Res No 046-20-15486Agenda Item No:2.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: May 19, 2020
Submitted by: Marcus Lightfoot
Submitting Department: Planning & Zoning Department
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution relating to the review and adoption of the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy. 3/5 (City
Manager-Planning Dept.)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Cover Memo Local Mitigation Strategy.docx
Resolution approving Co Loss Mitigation Strategy .doc
local-mitigation-strategy-part-1-strategy.pdf
local-mitigation-strategy-part-2-projects.pdf
local-mitigation-strategy-part-3-funding.pdf
local-mitigation-strategy-part-4-appendices.pdf
local-mitigation-strategy-part-5-meeting-minutes.pdf
local-mitigation-strategy-part-6-completed-projects.pdf
local-mitigation-strategy-part-7-flooding-nfip-and-crs.pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
VIA:Steven J. Alexander, City Manager
FROM:Jane K. Tompkins, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE:May 19, 2020
A Resolution relating to the review and adoption of the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy.
BACKGROUND:
The City of South Miami has been a regular participant in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) since September 29, 1972. In addition to meeting the basic requirements of the NFIP, the
City has completed additional floodplain management activities to participate in the Community
Rating System (CRS) program, which rewards local communities with insurance premium
discounts for taking actions to reduce flood risk and vulnerability. Currently, the City is a CRS Class
7 which rewards all policyholders in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) with a fifteen percent
(15%) reduction in their flood insurance premiums. Non-SFHA policies (Standard X Zone policies)
receive a five percent (5%) discount, and preferred risk policies receive no discount.
As a requirement for participating in the CRS, the City must participate in on-going flood
prevention activities. This includes but is not limited to the installation of drainage improvements
along City owned right-of-way’s, the maintenance of the existing drainage systems and the
maintenance of canals. As part of this process, the City participates in the Local Mitigation
Strategy (LMS) workgroup that is run by the Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management.
The primary purpose of the LMS is to establish an on-going process that will make hazard
mitigation part of the County’s annual routine. The LMS is a process whereby the County assesses
its vulnerabilities to all types of hazards (i.e. hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, thunderstorms,
marine hazards, floods, man-made hazards, lightening, etc.) and identifies a comprehensive list
of goals, objectives, plans, programs and/or projects in an effort to decrease or eliminate the
effects of those vulnerabilities, and then prioritizes the implementation of those initiatives. Most
importantly, the purpose of the LMS plan is to satisfy the minimum Federal Emergency
Management Agency local mitigation plan standards of acceptability to remain eligible for
Federal and State disaster and non-disaster mitigation funding opportunities. The County’s LMS
Plan must be in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and must be updated every
five years to remain compliant. The County’s LMS is updated on an annual basis and the annual
update is provided to the State by Jan 31st of each year.
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At this time, the City has a total of seven (7) ongoing projects listed in the LMS that include
citywide drainage improvements, city-wide storm drain cleanouts and the improvement of the
stormwater drainage system.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation
Strategy.
Attachments:
Draft Resolution
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 1: Strategy
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 2: Projects
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 3: Funding
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 4: Appendices
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 5: Meeting Minutes
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 6: Completed Projects
Local Mitigation Strategy – Part 7: Flooding – The NFIP and CRS
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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 3
PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 3
HOW TO USE THIS PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 4
LMS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE .................................................................... 5
LMS COORDINATOR/CHAIR ............................................................................................................... 5
LMS CO-CHAIR ................................................................................................................................. 5
STEERING COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................................... 5
LMS WORKING GROUP (LMSWG) .................................................................................................... 6
Municipal Participation ........................................................................................................ 6
LMS SUB-COMMITTEES (LMSS-C) .................................................................................................... 7
MEETINGS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
PLANNING PROCESS .................................................................................................... 7
ANNUAL UPDATES ............................................................................................................................. 8
MONTHLY UPDATES (AS NEEDED) ....................................................................................................... 8
PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ......................................................................................................... 8
FIVE-YEAR UPDATE ........................................................................................................................... 9
PLAN ADOPTION ................................................................................................................................ 9
REVIEW AND REVISION CRITERIA ...................................................................................................... 10
PROGRAM BENCHMARKS ........................................................................................ 11
LMS REVISIONS SINCE LAST ADOPTION ........................................................................................... 12
RECENT DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 13
MEASURING THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LMS PROGRAM ................................................. 15
POLICIES, ORDINANCES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING MITIGATION ...... 17
FEDERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 17
STATE ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Federal, State and Regional Governmental Entities ........................................................ 19
COUNTY .......................................................................................................................................... 20
County Programs .............................................................................................................. 21
MUNICIPALITIES ............................................................................................................................... 23
Municipal Agencies and Their Mitigation Functions ......................................................... 23
ANALYSIS OF EXISTING POLICIES, ORDINANCES AND PROGRAMS ...................................................... 24
MUNICIPAL INTEGRATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................................................ 26
Aventura ........................................................................................................................... 26
Bal Harbour....................................................................................................................... 27
Bay Harbor Islands ........................................................................................................... 27
Biscayne Park ................................................................................................................... 30
Coral Gables ..................................................................................................................... 30
Cutler Bay ......................................................................................................................... 31
Doral ................................................................................................................................. 33
El Portal ............................................................................................................................ 34
Florida City ........................................................................................................................ 34
Golden Beach ................................................................................................................... 35
Hialeah .............................................................................................................................. 35
Hialeah Gardens ............................................................................................................... 35
Homestead ....................................................................................................................... 36
Key Biscayne .................................................................................................................... 36
Medley .............................................................................................................................. 38
Miami ................................................................................................................................ 39
Miami Beach ..................................................................................................................... 41
Miami Gardens ................................................................................................................. 42
Miami Lakes...................................................................................................................... 43
Miami Shores .................................................................................................................... 43 8
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Miami Springs ................................................................................................................... 45
North Bay Village .............................................................................................................. 45
North Miami ...................................................................................................................... 46
North Miami Beach ........................................................................................................... 47
Opa-locka ......................................................................................................................... 52
Palmetto Bay .................................................................................................................... 54
Pinecrest ........................................................................................................................... 55
South Miami ...................................................................................................................... 55
Sunny Isles Beach ............................................................................................................ 56
Surfside ............................................................................................................................. 56
Sweetwater ....................................................................................................................... 57
Virginia Gardens ............................................................................................................... 58
West Miami ....................................................................................................................... 58
MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................... 59
GOALS ............................................................................................................................................ 59
MITIGATION OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................................................ 61
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT..................... 64
DROUGHT ........................................................................................................................................ 77
EROSION ......................................................................................................................................... 80
FLOODING ....................................................................................................................................... 84
HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS .............................................................................................. 93
SALTWATER INTRUSION ................................................................................................................. 107
SEA LEVEL RISE ............................................................................................................................ 110
SEVERE STORM ............................................................................................................................. 123
TORNADO ...................................................................................................................................... 125
WILDFIRE ...................................................................................................................................... 128
WINTER STORM ............................................................................................................................. 131
NATURAL HAZARDS BY JURISDICTION ............................................................................................ 134
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY CRITICAL FACILITIES INVENTORY .................................................................. 136
DATA SOURCES IDENTIFIED ............................................................................................................ 136
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)........................................................ 137
Other U. S. Government Databases and Information Sources ...................................... 137
State of Florida ............................................................................................................... 137
Miami-Dade County ........................................................................................................ 137
Municipal Agencies ......................................................................................................... 138
Additional Resources ...................................................................................................... 138
CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES ............................................................ 138
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INTRODUCTION
The Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) is a whole community initiative designed to reduce
or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. The LMS plan is
a multi-volume plan that documents the planning process and addresses mitigation
measures in relation to the hazard risk and vulnerability assessment of Miami-Dade
County. This is a living document that is updated to integrate and reflect current and
projected issues as identified and track mitigation measures and actions that have oc-
curred, are occurring, are planned for or are desired. This plan is a compendium of efforts
of the whole community, integrating governmental and non-governmental agencies such
as non-profit, private sector, educational and faith-based organizations as well as com-
munities, families and individuals. As of 2018 the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) estimates that there is a six dollar savings for every dollar invested into
mitigation measures.
This version of the plan is an annual update within the five-year review process that was
approved in 2015 with inclusion of new initiatives including the integration of climate
change, sea level rise and additional measures to address flooding and the Community
Rating System. This plan was open for public review and comments received were inte-
grated and then the plan was submitted to the Florida Division of Emergency Manage-
ment (FDEM) and FEMA for review and approval. After federal approval this plan was
adopted by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption in Sep-
tember 2015. A review of the changes that have been made to the LMS since its last
adoption in 2015 is provided in Part 1 under Section “LMS Revisions Since Last Adoption”
and Part 4: Appendix A.
Purpose
The purpose of the LMS is to develop a comprehensive approach to effectively reduce
the impact of current and future hazards and risk faced by local communities within Miami-
Dade County. 1
The LMS accomplishes this through the following measures:
• A planning process that encourages whole community participation and input
• Review and incorporation of community plans, local, state and federal regulations
and guidance, studies, reports and technical information
• Overview of past and present occurrences and projected future hazard events
• Linkage of mitigation measures and actions to the Threat and Hazard Identification
and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
• Identification of measures and actions as LMS Projects that have been accom-
plished, are planned for implementation or identified as potential or future initiatives
• Identification of potential or actual funding sources
• Integration of GIS to provide maps to illustrate hazard and risk areas, consequence
analysis and mitigation measures
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• Semi-annual reviews and updates of all strategy components
• Regular meetings, informational bulletins, trainings and workshops to engage the
mitigation participants
• An identified process for monitoring the overall progress of mitigation strategies
and documentation of completed initiatives
This strategy will continuously evolve to address current and future risk and vulnerability.
How to use this Plan
The LMS is divided into seven parts:
Part 1 – The Strategy – Provides an overview of the LMS and identifies how the program
is implemented, the integration and update of plans, identifies authorities and references
that guide the program, and sets forth the goals and objectives for specific measures and
actions to address the threats and hazards faced by our communities.
Part 2 – The Projects - Contains the list of projects identified by Working Group members
for mitigation measures/actions they have completed, are pursuing or one-day hope to
implement, and the methodology for how projects are initially prioritized. 2
Part 3 – Funding – Identifies potential funding sources for mitigation projects.
Part 4 – Appendices – This section contains a number of supportive documents includ-
ing:
• List of Updates made to the plan since the last adoption
• List of LMS members including Steering Committee, Working Group and Sub-
Committees
• Miami-Dade Resolution Adopting the LMS
• State Letter approving the LMS
• FEMA Letter approving the LMS
• Local Charter information for Metropolitan form of Government
• Integration Document
• THIRA – Demographic
• Economic Assessment
• Maps
• Community Survey
Part 5 – Meeting Notes – Contains meeting notes and attendance since the beginning
of the program
Part 6 – Completed Projects – Contains a description of some of the completed projects
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Part 7 – Flooding: The NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) and CRS (Commu-
nity Rating System) – Contains information specific to flood management plans and
identifies activities in support of the CRS program
All parts of the LMS are published separately to allow for intermittent updates.
All of these sections are published on the LMS website and are open for public com-
ment at any time, the plan is at http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp and com-
ments can be sent to mdlms@miamidade.gov.
LMS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The LMS is a compilation of initiatives that are identified and supported by the LMS Co-
ordinator, LMS Co-Chair, the LMS Steering Committee, the LMS Working Group
(LMSWG) and LMS Sub-Committees (LMSS-C) and ultimately adopted by local elected
officials. A complete listing of the participants of the LMS are listed in Part 4 Appendices
B and C.
LMS Coordinator/Chair
The Planning Bureau Manager of the Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management
(OEM), serves as the LMS Coordinator/Chair. The LMS Coordinator is responsible for
the review, monitoring, update and maintenance of the LMS plan, coordination of meet-
ings, trainings, review and archiving of LMS Projects and dissemination of information
pertinent to the mitigation goals and objectives set forth in the LMS. The LMS Coordinator
participates in workshops, trainings and conferences throughout the year to benefit the
LMS. The LMS Coordinator maintains a distribution list of persons interested in mitiga-
tion and is responsible for the website updates.
LMS Co-Chair
The LMS Co-Chair is an appointed position by the LMS Steering Committee and assists
the Chair with review and development of documents, provides consultation to the Chair
and is responsible to stand in for the Chair in case of any unforeseen absences.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee acts as a “board-of-directors” and is responsible for the devel-
opment of policy guidance. Members of the Steering Committee are representative of
the organizations found within the larger Working Group (i.e. municipal, county, educa-
tional, not-for-profit, private sectors and individuals). The Steering Committee acts as a
review committee for the establishment of this LMS and the prioritization of the projects
therein when a limited funding source is available. Membership on any committee shall
be voluntary and subject to the review and approval of the LMSWG. A committee mem-
ber who fails to attend a reasonable number of committee meetings may be dropped from
participation in the committee by a majority vote of the other members of that committee.
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Currently, any planning and program development issues are addressed through as-
needed Steering Committee meetings and in an open forum through the quarterly meet-
ings.
LMS Working Group (LMSWG)
The LMSWG is composed of representatives from eight main groups:
• Municipalities
• County Departments
• Colleges and Universities
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Private Non-Profit
• Private Sector/Businesses
• Regional, State and Federal Partners
• Other Stakeholders, including private citizens
The makeup of the LMSWG is not limited to any particular organization or jurisdiction.
Numerous others have expressed the desire to participate in the LMS and are welcome
to do so. Each organization is encouraged to solicit participation and commentary from
its citizens, employees and members.3
To be considered a participant of the LMS and receive the benefits thereof, a municipality,
county department or any other organization must attend at least two of the four quarterly
meetings held each year. The LMSWG endorsed this policy unanimously on September
20, 2001. However, any organization may substitute regular participation and attendance
on an active LMS committee or subcommittee in lieu of attendance at the quarterly meet-
ings. The agencies that are participating in the LMSWG are identified in Part 4 Appendix
B.
Municipal Participation
Within Miami-Dade County the following municipalities are active participants of the LMS.
City of Aventura City of Hialeah Gardens City of North Miami
Bal Harbour Village City of Homestead City of North Miami Beach
Town of Bay Harbor Islands Village of Key Biscayne City of Opa-locka
Village of Biscayne Park Town of Medley Village of Palmetto Bay
City of Coral Gables City of Miami Village of Pinecrest
Town of Cutler Bay City of Miami Beach City of South Miami
City of Doral City of Miami Gardens City of Sunny Isles Beach
Village of El Portal Town of Miami Lakes Town of Surfside
City of Florida City Miami Shores Village City of Sweetwater
Town of Golden Beach City of Miami Springs Village of Virginia Gardens
City of Hialeah City of North Bay Village City of West Miami
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Indian Creek Village opted to leave the LMS and the City of Islandia is no longer consid-
ered a municipality.
For simplicity sake of the document, municipalities will be referred to by only the name
and not the full title e.g. City of Coral Gables will be referred to as Coral Gables.
LMS Sub-Committees (LMSS-C)
In order to streamline the Working Group’s activities, various sub-committees may be
formed, each addressing an area of concern as needed. Initially, committees were
formed to deal with flooding, evacuations, funding, community education, external policy,
agriculture and wildfires. The formation and disbandment of sub-committees is done in
correlation with the trending issues that need addressing and participation from the work-
ing group members. The current listing of sub-committees may be found in Part 4 Ap-
pendix C.
Meetings
The Steering Committee and Sub-Committees meet as needed and the full Working
Group meets once each calendar quarter. Meeting announcements are posted on the
LMS webpage, announced in the LMS Information Bulletins (quarterly) and emails are
sent to a distribution group of representatives maintained in the LMS Contact list, main-
tained by the LMS Coordinator. The LMS Coordinator sends a meeting invitation for the
quarterly meetings via the LMS email distribution list at least one month in advance of the
meeting.
The representatives are encouraged to post meeting notifications prominently, on com-
munity bulletin boards or in some other way, to notify the public or other interested parties
at least thirty days prior to each meeting. Meeting times, dates and locations will also be
posted on the LMS website: http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp.
A listing of meeting notes and attendance records are kept in Part 5.
PLANNING PROCESS 4
In the spring of 1998, the state of Florida contracted with and provided funding to each of
the counties within the state to develop an LMS. Community members embraced the
LMS as the devastation of Hurricane Andrew, was still fresh in their memories. The first
meetings were set and development of the original strategy was begun. The plan has
evolved over the years to encompass the changes in our communities and evolution of
hazards and risks.
The LMS Coordinator with the assistance of the LMS Steering Committee, and input from
the LMSWG, LMSS-C and the general public, undertakes to incorporate updates and
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monitors the plan to keep it relevant and forward looking. Updates will be based on fac-
tors such as recent disaster events, changes in local, state, and federal policies and leg-
islation, changes in development and comments and input provided on the plan. The
LMS takes into consideration emerging issues such as aging infrastructure and housing
stock and how new development and redevelopment projects impact our communities.
The elements listed within the “Review and Revision Criteria” section of the document will
be used as monitoring criteria for this document.
The LMS Coordinator includes a listing of the revisions made to the plan in relation to
these factors, as documented in the section entitled “LMS Revisions Since Last Adop-
tion”.
Annual Updates
The LMS is updated on an annual basis and as part of a regular update and monitoring
process. Any proposed changes will be reviewed and compared against LMS and CEMP
Crosswalks provided by FDEM, the Emergency Management Accreditation Program
(EMAP) Standards and the CRS Coordinator’s Manual. An annual update to the LMS is
provided to the State by January 31st every year and the documents are subsequently
posted on the local website. As of March 2015, the LMSWG voted to have the LMS
Projects be updated one time per year. Updates are to be made by October 31st. Agen-
cies that have not updated their projects will be notified that they must comply with the
update by December 31st or their projects will be made Inactive. See Part 2: The Projects
for more information on project updates and maintenance.
Monthly Updates (as needed)
Part 7 of the LMS may be utilized by CRS communities to post their Annual Activity 510
Progress Reports. CRS communities are responsible for sending this information to the
LMS Coordinator for inclusion. An update to Part 7 will be posted on line by the last
calendar day of any month during which time a 510 report was received. It is the respon-
sibility of the CRS community to provide their reports to the LMS Coordinator at least 10
working days in advance of the end of the month to allow for incorporation and posting
on the website.
Public Review and Comment
At all times, the latest published version of the LMS will be posted on the Miami-Dade
County Internet website – http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp – for public re-
view and commentary. Any comments received through this medium will be incorporated
through the revision process identified above. An email address, mdlms@miami-
dade.gov, has been established for such commentary, which is strongly encouraged.
The LMS Quarterly meetings are posted on our website and for the five-year review pro-
cess, additional municipalities also advertised the meeting, review process and website.
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In October 2014, OEM posted a message on our Facebook page and sent out tweets via
Twitter to encourage community members to review and comment on the draft of the plan.
Five-Year Update
A complete state and federal review and approval of this plan and is conducted on a five-
year cycle. The plan has undergone review and approval from FDEM and FEMA in 2000,
2005, 2010 and 2015. The five-year review process incorporates the annual updates
and a review of the Local Mitigation Strategy Crosswalk as provided by FDEM. FDEM
notifies the LMS Coordinator twelve months in advance of the plan expiration. The plan
is updated and prepared for the third quarterly meeting of the fourth year for public review
and comments on the plan. Once all comments are reviewed and incorporated as
deemed appropriate, the updated plan will be submitted to the FDEM, by the LMS Coor-
dinator, for review approximately six months prior to its expiration.
FDEM will review the plan and provide comments, and if needed the LMS Coordinator
will make revisions to satisfy any crosswalk deficiencies. Once the plan has been ap-
proved by the state it is then sent to FEMA for review and a similar process occurs until
it is approved by FEMA.
Plan Adoption
Once the plan has been approved by FEMA, the plan will be submitted to the Miami-Dade
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption. Miami-Dade County has a metro-
politan form of government with its own Home Rule Charter (see Part 4 – Appendix G for
additional information). When the BCC passes a resolution or ordinance, that action au-
tomatically includes all the municipalities within the county. In the event a municipality
does not wish to participate in the action, that municipality must, through their own reso-
lution, opt out. For example, when the BCC adopted this LMS, the municipalities were
automatically included and none opted out.
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Local communities that wish to utilize the LMS as their floodplain management plan for
credit under the CRS program must also do a local adoption of the LMS. Copies of the
local adoption should be sent to the LMS Coordinator to be incorporated into Part 4.
Review and Revision Criteria
This document will be updated by the LMS Coordinator with the assistance of the Steering
Committee and input from the LMSWG. The majority of revisions made to each section
of this document are based upon LMSWG meetings where comments are sought from
participants. The public is also given an opportunity to review this document and provide
comments through the Miami-Dade County website. Revisions may also be made based
upon experience from any significant events such as a hurricane, destructive tornado,
severe hazardous materials spill or any other occurrence where mitigation could benefit
the community. Changes in federal, state, and local laws will also be reflected in the
updated version of this document. The revisions will then be documented and posted on
line and/or sent out via LMS Information Bulletins by the LMS Coordinator to all affected
parties.
The evaluation criteria includes:
1. Have there been any new mandates from federal, state or local agencies that require
changes to the Local Mitigation Strategy? Any new or changing laws, policies or reg-
ulations?
2. Are there any societal developments or significant changes in the community that
must be added to the current LMS? Does the LMS still reflect the concerns of the
community? Are the demographics the same? Has there been any growth or devel-
opment in hazard areas?
3. Have there been any changes in funding sources or requirements?
4. Are there any recent technological developments that should be reviewed for inclusion
in the LMS document?
5. Should the LMS be updated to include any new forms of hazards or areas of vulnera-
bility within our community?
6. Have there been any changes in the Comprehensive Plan or any other form of stand-
ard operating procedure?
7. Have any of the mitigation opportunities been implemented? Are the priorities for
implementation the same?
8. What are the recommendations or lessons learned from any major incidents that have
occurred during the past year?
During the revision process, each criterion is addressed to determine if they are still valid
and adjustments are made as necessary. When satisfied that the criteria are appropriate,
each of the outstanding mitigation opportunities is then compared against the criteria. All
existing mitigation opportunities that are determined to still be viable projects will remain
on the project list. All those that are determined to be no longer workable will be set aside
for further review and revision or, dropped as no longer feasible.
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PROGRAM BENCHMARKS
This section provides an overview of the highlights of the plan as well as recent updates
to the plan in relation to risk analysis and changes in development. A complete listing of
all of the meeting minutes since the beginning of the LMS program may be found in Part
5.
1998 – Miami-Dade County began developing a LMS program through funding from the
State of Florida.
September 1999 – The Miami-Dade County LMSWG voted to continue the LMS program
with or without state funding.
March 2000 – The LMSWG determined that the LMS master document should be up-
dated two to three times each year and the updates, including the project list for new,
updated, completed and deferred projects would be updated twice a year.
June 6, 2000 – The Miami-Dade BCC passed Resolution R-572-00 formally adopting the
Local Mitigation Strategy as official county policy thus further promoting program continu-
ity.
September 13, 2000 – Miami-Dade County, along with its municipalities and other or-
ganizations was designated by FEMA and the Florida Department of Community Affairs
to be a “Project Impact Community.”
December 6, 2000 – The LMSWG agreed that they would become the Project Impact
Working Group and that the LMS would continue under the auspices of Project Impact.
Henceforth, Project Impact and the LMS became synonymous.
December 2000 – The LMSWG determined that the LMS Project List would be updated
by June 30th and December 31st of each year.
May 30, 2001 – A formal “signing ceremony” took place at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
for members of the LMSWG to sign a proclamation for becoming a “Project Impact Part-
ner.” (Although FEMA no longer endorses Project Impact the LMSWG agreed that the
Project Impact concept will continue in Miami-Dade County regardless of what it is called.)
June 7, 2005 – The Miami-Dade BCC passed Resolution R-710-05, which states that
grant applications filed under the auspices of the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy
no longer have to go to the Commission for approval, but instead authorizes the county
manager to “Apply for, receive, expend and amend applications for grant funds for pro-
jects listed in the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy.”
June 2008 – The LMSWG celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 300 completed miti-
gation projects at a value exceeding 250 million dollars. A listing of completed mitigation
projects that have been tracked may be found in Part 6.
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November 2009 – The County Mayor delegated signature authority to the Director of
Emergency Management for contract and grant-related documents under the purview of
the LMS Program. This was renewed in 2012.
April 10, 2010 – Adoption of the five-year update of the LMS by the BCC
May 5, 2010 – FEMA approved the five-year update of the LMS
September 1, 2015 – Adoption of the five-year update of the LMS by the BCC
September 15, 2015 – FEMA approved the five-year update of the LMS.
LMS Revisions Since Last Adoption
This section provides an overview of the achievements of the LMSWG to continue to
promote and incorporate mitigation measures across the whole community concept and
address changes to our risk profile and development and re-development.
March 2017
• March 7 Adaptation Measures C-7 basin meeting
• March 15 Quarterly LMS Meeting open to the public
• March 28 FEMA Coastal Flood Study Update
April 2017
• April 3 Mosquito Abatement Training
• Miami-Dade Cyber Security Plan created
May 2017
• May 3 Statewide Hurricane Exercise with flood component for CRS communities
• May 5 Discussion with RER regarding the update of the Miami-Dade Comprehen-
sive Development Master Plan
June 2017
• June 13 State Hazard Mitigation Assistance Team meeting
• June 20 CRS Manual Changes meeting
• June 21 Quarterly Meeting open to the public
• June 27 FEMA Mitigation Webinar – Yellowjackets
July 2017
• Mapped LMS Projects
August 2017
• August 1 meetings with County Departments and RER Office of Resilience re-
garding vulnerabilities to flooding, storm surge and sea level rise
• August 31 Adaptation Action Area for C-7 Basin
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September 2017
• Hurricane Irma impacts Miami-Dade County - EOC activation September 5-17.
• Mosquito Abatement Training September 27
October 2017
• Annual update of projects due by October 31
November 15, 2017
• November 15 LMS Quarterly meeting (make up for September) discussion on
Public Assistance and HMGP mitigation - open to the public
• November 30 deadline for update of projects for Hurricane Irma HMGP
December 2017
• December 7 Meeting with FEMA, USACE, DHS and the State to discuss Infra-
structure Recovery and identified needs from Hurricane Irma
• December 14 Quarterly LMS Meeting open to the public
• Part 4 Meeting Notes updated
• Part 2 Project lists updated
January 2018
• January 12 Intent to Apply forms for Hurricane Irma HMGP due
• January 31 Annual Update submitted to the State
• Updates to hazards to include events that occurred in 2017
Recent Development/Redevelopment
Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Environmental Resources (RER) maintains a Com-
prehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to guide future development looking out
to the year 2030. A copy of the elements of the CDMP may be found in Part 4, Appendix
H with a review of how these elements support mitigation measures and areas for con-
sideration. In 2017 RER implemented the Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the CDMP,
which occurs every seven years to ensure that the County is in compliance with state law
and it provides a comprehensive review and assessment of major issues and reviews the
progress towards meeting goals, objectives and policies and identified needed changes.
It is estimated that by 2040, Miami-Dade’s population will grow from 2.7 million to 3.4
million people.
As identified in Land Use (LU) Element, Miami-Dade is looking to emphasize develop-
ment around centers of activities, development of well-designed communities containing
variety of uses, renewal and rehabilitation of blighted areas and contiguous urban expan-
sion when warranted, rather than sprawl. LU-3D identified that the County shall coordi-
nate with municipalities in Coastal High Hazard Areas and areas with repetitive losses to
minimize demand for facilities and services in areas that result in redevelopment and
increases in residential densities. LU-3E addresses an analysis on climate change and
the impacts on the built environment addressing development standards and regulations
related to investments of infrastructure, development/redevelopment and public facilities
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in hazard prone areas. LU-3K identifies an initiative to determine the feasibility of desig-
nating Adaptation Action Areas, areas that may be vulnerable to storm surge and sea
level rise impacts and LU-3L identifies that the County will work with the local municipali-
ties to do the same. Per Resolution R-451-14 and Ordinance No. 14-79 all County infra-
structure projects must consider sea level rise in the planning, design, and construction
of those projects. All agenda items before the BCC that relate to planning, design, or
construction of County infrastructure must include information on how the impact of sea
level rise has been considered in the project. As of December 2017, there are 189 pro-
jects identified in Part 2 of the LMS that specifically address sea level rise.
Recent years have also shown increased vulnerabilities as the modeling and mapping
capabilities improve and as more information is gathered on the potential impacts of cli-
mate change and sea level rise. This version of the plan integrates updated information
on storm surge and sea level rise and climate change into our hazards, mitigation
measures, mapping and project list. LMSWG members continue to identify LMS projects
to address aging infrastructure to deal with current and emerging threats. There are cur-
rently over 600 projects identified for infrastructure improvements identified in Part 2. As
an example, Miami Beach has been very proactive in installing new drainage infrastruc-
ture and pump systems to mitigate seasonal king tides, which are perhaps a preview of
what sea level rise may bring to some of our coastal communities. In October 2014, the
elements of the mitigation projects that had been installed were tested by the seasonal
high tide and were very successful in limiting sea water from coming up through the storm
drains. Our communities continue to include mitigation in their development and redevel-
opment projects through inclusion in their Master Plans and Capital Improvement plans.
Agencies are proactively including mitigation projects into their internal funding and cap-
ital improvement budgets, over 420 projects have been identified with these funding
sources identified.
A 2014 analysis of our housing stock shows that 48% of our housing stock was built
before the first FIRM maps were developed and 22% of our housing stock was built before
there were any special elevation requirements implemented by Miami-Dade County. The
continued efforts to identify flood mitigation projects is reflected by the 853 identified flood
and storm surge projects in Part 2 of the LMS as of December 2017. The LMS Project
Board allows us to track mitigation measures by flood basins with the intent that we can
coordinate efforts in areas of RL and SRL. As the FEMA FIRM maps were updated in
September 2009 and new Coastal Flood maps are currently being studied and developed,
and with the proposals of changes to flood policy rates, the LMS has embraced additional
measures to help integrate CRS initiatives to assist communities with maintaining or im-
proving their rating. Hurricane Andrew brought about improved building code require-
ments and currently about 26% of our housing stock has been built to higher wind mitiga-
tion standards since they have been adopted. In the Community Survey conducted by
OEM, 57% of the respondents said they do have adequate materials to protect their home
from storms and hurricanes. When we compared those that had experienced previous
damage to those who did not we saw that 67% of those that had experienced previous
major or catastrophic damage had materials to protect their home as compared to 41%
who had never experienced any damage.
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As many of the areas of our county are already developed, new development and re-
development provide opportunities for structures to be built to or retrofitted to higher build-
ing code standards that include wind and flood mitigation considerations. The Beacon
Council reported that in fiscal year 2012-13 that companies interested in doing business
in Miami-Dade invested $535 million in new capital investment projects. According to the
first quarter Analysis of Current Economic Trends, prepared by the Regulatory and Eco-
nomic Resources Department, the construction sector has grown 11% since last year but
still remains lower than the 2007 peak. Foreclosure rates have declined significantly
since 2014, 55% less. More than 1 million square feet of new industrial space has been
constructed over the year and 1.7 million additional square feet are under construction.
Representatives from RER and other local and regional planning entities are involved in
the Miami-Dade LMS and continue to provide input and guidance to our plan.
Measuring the Overall Effectiveness of the LMS Program
The Miami-Dade LMS strives to continue to evolve and address the issues, concerns and
challenges identified and encountered by our participants. Changes in personnel, shifting
and diminishing funding sources, emerging and increasing threats and risk, aging infra-
structure and housing stock and an increasing, diverse and transient population base
necessitate the LMS to continuously take stock, re-evaluate and update the strategy.
Table 1 shows an overview of how we have increased our effectiveness.
TABLE 1: LMS PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
Hazard
Assessment
• Incorporation of the Miami-Dade Threat Hazard Identification and Risk As-
sessment (THIRA) provides one source for hazard assessment for the Mi-
ami-Dade CEMP, LMS and stakeholder agencies to utilize in planning and
coordination efforts. 5
• Research and incorporation of climate change and sea level rise identifies
potential future risk into THIRA
• Incorporation of new and updated maps
• Added an Economic Analysis (Part 4 Appendix J) to better understand the
employment sectors and potential impacts
• Analysis of housing stock to look at structures built before flood plain map-
ping and regulations
• Identification of tools and software to help stakeholders assess and under-
stand risk. Precipitation Frequency estimates from NOAA (Part 7)
• New impact assessment tool, ARM360, provided through OEM to local
stakeholders to assist with damage assessment after an event to better
track and document at risk hazard areas and impacts (Part 7)
Collabora-
tion
• Collaboration with PWWM to access rain gauges and linkage with local
National Weather Service to be able to better tie forecasting with real time
monitoring for flooding.
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• Collaboration with the Office of Sustainability and participation in the
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact has increased the
number of planning agencies we are working with.
• Collaboration with WASD to utilize the ground and surface water model,
developed with USGS. Stakeholders were offered training on the software
so they can run analyses to better identify the potential impacts of sea level
rise at a local level.
• Engaging agencies for the update of the NFIP Coastal Study for FIRM
maps for Discovery Meeting held June 24, 2014
• Engagement of Alliance for Response (cultural community) including work-
shops and exercise
Integration • Identification of the LMS as a Whole Community initiative
• Review of community planning documents and identifying areas to better
integrate mitigation into comprehensive planning and capital improvement
(Part 4 Appendix H and added Municipal Integration to Part 1.)
• The State of Florida hired a contractor who provided suggested language
for the incorporation of climate change and sea level rise into the State
Enhanced Mitigation Plan. Miami-Dade used this as a guide in updating
the THIRA.
• A review of the action items in the Regional Climate Action Plan Implemen-
tation Guide was performed and supported. (Part 4 Appendix H)
• Hosted L-278 class to assist local communities with the changes in the
CRS manual and to identify opportunities to include elements into the LMS,
included ISO personnel and newly appointed state CRS Coordinator.
• LMS Coordinator active in 2015 update of THIRA including new maps and
identification of vulnerable areas in alignment with Comprehensive Prepar-
edness Guide 201.
Project
Identification
and Track-
ing 6
• Improved project tracking system through creation of internet based board
and encouraged participants to also track any projects that they are doing
mitigation on to illustrate all of the mitigation work being done locally (Part
2)
• Updated the project prioritization process, Benefit Cost Review, and built
it into the project submittal process to help identify benefit of projects based
on Suitability, Risk Reduction and Cost and Time. (Part 2)
• Began adding previously completed projects to the archive list to build his-
tory of mitigation measures. (Part 5)
• Added Appendix 2 to Part 2 to track Deleted/Deferred Projects
Public
Awareness • Annual Feel the Force event at Museum of Science discussing the haz-
ards, risks and how to prepare for hurricanes and storm surge.
• 2014 Feel the Force Event, added flood hazard information to the event
• 2013 public information campaign for the new Storm Surge Planning
Zones
• 201 Community Survey to gauge the public’s awareness of hazards and
risks and provide information to the community on storm surge planning
zones, evacuation assistance programs, how to sign up for pet-friendly
shelters and how to receive alerts. (Part 4, Appendix L)
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POLICIES, ORDINANCES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING MITIGATION 7
There are many federal, state and county laws and policies that affect hazard mitigation
and all the members of the LMSWG. Some of those are:
Federal
1. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, P.L. 93-288 as
amended (The Stafford Act) is interpreted by Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regula-
tion (44 CFR) and governs FEMA and emergency management and sets forth the
federal concepts for hazard mitigation. It also defines the Coastal Barriers Resources
Act (44 CFR 206 subpart J) and describes floodplain and environmental management
(Parts 9 and 10).
2. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA-2K) has also redefined parts of The Stafford
Act and those changes have been incorporated into this document. Much of FEMA
has been further redefined by the “Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act
of 2006,” which was enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President in the
fall of 2006.
3. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System
(CRS) FLA-15, July 1996, sets up a community rating system for flood insurance of-
fering incentives for communities and credits for identified floodplain management ac-
tivities.
4. National Fire Code, 1993 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code define uniform fire safety
standards adopted by rule by the State Fire Marshal.
5. Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which defines the Coastal Zone Manage-
ment Act (15 CFR Parts 923 and 930).
6. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulation which defines the National Environmental
Policy Act including such mitigation measures as included in the National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Part 61), Toxic Substances Control Act
(Part 763), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and CERCLA (the Super-
fund).
7. Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations that defines the Occupational Safety and
Health Act containing many hazard mitigation measures.
8. Presidential Decision Directives 39 and 62 are the authorities directing the develop-
ment of terrorism response.
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9. Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 8: National Preparedness was released in March
2011. The goal of PPD 8 is to strengthen the security and resilience of the US through
five preparedness mission areas – Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response and
Recovery.
a. National Protection Framework follows the guiding principles of resilience and
scalability, a risk informed culture and shared responsibility.
b. National Mitigation Framework establishes a common platform for coordinating
and addressing how the Nation manages risk through mitigation capabilities.
c. National Response Framework includes establishing a safe and secure environ-
ment moving towards recovery.
d. National Disaster Recovery Framework focuses on how to best restore, rede-
velop and revitalize the community and build a more resilient Nation.
10. National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP): provides a framework for programs
and initiatives for the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) and
ensures that resources are applied where they offer the most benefit for mitigating
risk.
