Other Resources
OTHER ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES
To individuals and families may come from any number of organizations. These organizations provide food, shelter, supplies and assist in clean-up efforts. In the most severe disasters, the federal government is also called in to help individuals and families with temporary housing, counseling (for post-disaster trauma), low-interest loans and grants, and other assistance after assessments are made. The federal government also has programs that help small businesses and farmers. Most federal assistance becomes available when the President of the United States declares a “Major Disaster” for the affected area at the request of a state governor. FEMA will provide information through the media and community outreach about federal assistance and how to apply.
Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
FDLE: www.fdle.state.fl.us
Dept of Health: www.dadehealth.org
Homeland Security: www.dhs.gov
Miami Dade EOC: www.miamidade.gov/fire/emergency-management.asp
IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH INFORMATION: 305.604.CITY (2489)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ANSWER CENTER: 311 • 305.468.5900 www.miamidade.gov/fire/emergency-management.asp
STATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY INFORMATION LINE: 1.800.342.3557
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EMERGENCY EVACUATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 305.513.7700 • TDD: 305.468.5402
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT: 305.673.7900
MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT: 305.673.7123
MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 305.673.7736
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA):1.800.621.3362 • TTY: 1.800.462.7585 Disaster Survivor Assistance Program
CERT AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: 305.673.7736
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL): 1.800.4.OUTAGE • www.fpl.com 305.442.8770 (Miami-Dade County)
AT&T: 611
CITY GAS: 305.693.4311 • www.floridacitygas.com
TECO PEOPLE’S GAS: 305.940.0139 • www.peoplesgas.com
ATLANTIC BROADBAND CABLE: 305.861.1564
POISON CONTROL: 1.800.222.1222
FOOD SAFETY: 1.888.674.6854
FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICES: 211
AMERICAN RED CROSS305.644.1200 • www.redcross.org
SALVATION ARMY: 1.800.SAL.ARMY• salvationarmyusa.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OF MIAMI: 305.696.0800 • humanesociety.org