Sunny Isles Beach Hurricane Guidelines

Hurricane Guidelines

For Sunny Isles Beach residents and visitors alike, the word is:

"Evacuate" (Verb 1. To withdraw from or vacate a place or area, especially as a protective measure.)

What You Should Know!
Sunny Isles Beach is on a barrier island where, even in moderate storms, flooding from a storm surge and strong winds can be life threatening. Once Miami-Dade County gives the order to evacuate Zone A, for tropical storms or hurricanes, All residents in Sunny Isles Beach, both single and multifamily dwellings, ARE REQUIRED BY FLORIDA LAW TO EVACUATE.

Evacuation routes include bridges and you should expect heavy traffic. To avoid traffic jams once an evacuation order is issued leave the area as soon as possible.

Click on the following links for more information and tips:

	Special Needs
	Red Cross Shelter Locations
	Pickup Locations in Sunny Isles Beach
	Preparing For Personal Safety
	Boaters Beware
	Hurricane Kit - 12 Week Shopping List (PDF)

Special Needs
County residents who need assistance with daily living, medical needs, or specialized transportation must pre-register with the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program by calling Miami-Dade 311 (305.468.5900), TDD 305-468-5402 for an application.

STS
Those clients of Miami-Dade County's Special Transportation Services that require Special Transportation Services assistance in getting to a shelter can call 305.630.5300 or TDD 305.263.5459.

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Red Cross Shelter Locations
You should try to evacuate to the home of a friend or a family member who lives outside of the Evacuation Zones. Red Cross Hurricane Evacuation Centers (HEC) should be used as a last resort. Not every HEC will be open for every evacuation! When an evacuation order is given, monitor the local radio or TV station, or call the Miami-Dade 311 (305) 468-5900, to find out which HECs are available. For your information, pets are not allowed at these HECs. HECs that accept pets are announced by the County for each event (however, all individuals wishing to use a pet friendly HEC must pre-register by calling Miami-Dade 311 (305.468.5900). Potential HECs in this area are:

	North Miami Beach Senior High, 1247 NE 167th Street, 33162
	Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School , 1410 NE County Line Road, 33179
	Miami Carol City Senior High School, 3422 NW 187 Street, 33056

For more information about shelters, contact the Red Cross at 305-644-1200.

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Pickup Locations in Sunny Isles Beach
For those without transportation to evacuate to Red Cross shelters, Miami-Dade County buses will pick up residents at the following locations:

	Arlen House Condominiums 158 Street & Collins Avenue
	Winston Towers (100 & 400 Buildings) 174 Street & Collins Avenue
	Golden Shores Area 189 Street and Collins Avenue
	Ocean View Apartments 19300 Collins Avenue

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Preparing For Personal Safety
Make plans for several possible evacuation destinations including several inland or out-of-town locations - with friends, relatives, hotels, Red Cross HECs, etc. Make sure your chosen destinations are not in evacuation zones.

Personal hurricane evacuation supplies and items to be taken to the shelter should include:

	food and drink (14-day supply);
	medicines (30-day supply);
	clothing and personal items;
	important papers, such as: insurance policies, registrations; telephone numbers, etc. (in waterproof containers); and
	cash, if the electricity is off ATM machines will not be usable.

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Boaters Beware
If your boat is too large to be moved by trailer, you must find safe harbor- have several alternates planned. Once the hurricane warning is issued, bridges will be locked down to speed evacuation of coastal areas and your escape routes will be limited.

Dangerous waters: As per City Ordinance 2005-237 during dangerous water conditions, those swimming, surfing, fishing, or water skiing in the ocean are subject to arrest.
 

For more information regarding hurricane information, visit the Miami-Dade County website.