11. PPD – 21 Critical Infrastructure and Resilience establishes a national policy on critical
infrastructure security and resilience
State
1. State of Florida Statutes which are pertinent to hazard mitigation include:
a. Chapter 161 – Beach and Shore Preservation
b. Chapter 163 – Conservation, Aquifer Recharge and Drainage Element
c. Chapter 255 – Public Property and Public Buildings
d. Chapter 373 – Water Resources
e. Chapter 403 – Environment Controls
2. The South Florida Water Management District is a regional government agency that
oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state through managing and
protecting water resources including balancing and improving water quality, flood con-
trol, natural systems and water supply.
3. South Florida Fire Prevention Code 1992-93 (adopted by the County Commission)
defines standards for fire prevention and allows controlled burns as mitigation.
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Federal, State and Regional Governmental Entities
The federal, state and local entities that perform hazard mitigation functions are almost
too numerous to name. However, some of the more prominent ones are: FEMA, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administra-
tion (OSHA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS), FDEM, Florida Department Economic Opportunities, Florida Depart-
ment of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and
many more.
The government entities that are located in and affect Miami-Dade County and its munic-
ipalities that perform hazard mitigation functions are varied and represent all levels of
government: federal, state, county and local. The Federal Emergency Management
Agency has funded hundreds of hazard mitigation projects following Hurricane Andrew
and to a lesser extent following the 1993 March windstorm or “Storm of the Century,” the
February, 1998 “Groundhog Day” storms and more projects have been implemented fol-
lowing Hurricane Irene in 1999 and the October 3, 2000 floods (pre-Tropical Storm
Leslie), the tornados of March 27, 2003, the hurricanes of 2004 (Charley, Frances, Ivan
and Jeanne) and most recently: Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005 and Tropical Storm Fay
in 2008. FEMA also delves deeply into mitigation as administrator of the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) to which all municipalities in Miami-Dade County are part.
The USACE is responsible for restoration and renourishment of most of the county’s
beaches, maintenance of the Intracoastal Waterway, maintenance of Government Cut
and the Miami Harbor entrance, and some shared responsibility with the South Florida
Water Management District for the canal and levee systems throughout the county. Mit-
igation functions in these areas by the Corps are multiple and varied.
The South Florida Water Management District is responsible for the operations and
maintenance of the primary canals system, on behalf of the USACE, performing flood
control operations, throughout the county, based on a schedule of operations, which de-
termined when control structures are opened and closed. Flood control mitigation oppor-
tunities exist to benefit all of South Florida through the placement of new and maintenance
of existing structures. These structures, located throughout the county, also mitigate
against saltwater intrusion into the Biscayne Aquifer from which Miami-Dade County’s
drinking water is supplied.
The United States National Park Service controls Everglades National Park that covers
one third of the land area of Miami-Dade County and Biscayne National Park that covers
over half of Biscayne Bay.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency provides assistance
to the farming community similar to that which FEMA provides to counties and municipal-
ities. Also, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Ser-
vice) helps with mitigation such as canal bank restoration and stabilization.
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The United States Forestry Service and the Florida Division of Forestry both keep fire
trails and fire breaks open, conduct controlled or prescribed burns and assist with debris
clearance, all of which mitigate and facilitate fire control by keeping fuel levels low.
The Florida Department of Transportation must be a major participant in any mitigation
endeavors undertaken throughout the county. They, along with the Miami-Dade Express-
way Authority, maintain and control our major thoroughfares including the expressway
system. They also control, along with Miami-Dade County PWWM, Florida East Coast
and CSX railroads and the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, the twenty-three movable bridges
that cross the Miami River and the Intracoastal Waterway.
County
1. Board of County Commission Resolutions
a. R-572-00, which establishes the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy as official
county policy
b. R-710-05, which authorizes the county manager to apply for, receive, expend and
amend applications for projects listed in the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy.
c. R-451-14, which requires all County infrastructure projects to consider potential
impacts of sea level rise during all project phases.
2. Pertinent Miami-Dade County laws include codes and ordinances that govern the un-
incorporated and municipal activities, as follows:
a. Chapter 8(b) of the county code, which deals with emergency management;
b. Chapter 11(c) , covering Development within Flood Hazard Districts;
c. Chapter 17, i.e. the Housing Code, focused on maintaining the housing stock in
decent safe and sanitary conditions;
d. Chapter 18b covering right-of-way landscaping;
e. Chapter 24 covering the activities of the Miami-Dade Division Environmental Re-
sources Management (DERM) for permitting hazardous materials;
f. Chapter 28 of the county code which deals with subdivision regulations;
g. Chapter 33, covering zoning activities for approval of a development of regional
impact
h. Floodplain Management Program sets the criteria for elevations and assesses the
risks for flooding for different areas of the County;
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i. Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) man-
dates that municipalities have emergency management plans, as well as recom-
mends the performance of hazard mitigation activities;
j. Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Land Use Plan dictates current land use and
controls future land use and growth throughout the county;
k. The Public Works Manual, especially Section D5, concerning coastal construction;
l. Dade County Environmental Protection Ordinance, Coastal and Freshwater Wet-
lands Regulations, Sections 24-58 and 24-59.
3. Miami-Dade County Landscape Maintenance Special Taxing Districts provide tree-
trimming programs that prevent more severe damage during windstorms.
4. On March 1st 2002 the Florida Building Code (FBC), was adopted by Miami-Dade
County and all the Municipalities, consequently replacing the South Florida Building
Code. The High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) portions of the code are applicable
to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties only, the HVHZ sections of the FBC in addition
to the most current ASCE- 7 standard contains a stricter design and construction
measures, especially to protect windows, walls and roof from wind-born debris. In
2012, the FBC was amended to include flood protection measures and use of ASCE-
24.
5. The Local Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement with Miami-Dade County designed
to coordinate and supplement local resources.
6. The Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Catastrophic Disaster Response and Recov-
ery establishes a local resource for all Working Group members that are presently
signatories.
7. The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact set forth an agreement be-
tween Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties to work in collabora-
tion to address the impacts of climate change on Southeast Florida. The Climate
Change Action Plan was subsequently developed to identify and pursue reduction and
resiliency measures in the region.
County Programs
Stormwater Management Masterplan
This program has the responsibility of the evaluation of flood protection levels of service.
The Stormwater Management (Drainage) Level of Service (LOS) Standards for Miami-
Dade County contains both a Flood Protection (FPLOS) and Water Quality (WQLOS)
component. The minimum acceptable Flood Protection Level of Service (FPLOS) stand-
ards for Miami-Dade County shall be protection from the degree of flooding that would
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result for a duration of one day from a ten-year storm, with exceptions in previously de-
veloped canal basins, where additional development to this base standard would pose a
risk to existing development. All structures shall be constructed at, or above, the minimum
floor elevation following the latest version of the Florida Building Code or as specified in
Chapter 11-C of the Miami-Dade County Code, whichever is higher. The incorporated
areas of the county (municipalities) may have adopted stricter elevation standards.
Subdivision and Other Regulations.
Miami-Dade County Code imposes certain developmental requirements before land is
platted. These relate to the provision of water and sewer facilities, local streets, sidewalks,
drainage, and open space. Before use permits or certificates of occupancy can be issued
Section 33-275 of the Miami-Dade County Code requires that adequate water, sewage
and waste disposal facilities be provided.
Shoreline Review.
The Shoreline Development Review Ordinance was adopted in 1985 and prescribes min-
imum standards for setbacks, visual corridors and, with its’ accompanying resolutions,
sets out a flexible review process through which architectural interest, building orientation,
landscaping, shoreline use compatibility, access, and other design related elements can
be negotiated with the developers and enforced by the local governing jurisdiction.
Area Plan Report
Since 1998, Area Plan Reports have emerged as a preferred planning technique for
community visioning and helping to find answers to fundamental planning questions.
An Area Plan Report is a practical planning technique, which blends public participation,
detailed planning, and the development of implementation tools. Its principal focus is the
creation of planning products (instead of processes. Public participation is indispensable
for a successful Area Plan Report. The overriding objective is the creation of a detailed
plan, which resolves areas of concern identified in the Area Plan Report study area; often
these concerns involve capital improvements such as roads, sewers, sidewalks, parks
and other community improvements. The Planning and Zoning Divisions of the Depart-
ment of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) implements the Area Plan Report
process as a collective planning effort that develops a small area plan which incorporates
the priorities of a community.
Coastal Management
The Beach Restoration and Preservation Program is Miami-Dade County's mechanism
for initiating and coordinating federal and/or State projects essential to the protection and
recreational viability of Miami-Dade's ocean shoreline. Local participation in the determi-
nation of activities pertaining to beach restoration and preservation is included in the pro-
gram. The County has benefited from large federal and State funding contributions and
the expertise obtained as a result of the program. Most notably, the Miami-Dade County
Beach Restoration Project now provides hurricane and erosion control protection for up-
land property and a vast recreational resource for public use. This project replaced a
seriously eroded shoreline sustained only by bulkheads and seawalls, which offered little
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protective or recreational value. Implementation of erosion control projects is based on
the following criteria:
1. Need for protection of public safety and property in areas threatened by coastal
erosion.
2. To provide enhanced beach-related recreational opportunities for both visitors
and Miami-Dade County residents.
3. To provide more effective and efficient long-term management of our natural and
restored beach systems.
The Biscayne Bay Restoration and Enhancement Program objectives are to maintain or
improve ecological, recreational, and aesthetic values of Biscayne Bay, its shoreline,
and coastal wetlands. Projects include shoreline stabilization, mangrove and wetland
habitat restoration, and bay bottom community enhancement at parks and other public
lands. These contribute to erosion control, water quality, and fisheries and wildlife re-
sources.
Future capital expenditures will be directed primarily towards maintaining and enhanc-
ing durability of restored beaches and to environmental improvement of the Biscayne
Bay ecosystem. All of these projects are developed and carried out based on the best
scientific and technical information available to the agencies involved.
Municipalities
1. The Basic Emergency Management Plan sets forth the procedure for all activities of
the municipality before, during and after emergencies.
2. A Stormwater Management Plan, which is focused on flood-related hazards and de-
fines the relevant mitigation goals, evaluates appropriate and feasible mitigation
measures and prioritizes such measures into an Action Plan for systematic implemen-
tation.
3. A Floodplain Management Plan manages development in the floodplain. All cities
within the county are striving to establish a floodplain management plan and partic-
ipate in the Community Rating System. NFIP has stated that the LMS may serve as
a floodplain management plan for its participants.
4. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan controlling growth and development within the
municipality.
Municipal Agencies and Their Mitigation Functions
The municipalities of Miami-Dade County each have within their structure certain depart-
ments and agencies which affect and promote mitigation. While these agencies may
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have slightly different names from city to city, the role they perform in the mitigation func-
tion remains the same (e.g. public works or public services or community services, etc.).
Miami-Dade Public Works operates and maintains and operates drainage systems and
the secondary canals throughout the County, working with the SFWMD to implement
flood control operations, when required.
Police and fire rescue departments: Each of the municipalities except Miami Lakes, Pal-
metto Bay and Cutler Bay maintains its own Police Department while the cities of Coral
Gables, Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Miami and Miami Beach maintain their own fire depart-
ments, with the balance of the cities using Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for this service.
Emergency responders are essential for alert and notification, lifesaving response, pre-
vention and protection activities that all contribute to lessening the impact of disasters.
The police and fire departments also conduct educational seminars to residents to spread
awareness on emergency preparedness.
The building department (or building & zoning): The functions of this department relate
extensively to a wide range of mitigation projects and on-going mitigation activities. In
most of our cities, the Building Official is responsible for interpreting and enforcing all
laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and municipal policies related to the construction,
improvement, expansion, repair or rehabilitation of buildings within the city. This depart-
ment ensures that all new construction complies with the Florida Building Code which in
itself is a major contribution to hazard mitigation. The department usually is responsible
for the management of development in Special Hazard Areas; preservation of open
space; general control of land use intensities; and coordination between the capacity of
public infrastructure in relation to proposals of private development. This department also
ensures all proposed development in the city conforms to the city’s comprehensive plan
as it relates to urban design of public areas and buildings, infrastructure planning and
maintenance of flood data and other statistical information.
Planning and Development Department: Often is a part of the building department and
even, at times, a part of public works. However, a number of our municipalities maintain
planning and development as a separate entity which interacts within the mitigation strat-
egy in many ways and must be part of the overall strategy especially in the area of urban
land use.
Public Works Department: In most of our cities this department is responsible for con-
struction and maintenance of roads, bridges and waterways and storm water manage-
ment including drainage system development, inspection and maintenance, all functions
that relate in various ways to hazard mitigation. Public works activities are a major com-
ponent of any mitigation strategy.
Analysis of Existing Policies, Ordinances and Programs
In 2014 the LMS Coordinator performed a review of a number of local policies and plans
to create an Integration Document (Part 4 Appendix H). Additional LMSWG members
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were invited to participate and assist by reviewing the Integration Document and identify-
ing and reviewing other local policies, ordinance and programs so we may better identify
areas where we are in alignment or areas for consideration where mitigation may be bet-
ter aligned.
As can be imagined, in a county as large and diverse as Miami-Dade, there are numerous
planning agencies and documents that are developed. Each many times addresses the
needs of their focus (e.g. transportation, emergency management) and each seems to
have a different threshold for how often the plan is to be updated and the planning horizon
to which it assesses the consideration of hazards and risks.
The Integration Document included in this version should be viewed as a starting point
for the LMSWG to discuss, review and identify areas were we as a whole community can
be more effective in our approach to mitigation and resiliency.
The Integration Document includes reviews of the following:
• Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan
• Miami-Dade Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP)
• Miami-Dade Emergency Management Recovery Plan
• Miami-Dade 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan
• Florida Administrative Code 9J-2.0256
As the population grows in Miami-Dade County, hazard mitigation laws must address new
structures being built in areas susceptible to unusual occurrences either through prohibi-
tion, limitation or tougher code to reduce potential losses. For example, new building
construction in low lying flood areas must be limited or built in such a manner to minimize
impacts from flooding. Similarly, future construction sites of natural gas, electrical and
nuclear power plants must have mechanisms in place that will self-contain, or significantly
limit, effects of potential catastrophic incidents. As identified in the Integration Document
the Miami-Dade CDMP Plan addresses a number of planning and zoning issues and the
prevention or limitation of development in risk areas. Adaptation Action Areas are being
incorporated into the CDMP and they should also be considered in relation to recovery
and post-disaster redevelopment.
Local government and the private sector must provide ongoing training and information
sessions for the public. Clear, unbiased knowledge is a key ingredient for safety en-
hancement for the public. Ongoing training could include public information notices and
continuous training sessions at local libraries, hospitals and schools. Part of the cost for
this training should be borne by those private parties who ask or have businesses that
may contribute to an unusual occurrence. For example, construction of a new electrical
substation, a natural gas company building a new facility, a professional dry cleaner es-
tablishment, a new gas station, etc. would have impact fees assessed to offset the miti-
gation training costs.
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Training and equipment to prepare for and subsequently resolve hazard situations are
necessary and vital. Alternative financial resources must be assessed and located in
addition to including these costs in all respective governmental budgets.
Periodic review and revision of the local government ordinances, policies and programs
must occur no less than once every other year.
Each municipality that has not yet done so should adopt a floodplain management ordi-
nance and participate in the community rating system program. At the present time, the
Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy will serve as a floodplain management plan if
adopted by a municipality.
Municipal Integration of Mitigation Measures
The following section identifies how the participating municipalities have incorporated mit-
igation into their planning processes, policies and/or ordinances. The municipalities con-
tinuously strive to expand and improve upon their mitigation measures as is illustrated
below and with the extensive listing of mitigation projects identified in Part 2.
Aventura
On July 7, 2015 the City of Aventura passed Resolution No. 2015-40 for adoption of the
2015 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy as the city’s Floodplain Management
Plan.
City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan
http://www.cityofaventura.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=447
Transportation Element
Policy 1.9: The City of Aventura, in consultation with the Florida Department of Transportation, shall evaluate
the impacts of proposed development and redevelopment on its transportation system, Strategic Intermodal
System facilities, and the adopted level of service standards of transportation facilities, and identify strategies to
alleviate or mitigate such impacts in coordination with the developer and other agencies as appropriate. The
City shall coordinate with FDOT, Miami- Dade County, and 28 other jurisdictions in the county in the develop-
ment of common methodologies for measuring such impacts.
Infrastructure Element
Objective 4: Aventura shall protect and preserve the biological and hydrological functions of the wetlands iden-
tified in the Land Use Element. Future impacts to the biological functions of publicly and privately owned wet-
lands shall be mitigated. Publicly acquired wetlands shall be restored and managed for their natural resource,
habitat and hydrologic values.
Capital Improvements Element
Objective 3: Future development will be permitted only when the adopted level of service standards for those
services listed in the CIE will be upgraded or maintained at adopted levels of service, or when demonstrated
negative impacts on hurricane evacuation clearance times will be mitigated, by ensuring that adequate fiscal
resources are made available including, the proportionate cost of improvements necessitated by the develop-
ment.
Conservation & Coastal Management Element
Policy 10.2: Structures which suffer recurring damage to pilings, foundations or load-bearing walls shall be re-
quired to rebuild landward of their current location to modify the structure to structurally enhance the struc-
ture, institute or mitigation measures or delete the areas most prone to damage.
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City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan
http://www.cityofaventura.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=447
Policy 10.14: The City shall implement its local mitigation strategy in accordance with the guidelines provided in
the Local Mitigation Strategy: A Guidebook for Florida Cities and Counties in order to fulfill the State require-
ments relating to post-disaster planning, repair, and reconstruction.
Bal Harbour
Comprehensive Plan for Village of Bal Harbour June 1988
Future Land Use Element
Objective 9J-5.006(3)(b)4: Protect natural and historical resources
Policy: Developments and construction that adversely impact on the quality of the natural environment shall
not be allowed.
Coastal Management Element
Objective 2.2 Hazard Mitigation and Coastal High-Hazard Areas: the Village of Bal Harbour shall ensure that
building, development and redevelopment activities are carried out in a manner which minimizes the danger to
life and property from hurricanes. Development within coastal high-hazard areas shall be restricted and public
funding for facilities with coast high-hazard areas shall be curtailed.
• Policy 2.2.01: The hazard mitigation section of the Dade County Hurricane Procedure Plan shall be reviewed
and updated on a 5-year basis. In the rewrites, the Emergency Management Director shall identify specific
actions that could be implemented to reduce exposure to natural hazards.
• Policy 2.3.06: The Recovery Task Force shall propose comprehensive plan amendments which reflect the
recommendations in any interagency hazard mitigation reports or other reports prepared pursuant to Sec-
tion 406 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (PL 93-288).
• Policy 2.3.07: If rebuilt, structures which suffer damage in excess of fifty (50) percent of their appraised
value shall be rebuilt to meet all current requirements, including those enacted since construction of the
structure.
• Policy 2.3.08: Structures which suffer recurring damage to pilings, foundations, or ·loadbearing walls shall
be required to rebuild landward of their current location, to modify the structure to structurally enhance
the structure, institute other mitigation measures or delete the areas most prone to damage.
Bay Harbor Islands
On June 10, 2015 the Town of Bay Harbor Islands passed Resolution No. 2054 for adop-
tion of the 2015 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy as the city’s Floodplain
Management Plan.
Town of Bay Harbor Islands Code of Ordinances Enacted December 2013
Article 1 General Provisions
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Town of Bay Harbor Islands Code of Ordinances Enacted December 2013
Sec. 11-5. - Seasonal and periodic flooding; protection of lives.
(a)The regulation of areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding as provided in the comprehensive plan, pol-
icies 1.1(4) (page 35), 3.2 (page 36), 5.2 (page 37), and objectives 3 (page 36) and 5 (page 37) shall be imple-
mented by the Code of Ordinances, including sections 5-17, 5-23.1(A)(3), (4) and sections 23-11(A)(5) and 23-
12(12).
(b)While it is hereby declared that Dade County has retained the primary responsibility for seasonal and periodic
flooding throughout the county as provided in county Ordinance Nos. 57-22 and 57-30, as amended, the
town's Code of Ordinances shall further implement the goals and objectives of the county ordinances by re-
quiring compliance with all minimum federal flood insurance elevations for all new construction and for which
land use densities and intensities have been adopted in further support thereof.
(c)The protection of lives as provided in the comprehensive plan, policy 5.2 (page 37), shall be implemented by
the Code of Ordinances, including section 5-1, and by virtue of the Miami-Dade County retention of primary
responsibility for hurricane evacuation, including responses to lifesaving and other types of emergency evac-
uation. The town shall continue to coordinate and assist the county by providing minibus mass transportation
to designated areas, information dissemination, and such other acts as shall complement the overall mass
transit/public notice and evacuation procedures implemented by Miami-Dade County, Florida. While the
county has retained the right to regulate land subdividing through the subdivision regulations, nevertheless
the town shall continue to coordinate its efforts with the appropriate county agencies.
(d)The town has adopted and shall maintain in full force and effect written hurricane procedures, as amended
from time to time.
(e)Drainage facilities for flooding and a nonpoint pollution, as provided in the town's comprehensive plan, policies
1.1.1, 1.1.2 (page 58); 1.3.1 (page 59); 2.1.1 and objective 2 (page 60); capital improvements policies 1.2, 1.3,
1.4 (page 19); and land use policy 1.3 (page 37) shall be implemented by the Code of Ordinances, including
sections 5-1 and 5-17, in that the town collects and discharges stormwater runoff through inlets for the resi-
dential districts and into two drainage wells for the commercial districts. The town shall continue to coordinate
its efforts with Dade County, particularly with reference to protecting and preserving Biscayne Bay. The town
shall continue to review its land development regulations to ensure the standards as indicated in the town's
comprehensive plan.
(Ord. No. 488, § 5, 5-29-90; Ord. No. 733, § 4, 12-8-03)
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Town of Bay Harbor Islands Code of Ordinances Enacted December 2013
Sec. 7½-26. - General standards.
In all areas of special flood hazard, all development sites including new construction and substantial improve-
ments shall be reasonably safe from flooding, and meet the following provisions:
(1) New construction and substantial improvements shall be designed or modified and adequately an-
chored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrody-
namic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy;
(2) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equip-
ment resistant to flood damage;
(3) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that
minimize flood damage;
(4) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities, includ-
ing duct work, shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating
within the components during conditions of flooding;
(5) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of
floodwaters into the systems;
(6) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration
of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters;
(7) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or con-
tamination from them during flooding;
(8) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building that is in compliance with the pro-
visions of this chapter shall meet the requirements of "new construction" as contained in this chapter;
(9) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building that is not in compliance with the
provisions of this chapter, shall be undertaken only if said nonconformity is not furthered, extended, or
replaced;
(10) All applicable additional federal, state, and local permits shall be obtained and submitted to the flood-
plain administrator along with the application for development permit. Copies of such permits shall be
maintained on file with the development permit. State permits may include, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) South Florida Water Management District: in accordance with F.S. § 373.036(2)(a)—Flood protec-
tion and floodplain management;
(b) Department of Community Affairs: in accordance with F.S. § 380.05— Areas of critical state con-
cern, and F.S. ch. 553, part IV—Florida Building Code;
(c) Department of Health: in accordance with F.S. § 381.0065—On-Site Sewage Treatment and Dis-
posal Systems; and
(d) Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal Construction Control Line: in accordance with
F.S. § 161.053—Coastal Construction and Excavation.
(11) Standards for subdivision proposals and other new proposed development (including manufactured
homes):
(a) Such proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(b) Such shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems lo-
cated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
(c) Such proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(12) When proposed new construction and substantial improvements are partially located in an area of
special flood hazard, the entire structure shall meet the standards for new construction.
(13) When proposed new construction and substantial improvements are located in multiple flood hazard risk
zones or in a flood hazard risk zone with multiple base flood elevations, the entire structure shall meet the
standards for the most hazardous flood hazard risk zone and the highest base flood elevation.
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Biscayne Park
2025 Comprehensive Plan Adopted Component October 2010
Conservation Element
Policy 4.2 The Village shall encourage the implementation of low impact development techniques and green
building standards that reduce the negative environmental impacts of development and redevelopment by: re-
ducing building footprints to the maximum extent feasible, and locating building sites away from environmentally
sensitive areas; promoting the preservation of natural resources; providing for on-site mitigation of impacts (i.e.
retention and treatment of stormwater runoff, water reuse, Master Stormwater Management Systems); promot-
ing energy conservation through design, landscaping and building techniques (i.e. solar power, increased tree
canopies); promoting water conservation through landscaping and building design; ensuring environmentally
friendly building practices (i.e. use of environmentally friendly building materials, recycled materials), and; con-
sidering the development of a and implementation of a green building certification program, with associated
regulations, incentives and standards.
Public Facilities Element
GOAL- DRAINAGE:
THE GOAL FOR DRAINAGE IS FOR THE VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK TO CONTINUE MAINTENANCE OF THE LOCAL
DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO AFFORD REASONABLE PROTECTION FROM PREDICTABLE FLOODING.
The drainage objectives to achieve the goals and which address the requirements of paragraphs 163.3177 (6) (c),
F.S., and 9J-5.011 (2) F.A.C. are as follows:
OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Objective 1 To review on an annual basis information on the performance of stormwater drainage facilities.
Policy 1.1 The Village will continue to comply with the 1 0 year design storm level of 10 year design storm level
of service standard for stormwater drainage.
Policy 1.2 The Village will continue to maintain and monitor local drainage.
Coral Gables
The City Manager is the Director of Emergency Management for the City. The City Man-
ager has designated an Emergency Management Coordinator to head the Emergency
Management Division. Emergency management functions are also part of the day-to-day
functions of certain departments, such as the Police and Fire Departments. While the
routine functions of most city departments are not of an emergency nature, the city may
utilize all of its officers and employees in the city’s efforts to respond and recover from
emergencies. This responsibility entails a day-to-day obligation to assess and report the
impact of an emergency event. It requires monitoring conditions and analyzing infor-
mation that could signal the onset of an emergency event.
The current overall city plan is documented in a Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP). This CEMP describes the basic strategies, assumptions and mechanisms
through which Coral Gables will mobilize resources and conduct activities to guide and
support local emergency management efforts. The CEMP also includes an annex dedi-
cated specifically to mitigation, City of Coral Gables CEMP Annex 1, Mitigation.
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City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Emergency Manage-
ment Plan, Annex I, Mitigation
October 2009
Annex I, Mitigation
Section B: Coral Gables Mitigation Programs and Department Responsibilities
Note: Details and further information is contained in the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy. (Page 3.)
Section B: Coral Gables Mitigation Programs and Department Responsibilities
7. Mitigation Projects Completed.
• The City’s Local Mitigation Strategy identifies mitigation projects that have been completed and pro-
vides a list of future projects to be implemented as funding becomes available. (Page 6.)
Public Safety Element
Objective SAF-2.2:
Assure that future development or redevelopment maintains or reduces hurricane evacuation times. The City
establishes an out-of-county hurricane evacuation time for a category 5 hurricane of 16 hours. Mitigation is per-
mitted to achieve and maintain these standards.
Policy SAF-2.3.2: Annually incorporate recommendations of interagency hazard mitigation into the Comprehen-
sive Plan and Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan. The redevelopment plan shall identify areas which may war-
rant post-disaster redevelopment, including elimination of unsafe conditions and inappropriate land uses, and
limitation of redevelopment in areas of likely repeated damage.
Cutler Bay
On June 17, 2015 the Town of Cutler Bay passed Resolution No. 15-40 for adoption of
the 2015 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy; authorizing the Town Manager
to identify and prioritize hazard mitigation grant program projects to become a part of the
Local and Statewide hazard mitigation strategy.
In addition the Town of Cutler Bay has integrated mitigation locally through the following
plans:
Town of Cutler Bay Growth Management Plan
Future Land Use Element
Policy FLU-8C: Policy FLU-8C: New schools will Policy FLU-8C: minimize negative impacts on surrounding areas
through site location, configuration, access and development. Conversely, new development and redevelopment
shall minimize and/or mitigate negative impacts on existing school facilities.
Policy FLU-9M: Policy FLU-9M: The Town shall Policy FLU-9M: require developers to identify and mitigate con-
straints based on soils, topography, and floodplains.
Policy FLU-11E: as appropriate and feasible, shall encourage the elimination
or reduction of uses that are incompatible with hazard mitigation goals and interagency hazard mitigation report
recommendations.
Housing Element
Monitoring Measures H2-1:
1. Land Development Regulations that mitigate regulatory barriers or provide incentives for the provision of a
variety of housing types.
2. Number of cost burdened households by income, age, and special needs group and tenure
3. Housing costs
Coastal Management Element
Policy CM-3C: Town will establish development standards in the Land Development Regulations for siting future
water-related uses that address land use compatibility, availability of upland support services, existing protective
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Town of Cutler Bay Growth Management Plan
Objective CM-4: Through compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations and by
targeting repetitive flood loss and vulnerable properties for mitigation, the Town will reduce natural hazard im-
pacts.
Objective CM-7: The Town will coordinate with the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
to develop and implement post-disaster redevelopment and hazard mitigation plans that reduce or eliminate
exposure of life and property to natural hazards towards the protection of health, safety, and welfare.
Policy CM-7A: inconsistencies are found with the policies under this objective and the post disaster redevelop-
ment and hazard mitigation plans of the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Town
will notify and coordinate with OEM.
Policy CM-7D: Recovery Task Force shall review and decide upon emergency building permits; coordinate with
Miami-Dade County, state and federal officials to prepare disaster assistance applications; analyze and recom-
mend to the Town Council hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or relocation of damaged public
facilities; develop a redevelopment plan; and recommend amendments to the Growth Management Plan and
other appropriate policies and procedures.
Objective CM-8: The Town will reduce the exposure of life and property to hurricanes through the planning and
implementation of pre-disaster hazard mitigation measures. Pre-disaster planning for post-disaster redevelop-
ment shall direct population concentrations away from the undeveloped identified high-risk areas during post-
disaster redevelopment.
Policy CM-8C: During pre-disaster planning, hazard mitigation proposals shall be developed by the Town in con-
junction with other agencies and, where appropriate, included in the Town’s Emergency Response Plan or the
Growth Management Plan.
Policy CM-8D: Town locates facilities, the Town shall determine the feasibility and necessity of relocating public
buildings away from high-risk areas. The Town shall develop a formal process and guidelines for evaluation alter-
native to the replacement or repair of public facilities damaged by hurricanes such as abandonment, relocation,
or repair and reconstruction with structural modifications. The costs; environmental impacts; mitigative effects;
community impacts; economic development issues; employment effects; legal issues; consistency with local, re-
gional and state plans; time period for implementation; and availability of funds should be evaluated for each
alternative.
Objective CM-9: During post-disaster recovery and redevelopment, the Town shall implement its Emergency
Response Plan (ERP) and applicable Growth Management Plan policies and assist hurricane damaged areas with
recovery and hazard mitigation measures that reduce the potential for future loss of life and property.
Policy CM-9D: The Town will Policy CM-9D: enforce applicable recommendations of post-disaster hazard mitiga-
tion plans required under Section 406 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.
Conservation Element
Policy C-6A: Wetlands that are to be Policy C-6A: protected will be identified based on the type of wetland, func-
tion, size, conditions, location, and overall resource value. The wetlands shall be used for purpose that are com-
patible with their natural values and functions, and Land Development Regulations shall be adopted to provide
these areas with the maximum feasible protection, by using such tools as compensatory wetland mitigation and
dedication of conservation easements for preserving open space. All development with the potential to impact
wetland areas shall be consistent with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) regulations. Activities
in wetland areas may be permitted provided all applicable local, regional, state and federal external environmen-
tal agency permits have been obtained and one of the following standards is satisfied:
1. Such an activity is necessary to prevent or eliminate a public hazard;
2. Such an activity would provide direct public benefit, which would exceed those lost as a result of the modifi-
cation;
3. Such an activity is proposed for habitats in which the functions and values currently provided are significantly
less than those typically associated with such habitats and cannot be reasonably restored;
4. Because of the unique geometry of the site, it is the unavoidable consequence of development for uses that
are appropriate given site characteristics
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Town of Cutler Bay Climate Change Element June 2016 The Town of Cutler Bay has already taken a number of steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage
environmental responsibility at the local level. The Town, along with neighboring communities, participates in the
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program, which provides loans to property owners for solar panels, wind
generators, insulation and shutters. The Town also recently gained the legislative authority to allow residents of
certain areas to receive loans, which can be paid off over time, to finance the initial costs of installing an alternate
energy producing device (Financing Initiative for Renewable and Solar Energy). In addition, the Town is
the only municipality in the County to have achieved the Florida Green Building Council’s Silver Certification, and
has adopted green building and development standards as part of its Land Development Regulations.
“Climate change resilience” means the ability of the built and natural environment (including infrastructure) to
adjust to and absorb climate change impacts to the maximum extent feasible. Examples of management and
development practices that can increase climate change resilience include: requiring increased minimum floor
elevations for new development and redevelopment; retrofitting buildings for increased flood risk; designing in-
frastructure that can withstand higher water levels such as raising seawalls and installing tidal valves; implement-
ing natural drainage features such as bios wales and stormwater buffers; reducing the heat island effect through
increased landscaping, shading, and green building practices, and; adopting building practices that reduce vul-
nerability to increased storm events.
Doral
On January 13, 2015, the City of Doral adopted Resolution 15-06 which adopts the cur-
rent Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy in accordance with the National Flood
Insurance Program Community Rating System Requirements as the city’s Floodplain
Management Plan.
City of Doral Comprehensive Master Plan
https://www.cityofdoral.com/all-departments/planning-and-zoning/2016-city-of-doral-comprehensive-plan.pdf
Future Land Use Element
Policy 2.6.1: Coordinate with Miami-Dade County in implementing the approved Local Mitigation Strategy, by
assessing the vulnerability of governmental, medical and public safety sites and structures in the City to storm
damage, and in developing an action plan, if necessary, to address wind stability and flood protection for key
buildings.
Policy 2.6.4: Following the National Response Framework principles, respond to all types of disasters and emer-
gencies with the primary mission of saving lives, and protecting property and the environment. Activate proce-
dures under mutual aid agreements with Miami-Dade County and other area cities when necessary based on
event severity. In the case of hurricanes, the City will also immediately implement the recovery policies contained
in its adopted Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Plan.
Policy 2.6.5: All proposed large-scale amendments to this Comprehensive Plan and/or zoning applications shall
be evaluated for their impact on hurricane evacuation routes and times, and effect on currently available off-site
shelter capacities. Roadway improvements and shelter improvements shall be required, if deemed necessary, to
mitigate negative impacts and phased with new residential development.
Infrastructure Element
Policy 5E.2.5: Appropriate local planning, development design standards, and special construction practices shall
be required to ensure both short and long-term mitigation of impacts on groundwater created by
activities occurring in stream-to-sink basins and in areas where the Floridan Aquifer is unconfined or semi con-
fined. The following provisions shall apply:
a) All new development or modifications to existing development shall provide stormwater treatment.
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City of Doral Comprehensive Master Plan
https://www.cityofdoral.com/all-departments/planning-and-zoning/2016-city-of-doral-comprehensive-plan.pdf
b) Corrective action to retrofit or upgrade existing hazardous material facilities consistent with standards appli-
cable to new facilities shall be required by the City. The Hazardous Materials Management Code and development
regulations establish guidelines and minimum compliance standards for existing facilities.
c) New development activities that involve handling or storing of hazardous materials may be prohibited in areas
and shall be subject to the general requirements, siting prohibitions, storage facility standards, secondary con-
tainment requirements, and monitoring provisions of the Hazardous Materials Management Code. Where
such facilities exist and are proposed to be modified, development review and permitting activities shall include
careful evaluation and implementation of engineering and management controls, setbacks and buffers, and mon-
itoring. Existing facilities shall meet the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Management Code pertaining
to such facilities.
Conservation Element
Policy 6.4.12: Provide for regular updates to the City’s adopted Stormwater Master Plan.
Policy 6.4.13: Protect and enhance the stormwater management systems that
recharge the Northwest Wellfield Area.
Policy 6.5.2: Identify future wetlands to be protected based on the type of wetland, function, size, condi-
tions/location, and overall resource value. These wetlands shall be used for purposes that are compatible
with their natural values and functions, and land development regulations shall be adopted to provide these
areas with the maximum feasible protection, by using such tools as upland buffers, exotic vegetation removal,
hydro period restoration, compensatory wetland mitigation and dedication of conservation easements. Activ-
ities in wetland areas may be permitted provided all applicable federal, state, regional and local external envi-
ronmental agency permits have been obtained.
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Policy 9.1.19: Coordinate all disaster preparedness programs with the Miami-Dade County OEM to ensure
consistency with the County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Miami-Dade Local Miti-
gation Strategy (LMS) and in updating hurricane evacuation shelter assignments.
El Portal
Village of El Portal Comprehensive Plan May 2002
Coastal Management Element
Policy 1.1.1. In conjunction with any redevelopment of the mobile home park Little Farm Trailer Park site, pre-
serve (and mitigate where possible) the natural canal banks to further marine and wildlife habitat.
Policy 9.1.20 Work with Miami-Dade County in implementing the approved Local Mitigation Strategy for hazard
mitigation, and by January 2007, the City shall develop a City Emergency Plan to increase public safety and re-
duce damages and public expenditures.
Florida City
Florida City Community Redevelopment Plan February 2009
Policy 1.1: Acquire and demolish dilapidated and unsafe structures while providing relocation programs for dis-
placed families if necessary.
