“The reality is that in Miami-Dade we are not only affected by hurricanes, but also other types of events that come as a result of changes in the climate, such as extreme heat, storms and floods,” Levine Cava said in a press conference. pledge, this Thursday, May 243, at the headquarters of the Emergency Operations Center in the city of Doral.
“I want to remind our residents of three key steps to be prepared for this hurricane season,” said the county councilor.
“First, educate yourself: visit our website miamidade.gov, download the free ReadyMDC app, follow us on social media and call 311.”
“Second, prepare for the storm: prune the trees, have reserves of hygiene and food items that can be kept for at least 72 hours, and take advantage of the tax season to buy what you need.”
As a third step, the mayor recommended making a plan that answers these questions: “If I live in a flood zone, what should I do if I need to evacuate? Where are the evacuation centers?”
Finally, he urged people with medical needs to sign up for the emergency evacuation program on the county website or by phone by calling 311.
Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University are predicting an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season due to record-breaking surface temperatures in the eastern tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean.
This team of meteorologists predicts that 23 named storms could form in the Atlantic during the season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. According to climate scientists, eleven of the storms will become hurricanes and five could reach major hurricane status, with sustained winds of 111 miles per hour or higher.
Hurricane activity this season will be approximately 170% of an average season over the past 30 years. Last season, which averaged 120% activity, caused Florida $3.6 billion in losses and eight direct deaths caused by Hurricane Idalia.
Mayor Levine Cava explained that the hot season extends from May to October. She called on residents to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths. “We can all do things to stay cool and stay safe.”
According to Dr. Serap Gorucu of the University of Florida, a researcher on the subject, in the Sunshine State about 25 people die from heat each year.
“If you are outdoors, drink plenty of water, seek shade and rest. They can cool off in any air-conditioned public building, such as our county libraries or community centers.”
The county councilor called to protect pets, who also suffer from high temperatures.
Regarding the rainy season, which began on May 15 in South Florida, Levine Cava indicated that we must be prepared for possible floods and urged to condition not only homes to mitigate these events, but also businesses.
Commissioners Anthony Rodríguez, Kevin Cabrera, Danielle Cohen Higgins and Juan Carlos Bermúdez were present at the press conference.
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