Flood Awareness
Miami Beach is a coastal, sunkissed island surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. The City has a low elevation, near sea level, and this can cause drainage challenges and flooding from heavy rainfall, high tides, and storm surge. We want you to be aware of flood risk, but also know that Miami Beach is leading the way locally and nationally to reduce flood risk today and in the future from climate change and sea level rise projections.
New Sandless Sandbags!
The City of Miami Beach is helping residents prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season by giving away new and lighter “sandless” sandbags that come prefilled with silica gel beads that expand when they are soaked in water.
Activate:
- To activate, simply spray the bags with water, or soak them in a bathtub or basin until fully saturated.
- Bags should be fully saturated within 3- 4 minutes of coming into contact with water.
Usage:
- Once fully saturated, the bags should be placed at door thresholds to prevent water intrusion.
- Bags can be stacked and used just as you would conventional sandbags.
Disposal:
- After use, the bags can be disposed of as solid waste in a conventional residential waste bin.
- Bags that have come in contact with floodwaters should not be stored for reuse.
Miami Beach is a coastal, sunkissed island surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. The City has a low elevation, near sea level, and this can cause drainage challenges and flooding from heavy rainfall, high tides, and storm surge. We want you to be aware of flood risk, but also know that Miami Beach is leading the way locally and nationally to reduce flood risk today and in the future from climate change and sea level rise projections.
Report Flooding in Miami Beach
If you come across flooding that obstructs access or causes damage to public or private property, report it via any of the following channels:
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