Policy 7.1: Work with appropriate government agencies and utility companies to ensure provision of adequate
services including potable water, stormwater, sewer, gas, solid waste, television, and electricity.
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Golden Beach
Town of Golden Beach Hurricane and Severe Weather Re-
sponse Plan
2007
Severe Weather Response Element
Policy: The Town will have an organized response to hurricanes and other severe weather related emergencies
in order to mitigate the effects of severe weather and to return Town services and normal living conditions as
soon as possible. Wherever practical; the Town’s plan will use the same terminology and references as Miami-
Dade County’s (M-DC) plan. The Town Mayor and Manager or their designees are responsible for determining
when this plan will be implemented. The determination to mobilize will be based upon information provided by
the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center (M-DEOC). Additionally,
it is the policy of the Town of Golden Beach Police Department is to protect life, property, and maintain order
within the community during a weather related emergency. Appropriate levels of police services will be main-
tained before, during and after a hurricane or severe weather incident.
Hialeah
City of Hialeah Comprehensive Plan 2015
Future Land Use Element
Policy 1.2.14: Wetland impacts on the Annexation area: The city will develop a wetland mitigation projection
based on the on-site wetlands analysis and consistent with environmental requirements and development pro-
jections
Conservation Element
The 100-year floodplain needs to be protected to help mitigate the damaging effects of flooding. Protection of
these areas is assisted through the National Flood Insurance Program and local Code of Ordinances. Flood criteria
must be met before the City will issue any building permits.
Capital Improvements Element
Policy 1.4.2: The City shall continue to maintain an inventory of any existing hazards within the City by using the
hazards analysis and hazards mitigation criteria established within the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Emer-
gency Management Plan and shall also identify any grant sources available to mitigate the hazards listed on the
hazard inventory.
Hialeah Gardens
The City of Hialeah Gardens incorporates mitigation into its planning process as follows:
City of Hialeah Gardens 2025 Comprehensive Plan October 2012
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
• Policy 1.1.10 The City shall implement the provisions of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Guidelines in
accordance with the Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County.
• Objective 1.3 Coordinate the impact of development with other jurisdictions to define and implement mu-
tually beneficial goals, ensure consistency among adjacent land uses, and mitigate negative development
impacts. This objective shall be made measurable by implementation of its policies.
The City of Hialeah Gardens has a Division of Emergency Management that is managed
by Manuel Carrera. Mr. Carrera is responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness,
response, recovery, and mitigation concerns for all City departments.
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Homestead
City of Homestead Comprehensive Plan June 2011
Future Land Use Element
Objective 10: Hurricane Evacuation and Mitigation
Ensure that development and redevelopment are consistent with hurricane evacuation plans.
Measure 2: Maintain hurricane mitigation measures that are consistent with the Miami-Dade County Local Miti-
gation Strategy (LMS) and facilitate the approved evacuation plans.
Policy 10.1: Development orders for new development and redevelopment shall be consistent with local and
regional hurricane evacuation plans where applicable.
Policy 10.2: Mitigate any identified deficiencies in storm damage resistance of critical public facilities and con-
struct new facilities, if needed, to assist in the City’s evacuation plans.
Objective 11: Hazard Mitigation and Post-Disaster Redevelopment
To the extent financially feasible, incorporate all prudent hazard mitigation needs and post-disaster redevelop-
ment procedures into the City’s capital improvement planning and Land Development Code.
Measure: Number of capital improvement projects and/or amendments to the land development code success-
fully implemented to address hazardous mitigation needs and post disaster redevelopment procedures.
Hazard Mitigation/ Post-Disaster Redevelopment Element
Policy 4.3: Participate in the preparation/modification of the 409 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Objective 6: Implementation of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
The City continues to work with the Miami-Dade EOC and other government agencies to implement the policies,
ordinances and programs outlined in the LMS.
Measure: Coordinate efforts with state and county agencies to bring the community together as a single miti-
gating entity.
Policy 6.1: Participate in the improvements in the City’s standing and classification in the Community Rating Sys-
tem (CRS), with the related consequences of making flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Pro-
gram (NFIP) more affordable and reachable, while improving the effectiveness in coping with flood hazards,
problems and emergencies.
Policy 6.2: Disseminate information on a repetitive basis with respect to the existence of flood hazards and the
availability of measures to mitigate the problems presented by such hazards.
Policy 6.3: Increase the level of coordination of mitigation management concerns, plans and activities at all lev-
els of government.
Policy 6.4: Improve and maintain cutting edge, state-of-the-art, and effectiveness of the City’s emergency pre-
paredness and disaster response capacity. Policy 6.5: Continue our commitment to the review, update and im-
plementation of the local hazard mitigation strategy.
Key Biscayne
On August 25, 2015 the Village of Key Biscayne passed Resolution No. 2015-38 for adop-
tion of the 2015 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy; authorizing the Village
Manager to identify and prioritize hazard mitigation grant program projects to become a
part of the Local and Statewide hazard mitigation strategy.
The Village of Key Biscayne Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for
coordinating disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation concerns for all
Village departments. This section creates, updates, and administers the Village’s Com-
prehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), which provides the procedures for
the Village’s response to all known hazards. The Village adopted the Miami-Dade County
CEMP and developed their own municipal CEMP in 2006. This document is currently
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being updated. The OEM is headed by the Village Fire Rescue Department and collab-
orates with the members of the Village Administration, and all other Village Departments,
and other members of the community. Activities include planning for a wide range of dis-
asters, identifying projects that will mitigate the effects of disasters, and working towards
recovery post-disaster.
The Village has a full time Certified Flood Plain Manager who is responsible for the im-
plementation of the Community Rating System (CRS) and NFIP compliance with assis-
tance from a CRS Coordinator and a Consultant. The Village of Key Biscayne has incor-
porated mitigation into their planning processes to include the following plans:
Village of Key Biscayne Code of Ordinances Plan December 2010
Resolution No. 2010-53:
Resolution of the Village Council Adopting the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy
Village of Key Biscayne Code of Ordinances Plan February 2014
Section 30-73-Site Plan Review Procedures Item (f)(6)g:
Description of methods to be implemented during construction to mitigate adverse quantity or quality impacts
off-site.
Village of Key Biscayne Comprehensive Emergency Man-
agement Plan
September 2006
Annex-IV: Recovery H. Hazard Mitigation Plan/Program
The Village of Key Biscayne has adopted the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
by reference.
Village of Key Biscayne FMP Annual Progress Report for
CRS Annual Recertification
October 2014
Progress on FMP implementation, as required in Section X of the FMP, falls within the context of CRS compli-
ance Action Plans followed by the Village. The Action Plan Items are included and tracked through the Miami-
Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
Village of Key Biscayne Stormwater Master Plan Update June 2011
2.3.3: Repetitive Loss Properties
One of the activities involved with the Annual NFIP CRS Re-Certification process is the analysis of Repetitive Loss
Areas (RLAs). The purpose of the analysis is to determine possible mitigation solutions to minimize the flood
claims.
Village of Key Biscayne Master Plan December 2008
Future Land Use Element
Objective 2.4 Hurricane Evacuation 9J-5.006 (3) (b) 5
Eliminate or reduce land uses which are inconsistent with applicable interagency hazard mitigation report rec-
ommendations and enhance the efforts of the Metro-Dade Office of Emergency Management by providing it
with all relevant information.
Policy 2.4.1: The Village shall regulate all future development within its jurisdiction in accordance with the Fu-
ture Land Use Map which is consistent with the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team Report, FEMA 955-DR-FL,
August 1992. The Village shall periodically review and revise the Future Land Use Map in light of future inter-
agency hazard mitigation reports in order to reduce or eliminate uses which are inconsistent therewith.
Infrastructure Element
Policy 1.1.2 9J-5.011 (2) (c) 1: During the first phase of drainage master plan implementation (to be initiated in
1994), the Village shall begin to mitigate to the extent technically and economically feasible direct stormwater
outfalls into the canals and Biscayne Bay. Anticipated improvements include a series of catch basins, manholes
and pipes for the collection of the stormwater and routing to pollution control structures and drainage wells
with emergency overflows. The pollution control devises (grease and oil separator) are to be provided before
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Village of Key Biscayne Code of Ordinances Plan December 2010
each drainage well to prevent contamination from entering. Emergency overflow structures are to be con-
structed at the existing outfalls and would discharge only when the storm events generates more than one inch
of runoff. These improvements shall be designed to fully meet the specific standards set forth in Objective 1.1
above.
Conservation and Coastal Management Element
Policy 1.3.1: By the date required by state statute or sooner, the Village shall enact and enforce estuarine wa-
terfront protection provisions in the land development code. The provisions will be drafted to assure that all
applicable development permit applications are reviewed in the context of the mangrove protection policies of
the State DEP and the waterfront policies of DERM. In particular, DERM Class 1 Permits pursuant to Section 24-
58 of the Dade County Code shall be required for all construction seaward of the mean high water line. Such
construction shall be designed to minimize environmental impacts and mitigate unavoidable impacts. This provi-
sion shall be interpreted to protect sensitive lands from sea wall and other related construction, but it shall not
be interpreted as permitting construction seaward of the State Coastal Construction Control Line in violation of
other policies of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.7.14: The Village hereby designates DERM mangrove jurisdictional areas in the Village as environmen-
tally sensitive lands which shall be protected from development unless their ecological value is replaced via miti-
gation. These DERM areas are mapped in Figure V-1 of the Data and Analysis of this Plan.
Policy 3.3.3: During post-disaster recovery periods, after damaged areas and infrastructure requiring rehabilita-
tion or redevelopment have been identified, appropriate Village departments shall use the post-disaster rede-
velopment plan to reduce or eliminate the future exposure of life and property to hurricanes; incorporate rec-
ommendations of interagency hazard mitigation reports; analyze and recommended to the Village Council haz-
ard mitigation options for damaged public facilities; and recommend amendments, if required, to the Village
Master Plan.
Medley
Town of Medley Municipal Code of Ordinances Enacted May 2014
Article V. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
Sec. 30-71. - General standards.
In all areas of special flood hazard, all development sites including new construction and substantial improve-
ments shall be reasonably safe from flooding, and meet the following provisions:
(1)New construction and substantial improvements shall be designed or modified and adequately anchored to
prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydro-
static loads, including the effects of buoyancy;
(2)Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. Methods of
anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This
standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable State of Florida requirements for resisting
wind forces;
(3)New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment
resistant to flood damage;
(4)New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that mini-
mize flood damage;
(5)Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities, including
duct work, shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the
components during conditions of flooding;
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(6)New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood
waters into the systems;
(7)New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood
waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters;
(8)On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamina-
tion from them during flooding;
(9)Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building that is in compliance with the provisions
of this chapter shall meet the requirements of "new construction" as contained in this chapter;
(10)Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building that is not in compliance with the pro-
visions of this chapter, shall be undertaken only if said non-conformity is not furthered, extended, or re-
placed;
(11)All applicable additional federal, State of Florida, and local permits shall be obtained and submitted to the
Floodplain Administrator along with the application for development permit. Copies of such permits shall be
maintained on file with the development permit. State of Florida permits may include, but not be limited to,
the following:
a.South Florida Water Management District: in accordance with Chapter 373.036 Florida Statutes, Section
(2)(a)—Flood Protection and Floodplain Management;
b.Department of Community Affairs: in accordance with Chapter 380.05 F.S. Areas of Critical State Concern, and
Chapter 553, Part IV F.S., Florida Building Code;
c. Department of Health: in accordance with Chapter 381.0065 F.S. Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Sys-
tems; and
(12)Standards for subdivision proposals and other new proposed development (including manufactured
homes):
a. Such proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
b. Such shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and con-
structed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
c. Such proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(13)When proposed new construction and substantial improvements are partially located in an area of special
flood hazard, the entire structure shall meet the standards for new construction.
(14)When proposed new construction and substantial improvements are located in multiple flood hazard risk
zones or in a flood hazard risk zone with multiple base flood elevations, the entire structure shall meet the
standards for the most hazardous flood hazard risk zone and the highest base flood elevation.
Miami
The City of Miami has a Division of Emergency Management that is responsible for coor-
dinating disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation concerns for all City
departments. This section creates, updates, and administers the City’s Comprehensive
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Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), which provides the blueprint for the City’s re-
sponse to all disasters whether natural or manmade. Every year the City exercises the
CEMP by conducting a disaster exercise. The Division is composed of four branches,
Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Ur-
ban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Administration, and Public Education. The Haz-
ard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery branch is responsible for all-hazards preparedness,
mitigation, and recovery. Activities include planning for a wide range of disasters, identi-
fying projects that will mitigate the effects of disasters, and working towards recovery
post-disaster.
The City has a full time Flood Plain Manager who is responsible for the implementation
of the Community Rating System compliance and NFIP compliance. The City also has
an Office of Sustainable Initiatives that is responsible for environmentally-focused pro-
jects, including but not limited to the creation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, energy
efficiency partnerships, and the adoption of green building initiatives.
The City of Miami has incorporated mitigation into their planning processes to include
the following plans:
City of Miami Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan
March 2013
Policy III.B.1: City departments will enforce all public safety mandates of the Miami City Code to include land
use management and building codes; and recommend to the Mayor and City Commission, legislation required
to improve the "disaster resistance" of the community.
Policy III.M.2: When an emergency/disaster has occurred or is imminent, the Mayor may declare a state of
emergency, activating the emergency response, recovery, and mitigation aspects of the Miami CEMP that apply
to the affected area.
Policy III.P.2: Immediately after an incident, local jurisdictions respond using available resources and notify
State response elements. As information emerges, they also assess the situation and the need for State assis-
tance...At this point, an initial assessment is also conducted of losses avoided based on previous mitigation ef-
forts.
Policy III.P.9: As immediate response priorities are met, recovery activities begin. Federal and State agencies
assisting with recovery and mitigation activities convene to discuss State needs.
Policy III.P.11: Throughout response and recovery, mitigation staff at the JFO will examine ways to maximize
mitigation measures in accordance with State hazard mitigation administrative plans.
City of Miami Hurricane Plan September 2014
Policy I.G.7: The responsibilities of the [Recovery Action Team (RAT)] are:
• Oversee the recovery and reconstruction process and to serve as an advisory body to the City Manager.
• Identify mitigation opportunities and identify recovery resources.
• Ensure coordination of the recovery process.
Attachment E.G.1: Receive and review damage reports and other analyses of post-disaster circumstances and
to com-pare these circumstances with mitigation opportunities identified prior to the disaster in order to iden-
tify areas for post-disaster change and innovation. Where needed, the RAT may review alternative mechanisms
for achieving these changes and recommend the coordination of internal and external resources for achieving
these ends.
Attachment E.G.3: Review damage reports and other analyses of post disaster circumstances and to compare
these circumstances with mitigation opportunities and identify areas for post disaster development changes.
Attachment E.I.2: Identify funding sources for mitigation and recovery projects including state and federal assis-
tance programs, private-sector funding and public donations.
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City of Miami Comprehensive Emergency Management
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March 2013
Attachment E.J.RF [Recovery Function] #19 Mitigation: To prepare a post-disaster hazard mitigation plan that
will define actions during the recovery period that help prevent repeated future losses and reduce the City’s
vulnerability to natural hazards.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale UASI THIRA December 2014
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale UASI THIRA addresses mitigation needs through the recovery and protection core
capabilities.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Urban Area Security Strategy December 2014
1.Purpose.Vision. Mission: Increase preparedness, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery
capabilities within the Urban Areas and the Southeast Florida Region for all hazards, including terrorism.
1. Purpose. Effort. Based on the capability assessment and strategy review, implementation steps are in-
cluded and updated under each core capability and linked to regional initiatives and activities intended to en-
hance the preparedness, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities of the South
Florida metropolitan areas either by:
• Current, proposed, or future funding to enhance or sustain a capability or capacity needed within the juris-
dictions or the region; or, • By reference to existing capabilities where no enhancement is required or cur-
rently planned, but access to those capabilities is needed to fulfill the full range of preparedness, prevention,
protection, mitigation, response and recovery actions for incidents of all types.
Goal: Protect Critical Infrastructure & Key Resources, Objective: Physical Protective Measures, Step: Establish
a joint CIP workgroup to include the private sector to set security goals, identify assets, systems and net-
works; assess risks and threats annually; implement protective programs; and measure the effectiveness of
risk-mitigation efforts.
Goal: Protect Critical Infrastructure & Key Resources, Objective: Risk Management for Protection Programs &
Activities- State, regional, local, tribal and private sector entities, in coordination with Federal participation,
identify and assess risks, prioritize and select appropriate protection, prevention, and mitigation solutions
based on reduction of risk, monitor the outcomes of allocation decisions, and undertake corrective actions.
Step: Implement and assess the risk management model within the region and develop a plan to implement
appropriate risk mitigation strategies using UASI funds.
Goal: Respond to Disasters- CBRNE, Objective: Infrastructure Systems, Step: Encourage and assist jurisdictions
in developing or enhancing recovery and mitigation efforts and plans. Step: Maintain liaison with county Local
Mitigation Strategy (LMS) coordinators. Step: Ensure that lifeline facilities are incorporated into mitigation
and recovery planning.
Goal: Recover from Terrorism & Other Disasters, Objective: Natural and Cultural Resources- Protect natural
and cultural resources and historic properties through appropriate planning, mitigation, response, and recov-
ery actions to preserve, conserve, rehabilitate, and restore them consistent with post-disaster community
priorities and best practices and in compliance with appropriate environmental and historical preservation
laws and executive orders.
Miami Beach
City of Miami Beach Stormwater Management Master
Plan – Executive Summary
June 2010
ES.2 Program Goals and Objectives
Objective No. 8: Provide recommendations for seawalls to mitigate the effects of sea level increases over the
next 50 years.
As a complement to the engineering evaluation, CDM Smith utilized the FEMA’s Hazards United States (HAZUS)
tool designed to estimate hazard-induced losses for use by federal, state, regional and local governments, and
private enterprises in planning for risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. By using a
standard FEMA tool, the City will benefit in the coordination of future activities related to flood proofing, grant
assistance, and management of repetitive loss properties. The analysis, which was performed for South Beach,
incorporated existing elevations, structure and land use data along with information from the detailed flood
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City of Miami Beach Stormwater Management Master
Plan – Executive Summary
June 2010
model (SWMM). The HAZUS model generates an output that consists of a damage amount in dollars that is based
on the percentage of total value loss a structure incurs during a flood event, like the statistically calculated once-
in-5-year storm (5.9 inches of rainfall in 24 hours).
Objective Number 8: Provide recommendations for seawalls to mitigate the effects of sea level increases over
the 50 years;
SWMMP Solution: Preliminary inspection and elevation standards for seawalls have been made with considera-
tion of SLC, based on USACE guidance documents. A recommendation of a minimum seawall height of 3.2 ft NAVD
provides a means to protect against projected spring tidal conditions over the next 50 years, based on intermedi-
ate SLC projections.
Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens incorporates mitigation actively through Drainage Improve-
ment Projects. The City of Miami Gardens budgets $100,000 per year for drainage im-
provement projects. This is shown in the Comprehensive Development Master Plan. The
projects funded through this appropriation are tracked continually during the year. The
City also continually seeks grant funds to assist in constructing drainage improvements,
and leverages budgeted money as matches to increase the number of projects funded.
Drainage improvement projects are also tracked through the City’s Stormwater Manage-
ment Master Plan. This plan prioritizes projects based on need in the City, and their
degree of flood protection and water quality improvement. The City tracks the projects
by coordinating the yearly budget, the Stormwater Management Master Plan, and pro-
jects listed in the Local Mitigation Strategy working group.
A future goal of the City is to review the Stormwater Management Master Plan to update
the priority projects, delete those projects completed, add projects as needed, and model
the City again with the completed projects to determine future flood protection and storm-
water quality needs. Another item in the City budget is drainage maintenance. This in-
cludes street sweeping, canal bank maintenance, litter control on land and in the surface
waters, and mechanical and biological controls in the canals. These activities are con-
sidered mitigation in that they reduce potential obstructions in the event of a storm, and
ensure capacity is present if a storm occurs.
City of Miami Gardens’ Comprehensive Development
Master Plan
December 2006
Future Land Use Element
Objective 2.6: Land Use Compatibility
The City shall ensure that the land development regulations contain criteria to mitigate negative impacts that
incompatible land uses may have on the neighboring areas.
Objective 2.12: Hazard Mitigation and Disaster-Preparedness
Coordinate the City’s Emergency Response Plan with Miami-Dade County and State of Florida to address hazard
mitigation and disaster-preparedness for the safety of residents and property in Miami Gardens.
Policy 2.12.1: The City Public Works Department and City Manager’s office shall coordinate with the Miami-Dade
County Emergency Management Operations Center for the safety of its citizens.
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City of Miami Gardens’ Comprehensive Development
Master Plan
December 2006
Policy 2.12.2: The Public Works Department shall prepare a City Emergency Response Plan to appropriately ad-
dress emergency/hazard/disaster mitigation program for the safety of Miami Gardens’ residents.
Policy 2.12.3: Coordinate with Miami-Dade County in developing and implementing an Action Plan if necessary,
to address flood protection, storm damage precautions
Policy 2.12.4: The City’s Emergency Response Plan shall include but not be limited to
an incident command system structure, delegation of responsibilities for incidents, a medical procedure and ma-
terials plan, outreach to the community through identified forums and public information systems, and post dis-
aster mitigation plans that includes designated debris sites and personnel needs.
Miami Lakes
Town of Miami Lakes Comprehensive Plan 2011
Land Development Element
Policy 1.2.4: Develop a code enforcement system in the new Code that is proactive in ensuring that the high
standards, which are the hallmark of Miami Lakes, are maintained, and the personnel are very responsive to
resident and business owner inquiries. In addition, ensure that the system allows for the mitigation and/or cor-
rection of adverse nuisance impacts, such as noise, odor and/or dust, on residential neighborhoods caused by
any existing commercial and industrial operations.
Future Land Use Element
Objective 1.6: Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Preparedness
Coordinate with Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida in addressing the hazard mitigation and disaster-
preparedness needs of Miami Lakes, and encouraging the elimination and/or reduction of land uses inconsistent
with the recommendations of any public agencies charged with managing hazard mitigation and disaster-pre-
paredness.
Policy 1.6.1: Coordinate with Miami-Dade County in implementing the approved Local Mitigation Strategy, in
assessing the vulnerability of governmental, medical and public safety sites and structures in the Town to storm
damage, and develop an action plan, if necessary, to address wind stability and flood protection for key build-
ings.
Conservation Element
Policy 6.7.1: Wetlands that are to be protected will be identified based on the type of wetland, function, size,
conditions/location, and overall resource value. These wetlands shall be used for purposes that are compatible
with their natural values and functions, and land development regulations shall be adopted to provide these
areas with the maximum feasible protection, by using such tools as compensatory wetland mitigation and dedi-
cation of conservation easements for preserving open space. All development with the potential to impact wet-
land areas shall be consistent with South Florida Water Management District regulations.
Miami Shores
Hazard mitigation and disaster recovery is incorporated throughout the Miami Shores
Coastal Management Element. The Miami Shores Village Hurricane Plan, 2014 outlines
in detail the city and employee activities, duties and responsibilities to be conducted prior
and after a hurricane event. The focus is on preparedness prior to a hurricane event and
detailed recovery plan post hurricane event.
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Miami Shores Coastal Management Element November 2013
Objective 4: Direct population concentrations away from the coastal high hazard areas, hurricane vulnerability
zone and limit coastal high hazard area, hurricane vulnerability zone infrastructure expenditures.
Direct population concentrations away from the coastal high hazard areas, hurricane vulnerability zone and limit
the expenditure of Village funds on infrastructure within the Coastal High Hazard Area, hurricane vulnerability
zone if such infrastructure would have the effect of directly subsidizing development which is significantly more
intensive than authorized by this Plan. [9J-5.012 (3) (b) 5 and 6]
The Coastal High Hazard Area is defined as the area below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge line as
established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Annual record of Village actions to direct away or reduce the population of the hurri-
cane vulnerability zone.
Policy 4.1:
The Village shall restrict development in accordance with the Future Land Use Map of the plan. It is the legislative
judgment of the Village that the Future Land Use Map provides the most appropriate way to limit development
in the coastal high hazard areas, hurricane vulnerability zone consistent with reasonable property rights and long-
established land use patterns. [9J-5.012 (3) (c) 9]
Policy 7.2:
The Village shall monitor the need for drainage system improvements.
Policy 7.3:
The Village shall design infrastructure with due consideration to the potential rise in sea level.
Policy 7.4:
The Village shall deny any Future Land Use Map density increases in the hurricane vulnerability zone.
Objective 8: Hazard mitigation.
In general, the Village shall regulate development so as to minimize and mitigate hazards resulting from hurri-
canes. In particular, the Village shall ensure that all construction and reconstruction complies with applicable
regulations designed to minimize hurricane impact on buildings and their occupants.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Record of participation in Miami-Dade County Emergency Preparedness meetings,
activities and programs. Annual record of development permits issued in the hurricane vulnerability zone, demon-
strating the application of specific standards that result in a reduction in the exposure of human life and property
to natural disasters
Coastal Management Element November 2013
Policy 11.2:
The Land Development Code shall be amended to require Special Approval for the repair or replacement of hur-
ricane damaged buildings in the FEMA VE Velocity Zone. The criteria for granting such approval shall be as follows:
1) repair or replacement shall be authorized for principal buildings and their associated accessory buildings and
structures when the principal building suffers minor or major damage; and 2) repair or replacement shall be
authorized for principal buildings and their associated accessory buildings and structures when the principal build-
ing is destroyed provided that the setback from the FEMA VE Zone is the maximum possible consistent with the
authorized floor area, other setback requirements and reasonable design standards, but in no case less than 15
feet from the seawall, and provided further that the applicable requirements of Policy 11.3 are also met.
Policy 11.3:
The Land Development Code shall be amended to require Special Approval for the repair or replacement of hur-
ricane damaged buildings in the Hurricane Vulnerability Zone (east of Biscayne Boulevard). The criteria for grant-
ing such approval shall be as follows: 1) repair shall be authorized for principal buildings and their associated
accessory buildings and structures when the principal building suffers only minor damage; 2) repair or replace-
ment shall be authorized for principal buildings and their associated accessory buildings and structures when the
principal building suffers major damage or is destroyed, provided that the resulting buildings fully meet the Flor-
ida Building Code and all requirements of the Miami Shores Village land development code and provided further
than ground floor elevations conform with the FEMA map. Historic buildings shall be exempt from this policy.
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Miami Springs
City of Miami Springs Comprehensive Plan March 2012
Future Land Use Element
Objective 1.6: Hurricane Evacuation
Coordinate future land uses by encouraging the elimination or reduction of land uses which are inconsistent
with applicable interagency hazard mitigation report recommendations and enhance the efforts of the Miami-
Dade Office of Emergency Management by providing it with all relevant information. This objective shall be
measured by implementation of its supporting policies.
Policy 1.6.1: The City shall regulate all future development within its jurisdiction in accordance with the Future
Land Use Map. It shall also consider the most current Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team Report as part of the
development regulations. The City shall periodically review and revise the Future Land Use Map in light of future
interagency hazard mitigation reports in order to reduce or eliminate uses which are inconsistent therewith.
North Bay Village
City of North Bay Village Comprehensive Plan March 2009
Future Land Use Element
Policy 2.2.9: Require property owners who lease berths to houseboat owners to provide a storm emergency
plan to mitigate damage to public waterways during and after storm events and require such owners to demon-
strate the financial capability to remove sunken or damaged houseboats and houseboat debris from the public
waterways subsequent to storm events in which such damage may occur.
Transportation Element
Policy 3.2.5: Require that new development and redevelopment plans identify, by means of a traffic-way impact
study, and mitigate any negative impacts the plans may have upon streets and walkways to ensure the mainte-
nance of levels of service and safety within the City. Mitigation shall be mandatory to the extent that a develop-
ment or redevelopment contributes to the identified impact. No development or redevelopment plan shall be
permitted without an approved traffic-way impact study and mitigation plan.
Policy 3.3.2: The City shall require all potential development on the Kennedy Causeway to demonstrate that the
anticipated traffic impact will not cause the Causeway to fall below the required Level of Service, or to mitigate
any impacts to maintain or improve the required Level of Service.
Coastal Management Element
GOAL: Protect human life and the environment and limit destruction in areas subject to natural disaster through
implementation of hazard mitigation strategies.
Policy 8.5.2: The City shall inventory and identify all reimbursable improvements in the coastal area eligible for
funding under provisions of the Federal Disaster Assistance Plan and include this information in the City’s local
mitigation strategy plan.
Policy 8.8.3: The Recovery Task Force shall review and decide upon emergency building permits; coordinate
with Miami-Dade County, State and Federal Officials to prepare disaster assistance applications; analyze and
recommend to the City Commission hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or relocation of dam-
aged public facilities; develop are development plan; and recommend amendments to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, Miami-Dade County Hurricane Procedure Plan, and other appropriate policies and procedures.
Policy 8.8.5: The Recovery Task Force shall propose Comprehensive Plan amendments which reflect the recom-
mendations in any interagency hazard mitigation reports or other reports prepared pursuant to Section 406 of
the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (PL93-288).
Policy 8.8.7: Structures which suffer recurring damage to pilings, foundations, or load-bearing walls shall be re-
quired to rebuild landward of their current location to modify the structure to structurally enhance the struc-
ture, institute other mitigation measures, or delete the areas most prone to damage.
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City of North Miami EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan December 2007
Future Land Use Element
Policy 1.8.1: The City shall coordinate with the Miami-Dade County and the South Florida Regional Planning Coun-
cil in implementing the approved Local Mitigation Strategy, by assessing the vulnerability of governmental, med-
ical and public safety sites and structures in the City to storm damage, and in developing an action plan, if neces-
sary, to address wind stability and flood protection for key buildings.
Policy 1.8.5: All proposed large-scale amendments to this Comprehensive Plan and/or zoning applications shall
be evaluated for their impact on hurricane evacuation routes and times, and effect on currently available off-site
shelter capacities. Roadway improvements and shelter improvements shall be required, if deemed necessary, to
mitigate negative impacts and phased with new residential development.
Housing Element
Policy 3A.4.5: The City shall continue to pursue and maintain funding for the Disaster Mitigation/Recovery Strat-
egy Program to assist with post-disaster repairs and encourage the timely repair of homes damaged as a result of
disaster activity.
Coastal Management Element
Objective 5A.2:
The City shall implement programs and policies in conjunction with Miami-Dade County to protect residents and
business from disasters and mitigate hazards.
Policy 5A.2.2: As part of on-going monitoring and updating procedures, the City shall ensure that all applicable
provisions of the hazard mitigation annex of the Miami-Dade County Emergency Operations Plan, and the Miami-
Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) are incorporated and/or addressed in local hazard mitigation proce-
dures.
Policy 5A.2.4: The City shall implement the provisions included in the Local Mitigation Strategy to provide for
debris clearance as well as immediate repair and replacement of public infrastructure required to protect public
health and safety.
Policy 5A.2.10: The City shall promote and educate the public on strengthening their structures against natural
disasters by promoting the hardening of structures in accordance with the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Dam-
age Mitigation Program (My Safe Florida Home).
Policy 5A.3.3: The City shall relieve deficiencies identified in the hurricane evacuation analysis and endeavor to
integrate regional and local preparation and evacuation procedures into the City’s hazard mitigation measures.
Policy 5A.4.2: Incorporate recommendations found in interagency hazard mitigation reports into the comprehen-
sive plan and post-disaster redevelopment plan.
Policy 5B.2.4: Institute marina siting criteria that address existing protective status of ownership, hurricane con-
tingency planning, protection of water quality, water depth, availability of upland support services, land use com-
patibility, environmental disruptions and mitigation actions, availability for public use, and economic need and
feasibility.
Conservation Element
Objective 6B.1
Through the permitting process continue to preserve and maintain identified wetlands and water quality from
the impacts of new development or redevelopment.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
• The City shall evaluate its permitting process to ensure that proof of mitigation is obtained prior to the
release of building permits.
Policy 6B.1.1: The City shall deny permit applications for new development or redevelopment projects which may
adversely impact existing wetlands and water quality or quantity until satisfactory mitigation and protection
measures are performance bonded by the developer.
Policy 6.B.2.4: The City shall continue to provide education programs to educate residents about the polluting
effect on the Bay and other natural bodies of water in the City, of run-off containing grass clippings, lawn fertiliz-
ers, and other similar type material, and present techniques that can be implemented by residents to mitigate
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this problem. In addition, the City shall continue to coordinate with the SFRPC’s Strategic Regional Policy Plan
(Policy 14.14 and 14.17) to educate the public.
North Miami Beach
On August 4, 2015 the City of North Miami Beach passed Resolution No. R2015-68 for
adoption of the 2015 Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy; authorizing the
Town Manager to identify and prioritize hazard mitigation grant program projects to be-
come a part of the Local and Statewide hazard mitigation strategy.
The City of North Miami Beach is responsible for natural disaster preparedness and
emergency management that is addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. This includes
response, recovery, and mitigation procedures that are acknowledge throughout all City
departments. The City has a Certified Floodplain Manager that administers the Com-
munity Rating System (CRS) to reduce flood damage to insurable property, strengthen
and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP, and encourage a comprehensive ap-
proach to floodplain management.
The primary duties of the Building Official shall be to intake and process permit applica-
tions and associated fees; ensure permits are routed for flood elevation review; conduct
the review of building permit applications for compliance with structural and technical
code requirements for flood-proofing and resistance of combined dynamic, hydrostatic
and wind loads; and provide backup certified personnel as needed to assist in the flood
elevation review. These duties may be clarified, and other duties may be assigned in
memoranda of understanding or in interdepartmental procedures for the administration
of the National Flood Insurance Program and Article X of the City North Miami Beach
Ordinance (SUBDIVISION AND FLOODPLAIN STANDARDS). The Building Official en-
sures that of record of the actual elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest
floor, including basement, of all new or substantially improved structures, flood proof
from a registered professional engineer or architect, helps maintain all records pertain-
ing to the provisions of this section and keep them open for public inspection and keeps
a file of as-built drawings.
Interagency Coordination: The City Building Official and Director of Public Works are
hereby appointed to assist and cooperate with the Director of Community Development
Department or designee in carrying out the requirements of the National Flood Insur-
ance Program, and in the administration of this article. The Director of Community De-
velopment Department shall develop interagency memoranda of understanding and
procedures which shall describe the duties and responsibilities of each agency involved
in the administration of this article. The Director of Public Works, the Building Official,
and the Chief Code Enforcement Officer of the City shall cooperate with the Director of
Community Development Department in the creation of memoranda of understanding
and interdepartmental procedures which shall be approved by the City Manager. Each
agency shall properly execute its duties and responsibilities as set forth in this article
and in the memoranda of understanding and published procedures. In the absence of
any interdepartmental guidance regarding any particular incident or program action, the
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Director of Community Development Department shall direct immediate or interim ac-
tion to be taken when time is of the essence, which direction may be reviewed and
amended by the City Manager.
The Police Department's Crime Prevention Division has a Community Emergency Re-
sponse Team (CERT) that receives special training for the purpose of enhancing their
ability to recognize, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or disaster situa-
tion. The CERT basic training that is offered at the City of North Miami Beach’s Police
Department, issues a training course that helps residents identify hazards that affects
the home, workplace, and neighborhood. The program helps to understand the function
of CERTs and their roles in immediate disaster response. For example, the course uti-
lizes prevention techniques such as basic fire suppression strategies and fire safety
measures in order to eliminate natural and man-made disasters.
The City of North Miami Beach has incorporated mitigation into their planning processes
to include the following plans:
City of North Miami Beach’s Comprehensive Plan April 26, 2010
Future Land Use Element
Objective 1.2: Detail a redevelopment strategy for potential redevelopment areas, including those cited in this
plan (see Map 1.16, Volume Four). Redevelopment could include Future Land Use Map designation changes as
necessary to facilitate enhancement of these areas.
Policy 1.2.18: The City should encourage the use of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
standards in the redevelopment of the City and formalize these standards within the Zoning and Land Devel-
opment Code, enhancing the safety of the City by limiting design factors which abet crime.
Objective 1.3: Encourage elimination of uses incompatible with this land use plan.
Policy 1.3.4: Continue to regulate the use of land in the flood zones in accordance with FEMA requirements
and the Land Development Regulations, including not permitting variances from required finished floor eleva-
tions. Continue to implement programs and procedures which improve FEMA’s Community Rating System
score for the City in order to reduce the cost of homeowner’s insurance by 5% annually. Continue to annually
reduce the number of existing structures which do not comply with these requirements and regulations.
Objective 1.4: Ensure reasonable protection of natural resources and environmentally sensitive land as new
development occurs.
Policy 1.4.1: Continue to enforce the Oleta River overlay zoning district to achieve maximum reasonable pro-
tection of the natural waterfront habitat as development applications are reviewed.
Policy 1.4.2: The City shall protect and maintain natural resources and environmentally sensitive lands through
the implementation of this comprehensive plan and the land development regulations.
Policy 1.4.3: Coordinate the City’s land uses, development, and redevelopment activities with the South Florida
Water Management District’s Biscayne Bay Surface Water Improvement Plan.
