keep you updated, as necessary. Stay safe!

Sincerely,

Michael

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE OR NATURAL DISASTER?

There are a variety of tools and resources individual artists and non-profit arts organizations can refer to when preparing for an emergency. The Arts & Business Council of Miami and the CERF+, have prepared useful guides and compiled important links we can share to help you in the process.

• Artists
• Organizations
• Resources

ARTSREADY

ArtsReady is a web-based emergency preparedness platform designed to provide arts and cultural organizations with a customized business continuity plans. An initiative of South Arts, the program has different levels of membership to help organizations get started and become informed on the steps to take in case of an emergency.

Basic membership offers organizations the following:
• ArtsReady newsletter
• Updates and tips from ArtsReady on response, recovery and readiness
• Access the ArtsReady Library

MIAMI-DADE READINESS GUIDE

Miami-Dade County’s Hurricane Readiness portal and guide offer detailed local information for individuals and organizations.  Here you will find information regarding the Storm Surge Planning Zones, a list of evacuation centers and the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program. You may access the portal by clinking on the link below https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/hurricane/home.page

Download or view the Miami-Dade County 2019 Hurricane Readiness Guide in a PDF format.

Download and print the Hurricane Door Hanger.

ReadyMDC APP

The Ready MDC mobile application is now available to the public via Google Play for Android and the iOS App Store for iPhone. The mobile application allows Miami-Dade residents and visitors to get up-to-the minute information before, during and after a hurricane strike, including:

How to prepare for a hurricane
Areas that are in danger of storm surge
Evacuation center locations
Emergency bus pick-up sites
What to do with pets
Emergency evacuation & assistance information and much more

MIAMI-DADE ALERTS

Staying informed during an imminent threat or emergency is critical in helping make the right decision. The Miami-Dade County Alerts system will notify you about public safety issues and weather advisories on your cell phone.

Alerts is a free service that enables County residents or visitors to receive emergency texts and/or emails regarding public safety issues, recommended public protective actions, or other emergency information. Sign up now.

ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSE MIAMI

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is a proud member of The Alliance for Response Miami. AFR Miami connects the arts community with the first responder and emergency management community in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. An alliance of artists, museums, archives, libraries, galleries, cultural institutions, and emergency responders in the Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, AFR Miami provides a forum for information and communication to foster a cooperative approach to emergency management and cultural heritage protection. A Weather Ready Nation Ambassador for the National Weather Service, the Alliance for Response Miami works with arts groups, cultural institutions and local emergency services to develop mutual understanding in advance of any emergency and/or disaster. For tips and resources to prepare before an emergency and/or disaster, please visit the webpage, Twitter @afrsflorida and Facebook page.

The Department of Cultural Affairs will stay in touch with you to make it through Hurricane season to the beginning of the new cultural season!

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