10.9.2024 - Hurricane Milton: Tropical Storm Warning & Tornado Watch in Effect

10.8.2024 - Hurricane Milton: Tropical Storm Warning in Effect

10.7.2024 - Declaration of a State of Emergency Relating to Hurricane Milton

10.7.2024 - Hurricane Milton: Stay Safe & Report Flooding

10.5.2024 - Heavy Rainfall Expected: Parking Garages Will Open Tomorrow

The Miami Beach Parking Department has opened public garages for residents and employees of Miami Beach businesses wishing to keep their cars out of flood-prone areas.

Residents and employees of Miami Beach businesses can park vehicles at no cost now through Friday, October 11 at 12 p.m. Proof of residency or employment when exiting the parking facility is required. Non-residents may use any available city parking garage, however, standard rates still apply.

Available Parking Garages:

• 1301 Collins Avenue
• 640 17 Street
• 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue
• 340 23 Street

The available garages are filling up fast. The following garages are at full capacity: 200 7 Street, 512 12 Street, 1557 Washington Avenue, 400 West 42 Street and 1900 Bay Road.

The garages at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive), 5 Street & Alton Road (550 Lenox Avenue), and City Hall (1755 Meridian Avenue) are not included.

In the event the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Flash Flood Warning or Flash Flood Emergency for Miami Beach, the city’s two approved towing companies — Beach Towing and Tremont Towing — will offer a $50 towing service for any Miami Beach resident whose vehicle was impacted by flooding to any location within city limits. Residents must provide proof of residency and their vehicle registration address must match their driver’s license.

Miami Beach City Hall is closed to the public on Thursday, October 10 and will reopen on Friday, October 11.

Parks and Recreation:

• Afterschool and Play Time programming remain closed, but will reopen on Friday, October 11.
• Scott Rakow, North Shore, Muss Park and Flamingo PAL remain closed, but will reopen on Friday, October 11.
• Pools (Normandy, Flamingo and Scott Rakow) remain closed, but will reopen on Friday, October 11.

Cultural Institutions: 

• Miami Beach Botanical Garden is closed Thursday, October 10, but will reopen on Friday, October 11.
• Wolfsonian FIU is closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
• Bass Museum is closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
• Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is closed on Wednesday, October 9.
• Moonlighter FabLab is closed on Wednesday, October 9.

Golf Courses: 

• Miami Beach Golf Club and Normandy Shores Golf Club will reopen at 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 10.

Tennis Centers: 

• Flamingo Tennis Center will reopen Thursday, October 10 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Miami Beach Tennis Center will reopen Thursday, October 10 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Meetings:

Thursday, October 10

• Hispanic Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. has been canceled.
• Land Use and Sustainability Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday. October 10 has been moved to Monday, October 14 at 11 a.m.
• Nautilus Middle School PTSA meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 9:15 a.m. will be held virtually.
• South Shore Community Center resident listening session scheduled for Thursday, October 10 has been postponed. 
• Sunshine Meeting between Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez, the Mayor, and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach, or any combination of them, and the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District (WAVE) members to discuss the proposed Residential Use Incentives for Washington Avenue scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 2 p.m. has been moved to Wednesday, October 9 at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9

• Human Rights Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 9 at 12 p.m. will be held virtually.
• Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. has been canceled.
• Presentations and Awards meeting on Wednesday, October 9 at 5 p.m. has been moved to Wednesday, November 13.

Tuesday, October 8

• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 5 p.m. has been canceled.
• Committee on the Homeless meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 3:30 p.m. has been canceled.
• LGBTQIA+ Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 1:30 p.m. has been canceled.
• Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 9 a.m. has been canceled.
• North Beach CRA Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m. has been postponed.
• Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m. has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 24.

Events:

• OnStage event featuring Luis Bofill scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. has been rescheduled to Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m.
• SoundScape Cinema Series on Wednesday, October 9 has been canceled. 
• MBPD's Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 5 p.m. has been canceled.

Programs:

• Parks and Recreation youth athletics and swim team programs have been canceled for Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9.
• For tennis programming, please check with the Flamingo Park and Miami Beach Tennis Centers for more information.

The City of Miami Beach hosted sandbag distribution events ahead of Hurricane Milton at 225 79 Street and 2100 Collins Avenue on Sunday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 8. All sandbags have been given out. There will not be any additional sandbag distribution events in Miami Beach before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida.