Objective 1.5: The City shall coordinate with Miami-Dade County, the South Florida Regional Planning Council
and the State of Florida in evaluating the impacts of development and redevelopment on hurricane evacuation
clearance times, structural integrity, and disaster-preparedness needs.
Policy 1.5.3: The City shall coordinate with the Miami-Dade County and the South Florida Regional Planning
Council in implementing the approved Local Mitigation Strategy by: assessing the vulnerability of governmen-
tal, medical and public safety sites and structures in the City to storm damage, and; developing an action plan,
if necessary, to address wind stability and flood protection for key buildings.
Policy 1.5.4: The City shall continue to work with Miami-Dade County to ensure that City employees are well-
trained in the programs, procedures and policies required during a disaster emergency and the longer-term
post-disaster redevelopment process.
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Policy 1.5.5: The City shall evaluate all proposed large-scale amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and/or
zoning applications to determine their impact on hurricane evacuation routes and times, and effect on currently
available off-site shelter capacities. Roadway improvements and shelter improvements shall be required to
mitigate negative impacts, if deemed necessary, and phased with new residential development.
Infrastructure Element
Objective 1.1: Continue to provide new or improved sewer collection, drainage and/or potable water systems
in accordance with the Capital Improvements Schedule, as it is annually updated.
Policy 1.1.2: The City shall continue its drainage improvement program and continue the supporting catch basin
cleaning program so that adequate street drainage can be achieved and maintained.
Objective 1.4: Protect the City's natural drainage and recharge areas by retaining all existing lakes and prohib-
iting any new development with 100 percent impervious coverage.
Policy 1.4.1: Through land development code techniques, protect the existing lakes and assure adequate per-
vious areas in conjunction with new development.
Coastal Management Element
Objective 1.1: Continue to achieve zero (0) net loss of the 2,000 linear feet of natural areas bordering the
estuarine areas in the City.
Policy 1.1.2: As developers apply for permits on the few remaining waterfront sites, the City, in coordination
with Miami-Dade County’s Shoreline Review Committee when necessary, shall carefully review site plans in
order to minimize impacts upon the natural waterfront (and thus the estuary and wildlife), particularly their
drainage and tree protection plans; a waterfront zoning overlay district may, in some cases, require mitigation
of disturbed natural features through the planting, rip-rap replacement of seawalls, etc. For aesthetic and con-
sistency reasons, seawalls shall continue to be the required shoreline stabilization method for residential areas
in Eastern Shores.
Objective 1.3: Achieve a net increase in the environmental quality of the estuary; see policies for measurability.
Policy 1.3.1: City officials shall coordinate with appropriate local, regional and state agencies to monitor the
commercial marinas and assure avoidance of pollution sources by reporting any violations to those agen-
cies. The City shall also assure review of any proposed marina, coastal drainage project, or waterfront devel-
opment by the County Shoreline Development Review Committee and Florida DEP to assure conformance with
the Biscayne Bay Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan (South Florida Water Manage-
ment District, 1994).
Policy 1.3.2: Continue the City’s street drainage improvement projects in order to minimize pollution from
stormwater run-off; take special care in reviewing drainage plans for private development projects located near
waterways to assure that adequate on-site retention is provided
Policy 1.3.3: Annually review the development code to assure adequate protection is provided against negative
impacts that may result from potential new uses in the coastal area and in any flood hazard areas.
Policy 1.3.5: The City, through its regulatory processes and coordination with appropriate agencies, shall limit
specific and cumulative impacts of development or redevelopment upon wetlands water quality, water quan-
tity, surface water runoff, and exposure to natural hazards, wildlife habitat, and living marine resources.
Objective 1.4: The amount of shoreline devoted to water dependent and water related uses shall be maintained
at 3,500 linear feet along the Oleta River system and Snake Creek Canal or increased in conformance with the
criteria in the following policies. Note that North Miami Beach has very limited vacant privately owned frontage
on the estuary.
Policy 1.4.1: Existing water dependent uses and new water dependent uses (i.e., uses which cannot exist or
occur without estuarine association) should be maintained and should be regulated through zoning policies
which insure environmental compatibility. New uses which increase access or preserve and protect shoreline
resources should be encouraged.
Policy 1.4.7: Acquire natural areas and natural habitat for conservation through County, State, or Federal
Grants if possible.
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Objective 1.6: The City shall enforce the minimum floodplain management regulations of the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City’s Floodplain Standards Ordinance for new and substantially
improved buildings.
Policy 1.6.4: The City shall continue to participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) and the National Flood
Insurance Programs (NFIP), and distribute information relative to its provisions.
Policy 1.6.5: In an effort to minimize flood insurance premium rates for North Miami Beach residents, the City
shall endeavor to maintain or improve its Class 8 rating to a Class 7 or better by performing floodplain manage-
ment activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements of the Community Rating System.
Policy 1.6.6: To prevent further additions to the list of Repetitive Loss (RL) properties published by FEMA, the
City shall remain committed to working on eliminating RL properties within the City to a point that qualifies as
a category A or B Community.
Policy 1.6.7: The City shall continue to enforce Chapter XXIV Zoning and Land Development Code, in an effort
to eliminate an increase in the number of RL properties.
Policy 1.6.8: The City should attempt to promote the acquisition, or retrofit of RL properties.
Policy 1.6.9: The Coastal High Hazard Area is defined as the area below the elevation of the Category 1 storm
surge line as established by a Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm
surge model. The Coastal High Hazard Area is identified on the Future Land Use Map.
Objective 2.1: The City shall maintain or mitigate the impacts of development on the prescribed hurricane
evacuation clearance times identified in the South Florida Regional Planning hurricane evacuation model up-
date.
Policy 2.1.2: Continue to cooperate with Miami-Dade Police and the County Fire Department’s Office of Emer-
gency Management, the Red Cross and FEMA through evacuation planning meetings and policies, and in other
ways conform to the Metro-Dade Emergency Operations Plan for a Hurricane.
Policy 2.1.3: In order to reduce the potential for loss of life and severe property damage, encourage the reduc-
tion of densities and intensities in areas likely to be inundated by flooding resulting from hurricane surge as
shown by Map 5.3, Volume Four, implement a building code consistent with FEMA requirements, and when
possible through grant funding eliminate the potential for increased residential and urban densities in those
areas by purchasing such lands for use as public open space and shoreline access.
Policy 2.1.4: The City shall participate in regional solutions that aim to reduce overall evacuation clearance
times.
Policy 2.1.5: The City shall address deficiencies identified in the hurricane evacuation analysis and endeavor to
integrate regional and local preparation and evacuation procedures into the City’s hazard mitigation measures.
Coastal Management Element continued
Objective 2.2: The City of North Miami Beach shall provide immediate response to post-hurricane situations in
concert with a post-disaster redevelopment plan, which will reduce or eliminate the exposure of human life
and public and private property to natural hazards. Measure: This objective shall be measured by progress in
implementing its policies.
Policy 2.2.3: The Recovery Task Force shall include the City Manager, Police Chief, Emergency Management
Director, Community Development Director, Building Official, Public Works Director, Parks & Recreation Direc-
tor and other City staff members as directed by the City Council. Staff shall be provided by the departments
whose directors sit on the Task Force. The Task Force shall be terminated after implementing its responsibility
under Policy 2.2.6.
Policy 2.2.4: The Recovery Task Force shall review and decide upon emergency building permits; coordinate
with Miami-Dade County, State and Federal Officials to prepare disaster assistance applications; analyze and
recommend to the City Council hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or relocation of damaged
public facilities; develop a redevelopment plan; and recommend amendments to the comprehensive plan, Mi-
ami-Dade County Hurricane Procedure Plan and other appropriate policies and procedures.
Policy 2.2.5: Immediate repair and clean-up actions needed to protect the public health and safety include
repairs to potable water, wastewater and power facilities; removal of building and/or vegetable debris; stabili-
zation or removal of structures about to collapse; and minimal repairs to make dwellings habitable such as
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minor roof repairs and other weatherproofing/security measures. These actions shall receive first priority in
permitting decisions. Long-term development activities shall be postponed until the Recovery Task Force has
completed its tasks.
Policy 2.2.6: The Recovery Task Force shall propose comprehensive plan amendments which reflect the recom-
mendations in any interagency hazard mitigation reports or other reports prepared pursuant to Section 406 of
the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (PL93-288).
Policy 2.2.7: If rebuilt, structures which suffer damages in excess of fifty (50) percent of their appraised value
shall be rebuilt to meet all current requirements, including those enacted since construction of the structure.
Policy 2.2.8: Repair or reconstruction of the existing seawalls within the City shall be done using only pre-fab-
ricated concrete or cement, which may be augmented at the base only by decorative material (rip-rap), shall
be similar in height and appearance to adjoining lots, pursuant to the Land Development Regulations.
Policy 2.2.9: Following a natural disaster and prior to the implementation of long-term redevelopment, the City
shall do the following: Based upon the damage assessment report prepared by the Miami-Dade Public Works
Department, the City shall consult with its Public Works officials and consultant engineer to evaluate options
for damaged public facilities including abandonment, repair in place, relocation and repair with structural mod-
ification, to determine the most strategic approach to long-term development. The evaluation shall include,
but not be limited to, issues pertaining to damage caused by natural disaster, cost to construct repairs, cost to
relocate, cost to structurally modify, limitations of right-of-way, and maintenance costs.
Objective 2.4: The City’s Emergency Preparedness Committee shall review its hurricane preparation plans and
post-disaster redevelopment plans annually to insure that risks are mitigated to the furthest extent possible
and that its plans are in conformance with the most recent Objectives and Procedures developed by the Miami-
Dade County Evacuation Planning Task Force. The City shall annually review its Hurricane Procedures in March
of each year
Policy 2.4.1: Continue to enforce building codes, floodplain regulations, design criteria, and zoning regulations
established to protect new structures, reduce redevelopment costs, and mitigate hurricane hazards.
Policy 2.4.2: Zoning district boundaries and land development regulations shall be maintained or revised as
necessary to insure that no new hospitals or mobile homes that do not meet the criteria for manufactured
housing are constructed in the coastal area.
Objective 2.6: The City shall take measures towards hurricane preparation, hazard mitigation and plan for post-
disaster redevelopment.
Policy 2.6.2: Encourage public awareness and education regarding appropriate responses to a variety of emer-
gencies as feasible and appropriate utilizing such mechanisms as websites, public access television stations,
and newsletters.
Policy 2.6.3: Coordinate with the County to ensure the availability of emergency shelter for residents required
to evacuate areas adversely affected by natural disasters.
Policy 2.6.4: Work with the South Florida Regional Planning Council in its role as the region’s Economic Devel-
opment District Coordinator to seek hazard mitigation funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Eco-
nomic Development Administration to fund the organizational and training activities of the Business Disaster
Mitigation and Recovery Assistance Program.
Policy 2.6.5: Consider reducing building permit application fees for disaster resistant shutters, doors, windows,
and roof clips for businesses participating in the Business Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Assistance Program
Policy 2.6.6: The City shall ensure that all applicable provisions of the hazard mitigation annex of the Miami-
Dade County Emergency Operations Plan, and the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), are
incorporated and/or addressed in local hazard mitigation procedures.
Policy 2.6.7: The City shall monitor problems and life-threatening situations resulting from natural disaster
events and take the necessary steps to ensure that the potential for such problems and situations are minimized
in the future.
Policy 2.6.8: The City shall implement the Local Mitigation Strategy and Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan to
provide for debris clearance as well as immediate repair and replacement of public infrastructure required to
protect public health and safety.
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Policy 2.6.9: The City shall make every effort to support and implement the initiatives and projects listed in the
Local Mitigation Strategy, including both countywide initiatives and the proposed hazard mitigation projects
located in the City.
Policy 2.6.10: The City will promote the hardening of structures to increase resistance against natural disasters
pursuant to the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program (My Safe Florida Home).
Conservation Element
Objective 1.2: Continue to pursue drainage practices and programs that minimize ground and surface water
pollution, including pollution to the Biscayne Aquifer; experience no increase in the amount of properties, de-
velopments, or facilities polluting ground water or surface water as the result of non-implementation of such
practices and programs. Measure: Number of properties developed or redeveloped without technical review
insuring that proposed drainage at the site minimizes ground and surface water pollution.
Policy 1.2.1: Continue to make street drainage improvements City-wide.
Objective 1.3: Protect existing rare or threatened vegetative communities, natural ecosystems, listed animal
species and their habitat, sensitive soils, and estuarine communities against any further degradation. Achieve
0 net loss of the 2,000 lineal feet of natural shoreline bordering the estuary.
Policy 1.3.4: Further landscape and extend the linear park along the Snake Creek Canal in an effort to assist
wildlife and riverine habitat conservation, including the removal of invasive, nuisance vegetation.
Policy 1.5.6: Continue to restrict activities known to adversely affect endangered and threatened wild life, and
require mitigation measures for activities impacting native vegetative communities.
Objective 1.6: The City shall seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the maximum extent feasible and
conserve energy resources. In developing the 2012 Evaluation and Appraisal Report and associated amend-
ments, the City shall establish and adopt a percentage goal for greenhouse gas reduction consistent with Mi-
ami-Dade County’s greenhouse gas reduction goal. Measure: The number of specific programs initiated to re-
duce greenhouse gas emissions, percentage reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, acres of mixed use devel-
opment as a percentage of total development, and the estimated reduction of vehicle miles travelled as a result
of these efforts.
Policy 1.6.2: The City shall require low impact development techniques and green building standards that re-
duce the negative environmental impacts of development and redevelopment by: reducing building footprints
to the maximum extent feasible, and locating building sites away from environmentally sensitive areas; pro-
moting the preservation of natural resources; providing for on-site mitigation of impacts (i.e. retention and
treatment of stormwater runoff, water reuse, Master Stormwater Management Systems); promoting energy
conservation through design, landscaping and building techniques (i.e. solar power, increased tree canopies);
promoting water conservation through landscaping and building design; ensuring environmentally friendly
building practices (i.e. use of environmentally friendly building materials, recycled materials), and; considering
the development and implementation of a green building certification program, with associated regulations,
incentives and standards.
Opa-locka
Opa-locka Code of Ordinances Adopted October 2014
Article VI Flood Damage Protection
Sec. 7-75. - Purpose.
This article is to insure the continued availability of flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Pro-
gram; to comply with federally imposed requirements; and to protect the public health, safety and general wel-
fare, by minimizing flood losses in the flood hazard areas of the City of Opa-locka, and to require that uses vul-
nerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of
initial construction and substantial improvement; control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels,
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and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; control filling, grad-
ing, dredging and other development which may increase erosion or flood damage, and; to insure that potential
home buyers are notified that property is in a flood area.
Sec. 7-78. - Standards for development within special flood hazard (SFH) areas.
(a) No new construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure or manufactured home shall
be permitted in SFH Areas, and no development permit referred to in section 7-77 of this chapter shall be issued
therefore, unless said new construction and substantial improvement has the lowest floor (including basement)
elevated to or above the regulatory flood (100-year flood) elevation.
Electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and other attendant utilities must be constructed, designed, and/or
located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within their components during conditions of
flooding.
(b) No new construction and substantial improvement of any nonresidential structure shall be permitted in
SFH Areas, and no development permit referred to in section 7-77 of this chapter shall be issued therefore,
unless said development has the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above the level of the
base flood (100-year flood). If the lowest permitted floor level of such nonresidential structure (including
basement) is below the regulatory flood level then such nonresidential structure together with attendant
utility and sanitary facilities shall be flood-proofed to one (1) foot above the level of the base flood; pro-
vided that the lowest floor level of such nonresidential structure (including basement) shall be not more
than ten (10) feet below the base flood level. Where flood proofing is utilized for a particular structure, a
registered professional engineer or architect shall certify that the floodproofing methods are adequate to
withstand the flood depth, pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces associated with the base flood,
and a record of such certificates indicating the specific elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which
such structure is floodproofed shall be maintained with the designated official.
(c) All manufactured homes placed, or substantially improved, on individual lots or parcels, in expansions to
existing manufactured home parks or subdivisions, in new manufactured home parks, in substantially im-
proved manufactured home parks, shall meet all of the requirements for "new construction", including
elevation in accordance with section 7-78(a) and anchoring requirement of section 7-77(c)(2).
(d) All manufactured homes placed, or substantially improved in an existing manufactured home park or
sub
division shall be elevated so that:
(1) The lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated no lower than the base flood elevation; or
(2) The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of
at least an equivalent strength, of no less than thirty-six (36) inches in height above grade.
(3) The manufactured home shall be securely anchored to the adequately anchored foundation system
to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement.
(4) In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision in which a manufactured home has incurred
"substantial damage as the result of a flood, any manufactured home placed or substantially improved
shall meet the standards of section 7-78(a) and 7-77(3).
(e) All recreational vehicles placed within this area shall either:
(1) Be on site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days;
(2) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use; or
(3) The recreational vehicle shall meet all the requirements for new construction, including anchoring
and elevation requirements of section 7-78(c).
(4) Be on the site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. A recreational vehicle is
ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick dis-
connect type utilities and security devices and has no permanently attached structures.
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(f) Elevated buildings. New construction and substantial improvements of elevated buildings that include
fully enclosed areas formed by foundations and other exterior walls below the lowest floor shall be de-
signed to preclude finished living space except allowable uses (i.e. parking, limited storage and building
access) and shall be designed to allow for the entry and exit of floodwaters to automatically equalize hy-
drostatic flood forces on exterior walls. Designs for complying with this requirement must either meet or
exceed the following minimum criteria or be certified by a professional engineer or architect:
(1) Provide a minimum of two (2) openings having a total net area of not less than one (1) square inch
for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding;
(2) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one (1) foot above grade; and
(3) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves or other coverings or devices provided
they permit the automatic flow of floodwaters in both directions;
Electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and other utility connections must be constructed, designed,
and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during
conditions of flooding.
Access to the enclosed area shall be the minimum necessary to allow for parking of vehicles (garage
door), (standard exterior door), or entry to the living area (stairway or elevator); the interior portion
of such enclosed area shall not be finished or partitioned into separate rooms or air conditioned.
(g) Notify, in river line situations, adjacent communities and the Florida NFIP Coordinating Office to any al-
teration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit copies of such notifications to FEMA;
(h) The flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of any watercourse shall be main-
tained.
(Ord. No. 12-09, § 2, 4-11-12)
Palmetto Bay
Palmetto Bay is joining the Community Rating System program and integrating addi-
tional activities to benefit their residents by reducing the risks of flooding. The FY 2104-
2015 Budget contains budgeting for canal drainage systems and for on-going preven-
tative maintenance to maximized the efficiency of the system and reduce roadway pond-
ing and flooding.
Village of Palmetto Bay Comprehensive Plan March 2015
Future Land Use Element
Objective 1.6 Coastal High Hazard and Disaster Preparedness
Coordinate with Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida in addressing the land use planning, evacuation,
structural integrity, and disaster-preparedness needs of Palmetto Bay.
Policy 1.6.2 Coordinate with Miami-Dade County in implementing the approved Local Mitigation Strategy, by
assessing the vulnerability of governmental, medical, and public safety sites and structures in the Village to
storm damage, and in developing an action plan, if necessary, to address wind stability and flood protection for
key buildings.
Coastal Management Element
Objective 5.3 Flood Protection
The Village will reduce natural hazard impacts through compliance with federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) regulations and by targeting repetitive flood loss and vulnerable properties for mitigation.
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Village of Palmetto Bay Comprehensive Plan March 2015
Objective 5.8 Post Disaster Redevelopment and Hazard Mitigation
Coordinate with the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to develop and implement
post-disaster redevelopment and hazard mitigation plans that reduce or eliminate exposure of life and property
to natural hazards towards the protection of health, safety, and welfare within the Village.
Policy 5.8.2 The Village shall enforce applicable recommendations of post disaster hazard mitigation plans re-
quired under Section 405 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974.
Pinecrest
The Village of Pinecrest is currently working on a Stormwater Basin Master Plan to eval-
uate the existing stormwater infrastructure and look at the current Level of Service and
identify and prioritize any problem areas. The Plan will model and look at current and
future conditions for 24-hour, 2-year, 10-year, 25-year, 50-year and 100-year storm
events including consideration for sea level rise. Pinecrest is also going through the pro-
cess to become a Community Rating System Community.
Resolution 2011-63 2011
Resolution of the Village of Pinecrest, Florida Authorizing the Village Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Other Municipalities Relating to the Green Corridor Property Assessment Clean Energy
(PACE District.
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 163.08, Florida Statutes, the improved property that has been retrofitted with
energy-related qualifying improvements receive special benefit of alleviating the property's burden from energy
consumption and assists in the fulfillment of the state's energy and hurricane mitigation policies; and …
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Town of Cutler Bay and
other municipalities to participate in the District in order to provide financing for qualifying improvements as
provided for in F.S. 163.08;
South Miami
City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan 2010
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Policy 1.3.7 The City will coordinate with the emergency management program of Miami-Dade County y notify-
ing the County of any current or future land use policies or population changes which would affect hurricane
shelters or emergency evacuation routes.
Policy 1.3.11 The City will participate with Miami-Dade County in the planning and implementation of the
County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, as it impacts the City of South Miami.
Future Land Use Element
OBJECTIVE 4.4
Preserve floodplain areas via floodplain management and limiting development within the Special Flood Hazard
Area.
Policy 4.4.1 in coordination with the Transit-Oriented Development District, permit more intense development
only in those areas which are located outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area.
Policy 4.4.2 Building density and intensity may be transferred from areas within the Special Flood Hazard Area,
in order to permit development within the Transit-Oriented Development District, while reducing the permitted
intensities within the Special Flood Hazard Areas.
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Sunny Isles Beach
City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan October 2000
Future Land Use Element
Policy 3P: Applications for rezoning, zoning variances or subdivision approvals for all new development in areas
subject to coastal flooding shall be reviewed for emergency evacuation, sheltering, hazard mitigation, and post-
disaster recovery and redevelopment.
Transportation Element
Objective 3: Transportation Network Safety & Efficiency
The City shall improve the safety, and efficiency of the City's roadway system through transportation system man-
agement (TSM) techniques, including: access management (Policies 3A-D), improved intersection operations (Pol-
icy 3E), traffic calming along residential streets (Policy 3F), mitigation by developers (Policy 3G), accident analysis
(Policy 3H, 31), and maintaining visibility for pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists (Policy 3J).
Surfside
Town of Surfside Comprehensive Plan January 2010
Future Land Use Element
Objective 7 :
Coordination of population with hurricane evacuation plans: Coordinate population densities with the applica-
ble local or regional coastal evacuation plan [9J-5.006 (3) (b) 5] and coordinate future land uses by encouraging
the elimination or reduction of land uses which are inconsistent with applicable interagency hazard mitigation
report recommendations [9J-5.006 (3) (b) 6]. This objective shall be measured by implementation of its support-
ing policies. [9J5.006 (3) (b) 5 and 6].
Policy 7.2: The Town shall regulate all future development within its jurisdiction in accordance with the goals
and objectives of the “The Local Mitigation Strategy for Miami-Dade County and its Municipalities, Departments
and Private Sector Partners” (June 2008). The Town shall periodically review and revise the Future Land Use
Map in light of future interagency hazard mitigation reports in order to reduce or eliminate uses which are in-
consistent therewith.
Policy 5.5: Consideration for the relocation, mitigation or replacement of any of the existing infrastructure in
the Coastal High Hazard Area, as may be deemed appropriate by the Town, shall be coordinate with the state
when state funding is anticipated to be needed for implementation of the project. al Management Element
Policy 6.5: The Town shall adopt a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan in order to prepare for, re-
spond to, recover from and mitigate potential hazard by December 2011.
Objective 11: Hazard mitigation
In general, the Town shall regulate development so as to minimize and mitigate hazard resulting from hurri-
canes. In particular, the Town shall ensure that all construction and reconstruction complies with applicable reg-
ulations designed to minimize hurricane impact on buildings and their occupants.
Policy 11.5: The Town shall continue to enforce regulations and codes which provide for hazard mitigation, in-
cluding but not limited to, land use, building construction, placement of fill, flood elevation, sewer, water and
power infrastructure, and stormwater facilities. These regulations shall be applied to eliminate unsafe condi-
tions, inappropriate uses and reduce hazard potentials.
Policy 11.6: The Town shall increase public awareness of hazards and their impacts by providing hazard mitiga-
tion information to the public. Information shall address evacuation, sheltering, building techniques to reduce
hazards as well as other hazard mitigation issues that could help prevent loss of life and property.
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Town of Surfside Comprehensive Plan January 2010
Policy 11.9: The Town shall, as deemed appropriate, incorporate the recommendation of the hazard mitigation
annex of the local emergency management plan and shall analyze and consider the recommendations from in-
teragency hazard mitigation reports.
Policy 11.10: The Town shall include criteria in the five (5) year schedule of Capital Improvement projects to in-
clude consideration for and prioritization for projects that are hazard mitigation initiatives.
Sweetwater
On October 2016, the City adopted a Floodplain Management Ordinance (Ordinance
4230) to meet the requirements of the NFIP and coordination with the Florida Building
Code. The model ordinance specifically repealed and replaced the City Chapter 35
named "Floodplain Management Regulations" (Ordinance 3427 September 28, 2009) to
satisfy the NFIP, to coordinate with the FBC, and to meet the requirements of section
553.73 (5), F.S. This ordinance applies to all flood hazard areas within the City of Sweet-
water. ORDINANCE 4230 https://egscfl.dattodrive.com/index.php/s/qheSmrtjduvatmc
City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances 2016
Sec. 35-102.3. - Basis For Establishing The Areas of Special Flood Hazard
The Flood Insurance Study for Miami-Dade County, Florida and Incorporated Areas dated September 11, 2009,
and all subsequent amendments and revisions, and the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), and all
subsequent amendments and revisions to such maps, are adopted by reference as a part of this ordinance and
shall serve as the minimum basis for establishing flood hazard areas. Studies and maps that establish flood hazard
areas are on file at the City of Sweetwater Building Department.
Sec. 35-102.4 Submission of additional data to establish flood hazard areas
To establish flood hazard areas and base flood elevations, pursuant to Section 35.105 of this ordinance the Flood-
plain Administrator may require submission of additional data. Where field surveyed topography prepared by a
Florida licensed professional surveyor or digital topography accepted by the community indicates that ground
elevations:
(1) Are below the closest applicable base flood elevation, even in areas not delineated as a special flood
hazard area on a FIRM, the area shall be considered as flood hazard area and subject to the requirements of this
ordinance and, as applicable, the requirements of the Florida Building Code.
(2) Are above the closest applicable base flood elevation, the area shall be regulated as special flood hazard
area unless the applicant obtains a Letter of Map Change that removes the area from the special flood hazard
area.
Require lowest floor above base flood elevation
Sec. 35-301.2 Specific methods of construction and requirements.
Pursuant to Chapter 8 Article Ill of the Miami Dade County Code, the following specific methods of construction
and requirements apply:
(1) Additional Elevation (Freeboard) for Buildings. For buildings in special flood hazard areas, the minimum eleva-
tion requirements in the Florida Building Code shall be to or above the base flood elevation plus one (1) foot.
(2) Limitations on Enclosures Under Elevated Buildings. For buildings located in the special flood hazard area,
enclosures shall:
a. Have the minimum necessary access to allow for parking of vehicles (garage door), limited storage of
maintenance equipment used in connection with the premises (standard exterior door), or entry to the elevated
building (stairway or elevator).
b. Not have the interior portion partitioned or finished into separate rooms other than separation of parking
from storage and building access.
(3) Flood Damage and Substantial Damage. In the Florida Building Code, Building, and Florida Building Code, Ex-
isting Building, definitions for the term "Substantial Damage" shall be as follows:
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City of Sweetwater Code of Ordinances 2016
Substantial damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a building or structure whereby the cost of restoring the
building or structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of
the building or structure before the damage occurred. The term also includes flood-related damage sustained by
a structure on two separate occasions during a 10-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each
such flood event, on average, equals or exceeds 25 percent of structure before the damage occurred.
35.102.7 Interpretation.
In the interpretation and application of this ordinance, all provisions shall be:
(1) Considered as minimum requirements;
(2) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes
Virginia Gardens
Village of Virginia Gardens Provisions For Flood Hazard
Reduction Code of Ordinances
August 2013
Article X. Floodplain Management
10.1 Administration: Duties of the Administrator shall include, but are not be limited to:
Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (A-Zones) or bottom of
the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (V-Zones) of all new and substantially improved build-
ings, in accordance with Article 5, Section B (1) and (2) and Section E (2), respectively;
Verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the new and substantially improved
buildings have been flood-proofed, in accordance with Article 5, Section B (2);
6.11 Stormwater Management Code of Ordinances
6.11.3 Design Standards
To comply with the foregoing performance standards, the proposed storm water management system shall con-
form to the following standards:
A. To the maximum extent practicable, natural systems shall be used to accommodate stormwater.
B. The proposed stormwater management system shall be designed to accommodate the stormwater that origi-
nates within the development and stormwater that flows onto or across the development from adjacent lands.
The proposed stormwater management system shall be designed to function properly for a minimum twenty
(20) year life.
C. The design and construction of the proposed stormwater management system shall be certified as meeting the
requirements of this Code by a professional engineer registered, in the State of Florida.
D. No surface water may be channeled or directed into a sanitary sewer.
West Miami
City of West Miami Comprehensive Plan 2000
Costs and Funding For Proposed Program
Objective 7 :
As per 9J-5 .016 (2) (c), this section of the Capital Improvements Element provides a cost analysis of the capital
improvements identified for mitigation of existing deficiencies, replacement and new growth needs pursuant to
the Future Land Use Element.
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MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 8
Mitigation goals and objectives must be consistent with the goals and objectives of the
county and the individual municipalities’ master plans, their codes and ordinances, as well
as other endeavors that reflect the aspirations for the welfare, safety and quality of life of
their citizens.
Goals
1. Reduce Miami-Dade’s vulnerability to natural and man-made hazards
Objectives:
1.1. Incorporate new and more accurate data, studies and maps that demonstrate
the evolution of risk in the county
1.2. Identify new and emerging mitigation methods and products for new and retro-
fitting construction
1.3. Identify projects that mitigate expected impacts from hazards identified in the
THIRA
1.4. Promote mitigation measures to the Whole Community through outreach and
education
1.5. Harden building envelope protection – including all openings – and inclusion of
a continuous load path from roof to foundation on all structures within the county
1.6. Reduce flooding from rainfall events
1.7. Reduce storm surge hazards and effects by encouraging greater setbacks from
shorelines for new developments of waterfront properties, encouraging retrofit-
ting and elevation of structures with high priority consideration for those built on
waterfront properties, seeking opportunities to acquire, exchange or otherwise
secure limited control of waterfront real estate
2. Minimize future losses from all hazard impacts by reducing the risk to people
and property
Objectives:
2.1. Adopt land use policies that limit, prohibit or mandate development and con-
struction standards to promote resiliency and reduce risk
2.2. Adopt building codes leading to building design criteria based on site-specific
evolving and future risk
2.3. Identify mitigation projects that reduce risk to vulnerable populations that are at
greater risk from hazards
2.4. Integrate mitigation into existing structures during regular maintenance and re-
placement cycles
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3. Implement mitigation projects that meet or exceed current codes
Objectives:
3.1 Design and develop projects that address both current and future risk
3.2 Identify projects to address potential threats from climate change such as sea
level rise and the impacts of storm surge and breaking waves exacerbated by
sea level rise
4. Prevent flood related repetitive losses from natural disaster through education
and regulation
Objectives:
4.1. Map repetitive and severe repetitive loss (RL) areas
4.2. Identify projects that will mitigate flood risk in these the RL areas
4.3. Track mitigation projects by flood basin to see past, current and future projects
and compare to flooding data
5. Promote and support the Community Rating System (CRS) for all communities
in Miami-Dade.
Objectives:
5.1. Incorporate measures into the LMS to help obtain uniform credit for all CRS
communities
5.2. Identify and track projects in the LMS to demonstrate the role of mitigation
measures in reducing flood risk
5.3. Provide outreach and educational opportunities
5.4. Develop and implement a Program for Public Information (PPI)
6. Promote mitigation measures for critical facilities
Objectives:
6.1. Continue to invite and work with critical facility stakeholders
6.2. Identify and track mitigation measures for existing critical facilities
6.3. Assess alternate facilities as identified in continuity of operations plans to deter-
mine if the sites are appropriately mitigated
6.4. Identify additional sites for emergency sheltering
6.5. Integrate sea level rise modeling to project and characterize expected impacts
during the expected service-life of critical facilities Protect expressways, major
highways and other thoroughfares and, bridges and causeways to provide for
continuous, free flowing traffic and circulation as needed for the effective and
unencumbered provision of emergency services and evacuation operations
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7. Provide whole community planning
Objectives:
7.1. Continue to engage additional local community stakeholders to participate in the
LMSWG meetings
7.2. Host mitigation workshops to educate stakeholders and community members
7.3. Initiate organizational, managerial and administrative goals to make mitigation
a mainstream function of government affairs; spread the responsibilities
throughout many departments and agencies to ensure continuity and a full inte-
gration of mitigation management functions in the operations of government
7.4. Enhance public information and engagement to increase awareness of hazards
and problems and to educate through a widespread program of general infor-
mation, media coverage and participatory involvement
Mitigation Opportunities
Though some may link mitigation with post-disaster initiatives, opportunities to integrate
and promote mitigation are available before, during and after development and construc-
tion occurs. The following tables list some opportunities both for pre and post disaster.
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FIGURE 1: PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION OPPORTUNITIES/PROMOTING MITIGATION
Maintenance/Renovation Issues
(out of contingency funds )
• Identify projects such as roof replacement /major
equipment replacement/landscape replacement
• Budget in additional mitigation measures
• Determine use of facility (critical/essential function )
• Is this site outside of floodprone areas, climate change
risk areas, high wind areas?
• Determine if additional hardening measures should be
incorporated
• Installation/elevation of generators
• Elevation of AC units
• Redundant systems
• Protection of openings
• Hazard friendly landscaping
• Include additional mitigation measures into estimated
budget
When a project is
complete
• Publicize mitigation projects the county has
engaged in
• Highlight insurance benefits
• Provide incentives/maintenance saving back
to Division/Department
Expedited
permitting
• Incentive for incorporating mitigation
measures can be expedited permitting
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Opportunities/Promoting Mitigation
Budget Process
(5-8 years in advance-
general project
2-5 years -specific project) –
Division Level
(Capital Improvement Funds)
Include on Capital Project
Justification Form
New construction will be built to code –
• Determine use of facility (critical/essential
function)
• Is this site outside of floodprone areas,
climate change risk areas, high wind areas?
• Determine if additional hardening measures
should be incorporated
• Freeboard considerations
• Installation/elevation of generators
• Elevation of AC units
• Redundant systems
• Protection of openings
• Hazard friendly landscaping
• Include additional mitigation measures into
estimated budget
*Check with the insurance company to see if they
will provide input on how to reduce the risk and
other mitigation opportunities
When it goes to
bid
• Include requirements/incentives for
respondents to build in mitigation measures
• Offer additional points when mitigation
measures incorporated into the bid/proposal
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FIGURE 2: POST-DISASTER MITIGATION OPPORTUNITIES
Review of Project Worksheets
for possible 406 mitigation
funding
Is there a mitigation project that would protect the
damaged element from future events? Possible
projects may be:
• Adding a culvert for washed out roads
• Protecting openings that have been
destroyed (not just the windows that have
been destroyed but the other windows/doors
too)
• Not just replace a destroyed generator or A/
C but elevate too
• Not just replace landscaping with what was
there but with Hazard friendly landscaping
• If facility has an essential COOP function,
consider building back to higher standards
• Double up the vapor barrier
• Freeboard considerations
• Is there a like building to the damaged facility
that was not damaged this time?
• Is there anything currently under
construction/or due to start that could be
included (e.g., elevate road)?
See mitigation Matrix for additional opportunities
*Check with the file to see if any mitigation has
previously been recommended by the insurance
company
When a project is
complete
• Publicize mitigation projects the county has
engaged in
• Highlight insurance benefits
• Provide incentives/maintenance saving back
to Division /Department
Expedited
permitting
• Incentive for incorporating mitigation
measures can be expedited permitting
Post -Disaster Mitigation Opportunities
Benefits
• By increasing 406 projects, it will
increase the amount assigned in
HMGP money.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT9
As was touched upon in the introduction to the LMS, metropolitan Miami-Dade County is
a large and diverse place and therefore vulnerable to many hazards. Each of these types
of hazard is unique and produces distinct impacts to a community. Miami-Dade County
developed a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) that in-
cludes numerous natural, technological, crime/terrorism and public health hazards that
Miami-Dade County could experience. The 2015 THIRA was under development during
the time of the writing of the 5-year LMS update and the information contained in here is
based on the final draft of the THIRA. Each hazard was looked at in terms of a general
description, location, extent, previous occurrence and vulnerability in the THIRA. Table
2 provides a listing of all of the hazards profiled in the THIRA, including ones that are not
further analyzed for purposes of the LMS. Persons interested in seeing a complete review
of all of the hazards listed in Table 2 may request to see the complete THIRA.
