Hurricane season 2026 is here. Are you prepared?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, 2026. Now more than ever, it is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan to adapt quickly to a weather emergency. Below you will find important resources and information to help you take the necessary steps to be prepared before, during and after a storm.
Miami-Dade Readiness Guide and Resources
The Miami-Dade County’s Hurricane Readiness portal and guide provides detailed and comprehensive local storm preparation information for individuals and organizations all in one place. Here you will find tips on the actions you should take before, during and after a storm impacts South Florida. You will also find the latest guidelines and information regarding the activation of evacuation centers. Access the online portal by clicking here.
The Hurricane Door Hanger provides a quick graphic way to identify households that need assistance after the storm. You may download and print the Hurricane Door Hanger.
You can also follow Miami-Dade County on social media for hurricane updates:
@MiamiDadeCounty
@MiamiDade311
Cultural Resources
There are a variety of tools and resources tailored for individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations when preparing for an emergency. The Arts & Business Council of Miami and CERF+ Craft Emergency Relief Fund, have prepared useful guides and compiled important contact and links we can share to help you be ready for an emergency.
Permanent Sales Tax Exemptions for Disaster Preparedness
As of August 1, 2025, the state of Florida now offers a permanent sales tax exemption on select hurricane and emergency supplies. Items like batteries, portable generators, fire extinguishers, tarps, life jackets, insect repellent, and carbon monoxide detectors can now be purchased tax-free year-round.
For detailed information and a comprehensive list of qualifying items, please see the Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Information Publication on the New Sales Tax Exemptions.
dPlan|ArtsReady
South Arts, in partnership with the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), now offer the dPlan|ArtsReady tool, a service that guides arts organizations through the creation of a readiness plan. ArtsReady takes an "all hazards" approach to planning: focusing on essential business needs so organizations can be prepared for any crisis. The tool walks users through a series of modules—Risk Assessment, Action Items, Critical Stuff, Reports, and Guides and Resources—that explore the critical business functions most arts and cultural organizations rely on every day to access during, or after a crisis.
Learn more about dPlan|ArtsReady here, and access the free library of basic emergency-planning resources here.
ReadyMDC APP
The ReadyMDC mobile application is available to the public via Google Play for Android and the iOS App Store for iPhone. The mobile application allows Miami-Dade residents and visitors to receive up-to-the minute information before, during, and after a hurricane, including:
- How to prepare for a hurricane
- Areas that are in danger of storm surge
- Evacuation center locations
- Emergency bus pick-up sites
- What to do with pets
- Emergency evacuation & assistance information and much more
For more information about ReadyMDC and other helpful Miami-Dade County mobile apps, click here.
Miami-Dade Alerts
Staying informed during an imminent threat or emergency is critical in helping make the right decision. The Miami-Dade County Alerts system will notify you about public safety issues and weather advisories on your cell phone.
Alerts is a free service that enables County residents or visitors to receive emergency texts and/or emails regarding public safety issues, recommended public protective actions, or other emergency information. Sign up now.
Heritage Emergency National Task Force
The Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF) is an organization co-sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian Institution, which aims to protect the cultural heritage in our nation’s states, tribes, territories, and local communities from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies.
HENTF's mission is to protect cultural heritage in our nation's states, tribes, territories, and local communities from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. Click here for details.
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