Hurricane Irma Coverage
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-puerto-rico-florida/index.html
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/09/hurricane_irma_on_florida_trac.html
Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
http://www.tampabay.com/topics/specials/hurricane-preparedness.page
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane
https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/resources/hurricane-safety_flyer.pdf
https://weather.com/storms/report-recover
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hurricane-preparation/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html
http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists
Current Evacuation Routes
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article171484067.html
https://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/live_traffic_feed.html
Road Closures and Evacuations
Florida Department of Transportation
800-435-2368
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/fl.htm
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-irma-florida-preps-impacts
http://miami.cbslocal.com/tag/road-closures
Local Red Cross Locator
http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter
Red Cross Smartphone Apps
Apps will update people on current flooding situation and provide information on safety during a disaster.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8
United Way 2-1-1 Florida
http://www.211.org/search?zip=&city=miami&state=FL
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your families.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
500 C Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20472
800-621-FEMA
If a disaster is declared, please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
Florida Division of Emergency Management
http://www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp
Family Temporary Assistance Program
Local Salvation Army Locator
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
As an additional resource, we have provided the website information for AirBNB and VRBO, which may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster.
AirBNB
https://www.airbnb.com/disaster-response
VRBO
School Closings and Event Cancellations
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article171326777.html
The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act may assist with transporting children to and from school in the event of a disaster.
https://nche.ed.gov/downloads/briefs/csds_admin.pdf
Please Contact Your School’s Social Worker for Assistance
Food Pantries
Abriendo Puerta
1401 Southwest 1st Street, Suite 209
Miami, FL 33135
305-649-6449
Apostolique Faith Church
5708 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
786-487-1062
Bible Baptist Church
9801 Northwest 24th Avenue
Miami, FL 33147
305-836-7644
Camillus House, Inc.
1603 Northwest 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
305-374-1065
Cityreach Ministries
12236 Southwest 128th Street
Miami, FL 33186
305-259-7677
http://www.cityreachministries.com
Crowns of Thorns Impact Ministries
2151 Northwest 119th Street
Miami, FL 33167
786-320-0339
Curley’s House
6025 Northwest 6th Court
Miami, FL 33127
305-759-9805
Shelters
Camillus House
1603 Northwest 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
305-374-1065 x429
Catholic Charities – New Life Emergency Shelter
9920 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33138
305-573-3333
Miami Gardens Community Resource Center
16405 Northwest 25th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
305-623-6500
http://www.miamidade.gov/socialservices/service-centers.asp#Emergency
Coconut Grove Community Resource Center
3750 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33133
305-446-3311
http://www.miamidade.gov/socialservices/service-centers.asp#Emergency
Edison Community Resource Center
150 Northwest 79th Street
Miami, FL 33150
305-758-9662
http://www.miamidade.gov/socialservices/service-centers.asp#Emergency
Accion Community Resource Center
970 Southwest 1st Street, 3rd and 4th Floors
Miami, FL 33128
305-545-2224
http://www.miamidade.gov/socialservices/service-centers.asp#Emergency
The Salvation Army
1907 Northwest 38th Street
Miami, FL 331421
305-637-6700
http://www.salvationarmymiami.com
Miami Rescue Mission
2250 Northwest 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
305-572-2226