To determine which natural hazards would be included in the LMS, a review of the anal-
yses from the THIRA was conducted. For purposes of this analysis, risk is defined as a
relative measure of the probability that a hazard event will occur in comparison to the
consequences or impacts of that event. That is, if a hazard event occurs frequently, and
has very high consequences, then that hazard is considered to pose a very high risk to
the affected communities. In comparison, if a hazard event is not expected to occur fre-
quently, and even if it did, the consequences would be minimal, then that hazard is con-
sidered to pose a very low risk. The determination to further consider hazards is also
based on current available information including modeling that may indicate future risk.
Some hazards such as windstorms, in and of themselves have not occurred very often
nor had a high impact on the physical environment and mitigation measures that would
cover these events include mitigation that is being done for hurricanes and tropical
storms. Though we may not currently be considering a hazard for future consideration
at this time, with new information, technology or modeling we may include it at a later
time.
We have identified potential mitigation measures, as able for all of the hazards. The
Miami-Dade LMS welcomes our participating agencies to identify mitigation measures for
all hazards and not just those that the LMS focuses on. The Community Profile (de-
mographics) as developed for the 2015 THIRA is located in Part 4 Appendix I.
Though we are vulnerable to many different natural hazards, one of the reasons we spend
a lot of time talking about hurricanes and tropical storms and mitigation measures in re-
lation to them, is that though they account for only 8% of the actual number of hazard
events, they account for 81% of the losses, as illustrated in Figure 1.
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FIGURE 3: HAZARD LOSSES FROM 1960-2009 IN FLORIDA 10
FEMA also maintains a website entitled Mitigation Best Practices that can be utilized to
search for mitigation projects that other communities have embarked upon by hazard
type, state and FEMA Regions. These projects also identify the funding source that may
assist local communities in finding funding for like projects. FEMA’s Mitigation Best Prac-
tices webpage is: https://www.fema.gov/mitigation-best-practices
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TABLE 2: ANALYSIS OF ALL HAZARDS FROM THIRA 11
Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Animal and
Plant Disease X
Historically, there have not been any occurrences of ma-
jor animal disease in Miami-Dade County. There have
been three new plant disease outbreaks in the last 20
years (15% probability in any one year) that have im-
pacted the agricultural communities but have not had
any impact on the physical environment. In 2015, an
outbreak of the Oriental Fruit Fly, one of the world’s
most serious exotic fruit flies that threatens agricultural
commodities, was detected in Miami-Dade County farm-
lands. As a result, 97-square miles of farmland was quar-
antined in the Redland area and an eradication program
was triggered. A state of agricultural emergency was de-
clared in the county by the Florida Commissioner of Ag-
riculture, Adam H. Putman on September 15th, 2015.
Due to the low occurrence and limited impact, this haz-
ard will not be further evaluated for the LMS at this time.
• For plant diseases pesticides, separation/distancing,
eradication of infected plants
• For animal diseases, vaccinations, vector control,
mosquito control, eradication of breeding grounds
(e.g. standing water), public health education
• Drain and Cover campaign materials to address mos-
quito abatement http://www.miamidade.gov/mos-
quito/index.html
Dam/Dike/
Levee Failure X
Miami-Dade County does not have any dams or levees
on the NFIP maps. There are several water conservation
areas that have a berm of about 4 feet around them that
are dry most of the year. Historically, there have been
no occurrences of dam, dike or levee failures in Miami-
Dade County. Modeling performed by Miami-Dade De-
partment of Transportation and Public Works shows that
there are no populated areas near these locations that
could be negatively impacted if the levees were
breached. Due to the low occurrence and limited im-
pact, this hazard will not be further evaluated for the
LMS at this time.
• Maintenance of structures
• Reduce/minimize construction close to structures,
where possible
• Fortify structures where risks are identified
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Drought X
Historically, there has been 48 drought events recorded
between 1950 and 2017 (71% probability of having a
drought in any one year). There has been no reported
dollar losses to either physical structures or crops. Alt-
hough, on July 15, 2015, USDA designated Miami-Dade
County as a primary natural disaster area due to the per-
sistent drought conditions between January and July. No
definitive dollar amounts of damages has been reported
for this incident. This hazard is considered further for
the LMS due to the high probability.
• Water conservation
• Public education and outreach
• Regulatory fines
• National Drought Mitigation Center
http://drought.unl.edu/
• Drought Resources for Miami-Dade http://miami-
dade.ifas.ufl.edu/weather_issues/DroughtPrepard-
ness.shtml
Earthquake X
There have been no earthquakes in Miami-Dade County.
South Florida does not have any documented fault lines.
The USGS shows there is a 0.279% chance of a major
earthquake within 50 kilometers of Miami-Dade in the
next 50 years. Therefore, this plan will not include a fur-
ther evaluation of this hazard at this time.
• No Current Recommendations
Epidemic/
Pandemic X
There have been no instances of an epidemic only affect-
ing Miami-Dade County. In 2017, Miami-Dade had 113
confirmed cases of the Zika Virus. Out of the total cases,
1 was locally acquired and 112 were travel related. The
Zika virus is a disease spread primarily through the bite
of an infected Aedes species mosquito, the same type of
mosquito that spreads other viruses like dengue and
chikungunya. A coordinated effort between Miami-
Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management
and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade
County is established to set out a strategic plan in re-
sponse to the Zika Virus. This would help create a unified
message for public education and outreach throughout
all County agencies and municipalities. There were no
recorded deaths and no impact to the physical environ-
ment. Due to the limited impacts to the physical envi-
ronment, this hazard will not be considered further for
the LMS at this time.
• Public education and outreach
• Vaccinations
• Fortify pharmaceutical supplies
• Surveillance, monitoring and reporting mechanisms
• Quarantine/Isolation as needed
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Erosion X
Coastal Erosion is a continuous problem for the Miami-
Dade County coastline. They are the county’s natural
barrier that can help protect us from the impacts of
storm surge and sea level rise. The most severe erosion
occurs in relation to hurricanes and tropical storm, from
June to November. There are 20.8 miles of beaches in
Miami-Dade County at risk for erosion and 500 parcels
that sit adjacent to the shoreline that could be at risk, if
erosion became severe. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused
some beach erosion throughout Miami-Dade County
with the preliminary assessment estimating a loss of
about 170,000 cubic yards of sand. This hazard is con-
sidered further for the LMS.
• Fortify beaches through renourishment
• Fortify dunes with vegetation or structural compo-
nents
• Natural barriers such as mangroves and coral reefs
• Limit construction close to coastal areas prone to
erosion
• Limit re-development after disasters in coastal areas
prone to erosion
• Implement/enforce building code to fortify struc-
tures in coastal areas
Extreme Heat X
There has been one extreme heat event reported, be-
tween 1950 and 2017 (2% chance of occurrence per
year). On July 25, 2017, NWS issued a heat advisory for
Miami-Dade County due to very warm and humid
weather conditions potentially resulting in heat index
values between 105 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The
heat advisory was extended until July 26th. During this
event, there were 15 injuries on July 25th in Miami Beach,
but no reported damages to property or crops. Due to
the efficient air conditioning systems of homes in South
Florida, Florida Power and Light said that even with high
usage of A/C there is not a surge of demand for power
that would cause a concern for power outages. The
threshold for the National Weather Service to issue an
Excessive Heat Warning is when heat index values are
expected to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for
at least 2 hours, with an 80% chance, or greater, of oc-
currence. Due to the low impact this hazard will not be
further considered for the LMS at this time.
• Public Education and Outreach
• Identification, designation and opening of cooling
centers for vulnerable populations, as needed.
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Flooding X
Much of Miami-Dade County is susceptible to localized
flooding, particularly during the rainy season that runs
from mid-May through mid-October. The mean eleva-
tion of Miami-Dade County is relatively flat at 11 feet.
The County’s flat terrain causes extensive “ponding” due
to the lack of elevation gradients to facilitate “run-off”.
Of Miami-Dade’s 1,250,287 acres, 44.62% of that is
within the flood plain (557,871 acres). There have been
13 flood events and 30 flash flood events recorded since
1950 (50% chance of flooding occurrence every year).
Localized flooding and “ponding” occurs frequently dur-
ing the rainy season. Property damages of over $542M
and crop damages of over $714M have been recorded
from flooding for incidents between 1950 and 2017.
This hazard is considered further for the LMS.
• Public education and outreach on FEMA Flood Zones,
storm surge planning zones and general flood risks.
• Education on Flood Insurance
• Participation in NFIP and CRS
• Drainage projects to address RL and SRL areas
• Freeboard requirements for elevation of structures
above BFE
• Monitoring and coordination for maintenance and
mitigation projects along canal areas
• Monitoring and maintenance of storm drains
• Design for larger storm drains
• Swale and open space protection
• Participation in the development of FEMA FIRM maps
to help identify at risk areas and areas that have been
mitigated
Hail X
There has been 208 hail events reported, between 1950
and 2017 in Miami-Dade County. The only reported
damage associated with hail was for about $3K in 2012,
but this was more likely due to a tree limb that had fallen
on a car during the same event. Due to the low impacts
of this hazard it will not be considered further for the
LMS at this time.
• Alert and notification of public to seek safety inside
• No other current recommendations
Hurricane/
Tropical Storm X
Miami-Dade County has a 16% chance of experiencing
impacts of a tropical cyclone in any given year.12 In 2017,
Miami-Dade County was impacted by major Hurricane
Irma and Tropical Storm Philippe. Due to the high im-
pacts, this hazard is further considered for the LMS.
• Public education and outreach
• Designation of storm surge risk areas
• Supportive services (evacuation and sheltering) for at
risk populations
• Hardened facilities for use as evacuation centers
• See also recommendations under winds and floods.
Landslides X
Due to Miami-Dade’s low average elevation, landslides
are not likely to occur. There have been no reported
landslides in Miami-Dade. Due to the low probability
• No current recommendations
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
and low risk this hazard is not further considered for the
LMS.
Lightning X
There were 64 reported lightning events in Miami-Dade
County between 1950 and 2017 (78% chance of a light-
ing event occurring every year). Though the probability
is high the recorded impacts of these events is low with
the highest single impact being about $80K for an inci-
dent in Hialeah Gardens when a lightning struck an
apartment building. The lightning strike caused a fire
and four apartments suffered significant damage leaving
a total of 20 residents displaced. Due to the low impact
of this hazard it will not be considered further for the
LMS at this time.
• Surge protection for electrical, computer and phone
systems
• Lightning detection and warning devices
• Public education and outreach
Saltwater
Intrusion X
Saltwater intrusion is a continuous problem that has
been occurring ever since the Everglades were drained
to provide dry land for urban development and agricul-
ture. Long periods of drought and storm surge inunda-
tion are hazards that have been attributed to increases
in saltwater intrusion. It poses a threat to the drinking
water supply and requires close coordination of local
agencies to continuously monitor intrusion, determine
appropriate pumping rates and the coordination with
South Florida Water Management District for mainte-
nance of ground water levels. This hazard is included in
the LMS for further consideration.
• Continue practices of monitoring levels, gauging
pumping levels and determining future impacts and
need for deeper wells
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Sea Level Rise X
Sea level rise is likely to increase coastal flooding during
astronomical high tides and storm surge events. Sea
level rise will likely impact the ability of the canals and
low lying areas to drain standing water after rainfall
events and impact the ground water elevation. Gravity
based outfalls that lie below sea level have already seen
impacts when salt water flows up through the outfall
system into the streets of several communities. It is es-
timated that the total number of acres within Urban Mi-
ami-Dade to be impacted by sea level rise for a 1 foot
scenario is 121,378 acres (12%), for 2 foot 150,142 acres
(16%) and for the 3 foot scenario it could be 168,896
acres (18%) of the county.13 This hazard is included in
the LMS for additional consideration.
• Designation of Adaptation Action Areas
• Additional modeling/mapping to determine areas at
risk
• Build with sea level rise considerations to increase fu-
ture resiliency as determined by the useful lifespan
of a project
• Minimize development in future risk areas
Severe Storm X
A storm is considered severe if it produces a tornado,
winds of 50 knots (58 mph) or greater, and/or hail of an
inch in diameter or greater. From 1950 through 2017,
there have been 473 severe storm related events re-
ported in Miami-Dade (averaging about five occurrences
per year). Over $209M in damages have been recorded
during that time. Due to the high probability and impact,
this hazard is further considered in the LMS.
• Practices to mitigate against hurricanes are also ap-
plicable to severe storms.
• Also see recommendations under floods
• Review Model Storm analyses and identify mitigation
initiatives for the hardest impacted areas
• Track heavy rain and subsequent flooding to identify
areas for potential mitigation measures
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Sinkholes X
There is no official record of all sinkholes in Miami-Dade.
The Florida Geological Survey maintains a database of all
“subsidence incidents,” however this only includes
events that have been officially reported and includes
many events that are not sinkholes. Between 1948 and
2017, only one subsidence incident was reported in Mi-
ami-Dade to the Florida Geological Survey. In 1972, a
sinkhole measuring three feet by three feet, was rec-
orded in Miami-Dade County by the Florida Geological
Survey.14 Most of the instances reported are small in ex-
tent and have not significantly impacted the built envi-
ronment. Within the State of Florida for insurance
claims, Miami-Dade County represented 2% of the total
claims in 2010. Additional instances of sinkholes claims
have been reported through insurance claim reporting
data but the magnitude of each respective claim was not
made available. Due to the low impact of this hazard it
is not considered further for the LMS at this time.
• Assessment, hardening and replacement of aging in-
frastructure.
Space X
There have been no space weather events specific to Mi-
ami-Dade County that have caused interference with
technological components of communication or electri-
cal systems. Due to the low probability of this hazard it
is not considered further for the LMS at this time.
• Identifying redundant or alternate systems in case of
outages.
• Hardening of CI/KR
Tornado X
There have been 136 occurrences of tornadoes in Mi-
ami-Dade County between 1950 and 2017 (averaging
about 2 times a year). Recorded damages from torna-
does for property exceeds $202M. Due to the high prob-
ability and high impact, this hazard is included in the LMS
for further consideration.
• Hardening of structures.
• Identification of safe rooms and structures. Follow
FEMA Safe Room Guidance
• Increased public awareness
• Signing up for existing alert and notification systems.
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Tsunami X
There have been no tsunamis occurring in Miami-Dade
County. The risk of a tsunami striking Florida is consid-
ered to be relatively low by the National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration. Due to the low proba-
bility of this hazard it will not be considered further at
this time.
• Education for risk can be also tied to coastal commu-
nities currently at risk for Storm Surge.
Volcano
(Ash/Dust) X
There are no volcanoes in Miami-Dade County and no
recorded impacts to the physical environment from vol-
canoes. Due to our distance to any volcanoes there is no
projected impact. The biggest concern in relation to an
active volcano outside of our area would be volcanic ash
that may be carried by trade winds that could limit avia-
tion operations or possible compromise the air quality.
There are no expected impacts to physical infrastruc-
ture. Due to the low probability and low impacts, this
hazard will not be considered further for the LMS at this
time.
• Implementation of Sheltering in Place as identified in
the Miami-Dade All Hazards Protective Measures
Plan.
Wildfires X
There have been 13 wildfires recorded between 1950
and 2017 in Miami-Dade County (20% chance of a wild-
fire occurring every year). Recorded property damages
for wildfires is about $180K. Though historically there
has not been a high impact on property, it is estimated
that about 613,453 people, or 25% of our area popula-
tion, live within the Wildland Urban Interface and could
be at risk. This hazard is included for further considera-
tion in the LMS.
• Prescribed burning programs.
• Cutting brush or other fuel away from structures.
• Follow National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Firewise Communities Program
• Roles in Fire-Adapted Communities
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publica-
tions/fire_adapted_communities.pdf
Windstorms X
There were 10 high wind and 2 strong wind events on
record from 1950 to 2017 (18% chance of an event oc-
curring every year). Recorded property damages total
about $18K. Mitigation strategies that address tropical
storms and hurricanes would also help protect the built
environment from high wind events. Due to the low im-
pact of these events, this hazard will not be considered
further for the LMS at this time.
• Building opening and glazing protection.
• Hardening of roof structures.
• Securing roof top equipment.
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Hazard Further Considera-
tion for LMS
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Mitigation Measures
Natural Yes No
Winter Storm X
There have been 27 occurrences of winter storm related
events (cold/wind chill, extreme cold, frost/freeze) be-
tween 1950 and 2017 (40% chance of an event occurring
every year in Miami-Dade County). Though there has
not been any recorded property damages, there has
been over $300M in crop damages during these events.
During these events, a demand for electricity will in-
crease and many homes in South Florida do not have ef-
ficient heating systems, unlike their air conditioning sys-
tems, and therefore the demand on electricity can be
much higher. This hazard is included in the LMS for fur-
ther consideration.
• Identification, designation, construction of cold
weather shelters for homeless and other vulnerable
populations, and opening of the same during cold
weather events.
• Public education and outreach
• Agriculture Extension works with local growers for
educational material for mitigation of crop losses.
http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/weather_is-
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The following non-natural hazards are included in the THIRA and we have included suggested mitigation measures, but
they are not currently further considered in the LMS.
Technological
Coastal Oil Spill • Vessel inspections
• Compliance with safety regulations
Electric Utility Failure
• Emergency Generators
• Alternate energy sources
• Hardened utility lines and structures
• Emergency Evacuation and Assistance Program run by the OEM to assist vulnerable populations
• Public Outreach and Education
Hazardous Materials Release
• Regular onsite inspections of hazardous materials facilities
• Hardening of facilities with hazardous materials
• Emergency shut off valves
• Public Outreach and Education
• Implementation of All Hazards Protective Measures Plan
Nuclear Power Plant Release
• Hardened facilities
• Public Education, Outreach and Alert and Notification process
• Protective Actions to shut down facility
• Turkey Point Response Plan and annual exercises
Structural Fire
• Fire suppression safety systems
• Alert and notification systems
• Regular Fire Drills and Inspections
Transportation Incident (i.e. Highway
and/or Rail Incident)
• Inspection and maintenance of transportation corridors
• Building infrastructure to future risk and capacity needs
• Inspection and maintenance of trains, planes, automobiles and vessels
Water/Wastewater Incident • Inspection and maintenance of infrastructure
• Building infrastructure to future risk and capacity needs
Human Caused Hazards
Active Shooter • See Something, Say Something campaign
• Security screening procedures
Civil Disturbance/ Civil Unrest
• Intel gathering and sharing
• Community gathering points to allow for peaceful demonstrations
• Public Outreach and Education
• Increased law enforcement presence as a deterrence
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Electromagnetic Pulse
• Shielding
• Backup systems for communications and power
• Surge protection
Food Borne Illness Incident • Follow Public Health guidelines
• Reporting systems
Mass Migration • Intel gathering and sharing
Terrorism – Biological (Category A, B
and C Agents)
• Surveillance and reporting
• Follow Public Health guidance
• Personal Protective Equipment
• All Hazards Protective Measures Plan – implementation of Isolation/Quarantine
• Public Education and Outreach
Terrorism – Chemical
• Intel gathering and sharing
• See Something, Say Something campaign
• Surveillance/monitoring of CI/KR sites
Terrorism – Cyber
• Intel gathering and sharing
• Security procedures and passwords
• Firewalls
• Tamper proof infrastructure
• Surveillance/monitoring of CI/KR sites
• Miami-Dade created a Cyber Security Plan (April 2017)
Terrorism – Explosive • Protective barriers (bollards, cement barriers, bullet proof glass, metal/chemical detection)
Terrorism – Radiological
• Surveillance/monitoring of CI/KR sites
• Intel gathering and sharing
• See Something, Say Something campaign
Terrorism – Small Arms
• Intel gathering and sharing
• See Something, Say Something campaign
• Surveillance/monitoring of CI/KR sites
• Security screening procedures
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Drought
Description
A drought is characterized as an extended period of time with persistent dry weather
conditions in a geographic area that typically has none to minimal precipitation. A drought
can however be defined in several different ways depending on the geographical region
and situation:
• Meteorological drought: When the normal level of precipitation has a significant
measurable drop.
• Agricultural drought: When the level of soil moisture drops below the suitable range
for agricultural growth.
• Hydrological drought: When the surface water and underground water supply falls
below normal.
• Socioeconomic drought: When water shortages seriously interferes with human
activity.
The Palmer Index, developed by Wayne Palmer in the 1960s, uses temperature and
rainfall information to formulate dryness. It has become the semi-official drought index.
The index is effective in determining long term drought conditions of several months.
The index sets normal conditions at 0 with drought conditions in negative values. The
index can also be reversed showing the excess of precipitation where the normal condi-
tions at 0 and positive values for amount of rainfall. The advantage of the Palmer Index
is that it is standardized to local climate, so it can be applied to any part of the country to
demonstrate relative drought or rainfall conditions.
TABLE 3: NATIONAL INTEGRATED DROUGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM
ALERTS FOR DROUGHTS
Alert Criteria
Palmer
Drought
Index
D0
Abnormally
Dry
Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or
pastures. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or
crops not fully recovered.
-1.0 to -1.9
D1 Moderate
Drought
Some damage to crops, pastures, streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some
water shortages developing or imminent, and voluntary water-use re-
strictions requested.
-2.0 to -2.9
D2 Severe
Drought
Crop or pasture losses are likely, water shortages common and water re-
strictions imposed. -3.0 to -3.9
D3 Extreme
Drought
Major crop and pasture losses with widespread water shortages or re-
strictions. -4.0 to -4.9
D4
Exceptional
Drought
Exceptional and widespread crop and pasture loss, shortages of water in
reservoirs, streams, and wells creating water emergencies. -5.0 or less
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor Classification Scheme, from the United States Drought Monitor
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Location
The entire County is vulnerable to drought conditions.
Extent
D4 on the Palmer Drought Scale.
Impact
The Drought Center reports that the direct impacts of a drought can include reduced crop
productivity; increased fire hazards; reduced water levels; increased wildlife mortality
rates; damage to wildlife and fish habitat; increased problems with insects and diseases
to plants and trees; and reduced growth. Indirect results can lead to financial hardships
for farmers and "increased prices for food and timber, unemployment, reduced tax reve-
nues because of reduced expenditures, increased crime, foreclosures on bank loans to
farmers and businesses, migration, and disaster relief programs." During times of
drought, crop irrigation can lower the water table, exposing it to salt water (please see the
Salt Water Intrusion section for more information). Water restrictions were put in place
for Miami-Dade County that impacted both residential and agricultural communities. No
definitive dollar amounts of damages were found during a review of the literature.
Previous Occurrences
January – September 2015 – A combination of decreased rainfall and higher than nor-
mal temperatures through Miami-Dade County resulted in drought conditions throughout
the county between January and September. A persistent high-pressure system in the
upper levels of the troposphere restricted cold fronts to move southward through South
Florida and delivered warm subtropical air to the region during the spring months (March-
May). During the summer months (June-August), this high-pressure system brought
warm and dry easterly winds steering most of the typical South Florida afternoon thun-
derstorms to the west of the peninsula. A three-month deficit of 10-15 inches of rainfall
across the County and temperatures between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit above nor-
mal resulted in drought conditions throughout this period. Miami-Dade County had its
peak drought condition in late July 2015 when the Palmer Drought Index peaked to ex-
treme drought (D3) in the eastern part of the County. As a result of this event, USDA
designated Miami-Dade County as a primary natural disaster area due to the damages
and losses caused to the agriculture community.15
March – early April, 2012 – Very dry conditions continued into early April over all of
Florida. There were no reported damages. Ground water levels led to the continuation
of severe drought conditions.
January – August 2011 – Rainfall totals in January were near to below normal over most
of southeast Florida. This resulted in the expansion of severe drought (D2) conditions
over inland sections of Miami-Dade County. Rainfall deficits since October over these
areas ranged anywhere from 8 to 11 inches. Most wells across the area were running at
around 10 percent of normal water levels. The level of Lake Okeechobee remained
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steady at about 12.5 feet, which is 2.2 feet below normal. The Keetch-Byram Drought
Index (KBDI) was in the 500 to 600 range, which reflects a high fire danger and low soil
moisture values.
February was a very dry month over South Florida as a high pressure dominated the
region's weather pattern. Over most of Miami-Dade, February rainfall totals were less
than a tenth of an inch. As a result, February 2011 was among the top 10 driest Febru-
aries on record at Miami and Miami Beach. This led to severe drought conditions over
most of South Florida, with extreme drought conditions over portions of the southeast
coast. The level of Lake Okeechobee fell about a half-foot during February, from around
12.5 feet to near 12 feet. Forestry officials reported double the number of wildfires during
the winter months of 2010-2011 compared to the previous year. The period of October
2010 to February 2011 was the driest on record in the 80-year history of the South Florida
Water Management District's records.
Conditions remained dry and by the end of May, most of southern Florida was in an ex-
treme (D3) drought status, except for an area of exceptional (D4) drought over eastern
Palm Beach and Broward counties. This is the first time in well over a decade that any
part of south Florida has been designated as being under exceptional drought conditions.
June continued the streak of below normal rainfall over most of South Florida. Little rain
fell during the first 10 days of the month, with the rainy season not starting until around
June 8th. Almost all the rain across the area fell in the last 2 weeks of the months. Total
rainfall were only in the 2 to 4 inch range over the east coast metro areas as well as the
Gulf coast areas. Miami Beach recorded its driest June on record with only 1.15 inches
of rain. Inland areas of South Florida received about 6 to 8 inches, with isolated 9 to 11
inch amounts south and west of Lake Okeechobee.
The level of Lake Okeechobee dropped from around 10 feet at the beginning of June to
a minimum of around 9.6 feet in late June before recovering by the end of the month.
Wells and underground reservoirs remained at the lowest 10 percent of normal levels.
Exceptional (D4) drought conditions extended over most of Palm Beach and Broward
counties as well as far northern Miami-Dade County. Extreme (D3) drought conditions
extended all the way to the southwest Florida coast of Collier County, with severe (D2)
drought conditions elsewhere over South Florida. Several wildfires broke out over South
Florida in June, including a large wildfire in the Everglades of Miami-Dade County near
the Miccosukee Resort and several wildfires in north-central Palm Beach County and
eastern Collier County. July and August brought much needed rains. Overall, rainfall
averaged near to above average over most areas, leading to gradually improving drought
conditions. Lake Okeechobee remained over 3 feet below the normal level for this time
of year. Underground water levels remained below normal over much of South Florida,
especially over the metro east coast sections.16 No data was available to determine the
economic impacts of this event.
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Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
Drought is not anticipated to have any impact on the built environment (Critical Infrastruc-
ture, Key Resources, and Building Stock). It may cause economic losses to agriculture
and aquaculture due to loss of crops or water restrictions that inhibit normal operations.
Crops most vulnerable to drought are the ones that are grown during the winter months,
our dry season, and harvested in the spring months including cantaloupe, carambola,
celery, cucumbers, dragon fruit, eggplant, fennel, guava, green beans, herbs, jackfruit,
longan, lychee, mushrooms, onions, papaya, passion fruit, plantains, radishes, sapodilla,
spinach, squash, strawberries, sweetcorn, thyme, tomatoes and zucchini. Drought con-
ditions can also impact the Miami-Dade County Water and Wastewater Treatment sys-
tem.
Social Vulnerabilities
This hazard may impact persons employed by the agricultural community including mi-
grant farm workers. In terms of the general population, it does not tend to affect one
population over another, however the social vulnerability section should be reviewed for
more information on how these types of circumstances may affect populations in Miami-
Dade County differently.
Erosion
Description
Erosion is the wearing away of land or the removal of beach or dune sediments by wave
action, tidal currents, wave currents, or drainage; the wearing away of land by the action
of natural forces; on a beach, the carrying away of beach material by wave action, tidal
currents, littoral currents or by deflation. Waves generated by storms cause coastal ero-
sion, which may take the form of long-term losses of sediment and rocks, or merely in the
temporary redistribution of coastal sediments. Riverine and canal erosion are minimal
within Miami-Dade County and will not be further analyzed. Coastal erosion is of greater
concern and is expanded upon below. Long-shore currents move water in a direction
parallel to the shoreline. Sand is moved parallel to most beaches in Florida by long-shore
drift and currents. Ideally the movement of sand functions like a balanced budget. Sand
is continually removed by long-shore currents in some areas but it is also continually re-
placed by sand carried in by the same type of currents. Structures such as piers or sea
walls, jetties, and navigational inlets may interrupt the movement of sand. Sand can be-
come “trapped” in one place by these types of structures. The currents will, of course,
continue to flow, though depleted of sand trapped elsewhere. With significant amounts
of sand trapped in the system, the continuing motion of currents (now deficient in sand)
results in erosion. In this way, human construction activities that result in the unnatural
trapping of sand have the potential to result in significant coastal erosion.
Beach Erosion – Beach erosion occurs when waves and currents remove sand from the
beach system. The narrowing of the beach threatens coastal properties and tourism rev-
enue in coastal counties throughout the United States.
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Dune Erosion – Dune erosion occurs when waves attack the front face of the sand dune,
reducing the volume and elevation of the dune. Erosion of the sand dune leaves coastal
properties more vulnerable to future storms.
Overwash – When waves exceed the elevation of the dune, sand is transported across
the island in a process known as overwash. When overwash occurs, it often results in
significant damage to coastal property.
Inundation and Island Breaching – Inundation occurs when the beach system, or the
sandy profile located between the most seaward (primary) dune and the shoreline, is
completely submerged under the rising storm surge. Strong currents may carve a chan-
nel in the island in a process known as island breaching.
Location
The coastal areas indicated in the
map are at highest risk for coastal
erosion.
Extent
25,000 cubic yards of sand.
Impact
Miami-Dade beaches provide
storm surge protection and coastal
erosion can diminish this natural
buffer. Sea turtles can also be im-
pacted as their nesting grounds
may be impacted and the beaches
are a big draw for tourism. Miami-
Dade’s shoreline is highly devel-
oped with an estimated beachfront
value in excess of $13.5 billion, not
including infrastructure.
Previous Occurrences
Coastal erosion has been occur-
ring for years, the first study was
done in 1930 and a restudy was
done in 1961. As a result, from
1975-1982 the USACE implemented the Miami-Dade County Beach Erosion control and
Hurricane Surge Protection project that cost about $48 million. It is estimated for every
$1 that is invested in beach nourishment that there is a return of about $700 foreign,
primarily tourism impacts. USACE completed a $11.5 million project to widen 3,000 feet
stretch of Miami Beach’s shore, that was washing away. The shore between 46th and
54th street was expanded by 230 feet to protect the island from storm surge. The project
was funded with a combination of federal, state and county dollars and completed on
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February 2017.17 In August 2017, USACE awarded $8.6 million for Sunny Isles Beach
renourishment project that began in October 2017 and is set to be completed by May
2018.18
September 2017 – Hurricane Irma caused some beach erosion throughout Miami-Dade
County. The preliminary damage assessments estimated a loss of 170,000 cubic yards
of sand. The money amount in damages has not been determined.
October 2016 – Hurricane Matthew caused minor beach erosion, as it travelled north-
ward parallel to Florida’s east coast. Miami-Dade County agencies and municipalities
estimated close to $1M in damages due to coastal erosion.
October 2012 – Hurricane Sandy, never made landfall, but paralleled the coast causing
coastal erosion with reports of waves up to 10 feet in Miami-Dade. There was no Presi-
dential Declaration for damages within Miami-Dade.19 Hurricane Sandy, was estimated
to cause over $2M in damages to beaches including the following:
• Miami Beach 26th – 29th Street – approximately 10,000 cubic yards
• Miami Beach 44th – 46th Street – approximately 2,500 cubic yards
• Miami Beach 53rd – 56th Street – approximately 3,000 cubic yards
• Miami Beach 63rd – 66th Street – approximately 5,000 cubic yards
• Bal Harbour 99th – 103rd Street – approximately 2,600cubic yards
• Key Biscayne – unknown cubic yards estimated at $1.2M 20
October 2005 – Hurricane W ilma, caused in general only minor beach
(Condition I) erosion to the majority of beaches in Miami-Dade but
dune erosion (Condition II) occurred at the Bill Baggs Cape Florida
State Park.21 Picture at right shows damage to Bill Baggs. No major
structural damage was observed seaward of the Coastal Construction
Control Line (CCCL) or within the Coastal Building Zone (CBZ). The
majority of the damage near the coast occurred north of Bakers
Haulover Inlet. At Cape Florida, a concrete seawall and rock revet-
ment sustained level three damage.
September 2005 – Hurricane Rita, caused only minor beach erosion (Condition I) north
of Government Cut from Miami Beach to Broward County. Virginia Key also had minor
beach erosion (Condition I) but also experienced overtopping, resulting in a wash over
deposit of sand. Portions of Key Biscayne experience moderate beach and dune erosion
17 A swath of Miami Beach was washing away. The fix? Dump 285,00 tons of sand on it: http://www.mi-
amiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article141141543.html
18 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) Miami-Dade County Projects:
http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Shore-Protection/Dade-County/
19 Miami-Dade County EOC Activation Archive
20 Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center Damages Report
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(Condition III) and south of Sonesta Beach Resort had minor dune erosion (Condition II).
No structural damages were sustained along the Miami-Dade County coast seaward of
the CCCL or within the CBZ during the passage of Hurricane Rita.
August 2005 – Hurricane Katrina caused minor beach erosion (Condition I) to the north-
ern beaches in Miami-Dade. No structural damages were sustained along the Dade
County coast seaward of the CCCL or within the CBZ; however, a number of single-family
dwellings were flooded on Key Biscayne forcing their evacuation.
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The entire built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources, Building Stock) and
natural environment (beaches) are vulnerable to erosion primarily along coastal areas.
According to a GIS analysis there are approximately 500 parcels in the property appraiser
database that intersect with the CCCL. Though the beaches have been fortified over the
years and are much wider than they used to be (see pictures), constant erosion could put
structures in these areas at risk. The map to the right shows the status of erosion classi-
fications for Miami-Dade County’s coastal
areas. Severe erosion can exacerbate
storm surge inundation by minimizing the
protection offered by beaches and seawalls
as they are compromised. Structures such
as boardwalks or piers that are have pilings
in coastal areas may suffer collapse or com-
plete destruction. Beaches in Miami-Dade,
such as South Beach and Biscayne National
Park, are cited as the number one reason
tourists come to Miami-Dade, which is esti-
mated at about $18.5 Billion annually.
There are two piers in Miami-Dade County
that extends into the Atlantic Ocean and
Government Cut, the Newport Beach Fish-
ing Pier in Sunny Isles Beach and the South
Pointe Pier in Miami Beach. The Newport
Beach Pier was rebuilt and reopened in
2013 after being destroyed by Hurricane
Wilma in 2005 and the South Point Pier was
rebuilt and reopened in 2014 after being
closed in 2004 due to deterioration.
Social Vulnerabilities
This hazard does not tend to affect one population over another.
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Flooding
Description
Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. It can happen during
heavy rains, when ocean waves come onshore, and when regular drainage capabilities
are compromised. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may happen
with several feet of water. Flooding can affect many different communities covering sev-
eral states during a single flooding event. Sunny day flooding and tidal flooding are dis-
cussed in the Sea Level Rise section.
TABLE 4: COMMON FLOOD TYPES
Category Criteria
River or Canal
Overbank
Flooding
When water levels rise in a river due to excessive rain from tropical systems making
landfall, persistent thunderstorms over the same area for extended periods of time
Ponding
When water levels rise in a land locked area, lake or detention basin due to excessive
rain from tropical systems making landfall, persistent thunderstorms over the same area
for extended periods of time. In South Florida, some of the severe localized thunder-
storms frequently exceed 3 inches/h, exhausting the storage and infiltration capacity of
the drainage system.
Coastal
Flooding
When a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression produces a deadly storm surge
that overwhelms coastal areas as it makes landfall. Storm surge is water pushed on
shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge com-
bines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the
average water level 15 feet or more. The greatest natural disaster in the United States,
in terms of loss of life, was caused by a storm surge and associated coastal flooding from
the great Galveston, Texas, hurricane of 1900. At least 8,000 people lost their lives.
Inland or Riv-
erine Flood-
ing
When tropical cyclones move inland, they are typically accompanied by torrential rain. If
the decaying storm moves slowly over land, it can produce rainfall amounts of 20 to 40
inches over several days. Widespread flash flooding and river flooding can result. In the
1970s, '80s, and '90s, inland flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths
associated with tropical cyclones in the United States. The state of Florida has nearly
121,000 census blocks potentially threatened by riverine flooding, translating to nearly
$880 billion in property.
Flash Flood-
ing
A rapid rise of water along a stream or low-lying urban area. Flash flooding occurs within
six hours of a significant rain event and is usually caused by intense storms that produce
heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. Excessive rainfall that causes rivers and streams
to swell rapidly and overflow their banks is frequently associated with hurricanes and
tropical storms, large clusters of thunderstorms, supercells, or squall lines. Other types
of flash floods can occur from dam or levee failures.
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Source: National Weather Service Location
Much of Miami-Dade County is susceptible to localized flooding, particularly during the
rainy season of June through October, see the map on next page. One area in particular
experiences flooding on a regular basis. Known as the 8½ square mile area, it is located
west of the L-31N Levee, between SW 104th Street on the north and SW 168th Street on
the south. The mean elevation of Miami-Dade County is relatively flat at 11 feet. The
county’s flat terrain causes extensive “ponding” due to the lack of elevation gradients to
facilitate “run-off”. Of Miami-Dade’s 1,250,287 acres, 44.62% of that is within the flood
plain (557,871 acres). Our community is interlaced with an intricate system of canals that
play an integral role in our groundwater saturation levels. When the levels are too high
or the canal structures cannot be opened, this can lead to localized flooding during rain
events. Agricultural interests can be impacted by levels that are too high or too low. If
the control structures release the fresh water at a rapid rate this can also lead to environ-
mental concerns where the
fresh water is released.