As a reminder, only dry sandbags can be stored for reuse. Sandbags exposed to floodwaters may have come into contact with contaminants or pollutants and should be disposed of with care. After a flooding event, please place used sandbags curbside during the city-announced pickup period. Do not empty sandbags onto beaches or into drains. Remember, taking sand from our beaches is prohibited. The sand and dunes are the city’s first line of defense against storm surge.

All residential trash collection remains as scheduled until further notice.

• Miami Beach Trolleys are operating as scheduled.
• Freebee is suspending its services through Thursday, October 10. Services will resume as normal on Friday, October 11.

Please remove all outdoor furniture, decor and yard waste. This is necessary to prevent projectiles during a storm from affecting your home or neighbor's homes. The city is encouraging residents to take down these items now and only place them back after storm conditions have passed.

Please do NOT perform landscaping or tree trimming that will create additional debris. Any landscaping debris must be removed prior to tropical storm force winds affecting our area.

Do not leave piles of debris on sidewalks or swales to be picked up. Residents may dispose of any debris in the trash or at the city’s Green Waste Facility, 2800 Meridian Avenue, Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Landscapers must dispose of yard waste at a county or state approved facility.

Help alleviate flooding in your neighborhood! While our Public Works team cleans our stormwater system every year — with some drains being cleaned on a quarterly basis — you can do your part to keep storm drains clear of litter and debris to prevent flooding and protect Biscayne Bay.

If you notice a catch basin near your home gathering debris, lend a helping hand. Grab a broom, shovel or a pair of gloves and take a few minutes to remove any debris such as palm fronds, leaves or other yard waste that may block the drain. This simple act can ensure our drainage systems remain operational during a rain event.

All drawbridges remain on lockdown for boat traffic until further notice.

Beginning Tuesday, October 8, Miami Beach Fire Department will begin transporting individuals with medical needs registered with the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) to medical management facilities.

If you or someone in your family relies on medical devices that require uninterrupted power—such as dialysis machines, oxygen or special medical equipment—please register now at www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap.asp or call 311 for assistance.

• Do not walk through floodwaters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. There may be hazards like pollutants and debris that are not visible in the water.
• Avoid driving through floodwaters for your safety and to prevent vehicle damage.
• Don’t speed — waves worsen flooding effects in neighborhoods.
• Do not use hazard lights while driving. Use them only when stopped.
• Road closures may occur as a result of flooding. Sign up for our traffic and emergency updates by texting MBAlert to 888777.
• Wash your car thoroughly if it comes into contact with floodwaters, including the undercarriage. Floodwaters are high in salinity and could damage your vehicle.
• To prevent water from backing up in a dwelling, decrease water use during heavy rains. Avoid flushing toilets, running dishwashers and washing machines. Take shorter showers, use less water in the bathtub and turn off sprinklers.
• Be sure to have a current flood insurance policy for your home or business. It is required for most properties and encouraged for all. Learn more at www.miamibeachfl.gov/flood-awareness.
• Protect your property by investing in flood risk mitigation, such as using flood-resistant materials, elevating major appliances and raising your home.

If you come across any flooding that obstructs access or causes damage to public or private property, please report it to our 24/7 Public Works Control Room by calling 305.673.7625, using the Miami Beach Gov app or emailing flooding@miamibeachfl.gov.

In anticipation of the rainfall, our Public Works stormwater team has been cleaning the entire storm drain system, including pump stations. The team is prepared to respond to any reports of flooding as quickly as possible. Temporary pumps are deployed in low-lying areas, and vacuum trucks are prepared to assist with removing standing water and cleaning stormwater structures in the event it is needed. In addition to our existing stormwater infrastructure, which includes 48 permanent pump stations, additional resources are available around the clock for the next several days.

Learn more about why extreme rain events cause flooding and how rainfall drains through our pump systems.

• Listen to local radio and television stations for the latest weather updates.
• Text MBAlert to 888777 to receive emergency and traffic notifications via text.
• Follow the city on Facebook, Nextdoor and X for real-time city updates.
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• Learn more flood safety tips at www.miamibeachfl.gov/flood-awareness

Please report all power outages and downed/damaged power lines to Florida Power & Light (FPL) by calling 1.800.4OUTAGE (1.800.468.8243).

Visit FPL.com or use the FPL mobile app to get information on outages. FPL will continue to provide updates until power is restored. Do not call Miami Beach Police or Fire to report power outages.

Sidewalk cafes will resume on Thursday, October 10 at 10 a.m.

New Film Permit applications will not be accepted for Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.