When the control structures
fail or are damaged and can-
not be operated, alleviation of
any localized flooding may re-
quire pumping until the canal
structures can be re-opened
or fixed. Inability to be able to
close the salinity structures
within the canals could also
increase the risk of salt water
intrusion during high tide and
storm surge. Part 7 of the
LMS provide greater detail as
to the canal system within the
county and the relation to
drainage basins.
Extent
Two feet of flooding.
Impact
In 1999 and 2000 Miami-
Dade experienced two major
flooding incidents, Hurricane
Irene and the “No Name
Storm”, later known as Tropi-
cal Storm Leslie once it en-
tered the Atlantic. The dam-
ages from the 1999 storm
were reported as $100 million
in property and $200 million in
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crop damages and the 2000 storm caused $440 million in property damage and $500
million in crop damages.22 Though the flooding in this area was not directly attributed to
a failure of the canal system, it was acknowledged that the original drainage system for
the Tamiami Canal Basin was not designed to accommodate the population that resided
in that area and the water managers recognized a need for major system improvements.
A $42 million multi-phase project that included a 900-acre emergency detention basin,
and the S-25B Forward Pump Station and S-26 Pump Station and dredging project. This
project improved flood protection for 500,000 residents and to 5,000 homes and busi-
nesses.23
After Hurricane Irene in 1999, areas of Miami-Dade had standing water for long periods
of time as is reflected in the following chart.24
Area Estimation of the
deepest water
Problems Estimated time it took for
the water to dissipate
East Everglades 2 feet Impassable roads and
minimal home intrusion 1 month
Sweetwater 2 feet
Impassable roads and
extensive home intru-
sion
1 week
West Miami 18 inches
Impassable roads and
extensive home intru-
sion
2 weeks
Homestead (near Harris
Field) 2 feet Impassable roads and
some home intrusion 1 week
NW 127 Avenue between
Tamiami canal and NW 8th
Street
1 foot Impassable roads 2 weeks
NW 97 Avenue between
25th Street and 30th Street
(Vanderbilt Park)
1-2 feet Severe home intrusion 1 week
NW 41 Street west of the
Turnpike 2 feet Impassable roads 2 weeks
Previous Occurrences
August 24-27, 2017 – A tropical wave (Invest 97L) was located near the central Bahamas
on August 21st, 2017 and forecast to move northwestward over Florida. Wind shear and
dry air hindered further development of this system, but the National Weather Service
forecast an excessive rainfall threat for the remainder of the week. Rainfall amounts of 2
to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible, were forecast for the region. As a result,
a Flood Watch was in effect for Miami-Dade County from August 24th through the 27th.
22 Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climatic Data Center, Storm Events
Database
23 South Florida Water Management District Tamiami Canal (C-4) Flood Protection Project, July 2008.
June 15, 2012 -
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Between August 24th and 26th, rainfall amounts ranged between 1 and 4 inches through
the county. Rainfall amounts of up to 4.5 inches were recorded in the northeast portion
of the county between August 26th and 28th. The only significant report received by the
National Weather Service was of Okeechobee Road flooded in Hialeah and a spotter in
the area recorded 6.62 inches of rain in a single afternoon on August 27th.
August 1, 2017 – Tropical Storm Emily formed west of Tampa Bay on July 31st, and
moved across central Florida, just north of Lake Okeechobee. On August 1st, Tropical
Storm Emily was located over the Atlantic and moving away from Florida. Although no
direct impacts were reported for Miami-Dade County, a trough extending from the tropical
system was over southeastern Florida. A combination of the frontal boundary and day-
time heating, a band of thunderstorms developed off the coast and moved west. At
around 2 pm, the band became nearly stationary over Miami Beach, Key Biscayne and
Downtown Miami. A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 3:47pm until 9:45pm. Later in
the afternoon, the same band of thunderstorms redeveloped over The Redland, Kendall,
Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest area. Rainfall
amounts in these areas ranged between 4 and
6 inches with isolated amounts between 7 and
8 inches. The rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches an
hour lasted 2 to 3 hours, and around the same
time as high tide.
Significant flooding was reported in Miami
Beach and the Brickell area in the City of Mi-
ami. Vehicles were stalled in streets with up to
2 feet of water and some streets had to be
closed due to deep standing water. In Miami
Beach, 1 to 2 feet of water was reported on
streets in South Beach including Purdy Ave-
nue, West Avenue, Alton Road, Pennsylvania
Avenue, Meridian Avenue, Collins Avenue,
Washington Avenue and Indian Creek Drive.
Water entered business, homes, apartment
lobbies and parking garages. In Mary Brickell
Village, more than 10 businesses and build-
ings had 1 to 4 inches of water inside the struc-
tures. The picture to the right, shows the 24-
hour rainfall estimates between August 1st and
2nd.
June 7, 2017 – An area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico, brought tropical moisture
across South Florida during the week of June 5th. Widespread showers and thunder-
storms, with the potential of heavy rainfall was forecast for the rest of the week. On June
7th, a Flood Watch was issued for Miami-Dade County until 8 pm. Aside from minor flood-
ing on roadways, no significant issued were reported.
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December 2015 – A series of fronts stalled over southern Florida on December 5th
resulting in significant rainfall, through the morning of December 6th, throughout the
county. Recorded rainfall amounts during the 24-hour period were similar from past
tropical systems. The Miami Executive Airport recorded 9 inches of rain and West Ken-
dall reported over 10 inches. The Homestead/Redland area recorded 6 to 8 inches of
rain which lead to severe flooding in agricultural land resulting in a significant loss of
crops. Initial damage loss estimates are around 1 million dollars with a 70 – 80% loss
in crops.25 Miami International Airport recorded, its second wettest December on rec-
ord, with 9.75 inches. The Miami Executive Airport in West Kendall and the Redland
area recorded 18.43 inches and 15 inches of rainfall, respectively.
October 20, 2014 – localized flooding and rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches were meas-
ured in the south Miami-Dade County communities of Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay. No
additional data was available on this event.
June 18, 2013 – Persistent heavy rains from slow moving showers and thunderstorms
produced an isolated area of flash flooding near the Falls Shopping Mall in Miami-Dade
County during the late afternoon and early evening. Measured rainfall amounts were in
the range of 7 to 10 inches in the matter of just a few hours. The first report of flooding
was received at 5:10 PM EDT with streets nearly impassable and the Falls Shopping Mall
parking lot almost completely under water. Several cars were also reported to have been
flooded. Water entered structures in the Village at the Falls Condo development with the
Oak Ridge Residential Community also reporting water intrusion into a vehicle which
caused a total loss of the car. Estimated damages for this event totaled $5K.
June 7-8, 2013 – On June 6th, Tropical Storm Andrea
made landfall in northern Florida, but southern Flor-
ida received torrential rain from the tail of the storm.
A South Florida Water Management District rain
gauge recorded 13.15 inches of rain in North Miami
Beach at 5:53 PM EDT with storm total at the same
gauge by 9 PM EDT recording 13.94 inches. Other
rainfall reports received were 11.71 inches at the FIU
Biscayne Campus in North Miami Beach and 9.89
inches at North Miami/Keystone Point. Over 50 ve-
hicles were reported as being stranded in impassable
roads in Aventura and additional roads had similar problems in North Miami and Golden
Beach. The picture to the right, shows 72-hour rainfall amounts ending on the morning
of June 9th, 2013.
April 30, 2013 – A nearly stationary thunderstorm over Coral Gables produced torrential
rainfall over a period of about two hours with rainfall estimates in excess of six inches and
an unofficial, measured report just west of Coral Gables of 7.56 inches. Law enforcement
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reported water was entering garages along Anderson Rd. between Palermo Ave. and
Camilo Ave. Water was also reported to be entering businesses along Miracle Mile near
Galiano St. A parking lot was flooded along Biltmore Way with water reported to be up
to the bottom of car doors.
May 22, 2012 - A band of showers and a few thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall
over the far western portions of the Miami-Dade County metropolitan area and moved
east through the area from Kendall to Doral and Miami Springs. Miami International Air-
port recorded 4.40 inches of rainfall between 12:45 and 2 PM EDT. Standing water was
reported on numerous streets and several vehicles stalled out in the waters. Other rainfall
reports received for this event were 3.64 inches at the National Weather Service Forecast
Office on the FIU South Campus and 4.03 inches at Ruben Dario Middle School in Sweet-
water. Damage totals for this event are including the event which occurred later in the
evening over the same area, estimated at $75K.
A second band of numerous showers and a few thunderstorms accompanied with intense
rainfall moved through the same area of Miami-Dade County that received very heavy
rainfall earlier in the day. The first significant report of flooding with this event was re-
ceived at 8:10 PM EDT in Doral by the media stating that the canal running along NW
25th Street near NW 107th Avenue had overflowed its banks and flooded a nearby police
department parking lot. Many roads in Doral were under several feet of water, resulting
in stalled cars and water entering businesses in warehouse districts. Miami International
Airport received an additional three plus inches of rainfall making the total for the calendar
day to 9.7 inches which was a record daily amount. This also made it the second wettest
day recorded in Miami for the month of May with continuous records back to 1895. Storm
total rainfall amounts in the Sweetwater and Doral areas ranged from 8 to 10 inches, with
an area of 4 to 7 inches extending from the FIU area to near the Dolphin Mall.
October 28-31, 2011 – The greatest impacts of this
rain event were felt in Miami Beach. The areas of heav-
iest showers and thunderstorms were over Pinecrest,
Coral Gables and Coconut Grove and remained over
that area for another few hours. This area of rainfall
produced anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of rain in only
a few hours from Cutler Bay to Coconut Grove, leading
to severe street flooding and intrusion of water into doz-
ens of homes across this area. Estimates from the
South Florida Water Management District indicate that
isolated areas in Coconut Grove may have received in
excess of 12 inches during this time span. Portions of
Miami-Dade County experienced 3-7 inches of rain in a
few hours causing significant street flooding.
October 9, 2011 – Over 10 inches of rainfall was rec-
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graphic illustrates the rainfall amounts for a 48- hour period.
October 3, 2000 – A low-pressure system known as the “No Name Storm”, later to be-
come Tropical Storm Leslie, developed off the west coast of Cuba, and headed toward
South Florida (DR-1345). Water managers and weather officials closely tracked the
storm, and preemptive measures were taken to start moving water out of the canals.
Weather forecasts called for 4-8 inches of rainfall from this storm. During that afternoon
and evening, as the system moved northeastward over central Florida, a stationary band
of thunderstorms extended through southwest Miami-Dade. This resulted in the accumu-
lation of 14 to18 inches of rainfall over a linear area in the center of the county.26 Equally
as unfortunate were residents and businesses that experienced a similar result as in
Irene.
October 1999 – Hurricane Irene (DR-1306) developed and started a path towards South
Florida. Initial projections were correct in stating the hurricane would impact the west
coast of Florida, and Irene traveled through the state and, on October 15, passed just to
the west of Miami-Dade County. Although the hurricane did not pass directly through the
county and no exceptionally high winds were experienced, the heavy rainfall associated
with this storm did hit Miami-Dade County, and the impacts were severe. Some roads
were impassible for weeks, electricity was out in certain areas, and residents and busi-
nesses suffered heavy losses.
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The entire built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources, Building Stock) may
be vulnerable to flooding especially in low lying, storm surge planning zones, areas close
to canals and structures that were built prior to flood plain regulations. Structures in areas
where there has been repetitive losses and no mitigation may also be at a higher risk but
past flooding events do not necessarily indicate future flooding problems. Part 7 provides
additional analysis of residential structures by date of flood regulations within Miami-Dade
County. Below is a chart showing how many structures within each jurisdiction are within
FEMA Flood Zones.
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TABLE 5: NUMBER OF BUILDINGS BY JURISDICTION IN FEMA FLOOD ZONES
Heavy rainfall events tend to be measured by the amount of rain during a certain duration
to give you what would equate to the chances of this type of storm which is typically
categorized by terminology such as a 100 year or 500-year storm.
To help local communities determine if a rain event is considered significant the following
site and chart from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hydro-
meteorological Design Studies Center maintains the Precipitation Frequency Data Server
(PFDS) which is a point-and-click interface developed to deliver NOAA Atlas 14 precipi-
tation frequency estimates and associated information. To determine the amounts and
rates of rain that could create a various internal rain event (e.g. 100 year or 500 year) this
website provides local information.
Jurisdiction A AE AH D VE X XE
Aventura 24,149 52 31
Bal Harbour 738 955 2250
Bay Harbor 2576
Biscayne Park 991 42 42
Coral Gables 2770 1209 58 13209 1466
Cutler Bay 8840 1871 3886
Doral 93 3768 16746
El Portal 6 97 566 92
Florida City 3 2 1097 396 817
Golden Beach 262 98
Hialeah Gardens 133 271 5802
Hialeah 1304 18513 36496
Homestead 222 8824 9098 746
Indian Creek Village 33 4 1
Key Biscayne 7056
Medley 19 251 578
Miami Beach 51049 4381 123
Miami Gardens 12103 9083 8638
Miami Lakes 0 8317 1263
Miami Shores 843 3 19 2470 552
Miami Springs 11 2029 2125 21
Miami 43094 6441 3897 68535 2215
North Bay Village 3872
North Miami Beach 5650 7212 653
North Miami 8190 261 5637 1995
Opa-locka 714 543 1319 1275
Palmetto Bay 4701 41 3590 80
Pinecrest 2168 268 3563 260
South Miami 2 784 3660
Sunny Isles Beach 11351 1 7647 0
Surfside 1560 1878
Sweetwater 1 582 367
Virginia Gardens 122 445 86
West Miami 960 768
Unincorporated 582 44750 105,976 2 28 169059 20053
Total: 585 247,570 152,649 2 4305 381122 42164
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http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=fl
Using a location in Miami-Dade County with a 7-foot elevation, the following chart depicts
the rainfall amounts per an interval of time that could determine if a significant rain event
has occurred.
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Social Vulnerabilities
People who live in areas prone to flooding and whom may be uninsured or underinsured
are at greatest risk. The cost of insurance may be prohibitive and people who live outside
of a flood zone may believe they are not at risk. People who rent properties may not be
aware of their flood risk as it may not be disclosed by the owner or they may not know the
history of the area.
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Description
A tropical cyclone is a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that de-
velop over subtropical or tropical waters with lowered pressure and a closed low-level
circulation. These cyclones have a counterclockwise rotation and depending on their
maximum sustained winds they are classified as a tropical depression, tropical storm or
hurricane. Tropical cyclones that contain all the characteristic previously mentioned and
maximum sustained surface winds between 23-38 mph are classified as a tropical de-
pression, when it reaches winds between 39-73mph, it is called a tropical storm. Once
the maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it is then a hurricane. Tropical cyclones
that pose a threat to Miami-Dade County usually form during the Atlantic hurricane sea-
son that stars on June 1st and goes through November 30th.
The term hurricane is used for tropical cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere and east of
the International Dateline. Hurricanes are considered one of the most damaging and
deadly weather events that occur in the United States, with violent winds, waves reaching
heights of 40 feet, torrential rains, flooding and tornadoes. According to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there are an average of 11 tropical
storms that form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico regions
each year, and on average 6 of the tropical storms develop into hurricanes. The United
States experiences a hurricane strike on land about once every year and a half. The
strike zone can potentially extend anywhere from Maine and south to Texas. Hurricanes
are further classified according to their wind speeds.
Winds
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was first developed in the early 1970s to cate-
gorize hurricanes by intensity. The scale used to include storm surge projections and
central pressure by category of storm, but it was determined that there was not a direct
correlation between wind speed, storm
surge heights and central pressure. For
example, hurricanes with wind fields which
are very large in size can produce storm
surge heights that are much higher than is
average for a given category. Conversely,
very compact hurricanes, with strong max-
imum sustained winds and a significant
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low central pressure can produce surges substantially lower than what was included in
the original Saffir-Simspson Scale.
Today, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 categorization based on the
hurricane's intensity at the indicated time. The scale provides examples of the type of
damage and impacts in the United States associated with winds of the indicated intensity.
In general, damage rises by about a factor of four for every category increase. Miami-
Dade has experience sustained winds of up 150 mph and storm surge of 16.9 feet at the
Burger King International Headquarters during Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Storm Surge
From a hurricane, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property along the
coast. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above
the predicted astronomical tide. Storm surge is produced when the force of the winds
moving around the storm push water towards the shore and this surge can travel several
miles inland.27 Predictions for storm surge are made through a variety of means, includ-
ing the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models.
Storm surge inundation is modeled in two zones: the high-velocity zone where wave ac-
tion and debris can severely damage structures, and farther inland, where the primary
concern is flooding as opposed to structural damage. Storm surge can create flooding
that can destroy buildings and carry debris miles inland, into canals and rivers, the inter-
costal waterways and out to sea. The water can also pool in low lying areas impeding
response and recovery activities.
Damages associated with storm surge include but are not limited to:
• Extreme flooding in coastal areas
• Inundation along rivers and canals
• Beach erosion
• Undermining of foundations of structures or roadways along the coastline (erosion
or scour)
• In confined harbors and rivers, severely damaged marinas and boats
• Sunken vessels or underwater hazards in navigable waterways
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FIGURE 4: FLORIDA HURRICANE IMPACT CHANCES
Source: floridahurricane.net
Location
Hurricanes and tropical storms can impact the entire county. The following two maps
show the location for winds and storm surge based model runs by HAZUS and SLOSH.
FIGURE 5: 50 YEAR RETURN FOR MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS (LEFT) & POTENTIAL STORM
SURGE FOR STORMS MODELED WITHIN THE BISCAYNE BAY BASIN (RIGHT)
Extent
Category 5 Hurricane with storm surge of 16.9 feet.
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Impact
Historical observations from types of impacts and damages associated with the winds of
hurricanes are included in Table 6. All of these have been experienced in Miami-Dade.
TABLE 6: POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF HURRICANES BY CATEGORY OF STORM
Potential Impacts by Category of Storm Category 1 Very Dangerous Winds • People, livestock, and pets struck by flying or falling debris could be injured or killed.
• Extensive damage to power lines and poles will likely result in power outages that could last a few
to several days.
• Pre-1994 mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, especially if they are not anchored
properly
• Damage to newer mobile homes anchored properly involving the removal of shingle or metal roof
coverings, loss of vinyl siding and damage to carports, sunrooms or lanais
• Poorly constructed frame homes may have major damage – loss of roof covering, damage to ga-
ble ends and removal of porch coverings and awnings
• Unprotected windows may be broken by flying debris
• Masonry chimneys can be toppled
• Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof shingles, vinyl siding, soffit panels and
gutters.
• Failure of aluminum, screened-in, swimming pool enclosures can occur.
• Some apartment building and shopping center roof coverings could be partially removed.
• Industrial buildings can lose roofing and siding especially from windward corners, rakes, and
eaves.
• Failures to overhead doors and unprotected windows will be common.
• Windows in high-rise buildings can be broken by flying debris.
• Occasional damage to commercial signage, fences, and canopies.
• Large branches of trees will snap and shallow rooted trees can be toppled. Category 2 Extremely Dangerous Winds • There is a substantial risk of injury or death to people, livestock, and pets due to flying and falling
debris.
• Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.
• Potable water could become scarce as filtration systems begin to fail.
• Older (mainly pre-1994 construction) mobile homes have a very high chance of being destroyed
and the flying debris generated can shred nearby mobile homes.
• Newer mobile homes can also be destroyed.
• Poorly constructed frame homes have a high chance of having their roof structures removed es-
pecially if they are not anchored properly.
• Unprotected windows will have a high probability of being broken by flying debris.
• Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage.
• Failure of aluminum, screened-in, swimming pool enclosures will be common.
• There will be a substantial percentage of roof and siding damage to apartment buildings and in-
dustrial buildings.
• Unreinforced masonry walls can collapse.
• Windows in high-rise buildings can be broken by flying debris.
• Commercial signage, fences, and canopies will be damaged and often destroyed.
• Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads.
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Category 3 Devastating Damage • There is a high risk of injury or death to people, livestock, and pets due to flying and falling debris
• Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to a few weeks after the storm passes.
• Nearly all older (pre-1994) mobile homes will be destroyed.
• Most newer mobile homes will sustain severe damage with potential for complete roof failure
and wall collapse.
• Poorly constructed frame homes can be destroyed by the removal of the roof and exterior walls.
Unprotected windows will be broken by flying debris.
• Well-built frame homes can experience major damage involving the removal of roof decking and
gable ends.
• There will be a high percentage of roof covering and siding damage to apartment buildings and
industrial buildings.
• Isolated structural damage to wood or steel framing can occur.
• Complete failure of older metal buildings is possible, and older unreinforced masonry buildings
can collapse.
• Most commercial signage, fences, and canopies will be destroyed.
• Many trees will be snapped or uprooted. Category 4 Catastrophic Damage • There is a very high risk of injury or death to people, livestock, and pets due to flying and falling
debris.
• Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Long-term water shortages will increase hu-
man suffering.
• Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
• Nearly all older (pre-1994) mobile homes will be destroyed.
• A high percentage of newer mobile homes also will be destroyed.
• Poorly constructed homes can sustain complete collapse of all walls as well as the loss of the roof
structure.
• Well-built homes also can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or
some exterior walls.
• Extensive damage to roof coverings, windows, and doors will occur.
• Large amounts of windborne debris will be lofted into the air. Windborne debris damage will
break most unprotected windows and penetrate some protected windows.
• There will be a high percentage of structural damage to the top floors of apartment buildings.
• Steel frames in older industrial buildings can collapse.
• There will be a high percentage of collapse to older unreinforced masonry buildings.
• Most windows will be blown out of high-rise buildings.
• Nearly all commercial signage, fences, and canopies will be destroyed.
• Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed.
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Category 5 Catastrophic Damage • People, livestock, and pets are at very high risk of injury or death from flying or falling debris, even
if indoors in mobile homes or framed homes
• Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.
• Long-term water shortages will increase human suffering.
• Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
• Almost complete destruction of all mobile homes will occur, regardless of age or construction.
• A high percentage of frame homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
• Extensive damage to roof covers, windows, and doors will occur.
• Large amounts of windborne debris will be lofted into the air.
• Windborne debris damage will occur to nearly all unprotected windows and many protected win-
dows.
• Significant damage to wood roof commercial buildings will occur due to loss of roof sheathing.
• Complete collapse of many older metal buildings can occur.
• Most unreinforced masonry walls will fail which can lead to the collapse of the buildings.
• A high percentage of industrial buildings and low-rise apartment buildings will be destroyed.
• Nearly all windows will be blown out of high-rise buildings resulting in falling glass.
• Nearly all commercial signage, fences, and canopies will be destroyed.
• Nearly all trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed.
Source: National Hurricane Center
Previous Occurrences
October 2017 – On October 28th, Tropical Depression Eighteen formed 55 miles south
of the Isles of Youth, Cuba and at 11am, a Tropical Storm Watch was issued for coastal
Miami-Dade. A Flood Watch was in effect as of 11am until 4am October 29th. As the
system moved north-northeast over Cuba, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Philippe.
The system was poorly organized and remained a weak tropical storm when it made
landfall on the southwest coast of Florida. The storm moved quickly across Florida and
the Tropical Storm Watch was discontinued at 5am on October 29th. Tropical Storm
Philippe dissipated over the western Atlantic later in the evening.
The storm produced an EF-0 tornado in the Westchester area that resulted in downed
tree limbs and power lines, and minor property damage. Rainfall amounts ranged be-
tween 1 and 5 inches throughout the county. Some localized flooding on roadways and
minor tree damage was reported throughout Miami-Dade County.
September 2017 – On August 30th, Tropical Storm Irma formed over the eastern Atlantic
Ocean with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. As the day progressed, Tropical Storm
Irma continued strengthening and was expected to become a hurricane the following day.
Irma’s rapid intensification began in the early morning of August 31st, when the maximum
sustained winds increased from 70 mph to 115 mph in less than 12 hours. Hurricane
Irma, now a category 3 storm, continued its track across the Atlantic Ocean, as it headed
towards the Leeward Islands. In the afternoon of September 4th, Miami-Dade County was
within the 5-day forecast cone of a major hurricane. Due to the potentially catastrophic
hurricane heading to Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade OEM initiated preparations and
activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on September 5th. By the evening,
Miami-Dade County was within the 3-day forecast cone.
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In the morning of September 5th, less than 300 miles east of the Leeward Islands, Irma
became a category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph. Catastrophic
Hurricane Irma reached its peak strength later that day, with maximum sustained winds
of 185 mph. For the next couple of days, Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc in Barbuda,
Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Anguilla and the Virgin Islands at its peak intensity caus-
ing catastrophic damage. Hurricane Irma continued its course through the Caribbean
causing widespread damage in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas
and Cuba. At 11pm on September 7th, Miami-Dade County was under a Hurricane Warn-
ing and Storm Surge Warning.
On Sunday, September 10th, category 4 Hurricane Irma made its first Florida landfall at
Cudjoe Key in the lower Florida Keys at 9:10am. Hurricane Irma continued its northward
track and made its second Florida landfall at Marco Island at 3:35pm as a category 3
hurricane. Widespread wind damage, heavy rainfall and storm surge was reported
throughout Miami-Dade County. Hurricane and tropical storm force sustained winds were
measured throughout the county and resulted in mostly tree damage. Rainfall amounts
from September 9th through September 11th were between 5 and 10 inches. Recorded
storm surge on Biscayne Bay (from south of Miami to Homestead) was between 4 and 6
feet, and on the east coast was between 2 and 4 feet. Also, an estimated $255 M in
agricultural damage was reported in the county. Hurricane Irma was the first hurricane
to make landfall in South Florida since Hurricane Wilma in 2005.
October 2016 – In the morning of September 28th, 2016, Tropical Storm Matthew formed
over the Windward Islands with a high potential of strengthening. Matthew continued a
westward track through the Caribbean and strengthening into a hurricane the next day on
September 29th. On the forecast track, Hurricane Matthew would move west followed by
a northwest turn and a then continue a northward track through western Haiti and eastern
Cuba. On the evening of September 30th, Miami-Dade County was within the 5-day fore-
cast cone of Category 5 Hurricane Matthew. Two days later, Miami-Dade County was
not within the cone, but Miami-Dade OEM continued to be vigilant due to the storm’s track
potential to shift west. On Monday, October 3rd, the forecast track took a drastic westward
shift putting Miami-Dade County within the 3-day forecast cone of a major hurricane. The
following day, Miami-Dade County was under a Tropical Storm Warning.
Ultimately, the county was affected by the outside bands of Hurricane Matthew, as it con-
tinued its paralleled track along the Florida east coast. Rainfall amounts of up to 1.5
inches were recorded throughout the County. Although, no significant damage was re-
ported, Miami-Dade agencies and municipalities estimated $10M for public assistance
eligible categories.
August 2016 – On August 18th, 2016 a tropical disturbance off the coast of Africa was
designated as Invest 99L. Invest 99L continued its track across the Atlantic Ocean and
on August 23rd, the system was located east of the Lesser Antilles. At this time, the
system was posing a threat for South Florida with a high percent chance of development
within the following 5 days. The disturbance was forecasted to mature into a stronger
tropical cyclone, but as the system continued its west northwest track through a hostile
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atmospheric environment which hindered its development. Ultimately, the disturbance
continued its trajectory south of the lower Florida Keys, evading Miami-Dade County.
No significant impacts were recorded for Miami-Dade County. Invest 99L eventually de-
veloped into Hurricane Hermine and made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Septem-
ber 2nd, 2016.
August 2015 – On the evening of August 24th, 2015, an area of low pressure located
over the Atlantic Ocean developed into Tropical Storm Erika. The evening of August 25th,
the tropical system was forecasted to make landfall in the county as a Category 1 hurri-
cane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Miami-Dade County was inside the
storm’s track until the morning of August 29th, when the storm was downgraded to a
trough of low pressure after its interaction with Hispaniola. Due to the trailing moisture,
local heavy rains and gusty winds were forecasted to spread across portions of South
Florida for the following days.28 A Flood Watch was in effect and tidal flooding along the
Atlantic coast was possible until Monday, August 31st.29 FPL reported about 3,300 cus-
tomers without power. Ultimately, no public protective actions were taken and no signifi-
cant impacts were reported throughout the county.
August 2012 – Tropical Storm Isaac moved across the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade
experienced a storm surge measured at 1.3 feet and sustained winds measuring 29 mph
at the Miami International Airport. In a 72-hour period portions of the county received
between 2-10 inches of rain. Wind damage in southern Florida was minor and mostly
limited to downed trees and power lines.30 Approximately 26,000 customers lost power
in Miami-Dade. There was no Presidential Declaration for damages within Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade agencies and municipalities estimated $5.5 M for public assistance eligible
categories.31
October 2012 – Hurricane Sandy, never made landfall locally, but paralleled the coast
causing coastal erosion with reports of waves up to 10 feet in Miami-Dade. There was
no Presidential Declaration for damages within Miami-Dade. It was estimated by the Mi-
ami-Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources Department that there was approxi-
mately $2M in damages from coastal erosion.32
October 2005 – Hurricane Wilma, made landfall in southwestern Florida on October 24th
as a Category 3, crossing Florida in less than 5 hours.33 Wilma caused structural damage
from hurricane force winds out to the west and southwest. Widespread light to moderate
wind damage was sustained throughout the county. In downtown Miami, numerous high-
rise office buildings were severely impacted by hurricane force winds. The Miami
Metromover was closed due to falling debris from a neighboring high rise building. Power
28 National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Erika Advisory Archive (AL052015)
29 Miami-Dade County EOC Activation Archive, Situation Report #1
30 National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report Hurricane Isaac (AL092012)
31 Miami-Dade County EOC Activation Archive
32 Miami-Dade County EOC Activation Archive
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outages occurred county-wide for three weeks due to damaged power lines and utility
poles. Power losses to service station fuel pumps caused a major but temporary impact
on recovery operations. Wind damage to trees and shrubs (native and ornamental) was
extensive throughout the county. Ficus trees and Australian Pines sustained the majority
of the tree damage, while palms appeared to fare well. Throughout the Biscayne Bay
area there was significant marine damage. Many boats were blown up into bulkheads,
docks, and overpasses. Some vessels were freed from their moorings and deposited
hundreds of feet from where they were originally docked. The Port of Miami sustained
damage to roughly 2,000 feet of bulkheads and a cruise terminal lost a section of its roof.
The Sunny Isles Marina dry storage facility collapsed, damaging close to 300 vessels.
Numerous docks and pilings throughout the county were severely damaged by the bat-
tering of vessels that were moored to them. On the barrier islands, there was sporadic
minor to moderate wind damage to ocean front high-rise condominiums, low-rise motels,
commercial buildings, and single-family dwellings. The typical wind damages were bro-
ken windows, damaged hurricane shutters, and minor roofing losses.
August 2005 – Hurricane Katrina, made landfall in Miami-Dade County on August 25th.
Katrina caused flooding to about 50 single-family dwellings from a measured 12.25 inches
of rain, but no major structural damage was reported in south Miami-Dade. Adjacent
Homestead to the south, storm water flooding was also sustained in Florida City. In addi-
tion, an overpass under construction in Miami collapsed onto the Dolphin Expressway
between 87th and 97th Avenues. Katrina did cause significant tree damage at Cape Flor-
ida State Park.
August 1992 – Hurricane Andrew, which was reclassified as a Category 5 in 2002, made
landfall in Miami-Dade County on August 24th, 1992. Damage was estimated at $25 bil-
lion, with 25,524 homes destroyed and 101,241 damaged. 90% of all mobile homes in
the southern portion of the county were totally destroyed. The Miami Herald reported $.5
billion losses for boats. The powerful seas extensively damaged offshore structures, in-
cluding the artificial reef system.34
The last Presidential Disaster Declarations for Hurricanes in Miami-Dade occurred after
Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Wilma impacted Miami-Dade in October 2005 and caused
widespread power outages for more than 6 million people in the southern portions of
Florida that lasted, in some areas, for weeks.
The figures represented below are for overall damages associated with storms including
damages that could be attributed to winds, rainfall and storm surge associated with the
events.
TABLE 7: SOUTH FLORIDA HURRICANES & STORMS 1906-2014
Date Name Category Wind Surge Deaths Damage $
6/17/1906 Hurricane #2 1 80 Unk 0 Unk
10/18/1906 Hurricane #8 3 120 Unk 164 160,000
10/11/1909 Hurricane #9 2 100 Unk 0 Unk
10/21/1924 Hurricane #7 TS 70 Unk 0 Unk
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9/18/1926 Hurricane #6 4 138 13.2’ 243 1.4 Billion
10/21/1926 Hurricane #10 2 110 Unk 0 Unk
9/17/1928 Hurricane #4 4 132 10-15’ 2,500* 26,000,000
9/28/1929 Hurricane #2 2 100 Unk 0 Unk
9/3/1935 Hurricane #2 5 160 20+ 408 6,000,000
11/4/1935 Hurricane #6 1 75 6’ 19 5,500,000
10/6/1941 Hurricane #5 3 120 8’ 5 700,000
9//16/1945 Hurricane #9 4 138 13.7’ 4 540,000,000
9/22/1948 Hurricane #7 2 98 8’ 0 Unk
10/6/1948 Hurricane #8 2 105 6.2’ 0 5,500,000
8/27/1949 Hurricane #2 4 130 Unk 2 52,000,000
10/18/1950 King 2 105 14’ 3 28,000,000
9/10/1960 Donna 4 136 13’ 50 1.8 Billion
8/27/1964 Cleo 2 105 6’ 3 28,000,000
9/8/1965 Betsy 3 125 9’ 75 6.4 Billion
10/4/1966 Inez 1 85 15.5’ 48 5,000,000
9/3/1979 David 2 98 3-5’ 5 10,000,000
8/24/1992 Andrew 5† 155 16.9’ 48 30 Billion
11/16/1994 Gordon TS 52 3-5’ 0 90,000,000
9/25/98 Georges 2 98 5-6’ 0 12,500,000
11/5/98 Mitch TS 65 3-4’ 0 100,000
10/15/1999 Irene 1 75 3-5’ 4 800,000,000
10/3/2000 To become Leslie TD 35 2-4’ 0 500,000,000
9/3/2004 Frances 1 75 2-4’ 0 33,000,000
9/25/2004 Jeanne TS 50 2-4’ 0 10,400,000
8/25/2005 Katrina 1 80 2-4’ 0 800,000,000
9/18/2005 Rita TS 50 2-3’ 0 12,000,000
10/24/05 Wilma 2 110 5-6’ 0 1.5 billion
08/27/2012 Isaac TS 29 1-2’ 0 Unk
10/26/2012 Sandy 1 60 1-2’ 0 Unk
Note: The date listed is the date of landfall in South Florida and the category of storm shown is the highest category
that existed when the storm passed over or near Miami-Dade County.
† Hurricane Andrew was reclassified from a Cat 4 storm to Cat 5 in 2002 by the National Hurricane Center.
Sources: National Weather Service, Miami Forecast Office
NOAA National Hurricane Center/Tropical Prediction Center
Florida State University Meteorology Department
Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms (Williams & Duedall)
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The entire built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources, Building Stock) may
be vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms due to wind, rain and/or storm surge dam-
ages. Structures that do not have impact resistant features or protection that can be
installed may be more vulnerable to winds. Homes that were built under older building
codes and standards may be more vulnerable to wind damages. Per the HAZUS con-
ducted by the State of Florida in November 2014, Miami-Dade has the following physical
vulnerabilities.
HAZUS estimates that there are 474,701 buildings in the region which have an aggregate
total replacement value of $160,576 million (2006 dollars). Table 1 presents the relative
distribution of the value with respect to the general occupancies.
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TABLE 8: BUILDING EXPOSURE BY OCCUPANCY TYPE
Essential Facility Inventory
For essential facilities, there are 35 hospitals in the region with a total bed capacity of
12,147 beds. There are 501 schools, 102 fire stations, 100 police stations and 6 emer-
gency operation facilities.
Mobile/manufactured homes and high rise buildings may also be more vulnerable to wind
impacts, a listing of sites below. Coastal areas and areas along canals and rivers, as
depicted in the storm surge map, may be more vulnerable to surge. Coastal areas are at
greater risk for high velocity surge and erosion. Low lying areas are more vulnerable to
flooding if a storm brings significant rainfall. Uprooted trees can cause damages to un-
derground and overhead utilities. Hurricanes and tropical storms may also cause flying
debris that cause additional damages. These storms can also impact the natural and
agricultural resources as well, causing severe coastal erosion and flooding or wind dam-
age to agricultural assets. The extent of debris and infrastructure outages and restoration
times can complicate and increase response and recovery timelines. Part 7 provides
tables that show how many Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Other types of struc-
tures are within Storm Surge Planning Zones.
TABLE 9: MOBILE HOME PARKS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 35
NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE PHONE TOTAL UNITS TYPE
ALL STAR 36
STREET 3010 NW 36 ST MIAMI-DADE 33142 305-557-1122 53 MHP
AMERICANA VIL-
LAGE CONDO AS-
SOC. MHP
19800 SW 180TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33187 305-253-6025 525 MHP
AQUARIUS MO-
BILE HOME PARK 451 SE 8TH ST HOMESTEAD 33030 305-248-9383 190 MHP
BISCAYNE BREEZE
PARK 11380 BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI-DADE 33181 786-220-7482
61 MHP
BLUE BELLE
TRAILER PARK 3586 NW 41ST ST MIAMI-DADE 33142 305-635-1755 150 MHP
BOARDWALK MHP 100 NE 6TH AVE HOMESTEAD 33030 305-248-2487 165 MHP
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NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE PHONE TOTAL UNITS TYPE
CARLEY'S MHP 4111 NW 37TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33142 305-635-5134 70 MHP
COCOWALK ES-
TATES 220 NE 12TH AVE HOMESTEAD 33030 305-246-5867 217 MHP
COLONIAL ACRES
MOBILE HOME
PARK
9674 NW 10TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33150 305-696-6231 296 MHP
COURTLY MANOR
MOBILE HOME
PARK
12401 W OKEECHOBEE
RD
HIALEAH
GARDENS 33018 305-821-1400 525 MHP
DIXIE MOBILE
COURT 19640 W DIXIE HWY MIAMI-DADE 33180 305-933-4219 47 MHP
FLAGAMI PARA-
DISE TRAILER PARK
2750 NW SOUTH
RIVER DR MIAMI 33125 305-634-1002 100 MHP
FLORIDA CITY
CAMP SITE & RV
PARK
601 NW 3RD AVE FLORIDA CITY 33034 305-248-7889 280 MHP
FRONTON TRAILER
PARK 3617 NW 36TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33142 57 MHP
GABLES TRAILER
PARK
825, 935 & 955 SW
44TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33134 305-903-2000 95 MHP
GATEWAY ES-
TATES MHP 35250 SW 177TH CT MIAMI-DADE 33034 305-247-8500 222 MHP
GATEWAY WEST
MHP 35303 SW 180TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33034 305-246-5867 120 MHP
GATOR PARK RV
Park 24050 SW 8TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33194 305-559-2255 30 RV
GOLD COASTER
TRAILER PARK 34850 SW 187TH AVE Homestead 33034 305-248-5462 544 MHP
HIALEAH TRAILER
PARK 425 E 33RD ST HIALEAH 33013 32 MHP
HIBISCUS MOBILE
HOME PARK INC 3131 W 16TH AVE HIALEAH 33012 34 MHP
HIGHLAND VIL-
LAGE MOBILE
HOME PARK
13565 NE 21ST AVE NORTH MI-
AMI BEACH 33181 500 MHP
HOLIDAY ACRES
MOBILE HOME
PARK INC
1401 W 29TH ST HIALEAH 33012 305-822-4611 84 MHP
HOMESTEAD
TRAILER PARK 31 SE 2ND RD HOMESTEAD 33030 305-247-4021 50 MHP
HOMETOWN UNI-
VERSITY LAKES 12850 SW 14TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33184 305-226-4251 1154 MHP
HONEY HILL MO-
BILE HOME PARK 4955 NW 199TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33055 305-625-9255 438 MHP
J. BAR J. 2980 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33147 305-691-2432 99 MHP
JONES FISHING
CAMP TRAILER 14601 NW 185TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33018 954-536-7400 52 MHP
LARRY/PENNY
THOMPSON 12451 SW 184TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33177 305-232-1049 240 RV
LEISURE EAST
(PALM GARDENS
RV PARK)
28300 SW 147TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33033 305-247-8915 39 MHP
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NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE PHONE TOTAL UNITS TYPE
LIL ABNER MOBILE
HOME PARK 11239 NW 4TH TER MIAMI-DADE 33172 305-221-7411 908 MHP
LION MIAMI TER-
RACE MOBILE
HOME PARK
1040 SW 70TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33144 305-261-0551 92 MHP
LITTLE RIVER MO-
BILE HOME PARK 215 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33150 305-758-8888 76 MHP
MEDLEY LAKESIDE
RETIREMENT PARK 10601 NW 105TH WAY MEDLEY 33178 305-888-3322 82 MHP
MEDLEY MOBILE
HOME PARK
8181 NW SOUTH
RIVER DR MEDLEY 33166 305-885-7070 206 MHP
MIAMI HEIGHTS
TRAILER PARK 3520 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33147 305-691-2969 127 MHP
LION MIAMI TER-
RACE MOBILE
HOME PARK
1040 SW 70TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33144 305-261-0551 92 MHP
MIAMI-EVER-
GLADES
KAMPGROUND
20675 SW 162ND AVE MIAMI-DADE 33187
305-233-5300
& 786-293-
2208
200 RV
NEW AVOCADO
TRAILER PARK 1170 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33150 305-262-5755 73 MHP
PALM GARDENS
MOBILE HOME
PARK
28501 SW 152ND AVE MIAMI-DADE 33033 305-247-8915 275 MHP
PALM LAKE MO-
BILE HOME PARK 7600 NW 27TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33147 118 MHP
PALMETTO
TRAILER ESTATES 3205 W 16TH AVE HIALEAH 33012 95 RV
PINE ISLE MOBILE
HOME PARK 28600 SW 132ND AVE MIAMI-DADE 33033 305-248-0783 282 MHP
PRINCETONIAN
MOBILE HOME
PARK
12900 SW 253rd Ter MIAMI-DADE 33032 (305) 257-3251 191 MHP
REDLAND MOBILE
HOME PARK 17360 SW 232ND ST MIAMI-DADE 33170 305-247-7707 80 MHP
RIVER PARK
TRAILER 2260 NW 27TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33142 305-635-4803 61 MHP
RIVIERA MOBILE
HOME PARK 19900 NW 37TH AVE MIAMI GAR-
DENS 33055 305-624-5888 162 MHP
ROVELL TRAILER
PARK 939 NW 81ST ST MIAMI-DADE 33150 138 MHP
ROYAL COUNTRY
MOBILE HOME
PARK
5555 NW 202ND TER MIAMI-DADE 33055 305-621-2270 864 MHP
ROYAL DUKE 3620 NW 30TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33142 99 MHP
SHADY OAK
TRAILER PARK 14701 NE 6TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33161 954-922-8803 25 MHP
SILVER COURT
TRAILER PARK 3170 SW 8TH ST MIAMI 33135 305-266-1727
236 MHP
SILVER PALM MO-
BILE HOME PARK 17350 SW 232ND ST MIAMI-DADE 33170 954-665-9050
100 MHP
SIX AVENUE
TRAILER PARK 14752 NE 6TH AVE MIAMI-DADE 33161 14 MHP
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NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE PHONE TOTAL UNITS TYPE
SOUTHERN COM-
FORT R V RESORT
LLC
345 E PALM DR FLORIDA CITY 33034 305-248-6909 125 RV
STRAWBERRY VIL-
LAGE TRAILER
PARK
1451 W 29TH ST HIALEAH 33012 39 MHP
SUNNY GARDENS
TRAILER PARK 2901 W 16TH AVE HIALEAH 33012 305-822-5921 93 MHP
SUNNYLAND
TRAILER PARK 129 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33150 786-505-5239 105 MHP
SUNNYSIDE MO-
TEL & TRAILER PK
INC
6024 SW 8TH ST WEST MIAMI 33144 305-266-1727 21 MHP
TRINIDAD COURT 7930 NW MIAMI CT MIAMI-DADE 33150 786-505-5239 173 MHP
TROPICAL VILLAGE 1398 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33147 305-696-0059 108 MHP
Hometown UNI-
VERSITY LAKES 12850 SW 14TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33184 305-226-4251 1153 MHP
WESTHAVEN
TRAILER PARK 6020 SW 8TH ST WEST MIAMI 33144 305-266-0488 105 MHP
WESTLAND MO-
BILE HOME PARK 1175 NW 79TH ST MIAMI-DADE 33150 114 MHP
WYNKEN BLYNKEN
& NOD MOBILE
HOME PARK
2775 W OKEECHOBEE
RD HIALEAH 33010 305-887-6570 178 MHP
Social Vulnerabilities
Mobile/manufactured home residents, electric dependent, functional needs and persons
who may not have adequate resources to protect their homes or access to evacuation
resources are at greatest risk for this hazard. Visitors and persons who are new to this
area may also be more vulnerable as they may not be familiar with what to do in case an
evacuation order is given. Prolonged power outages and gas shortages cause additional
challenges to businesses and service providers and can disproportionately impact per-
sons whom rely upon regular home services such as medical services or food delivery.
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Saltwater Intrusion
Description
According to the United States Geological
Survey (USGS), saltwater intrusion is a ge-
neric term referring to an influx of saltwater
through various pathways into an aquifer.
The South Florida Water Management Dis-
trict defines it as chloride concentrations
exceeding drinking water standards of 250
mg/1.36 Saltwater Intrusion is a major
threat to the freshwater resources of the
coastal areas in southeastern Florida.
There are three primary mechanisms by
which saltwater contaminates the freshwa-
ter reservoir in the unconfined, surficial aq-
uifers of the region: (1) encroachment of
saltwater from the ocean along the base of
the aquifer; (2) infiltration of saltwater from
coastal saltwater mangrove marshes: and
(3) the flow of saltwater inland through ca-
nals where it leaked into the aquifer. Per the USGS paper referenced below, “Saltwater
intrusion of the Biscayne aquifer began when the Everglades were drained to provide dry
land for urban development and agriculture.”
Location
This map from a 2014 publication by USGS shows the areas of Miami-Dade that are
experiencing saltwater intrusion.
Extent
USGS and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department actively monitor saltwater intru-
sion. As of 2011, approximately 1,200 square kilometers of the mainland part of the Bis-
cayne Aquifer were intruded by saltwater.37 The map on the next page shows future salt
water intrusion impacted by projected sea level rise for year 2040, with projected
pumpage rates for year 2030. The red line indicates the expected minimal change to the
salt front.
36 Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, 20-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (2014-2033),
Support Data, November 2014 http://www.miamidade.gov/water/library/20-year-water-supply-facilities-
work-plan.pdf
37 USGS, Origins and Delineation of Saltwater Intrusion in the Biscayne Aquifer and Changes in the Dis-
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Impact
There is concern that saltwater intrusion can
threaten the coastal drinking water supply well
fields. Shallow-water marine organisms are
very sensitive to environmental changes in sa-
linity, temperature, nutrient input, and dis-
solved oxygen. Temporal and spatial salinity
patterns in Biscayne Bay have profoundly af-
fected the marine ecosystem caused by water-
management driven changes in surface and
ground-water discharge. In addition to those
changes caused by natural events, long-term
change in land and water uses during the 20th
century in the bay watershed contributed
greatly to the deterioration of marine condi-
tions. Water quality has been greatly degraded
by increased nutrient loads, trace metals, and
other pollutants.38 An increase in mangrove
areas and reduction in sawgrass habitat have
been recorded in the Everglades. Less salt-
tolerant plants like sawgrass, spike rush and
tropical hardwood hammocks are retreating as
salt-loving mangroves expand.39
Previous Occurrences
Saltwater intrusion has been monitored by the
USGS since 1939. Per the USGS “in 1904
(prior to any human-induced drainage), the
saltwater interface was estimated to be at or
near the coast because of the very high-water
levels which occurred naturally in the Everglades. Freshwater was reported to seep from
the Biscayne aquifer offshore into Biscayne Bay in sufficient quantities to be used as a
supply of freshwater for ships. Beginning in 1909 with the extension of the Miami River
and continuing through the 1930's, construction of drainage canals (with no control struc-
tures) and pumpage from coastal well fields resulted in the lowering of water levels in the
Biscayne aquifer, thereby inducing the inland movement of saltwater into the aquifer. Ad-
ditionally, seawater driven by tides flowed inland in the drainage canals, resulting in the
seepage of saltwater into the Biscayne aquifer from the canals. By 1946, salinity-control
structures had been installed in all primary canals as far seaward as possible. These
controls prevented saltwater driven by tidal changes from moving upstream in the canals
beyond the controls. The controls also served to backup freshwater which maintained
38 http://sofia.usgs.gov/publications/circular/1275/changebb.html
39 http://www.miami.edu/index.php/features/rising_sea_levels_threaten_everglades_freshwater_plants/
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higher water levels in the Biscayne aquifer near the coastline. These water levels are
higher than those that occurred during the period of uncontrolled drainage. The inland
migration of saltwater in northern Miami-Dade County slowed or reversed in some areas
as a result of the effects of these controls on water levels.
In the early 1960's, the existing canal system in southern Miami-Dade County was ex-
panded to provide for flood control. The canals were equipped with flow-regulation struc-
tures both near the coast and inland, allowing water levels to be stepped down from struc-
ture to structure to prevent excessive drainage. However, the design and operation of
this system lowered freshwater levels in the Biscayne aquifer, especially near the coast,
allowing for the inland movement of saltwater during the drought years of 1970 and 1971.
In 1976, additional water was routed to southern Miami-Dade County, raising water levels
along the coast and slowing or reversing the inland movement of the saltwater interface.40
Since 1984, additional events have occurred which have affected water levels in the Bis-
cayne aquifer and, hence, the movement of the saltwater interface. Among these events
are the initial operation of the Northwest Well Field and a consequent reduction in pump-
ing from the Hialeah-Miami Springs Well Field, expansion of the Southwest Well Field,
and changes in the delivery schedule of water to southern Dade County and Everglades
National Park. Future changes in water levels might occur as a result of changes in the
management of the ecosystem of south Florida. These changes will be based on the
results of studies being conducted as part of the U.S. Geological Survey South Florida
Ecosystem Program and other studies.41
Per the USGS paper referenced below, “some saltwater likely leaked from canals prior to
the installation of water control structures. Near the Miami Canal northwest of the water
control structure S-26, this saltwater is gradually mixing with the groundwater and salinity
is gradually decreasing. Modern leakage of saltwater likely is occurring along the Card
Sound Road canal and upstream of salinity control structures in the Biscayne, Black
Creek and Snapper Creek Canals. Saltwater also may have leaked from the Princeton
Canal and the canal adjacent to well G-3698, although this leakage could not be con-
firmed or refuted with available information.”
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Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The SFWMD has identified “Utilities at
Risk” for salt water intrusion, which in-
clude utilities with well fields near the salt-
water/freshwater interface that do not
have an inland well field, have not devel-
oped adequate alternative sources of wa-
ter, and have limited ability to meet user
needs through interconnects with other
utilities; and “Utilities of Concern”, which
include utilities having well fields near the
saltwater/freshwater interface, the ability
to shift pumpages to an inland well field,
or an alternative source that is not im-
pacted by the drought (SFWMD, 2007).
Miami-Dade WASD well fields included as
“Utility at Risk” are South Miami-Dade
Well fields (Newton, Elevated Tank, Na-
ranja, Leisure City, Roberta Hunter Park
and Caribbean Park). MDWASD Utilities
of Concern include the North and Central
Miami-Dade Well fields (Hialeah-Preston
and Alexander Orr).
Well fields are at risk and as such protec-
tion areas have been delineated and are
monitored. Saltwater intrusion can impact the rates at which groundwater is pumped to
supply drinking water supplies and also may require deeper wells to be drilled. Agricul-
tural crops may be impacted by the salinity levels. Saltwater intrusion can also displace
the fresh groundwater thereby impacting the water-table elevations in urban areas lev-
els that could increase localized flooding.
Social Vulnerabilities
This hazard does not tend to affect one population over another.
Sea Level Rise
Description
Sea Level Rise refers to the increase currently observed in the average Global Sea Level
Trend, which is primarily attributed to changes in ocean volume due to two factors: ice
melt and thermal expansion. Melting of glaciers and continental ice masses, such as the
Greenland ice sheet, which are linked to changes in atmospheric temperature, can con-
tribute significant amounts of freshwater input to the Earth's oceans. Additionally, a
steady increase in global atmospheric temperature creates an expansion of saline sea
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water (i.e., salt water) molecules (called thermal expansion), thereby increasing ocean
volume.
Sea level rise is occurring due to three main factors, all of which are occurring due to
global climate change:
• Thermal Expansion: As with all water, when the ocean heats up, it expands. About
50% of the sea level rise in the past 100 years is because the ocean is warmer,
and therefore takes up more space.
• Glacier and Polar Ice Cap Melting: Although glaciers and polar ice caps naturally
melt a little each summer, they usually regain lost area during the winter. How-
ever, warmer winters have meant less opportunity to regrow this ice, resulting in
more melted water remaining in the oceans, contributing to sea level rise.
• Greenland and West Antarctic Ice Loss: Similar to what is happening with glaciers
and the polar ice cap, the huge ice sheets that cover Greenland and Antarctica are
melting.
Location
Mapping developed for the Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact (the Compact)
illustrates potential areas of Miami-Dade County that may be impacted by sea level rise.
Extent
Based on the Compact’s sea level rise projection a one foot scenario could occur between
2040-2070, the two-foot scenario from 2060-2115 and the three-foot scenario from 2075-
2150.
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Impact
Sea level rise is likely to in-
crease coastal flooding dur-
ing high tides and storm
surge events. Sea level rise
will likely impact the ability of
the canals in low lying areas
to drain standing water after
rainfall events and impact the
ground water elevation.
Gravity based outfalls that lie
below sea level will be im-
pacted by allowing salt water
to flow up through the outfall
system into the streets.
Many communities in Miami-
Dade County are experienc-
ing the effects of sea level
rise during king tides events.
The king tide is the highest
predicted high tide of the
year, it is above the highest
water level reached at high
tide on an average day.42 In
the future, the water level
seen during king tide events
will be the water level during
daily high tides. King tides
can occur once or twice a
year.
In terms of the amount of land which may be vulnerable, the number of acres impacted
in Miami-Dade is three times greater than that experienced in Monroe County for the two
and three-foot scenarios. Nearly 80% of the lands affected regionally in the one foot
scenario are conservation lands especially coastal wetlands. Low lying natural systems
made up of buttonwood, mangrove, scrub mangrove, and herbaceous coastal saline and
freshwater wetlands are significantly impacted in all sea level rise scenarios. In terms of
the critical infrastructure reviewed, inundation is often confined to marginal areas of the
properties or impacting existing drainage infrastructure on site. This is generally true for
the region’s ports, airports, schools, landfills and hospitals. Within Miami-Dade these are
mainly impacted at the 3-foot scenario. Power plants properties in Miami-Dade and
Broward, as well as energy transmission facilities in Monroe are vulnerable at the one
foot scenario. While railroads are negligibly at risk, more than 81 miles of roadway from
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Miami-Dade through Palm Beach are at elevations below sea level at the one foot sce-
nario, increasing to more than 893 miles at the three-foot scenario.43
Upper estimates of taxable property values vulnerable across the region is greater than
$4 billion with values rising to over $31 billion at the 3-foot scenario. The following table
is taken from the Compact and illustrates Land Use and Property Values in Miami-Dade
County vulnerable to Impacts from Sea Level Rise at 1, 2 and 3 feet scenarios.
Acres of
Future Land Use
Top Three Catego-
ries Impacted
1 Foot Conservation 107,988 acres
Electrical Generation 5,332 acres
Agricultural 2,994 acres
2 Foot Conservation 126,809 acres
Electrical Generation 5,999 acres
Agricultural 7,746 acres
3 Foot Conservation 133,088 acres
Electrical Generation 7,000 acres
Agricultural 10,890
The Compact estimated that the total number of acres within urban Miami-Dade to be
impacted by sea level rise for a 1 foot scenario is 121,378 acres (12%), for 2-foot 150,142
acres (16%) and for the 3 foot scenario it could be 168,896 acres (18%) of the county.
Previous Occurrences
2017 – The October kind tides coincided with heavy rainfall and a strong easterly wind,
which enhanced the effects of the event. This triggered a Coastal Flood Advisory from
October 2nd through the 9th. Through this period, the Virginia Key tide gauge recorded
high tides between 0.5 to 1.4 feet above predicted. Areas throughout Miami Beach and
City of Miami flooded and reports of stalled vehicles and water entering businesses were
recorded. The highest tide recorded for this event was 4.3 feet on October 5th.
Another round of king tides happened during the weekend of November 3rd, but there
were no significant reports. The high tides recorded were below 0.3 feet and no Coastal
Flood Advisory was issued.
2016 – Communities in Miami-Dade County were affected by the king tides on October
and November. In October, increased swells due to Hurricane Nicole (located off the
coast from Florida) and a full moon on October 16th enhanced the effects of this king tide
event. Miami-Dade County was under a Coastal Flood Advisory from October 14th
through the 18th. Throughout this period, as recorded by the Virginia Key tide gauge, the
high tides were between 0.8 to 1.2 feet above predicted.
The November king tides coincided with the Supermoon. On November 14th, for the first
time in over 65 years, the full moon was at its closest distance from Earth. Miami-Dade
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County was under a Coastal Flood Advisory from November 13th through the 16th.
Throughout this period, as recorded by the Virginia Key tide gauge, the high tides were
between 0.7 to 0.9 feet above predicted.
2015 – Communities along the coast of Miami-Dade were affected by the king tides on
September and October. The king tides that occurred on September 27th – 28th coincided
with the annual Supermoon, when the moon is closest to Earth, resulting in higher than
predicted tides. South Florida was under a Coastal Flood Advisory until the 28th. Areas
of Miami Beach had ankle-deep water and lead to the closure of Indian Creek Drive be-
tween 40th and 29th street several times.44
A Coastal Flood Advisory was in effect for Miami-Dade County from October 27th – 28th.
Throughout this period, the tides were between 0.7 to 1.0 feet above the predicted.
2013 – There were also some minor street flooding (to the curb level) from astronomical
high tides that occurred April 26-27, 2013, October 17-20, 2013 and December 3 2013 in
the same South Beach areas.
2012 – On October 29, 2012 Key Biscayne issued a high tide
alert to residents regarding water flowing out of the drainage
system that was causing flooding on local stress and adja-
cent areas, especially in low lying areas.45 There was also
an extended period from November 21-27, 2012 with some
street flooding in the South Beach areas of Miami Beach (Al-
ton Road area south of 17th Street).
Astronomical high tides have in recent years caused local-
ized flooding with salt water being pushed back up through
storm drain outfalls that use gravity to function. According
to the National Weather Service Miami, the greatest impacts
for astronomical high tides were in combination with Super-
storm Sandy from October 27-30, 2012. Certain areas of
Miami Beach can flood when the tide reaches an elevation
of 0.5 feet, typical high tide in Miami Beach reach about 0.3
feet, but in October and November 2012 levels reached as
high as 2.2 feet.
Sea Level Rise is an emerging and future threat and with
high tides occurring about two times a year (April and No-
vember) as sea levels rise more communities could be at risk
from seasonal high tides as well as general sea level rise.
The pictures to the right are in Miami Beach during the 2015
King Tide event.
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Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources, and Building Stock) and
natural environment are vulnerable to sea level rise and though some preliminary map-
ping shows southern portions of the county at highest risk there is risk to other portions
as well. Coastal communities, such as Miami Beach, have already begun to experience
sunny day flooding in relation to high and king tides that limit the gravitational drainage
that drains to the bay. Additional mapping is being done to determine all areas that may
be at risk.
The following information is excerpted from the Southeast Florida Climate Compact.
Ana lysis of Physical Features
Ports and Airports
One area determined by the group to be critical is Homestead Air Reserve Base. The
County has already met with planners developing the long-term use of the base and pro-
vided input on sea level rise. Opa Locka West is vulnerable, but this airport is only a
landing strip used for training and so is not considered critical. Below are tables that rep-
resent the area that may be below mean high-high water sea level with a 1-, 2-, or 3-foot
sea level rise.
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Power plants
Miami-Dade County has one nuclear power and one coal generation power plant. The
generation facilities are not directly impacted. This data below includes impact to the Tur-
key Point Nuclear Power Plant cooling canals, the coastal wetlands at the Cutler Plant,
and some scattered power transfer stations throughout western Miami-Dade County.
Railroads
Railroads did not seem to be particularly affected, perhaps due to the fact that most of the
rail beds in Miami-Dade County are elevated above the road and surrounding surfaces.
The impact reported is limited to FEC Railroad in the northeast coast of Miami-Dade
County and to the portion of the CSX railroad serving the rockmine lakes along NW 12 ST
in the western portion of the County. This data is reported in miles.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Miami-Dade has three major water and three major wastewater treatment plants within
the County boundary. The analysis was performed by land use category as provided by
the Department of Planning and Zoning. The results, therefore, do not include the names
of the facilities, only the area possibly or more likely affect ed by the inundation scenario.
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Landfills
Inundation for all levels of sea level rise were primarily in retention or natural areas sur-
rounding landfills since the landfills themselves are elevated (see graphic on next page).
The South Dade Landfill, Munisport, and Dade Recycling are surrounded by low lying ar-
eas.
Hospitals
No hospitals in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County were impacted. Of the 34 total hos-
pitals within the county boundaries, only three hospitals were affected in municipalities in
the 3-foot sea level rise scenario.
• Selected Specialty Hospital, 955 NW 3rd ST, City of Miami, 33128
• Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, City of Miami Beach, 33140
• South Beach Community Hospital 46, 630 Alton Road, City of Miami Beach, 33139
Schools
No schools in Unincorporated Miami-Dade County were impacted. Only three of the 867
schools were affected in municipalities in the 3-foot sea level rise scenario. However, we
need more specific survey information on all affected schools, such as elevation certifi-
cates and topographic survey to determine if those would be actually impacted.
• Student Services & Attendance, 489 East Drive, Miami Springs 33166
• School Board Administrative – Annex, 1500 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami 33132
• Biscayne Elementary, 800 77th Street, Miami Beach 33141
Emergency Shelters
None of the 69 emergency shelters in Miami-Dade County were impacted. However,
more specific survey information and finished floor elevation certificates on all shelters are
needed to determine actual impacts.
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Evacuation Routes
Miami-Dade determined there are at most four miles of impact to all evacuation routes
even at the 3 -foot inundation because these routes are built at elevations to provide ser-
vice in a 100-year storm. US1 Overseas Highway to the Florida Keys and the Ricken-
backer Causeway to Key Biscayne have been improved in the past two years. Therefore,
the 4 miles of impact are probably an over estimation. The concern for the evacuation
routes is flooding of the local access roads leading to them. This information is summa-
rized in the section Roads by FDOT Category.
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Marinas
Marine facilities were analyzed using land use category maps provided by the Department
of Planning and Zoning. Marine complexes and marine commercial land uses were com-
bined. All marina facilities are located on or next to water features, east of all salinity
control structures to give easy access to the ocean. The assumption is that all will be
affected in some way, although the extent is only estimated by this current analysis. It is
assumed that those docks with fixed infrastructure will be inundated while floating docks
will rise with sea levels.
Results of Analysis
Geographic analysis was done based on the following criteria:
• Miles of road by Florida Department of Transportation category
• Future Land Use
• Habitat/Land Use Land Cover
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Taxable Value of Property
Miami-Dade County has chosen not to estimate the taxable value of potentially impacted
property until such time as the mapping and analytical methods are more robust. Miami-
Dade, through the Stormwater Master Planning Process, has determined that the current
assessment tools probably underestimate potential impacts.
Roads by FDOT Category
Roadways are summarized by Functional Class in miles. High volume categories include
sections of roadway where bridges were removed from the LiDAR data and represented
bare earth rather than the actual roadways.
Social Vulnerabilities
This hazard does not tend to affect one population over another.
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Severe Storm
Description
A thunderstorm is a meteorological event generated by atmospheric imbalance and tur-
bulence caused by unstable warm air that rises rapidly, heavy moisture, and upward lift
of air currents that can bring a combination of heavy rains, strong winds, hail, thunder,
lightning, and tornadoes. A thunderstorm does not have the same characteristics as a
“severe” thunderstorm.
The National Weather Service classifies a severe storm as a thunderstorm that is capable
of producing 1 inch or larger hail, wind gusts greater than 58 mph and/or a tornado. Alt-
hough lightning and/or excessive rainfall may occur during a severe thunderstorm and
have severe consequences, these are not considered primary elements of a severe thun-
derstorm. Severe thunderstorms, flood threats and lightning are handled through differ-
ence sets of warnings and watches by the National Weather Service.
The Southern Florida Rainy season is defined as the time of year when most of the yearly
rainfall occurs. The rainy season in South Florida begins in mid-May and ends in mid-
October. During this nearly five-month period, South Florida receives about 70% of the
rainfall for the entire year.
The rainy season usually has three phases:
• Late May through early July (“stormiest” part of the season).
• Early July through mid-August (hotter with dry periods)
• Late August through mid-October (higher rainfall variability due to potential tropi-
cal systems and early-fall cold fronts)
Location
The entire County is vulnerable to severe storms.
Extent
Winds of up to 100 mph, F3 tornado and 4-inch hail during a severe storm.
Impact
In February 1995, a severe storm caused $5 million in damages. A twisting downdraft
damaged four commercial jets, several loading platforms, and a catering truck at con-
course G at Miami International Airport. It is estimated that the winds at the site were
100 mph.47
Previous Occurrences
January 23rd, 2017 – A strong squall line ahead of a cold front produced a tornado near
the Palmetto Expressway and NW 48th Street at 3:45am. The tornado continued a north-
east track and moved over Miami Springs and the City of Hialeah producing between EF-
0 and EF-1 damage. Damage consisted of an overturned tractor trailer, about 24 empty
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cargo containers were moved, downed trees and power lines, and damage on roofs. No
injuries or fatalities were reported, but 13 families were displaced in Hialeah and required
assistance by the American Red Cross.
February 16, 2016 – On February 15th, a strong squall line developed ahead of a cold
front over the Gulf of Mexico and as it moved over the warm waters, it intensified. An
unstable environment and strong low level rotation was in place over South Florida ahead
of the line. In the overnight hours of February 16th, another squall line developed ahead
of the first line. Both of these lines merged over southeast Florida before daybreak. As
the squall line moved across Florida, it produced a number of severe thunderstorms
throughout. A total of 6 tornadoes were confirmed across southern Florida, including an
EF-0 in Northeast Miami-Dade. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
June 20, 2014 – Miami City Hall reported a thunderstorm with a gust of up to 64 mph.
June 13, 2014 – A thunderstorm near Kendale Lakes records a wind gust of 62 mph and
multiple trees reported down at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club.
April 19, 2014 – Cold front produces showers and thunderstorms with a gust reported up
to 61 mph.
February 12, 2014 – Strong cold front cased thunderstorms with wind gust of 70 mph.
September 15, 2013 – Strong to severe level winds cause power outages. Reports of a
wind gust of 58 mph and a tree down.
April 15, 2013 – Afternoon thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 61 mph reported with
damage to a carport.
September 19, 2012 – Scattered thunderstorms over South Florida caused a thunder-
storm in Kendall that causes large tree branches to break.
June 6, 2012 – Severe thunderstorm with high wind gusts and hail occurred in Miami-
Dade. Reports of numerous trees downed reported in Leisure City, South Miami Heights
and Princeton. Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. In Perrine, several signs from
businesses were blown off a building.
May 20, 2012 – Tree branches in 3-4 inches in diameter were snapped in Miami Lakes
due to a severe storm.
May 18, 2012 – Large tree branches were snapped and broken off in a two-square-block
area near the intersection of SW 8th Street and SW 142th Avenue, resulting from a down-
burst associated with a severe thunderstorm. Trees were also reported down in Sweet-
water and Doral. Winds were estimated between 60-70 mph and large trees were up-
rooted and a light pole was downed in Doral.
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May 8, 2012 –A strong thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 68 mph, measured by a
Mesonet site at Sun Life Stadium.
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The entire built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources, Building Stock) may
be vulnerable to severe storms due to wind or hail damages. These types of events could
cause power outages or some structural damages to mobile/manufactured homes (see
Hurricanes/Tropical Storms for a listing), communications towers, or damage trees and
overhead utilities. Underground utilities could be impacted if trees topple and uproot
these systems. Severe weather may also cause flying debris to cause additional dam-
ages. Structures in areas where there has been repetitive losses and no mitigation may
also be at higher risk but past flooding events do not necessarily indicate future flooding
problems. Areas with ongoing construction or drainage problems may also be at greater
risk. Parks and open spaces where people congregate outside are vulnerable to severe
weather that may roll in with little notice, this includes coastal beaches, Crandon Park, all
County and State parks, large venues such as the Homestead- Miami Speedway, Sunlife
Stadium, and Marlins Park.
Social Vulnerabilities
People who live in areas prone to flooding and may be uninsured or underinsured are at
greatest risk. The cost of insurance may be prohibitive and people who live outside of a
flood zone may believe they are not at risk. People who rent properties may not be aware
of their flood risk as it may not be disclosed by the owner or they may not know the history
of the area. Electric dependent and persons living in mobile/manufactured homes may
be at greater risk when it occurs in their areas.
Tornado
Description
A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a
thunderstorm to the ground. Tornado are one of the most violent of atmospheric storms
and they come from two types of thunderstorms, supercell and non-supercell. The most
violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or
more. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long. A majority of
tornadoes, however, have wind speeds of 112 mph or less. Florida tornadoes occur in
the greatest number during June, July and August. These are typically small, short-lived
events that can produce minor damage and seldom take lives. Florida’s most deadly
tornado outbreaks occur in the spring.
A tornado’s strength is determined by looking at the damage that it caused. From the
damage, the winds speeds can be estimated. In 2007, the National Weather Service
implemented that Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF scale), which takes into account more vari-
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TABLE 10: OPERATIONAL ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE
EF Number 3 Second Gust
(mph)
0 65 – 85
1 86 – 110
2 111 – 135
3 136 – 165
4 166 – 200
5 Over 200
Source: Storm Prediction Center
Waterspouts, tornadoes that occur over bodies of water, are common along the southeast
U.S. coast, especially off Southern Florida and the Keys. They are smaller and weaker
than the most intense tornadoes, but still can be quite dangerous. Waterspouts can over-
turn small boats, damage ships, create significant damage when hitting land, and kill peo-
ple.
Location
The entire county is equally vulnerable to tornadoes.
Extent
EF-3 tornado could be experienced.
Impact
Miami-Dade ranks fourth in the state with eighty-six (86) reported tornadoes from 1971 to
2002. Based on data from 1950-2017, there has been 137 occurrences of tornadoes in
Miami-Dade that have resulted in 159 injuries, 1 death and $202 million in damage.48 The
F-3 tornado in 1959 touched down in Coral Gables and moved over the Miami business
district and Biscayne Bay and impacted Sunny Isles. Most injuries were from flying and
broken glass. Another occurrence on March 27, 2003 had a tornado that peaked as an
F-2 that hit the Brownsville/Liberty City neighborhood. One person was killed in their
home by tree debris and fourteen people were injured. FEMA damage estimates included
$2.2M for housing assistance and $6.2M for other assistance, totaling $8.4M.49
Previous Occurrences
January 23, 2017 – During the overnight and pre-dawn hours of January 23rd, a powerful
squall line well ahead of a cold front over the Gulf of Mexico moved over South Florida.
The line of storms resulted in a tornado touching down several times. The tornado first
touchdown was near the Palmetto Expressway and NW 48th Street at 3:45 am. It then
touched back down on the east side of the Palmetto Expressway, from NW 50th Street to
NW 52nd Street between NW 74th and 69th Avenue. The damages in this area included
48 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climatic Data Center, Storm Events Data-
base: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/
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an overturn tractor trailer, about 24 empty cargo containers were moved and an office
building sustained minor roof damage. These were EF-0 borderline EF-1 damages (75-
85 mph winds). The tornado continued a northeast track and moved into the Miami
Springs area with winds most likely in the EF-1 range (90-95 mph). Loss of roof covering
material and downed trees was reported in the “Bird District” between Shadow and
Lundlum Avenue and Falcon and Dove Avenue. As it continued its track through Miami
Springs, more damage was recorded east of Hammond Drive to Okeechobee Road
where downed power lines and trees were reported. Once it crossed Okeechobee Road
and entered in to the City of Hialeah it caused EF-1 damage from Red Road to W 2nd
Avenue between West 10th and 13th Streets. In this area, four apartment buildings sus-
tained roof damage and although the tornado passed very close to a water plant, it did
not sustain any damage. The tornado lifted near W 2nd Avenue and W 13th street. 13
families were displaced in Hialeah and required assistance by the American Red Cross.
February 16, 2016 – A squall line moving through Florida produced an EF-0 tornado in
NE Miami-Dade. The tornado had an intermittent path of about 3.4 miles and affected
the areas between NE 191st Street and Ives Dairy Road, from NW 8th Avenue to NE 23rd
Avenue. Damage consisted of uprooted trees, several leaning poles and minimal struc-
tural damage, including several structures with roof damage. No injuries or fatalities were
reported.
May 15, 2014 – Miami International Airport tower officials reported a tornado 1 mile west
of them. Minor damage consistent with an EF-0 with maximum winds estimated at 65
mph damaging trees, street signs and a vehicle.
July 20, 2013 – A funnel cloud east of Kendall Regional Medical Center was reported.
May 22, 2013 – A funnel cloud was reported near Princeton.
January 4, 2013 – Several funnel clouds were reported in areas of Kendall, Cutler Bay,
near Zoo Miami and the Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater. No reports of touchdowns.
August 3, 2012 – A tropical wave in the northern Bahamas and western Caribbean pro-
duces thunderstorms in South Florida and a funnel cloud was reported in the Richmond
Heights area.
July 28, 2012 – A tiny funnel cloud was reported near Homestead General Airport. No
reported damages.
July 16, 2012 – A rope-like funnel cloud was reported over the Redlands, west of Krome.
No known damages.
June 29, 2012 – Homestead General Aviation reported a funnel cloud west of Home-
stead, it did not touch down or cause damage.
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June 24, 2012 – Golden Beach Police reported a waterspout moving onshore moving
north. The path was approximately 0.5 miles and it was estimated as an EF-0. Beach
chairs were tossed about 30 feet in the air and there was damage to trees and a hut. One
residence also had damage to a metal gate and trees. Damages about $10K.
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The entire built environment is vulnerable to tornadoes depending on where it hits (may
be directly or indirectly impacted). Mobile and manufactured homes tend to sustain the
most damage from a tornado due to their lighter weight building materials. A list of mobile
home parks in Miami-Dade is provided in the Hurricane/Tropical Storm section. Unrein-
forced concrete buildings and wood structures may be more vulnerable to tornado dam-
age. Power lines and trees may be downed or underground utilities may be uprooted
when trees topple.
Social Vulnerabilities
People with disabilities such as decreased vision or hearing may not be aware of the
tornado warnings. Electrically dependent individuals may rely on life-sustaining medical
equipment and may be at greater risk due to power outages.
Wildfire
Description
Wildfire is defined by the Florida Forest Service (FFS) as any fire that does not meet
management objectives or is out of control. Wildfires occur in Florida every year and
are part of the natural cycle of Florida’s fire-adapted ecosystems. Many of these fires
are quickly suppressed before they can damage or destroy property, homes and lives.
There are four types of wildfires:
• Surface Fires: Burn along the forest floor consuming the litter layer and small
branches on or near the ground.
• Ground Fires: Smolder or creep slowly underground. These fires usually occur
during periods of prolonged drought and may burn for weeks or months until suf-
ficient rainfall extinguishes the fire, or it runs out of fuel.
• Crown Fires: Spread rapidly by the wind, moving through the tops of the trees.
• Wildland-Urban Interface Fires: Fires occurring within the Wildland-Urban Inter-
face (WUI) in areas where structures and other human developments meet or in-
termingle with wildlands or vegetative fuels. Homes and other flammable struc-
tures can become fuel for WUI fires.
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A wildfire is a naturally occurring event, often ignited by lightning or discarded cigarettes,
and/or unattended camp fires and
fueled by grasses, brush, and trees.
Wildfires help to control the buildup of
woody debris, improve soil conditions,
reduce weedy and invasive plants, re-
duce plant disease, and maintain the
habitat conditions thus providing a
healthy ecosystem. Fires in the Ever-
glades tend to happen annually, with
rapid wet-season fires, often started by
lightning. Dry-season fires are less
common, but can be more damaging.
Location
Wildfires are most likely to occur in the
western portions of Miami-Dade
County within one mile of the WUI and
the Everglades.
Extent
2000 acres.
Impact
In previous events homes have been
threatened by wildfire, the Turnpike Ex-
tension and the Don Shula Expressway
were closed due to heavy smoke, and acres of farmland and fields of grasses were de-
stroyed.
TABLE 11: FIRE DANGER LEVELS
Level Criteria
Low
Ignition: Fuels do not ignite readily from small firebrands although a more intense heat
source, such as lightning, may start fires.
Spread: Fires in open cured grasslands may burn freely a few hours after rain, but woods
fires spread slowly by creeping or smoldering, and burn in irregular fingers.
Spotting: There is little danger of spotting.
Control: Easy
Moderate
Ignition: Fires can start from most accidental causes, but with the exception of lightning
fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low.
Spread: Fires in open cured grasslands will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days.
Timber fires spread slowly to moderately fast. The average fire is of moderate intensity, alt-
hough heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot.
Spotting: Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent.
Control: Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy.
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Level Criteria
High
Ignition: All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unat-
tended brush and campfires are likely to escape.
Spread: Fires spread rapidly. High-intensity burning may develop on slopes or in concentra-
tions of fine fuels.
Spotting: Short-distance spotting is common.
Control: Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked suc-
cessfully while small.
Very High
Ignition: Fires start easily from all causes.
Spread: Immediately after ignition, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. Fires
burning in light fuels may quickly develop high intensity characteristics such as long-dis-
tance spotting and fire whirlwinds when they burn into heavier fuels.
Spotting: Spot fires are a constant danger; long distance spotting likely.
Control: Direct attack at the head of such fires is rarely possible after they have been burn-
ing more than a few minutes.
Extreme
Ignition: Fires start quickly and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
Spread: Furious spread likely, along with intense burning. Development into high intensity
burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high fire danger
class.
Spotting: Spot fires are a constant danger; long distance spotting occurs easily.
Control: Direct attack is rarely possible and may be dangerous except immediately after ig-
nition. Fires that develop headway in heavy slash or in conifer stands may be unmanagea-
ble while the extreme burning condition lasts. Under these conditions the only effective
and safe control action is on the flanks until the weather changes or the fuel supply lessens.
Source: National Fire Danger Rating System
Previous Occurrences
June 7-12, 2011 – A rapidly growing Praire Fire began west of suburban Miami and north
of Highway 41. Strong northeast winds were pushing the fire towards the park boundary
burning across Krome Avenue, burning in an area with highly flammable melaleuca trees
and an area of sawgrass. Usually, this is the wettest area of the Everglades region, but
due to the dry conditions during this period, as discussed in the drought section, the fire
was able to extend eight miles in one afternoon. On June 12, the fire was contained at
67,977 acres, east of the L-67 canal preventing it from moving west into Big Cypress
National Preserve.50
May 29, 2011 – A wildfire threatened the Everglades Correctional Institution including an
armory belonging to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which contained
a mixture munitions and chemical agents. The fire was able to be contained on the same
day at 10.5 acres of the highly volatile melaleuca trees.51
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May 7, 2008 – Redland area a large grass fire ignited on a form and burned some farm
equipment and 20 acres.
April 5, 2000 – Homestead a 50-acre wildfire destroyed two mobile homes and two boats,
estimated damages $100K.
March 3, 1999 – Redland area about a dozen wildfires burned as winds gusting near 30
mph quickly spread the flames. None of the fires exceeded 100 acres but a plant nursery
was destroyed and several homes were threatened. Smoke closed the Florida Turnpike
Extension and the Don Shula Expressway for several hours.
There have been four federally declared wildfire events.
TABLE 12: PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED WILDFIRE EVENTS IN MIAMI-DADE
Disaster
Type
Disaster
Number Title
Incident
Begin Date
Declaration
Date
Incident
End Date
Disaster
Close Out
Date
FS 2359 FL - EVERGLADES FIRE COMPLEX -
04/25/01 4/17/2001 4/25/2001 9/16/2003
EM 3139 FL-FIRES 04/15/99 4/15/1999 4/27/1999 5/25/1999 4/14/2004
FS 2256 FL-FIRES 04/13/99 4/13/1999 4/18/1999 7/26/2002
DR 1223 EXTREME FIRE HAZARD 5/25/1998 6/18/1998 7/22/1998 6/21/2011
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
The built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources and Building Stock) and
natural environment that are closest to the Everglades, agricultural areas or large open
spaces are at a higher risk for exposure from wildfires. Critical facilities would include the
Homestead Correction Institute, Dade Correctional Institution, Dade Juvenile Residential
Facility, Everglades Correctional Institution, Krome North Service Processing Center,
South Florida Reception Center, and Metro-West Detention Center. Residential areas of
concern would include the Everglades Labor Camp, Gator Park Mobile Home Park, and
Jones Fishing Camp Trailer Park. Visibility on roads may be compromised due to smoke
and this may lead to the need for road closures or increased traffic accidents.
Social Vulnerabilities
Populations with respiratory complications may be at greater risk due to air quality issues
in relation to wildfires. The social vulnerability section should be reviewed for more infor-
mation on how these types of circumstances may affect populations differently.
Winter Storm
Description
Severe winter weather includes extreme cold, snowfall, ice storms, winter storms, and/or
strong winds, and affects every state in the continental United States. Areas where such
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weather is uncommon, such as Florida, are typically affected more by winter weather than
regions that experience this weather more frequently. W inter weather hazard events in
Miami-Dade occur when high winds, and cold temperatures occur. In Miami-Dade, most
winter concerns revolve around protecting crops from cold temperatures and providing
shelter for vulnerable populations such as the homeless. Extreme cold conditions in Flor-
ida are considered to be slightly above freezing.
Location
The entire county is vulnerable to winter weather, inland portions tend to see colder tem-
peratures by a few degrees. These areas tend to be south of Kendall Drive and west of
the Florida Turnpike, primarily the Redland area and areas west of Homestead and Flor-
ida City.
Extent
26 degrees F with cold weather shelters open for over 10 consecutive days.
TABLE 13: AVERAGE FREEZE DATES FOR SOUTH FLORIDA52
LOCATION EARLIEST FREEZE AVG FIRST FREEZE AVG LAST FREEZE LATEST FREEZE
HIALEAH DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 21-31 JANUARY 21-31 MARCH 3
HOMESTEAD DECEMBER 28 DECEMBER 21-31 JANUARY 21-31 JANUARY 31
MIAMI BEACH DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER 21-31 JANUARY 21-31 MARCH 3
MIAMI DECEMBER 11 DECEMBER 21-31 JANUARY 21-31 MARCH 3
Impact
In January 2010, Miami-Dade experienced two back to back cold fronts, with tempera-
tures below freezing in the interior portions of the county. Crop damage was extensive
and severe, with estimates in excess of $500M in the region. Thousands of customers
experienced intermittent power outages due to record-setting usage demands. Hazards
such as carbon monoxide poisoning and household fires are increased in improperly ven-
tilated homes during severe winter weather events. The loss of utilities stress resources
and puts vulnerable populations at risk. Two fatalities were noted from exposure to cold,
a homeless man in Fort Lauderdale and an elderly man in an unheated apartment in
Miami. Cold weather shelters were open for over 10 consecutive nights in many areas of
South Florida.
Previous Occurrences
January 3, 2012 – Temperatures dropped to the freezing mark over parts of inland Miami-
Dade County on the night of January 3rd and early morning of January 4th, with tempera-
tures at these values for 2-4 hours. Areas most affected were the Redland and Home-
stead areas. Damage to most sensitive crops (beans, herbs, squash, and Asian vegeta-
bles) was about 15-20%. A few wind-protected fields suffered near-total losses.
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Early January 2010 – Very cold air of arctic origin in the wake of a front produced freezing
temperatures and very low wind chills to all of South Florida. Freezing temperatures were
noted over almost all of South Florida on the mornings of January 10th and 11th. Four
consecutive nights of below freezing temperatures occurred over interior sections of
South Florida from January 10th through January 13th. The combination of this episode
and the first one between January 1st and January 7th produced the coldest 12-day period
of temperatures on record at several South Florida locations. Crop damage was exten-
sive and severe, with total damage estimates in the excess of $51 million in Miami-Dade.
Thousands of customers experienced intermittent power outages during this period due
to record-setting usage demands. Wind chills dropped below 35 degrees Fahrenheit and
remained mostly in the 20s from the evening hours of January 9th through midday on
January 10th.
January 5, 2001 – A freeze occurred throughout the interior sections of South Florida,
causing damage to certain crops. The hardest hit were certain vegetable crops with 30%
losses in the farming areas of south Miami-Dade County. Other crops that were damaged
included newly planted sugar cane, ornamentals, and tropical fruits. A heavy frost oc-
curred in the western suburbs of Miami-Dade.
TABLE 14: PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED FREEZE EVENTS IN MIAMI-DADE
Disaster
Type
Disaster
Number Title
Incident
Begin Date
Declaration
Date
Incident
End Date
Disaster
Close Out
Date
DR 1359 SEVERE FREEZE 12/1/2000 2/5/2001 1/25/2001 5/14/2010
DR 851 SEVERE FREEZE 12/23/1989 1/15/1990 12/25/1989 4/23/1996
DR 732 SEVERE FREEZE 3/18/1985 3/18/1985 3/18/1985 10/27/1988
DR 526 SEVERE WINTER WEATHER 1/31/1977 1/31/1977 1/31/1977 12/18/1978
DR 304 FREEZE 3/15/1971 3/15/1971 3/15/1971 6/18/1973
Source: data.gov, FEMA Disaster Declarations Summary
Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerabilities
Little of the built environment (Critical Infrastructure, Key Resources and Building Stock)
is vulnerable to winter storms. Pipes carrying water to households could freeze and ex-
pand causing pipes to burst. Inadequately heated or insulated homes may resort to heat-
ing by kerosene heaters or stoves. These methods of heating are dangerous and con-
tribute to carbon monoxide poisoning and household fires. Agricultural interests are more
vulnerable to winter storms and frost can destroy crops. Crops most vulnerable to win-
terstorms and freezes are the ones that are grown during the winter months and har-
vested in the spring months including cantaloupe, carambola, celery, cucumbers, dragon
fruit, eggplant, fennel, guava, greenbeens, herbs, jackfruit, longan, lychee, mushrooms,
onions, papaya, passion fruit, plantains, radishes, sapodilla, spinach, squash, strawber-
ries, sweetcorn, thyme, tomatoes and zucchini.
Social Vulnerabilities
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Extreme cold weather is a particularly dangerous hazard for at risk populations such as
the homeless, elderly, low income or people living in homes without heating or means to
keep warm. These populations include those who have a difficult time keeping warm or
finding a heat source during an extreme cold event. The homeless are particularly at risk.
Age groups such as the elderly and infants have limited physiological capability to keep
warm. It is estimated that there are about 4,150 homeless people in Miami-Dade County.
Larger concentrations of homeless tend to be near the downtown Miami and Miami Beach
areas. Body warming mechanisms such as "goose bumps" and shivering are restricted
in these groups. Outdoor animals and pets are also at risk of extreme cold temperatures.
Natural Hazards by Jurisdiction
The following chart depicts the probability risk by location of all of the natural hazards.
The estimate of risk is based on the judgment of local planners and the LMS Working
Group regarding the likely frequency of occurrence of the hazard event based on the
location of the jurisdiction to the hazard potentially occurring. Sea Level Rise probabilities
were determined by potential future risk as identified in the map in the Sea Level Rise
section. The rankings are Low (L), Medium (M) and High (H).
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TABLE 15: NATURAL HAZARDS BY JURISDICTION
Jurisdiction Drought Erosion Flooding Hurricane/ Tropical Storm Saltwater Intrusion Sea Level Rise Severe Storm Tornado Wildfires Winter Storms Aventura M L H H H H H H L M
Bal Harbour M H H H H H H H L M
Bay Harbor M H H H H H H H L M
Biscayne Park M L H H H L H H L M
Coral Gables M L H H H H H H L M
Cutler Bay M L H H H H H H L M
Doral M L H H L H H H L M
El Portal M L H H H M H H L M
Florida City M L H H H H H H M M
Golden Beach M H H H H H H H L M
Hialeah M L H H L M H H L M
Hialeah Gardens M L H H L M H H L M
Homestead M L H H H H H H M M
Key Biscayne M H H H H H H H L M
Medley M L H H L M H H L M
Miami M L H H H L H H L M
Miami Beach M H H H H H H H L M
Miami Gardens M L H H L M H H L M
Miami Lakes M L H H L M H H L M
Miami Shores M L H H H M H H L M
Miami Springs M L H H L M H H L M
North Bay Village M L H H H M H H L M
North Miami M H H H H H H H L M
North Miami Beach M L H H H H H H L M
Opa-locka M L H H L M H H L M
Palmetto Bay M L H H H H H H L M
Pinecrest M L H H H H H H L M
South Miami M L H H L L H H L M
Sunny Isles M H H H H H H H L M
Surfside M H H H H H H H L M
Sweetwater M L H H L M H H L M
Virginia Gardens M L H H L L H H L M
West Miami M L H H L L H H L M
Unincorporated M H H H H H H H M M
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Miami-Dade County Critical Facilities Inventory
The LMSWG recognizes the importance of mitigation to critical facilities and as such
uses data supplied by the municipalities and the various county departments to develop
a database which includes the critical facilities inventory, NFIP repetitive loss data, his-
toric flood data and the locations of hazardous materials that fall under the jurisdiction
of Section 302 of the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
This data has been supplied by the Miami-Dade County Division of Environmental Re-
sources Management (DERM) and the State Emergency Response Commission.
Similarly, Miami-Dade and the municipalities control a huge inventory of properties.
Therefore, due to its voluminous size, the listing of non-critical municipal public building
and facilities will be maintained separately by the county and each municipality.
A critical facilities inventory is maintained by Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Manage-
ment (OEM) and the Miami-Dade Information Technology Department (ITD) that includes
those facilities that have been deemed critical by the state and federal governments. A
copy has been supplied to FDEM as well. The inventory includes GIS coverage for the
following: the Miami-Dade County street network, day care centers, medical facilities
(MMF, hospitals, nursing homes, adult living facilities), Miami-Dade fire stations, munici-
pal fire stations, Miami-Dade police stations, municipal police stations, solid waste man-
agement sites, sewage treatment plants, sewer pump stations, water treatment plants,
Miami-Dade County schools, hazardous materials sites, municipal critical facilities inven-
tory, the Miami-Dade evacuation network, and hurricane evacuation centers. In 2014
OEM and ITD updated the Debris Management Plan to update debris clearance
measures including critical facilities.
While the state and federal government defines critical facilities as those listed above, the
Miami-Dade LMSWG has defined critical facilities in three types or levels, which are:
• Level 1 – A facility that must remain available in all circumstances and at all times.
The community cannot do without this facility at all. Protective measures are an
absolute must.
• Level 2 – A facility that must be restored within twenty-four hours or risk dire con-
sequences to the community.
• Level 3 – A facility that must be restored within seventy-two hours or the commu-
nity may suffer major problems.
The LMSWG concludes that any facility that the community can do without for more than
seventy-two hours is not truly critical; important perhaps, but not critical.
Data Sources Identified
We have identified the following data sources as being important and comprehensive
to the accomplishment of our mitigation goals. However, additional data sources will
surely be discovered as we proceed with the task of mitigation.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• National Flood Insurance Program repetitive loss inventory.
• Flood Insurance Rate Maps, hurricane storm surge maps, and previous natural haz-
ard computer modeling results. New FIRM maps were implemented in 2009 and
Miami-Dade is currently undergoing a Coastal Study that is slated to be complete in
2019.
• The FEMA website www.fema.gov has a wealth of accumulated data that can be
extremely valuable in developing mitigation measures.
Other U. S. Government Databases and Information Sources
• National Hurricane Center and the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administra-
tion (NOAA) historical storm related data (including, National Climatic Data Center).
• The National Weather Service Miami Forecast Office data files.
• National Hurricane Center “SLOSH” models.
• National Priorities List (NPL)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information
System List (CERCLIS – the “Superfund”)
• No Further Remedial Action Planned List (NFRAP)
• Emergency Response Notification System List (ERNS)
• RCRA Corrective Action Tracking System List (CORRACTS)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System List (RCRIS)
• Hazardous Waste Data Management System List (HWDMS)
• Facility Index Data System List (FINDS)
• Toxic Release Inventory System List (TRIS)
• U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service databases.
State of Florida
• Florida State University Department of Meteorology hurricane historical database.
• State-Funded Action Sites List (SFAS).
• State Sites List (SITES).
• Solid Waste Facilities List (SLDWST).
• Petroleum Contamination Tracking System Report (PCTS).
• Stationary Tank Inventory System List (TANKS).
• Hazardous Waste Compliance & Enforcement Tracking System List (COMHAZ).
• South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
Miami-Dade County
• Municipal and County Emergency Management Plans and Comprehensive Plans.
• Municipal and County Floodplain Management Plans.
• Miami-Dade Stormwater Management Master Plan and Capital Improvements Pro-
jects.
• Miami-Dade County, Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) GIS
database.
• Miami-Dade County, Information Technology Department, Critical Facilities Inventory
and other GIS databases.
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• Enforcement Case Tracking System Report (ECTS).
• Fuel Spill Report (FSPILL).
• Hazardous Waste Report (HW).
• Industrial Waste Reports.
• Underground Storage Tanks Report (UST).
• Agriculture extension services and databases.
Municipal Agencies
Staff resources, records and data files.
Additional Resources
• The American Red Cross will provide information regarding shelters, as well as staff
resources and records
• Internet web sites provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management as part
of the Local Mitigation Strategy Guidebook
CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
The Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group has established pro-
cedures to resolve conflicts between member entities that may arise from the develop-
ment of the LMS. It has borrowed extensively from the Regional Dispute Resolution Pro-
cess of the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
These procedures are designed to clearly identify and resolve problems as early as pos-
sible, to utilize procedures in a low-cost to high-cost sequence, to allow flexibility in which
procedures are used, to provide for the appropriate involvement of affected and respon-
sible parties, and to provide as much process certainty as possible.
There are two basic components: process initiation and settlement meetings. Addition-
ally, there are five optional components: pre-initiation meeting, situation assessments,
mediation, advisory decision-making, and referral to other dispute resolution processes.
The Working Group consists of representatives from Miami-Dade County, its incorporated
municipalities, county departments and other participating organizations.
In the event of a dispute, parties named in the Initiation Letter (see below) are automati-
cally allowed to participate. Other jurisdictions, public or private organizations, groups, or
individuals must be suggested by a named party and agreed to by a majority of the named
parties before inclusion; or recommended for inclusion by a mediator mutually selected
by the named parties.
Other jurisdictions, public and private organizations, groups, or individuals seeking to be-
come named parties can submit a written petition to the Working Group. Such groups
will become named parties if agreed to by a majority of the named parties or by a mutually
selected mediator. Named parties have twenty-one days to respond to the Initiation Let-
ter.
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Each named party must appoint a representative who should have authority to act. Ju-
risdictions are encouraged to designate a representative before one is needed. This per-
son will be responsible for the party’s interests and maintain communication throughout
the process. The representative must be named in writing.
• Pre-Initiation Meeting: Any jurisdiction, organization, group or individual may re-
quest an informal pre-initiation meeting with the Working Group coordinator.
• Initiation Letter: The conflict resolution process begins with an Initiation Letter from
a jurisdiction’s governing body, which is sent to all named parties and the Working
Group coordinator. This must be accompanied by either a resolution or written
authorization from the same governing body.
The Initiation Letter must identify the issues to be discussed; named parties to be in-
volved; name of the initiating party’s representative; others who will attend; and a brief
history of the dispute that indicates why this dispute is appropriate for this process.
• Response Letter: The named parties must send a response letter to the Working
Group coordinator and all other named parties. The response letter must indicate
the respondent’s willingness to participate in a settlement meeting and include any
additional issues for discussion as well as a brief description and history of the
dispute from the respondent’s point of view.
• Situation Assessment: At the request of a jurisdiction, organization, group, or indi-
vidual, the Working Group coordinator or other neutral party can perform a situa-
tion assessment at any time, before or after initiation of the process. The situation
assessment can involve examination of documents, interviews and assessment
meetings, and can result in a recommendation concerning the issues to be ad-
dressed, parties that may participate, appropriate dispute resolution procedures,
and a proposed schedule.
Private interests may ask any member of the Working Group to initiate the process. Any
public or private organization, group, or individual may request that the Working Group
recommend use of the process. The Working Group can recommend that a potential
dispute is suitable for the process and transmit its recommendation to the potential par-
ties.
All requests must be in writing and provide all required information. A Working Group
representative must respond after reviewing the petitioner’s request; meeting with the
requesting organization, group, or individual; and performing a situation assessment. If
the Working Group representative agrees with this process, a recommendation will be
sent to the potential parties.
• Settlement Meetings: At a minimum, the representatives of the named parties
must attend the first settlement meeting. This meeting may be facilitated by a
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member of the Working Group or a mutually agreed upon neutral facilitator. At
the initial settlement meeting the named parties must consider adding named
parties; consider guidelines for participation; identify the issues to be addressed;
explore options for a solution; and seek agreement.
If the settlement meeting is not held or it produces no agreement to proceed with media-
tion or advisory decision making, then the participating parties may formally withdraw from
the process or proceed to a joint meeting of the governing bodies (as in Florida Statute
164); litigation; administrative hearing; or arbitration.
• Mediation: If two or more named parties submit a request for mediation to the
Working Group, then a representative of the Working Group will assist them in
selecting and retaining a mediator. Alternatively, the named parties may request
that the Working Group coordinator make the selection or request similar assis-
tance from the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
A mediator who understands hazard mitigation issues and is acceptable to the named
parties shall mediate all disputes. Mediators shall be guided by the Standards of Pro-
fessional Conduct, Florida Rules for Certified and Court Appointed Mediators, Rules
10.020-10.150 F.A.C.
• Advisory Decision Making: If two or more named parties submit a request for
advisory decision making to the Working Group, then a representative of the
Working Group will assist in selecting and retaining an appropriate neutral. Al-
ternatively, the named parties may request that the Working Group coordinator
make the selection. A neutral party that understands hazard mitigation issues
and is acceptable to the named parties shall handle all disputes.
Initial settlement meetings are scheduled and held within thirty days of receipt of the ini-
tiation letter. Additional settlement meetings, mediation, or advisory decision-making
must be completed within forty-five days of the date of the conclusion of the initial settle-
ment meeting.
Timeframes may be altered by mutual agreement of the named parties. The optional
components of this process may be used in any order.
In the early stages of the process, the parties should address deferring or seeking stays
of judicial or administrative proceedings while using this process.
The form of all agreements shall be determined by the named parties and may include:
inter-local agreements; concurrent resolutions; memoranda of understanding; contracts;
plan amendments; deed restrictions; or other forms as appropriate.
Agreements signed by the party’s representative may be in the form of a recommendation
to a formal body and subject to its formal approval.
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Two or more parties may reach agreements even if all of the named parties don’t agree
or don’t sign a formal agreement.
After settlement meetings, mediation, or advisory decision-making, the named parties
must submit a joint report to the Working Group. The report must contain any statements
that any of the named parties wants included as well as:
• An identification of the issues discussed;
• A list of potentially affected or involved jurisdictions, public or private organizations,
groups, or individuals (even those who are not named parties);
• A timeframe for starting and ending informal negotiations, additional settlement
meetings, mediation, advisory decision making, joint meetings of elected bodies,
administrative hearings or litigation;
• Any additional assistance required;
• A cost allocation agreement; and
• A description of responsibilities and schedules for implementing and enforcing
agreements reached.
Appropriate opportunities for public input should be considered during the process. Ap-
plicable public notices and public records requirements must be observed (Chapters 119
and 120, F.S.).
The participants agree to make every effort to keep costs at a minimum. All costs are to
be shared equally among the parties unless otherwise agreed upon or as recommended
by a mediator mutually selected by the parties.
To the extent possible, the confidentiality provisions of Chapter 44, F.S. will govern me-
diation under this process. By participating in this process, participants agree not to offer
any comments, meeting records, or written or verbal settlement offers as evidence in
subsequent judicial or administrative action.
For further information please contact:
Cathie Perkins
LMS Coordinator
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 468-5400
Cathie.perkins@miamidade.gov
mdlms@miamidade.gov
website: http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1
METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................... 1
PROJECT SUBMITTAL AND TRACKING ................................................................................................. 1
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 1
UPDATES AND REPORTS .................................................................................................................... 3
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION .............................................................................. 4
LETTERS OF SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................... 4
PROJECT ARCHIVING ......................................................................................................................... 4
PROJECT DELETION ........................................................................................................................... 4
INACTIVE PROJECTS .......................................................................................................................... 5
PRIORITIZING MITIGATION INITIATIVES ............................................................ 5
APPENDIX 1– SAMPLE PROJECT ....................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX 2– DELETED/DEFERRED PROJECTS ............................................................... 13
APPENDIX 3– PROJECT LIST ............................................................................................ 14
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INTRODUCTION
Part 2 of the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) – The Projects – is a com-
pilation of projects identified by Working Group members for mitigation measures/ac-
tions they have completed, are pursuing or one day hope to implement and how they
are submitted, tracked, maintained and prioritized. 1
METHODOLOGY
Over the years the listing of LMS projects have shifted from primarily being a tool to
identify unfunded projects with hopes of securing mitigation grants to a tool to identify
any project a stakeholder is implementing or hopes to implement that will make our
community more resilient. We are utilizing the LMS to showcase the work being per-
formed and the projects envisioned to lessen the impacts of disasters on our commu-
nities.
Project Submittal and Tracking
In 2013 a web-based LMS Project board was developed in our incident tracking soft-
ware known as WebEOC. This system allows LMSWG members to input new pro-
jects and update existing projects at any time throughout the year. The LMS Coordi-
nator is responsible for the review of the projects and providing an update the State
of Florida every January. The LMS Coordinator will post an update of the current list
of projects every January and July on the LMS website - http://www.miami-
dade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp
It is the responsibility of the LMSWG members that post projects to ensure the projects
are compliant with the local and FEMA requirements identified below. The LMS Co-
ordinator may also require additional information. Agencies with projects will be noti-
fied of any additional requirements and when possible provided six months to come
into compliance.
Project Requirements
Below is a list of the project fields and identification of requirement:
Project List Field Level of Requirement Comments
Agency Type Local Requirement Must be utilized to tie project to agency
Agency Local and FEMA Requirement Must be utilized to tie project to agency
Project Title FEMA Requirement Satisfies Name and Description
Entry type FEMA Requirement Identifies new projects and project to be re-
moved from Active List
Original Date of Entry Default Identifies when the project was first put in
the LMS Project list.
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Project List Field Level of Requirement Comments
Last Updated Default Identifies last date of update. If an agency
fails to review and update projects on an an-
nual basis they can be made inactive.
Status FEMA Requirement Current status of project. Satisfies New, De-
ferred, Completed or Deleted
Hazard Local Requirement Allows us to sort hazard type for potential
funding and identify flood projects in support
of Part 7
Project Type Local Requirement Allows us to sort for funding options by type
of project
Mapper Label Not Required at this time For future use for mapping
Address Local Requirement Will allow us to geo-code and map projects
Longitude and Latitude Local Suggestions Will aid in future mapping of projects
Flood Basin Local Requirement for Flood pro-
jects, Local Suggestion for ALL
projects
Allows us to identify where mitigation pro-
jects for flooding have been identified and fa-
cilitate additional coordination and mapping.
May assist with showing effectiveness of mit-
igation projects after significant rain events.
Completion Time Frame FEMA Requirement If a project is unfunded provide your best es-
timation as to when this project could be
completed.
Mitigation Goals Local Requirement Shows alignment with LMS
Funding Source FEMA Requirement FEMA lists this a potential funding source, we
split this to also identify internal funding
sources or potential grant sources
Grant Source (Potential
or secured)
Is a Match Required Local Requirement May assist us with identifying projects for
global match opportunities Match Identified Local Requirement
Estimated Costs Local Requirement We are required to include this in the County
Annual report.
Global Match Local Requirement Identifies if the project may be able to be
used a global match for another project in
need of a match
Project Description FEMA Requirement
Comments Reserved for additional nota-
tions
LMS Coordinator notates and changes or re-
quests for letters of support in this area.
Attachments Local Suggestion Allows the agency to place supporting docu-
ments in the database with the record.
Name, Email and Phone Local Requirement Allows LMS Coordinator to contact POC di-
rectly regarding projects
BCA Completed and BCA
score
Required only when funding
source requires this information.
Must be completed if a letter of support is re-
quested and the funding source requires it.
Self-Prioritization Local Requirement Identifies agency priorities.
Benefit Cost Review FEMA Requirement Provides a score based on Suitability, Risk Re-
duction and Cost and Time.
The LMS Coordinator, will, as able, notify the point of contact for projects that may be
missing information. The LMS Coordinator will utilize the information provided to
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develop documents and other supporting documents such as maps to track mitigation
projects.
The projects are listed in this document in a table format which is an abridged version
of the full project description maintained in the WebEOC LMS Board. Additional in-
formation on listed projects is available to all stakeholders with project accounts. An-
yone wishing to have an account to add or review projects should make a request to
the LMS Coordinator at mdlms@miamidade.gov or 305-468-5429.
Updates and Reports
As stated in Part 1, the LMS is updated on an annual basis and as part of a regular
update and monitoring process. An annual update of the LMS is provided to the State
by January 31st every year and the documents are subsequently posted on the local
website. To keep the project list updated, agencies with listed projects are requested
to review and update them within WebEOC on an annual basis by October 31. Part
2 of the LMS will be updated on the website in January, following a review of the
updates by the LMS Coordinator. In 2018 a list was submitted by the end of January
and an updated list was posted in June to account for projects that may have been
updated for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Hurricane Irma.
In January every year the LMS Coordinator is required to provide a report to Miami-
Dade Fire Rescue as part of the Department’s Annual Preparedness Report that is
submitted to the County Mayor. The LMS Coordinator compiles information on pro-
jects that have been completed, are under construction, or are funded but not yet
started since the previous year’s report. This information is derived from the LMS
Project list and is another way to showcase on an annual basis the progressive miti-
gation work being accomplished.
At all times, the latest published version of the LMS will be posted on the Miami-Dade
County Internet website – http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp – for public
review and commentary. Any comments received through this medium will be incor-
porated through the revision process identified in Part 1. An email address,
mdlms@miamidade.gov, has been established for such commentary, which is
strongly encouraged.
The projects are listed in this document in Appendix 3 in a table format which is an
abridged version of the full project description maintained in the WebEOC LMS Board.
Appendix 1 shows a sample project as it is found in the WebEOC LMS Board. Addi-
tional information on listed projects is available to all stakeholders with project ac-
counts. Anyone wishing to have an account to add or review projects should make a
request to the LMS Coordinator at mdlms@miamidade.gov or 305-468-5403.
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Project Administration and Implementation
The projects listed in Appendix 3 reflect the mitigation initiatives identified by members
of the LMS Working Group. The initiator of the projects will be responsible for imple-
mentation and administration. Due to the variable nature of procurement and con-
tracting procedures; availability of resources; and weather conditions, accurate imple-
mentation timelines are difficult to predict. Therefore, implementation timelines may
not be developed for some projects until a funding source is identified and the factors
above can be determined relative to the prevailing operating environment. Grant re-
quirements may also dictate project implementation timelines for the appropriate re-
cipient. If the project is funded through a grant, the grantee is responsible for imple-
menting these projects as outlined in the grant’s regulations.
Letters of Support
The LMS Coordinator will write a letter of support for grant opportunities when a listed
project has all of the required information provided. The LMS Coordinator will notify
the requestor, if additional information is needed to be added to the project in order
for a letter of support to be provided. Requests for letters must, at a minimum, be
requested 10 working days in advance of the required deadline. Late requests may
not be able to be facilitated. The LMS Coordinator will make notations in the Com-
ments section as to date and action taken.
The agency requesting a letter of support must be an active participant of the LMS,
meaning they comply with the requirements set forth in Part 1 of the LMS. Currently
the requirement is that they must attend at least two of the four quarterly meetings
held each year or an equivalent committee or sub-committee meeting as a substitu-
tion.
Project Archiving
The LMS Coordinator will archive a project once it has been marked as completed by
the stakeholder. The LMS Coordinator will review the project file to ensure that all
information has been included before it is officially archived. Archiving it will move it
from the Active projects view to the Archive view. The LMS Coordinator will make
notations in the Comments section as to date and action taken.
Project Deletion
From time to time stakeholders may wish to delete a project from the Project List. The
LMS Coordinator will review any project that has been identified for deletion and call
to discuss the project with the point of contact to verify that this is the desired action.
Sometimes it may be better to make a project Inactive rather than completely deleting
it, in case it may be a project that may be revisited at a later date. If the project is
truly desired to be deleted the LMS Coordinator will send a confirmation email to the
point of contact that this action has occurred. The project will be marked for deletion,
a printout of the confirmation email and the project to be deleted will be filed and a
notation will be made in Part 2 Appendix 2 that the project has been deleted and why.
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Inactive Projects
If a project has not been updated by October 31 does not have the required fields
completed and the agency is non-compliant with meeting attendance, those projects
associated with that agency or specific projects lacking required information or not
updated on an annual basis will be made Inactive by the LMS Coordinator. The LMS
Coordinator will notify the point of contact listed in the project or if none is listed a
representative from the agency to notify them of the pending action. The agency will
have until December 31 to update the project. Projects that are not updated by that
time will be moved to Inactive status. At the first quarterly meeting of the year, the
LMS Coordinator will make a motion to permanently delete any projects that have
been made inactive and the agency has not responded or updated the projects by that
time.
PRIORITIZING MITIGATION INITIATIVES 2
Once the vulnerability assessment and risk analyses are complete and the hazard
mitigation opportunities have been identified, proper priorities must be established
concerning each proposed project’s impact on life safety, on quality of life, cost effec-
tiveness and value to the overall community including but, by no means limited to,
value as compared to other similar projects especially during times of limited funding
availability. The Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management is responsible for so-
liciting, securing, evaluating, and generally acting as the technical & administrative
staff for the management of the prioritization process and for the coordination of the
implementation of initiatives selected for priority treatment.
The prioritization process has been divided into three parameters: suitability, risk re-
duction potential and cost. Within each parameter are recommended measures to be
considered during prioritization of the project. This process is known as the Benefit
Cost Review (BCR) and was updated in October 2013. Table 1 is the BCR that is
utilized within the WebEOC LMS Board to meet the prioritization process requirement.
Each agency when they add a project to the LMS Project List is required, as of June
31, 2014, to complete a self-prioritization process.
It is important to note that this will be one level of consideration when limited funding
sources are available to fund projects in Miami-Dade County. Other considerations
include but are not limited to:
• criteria of the available funding source
• overall cost of a project in relation to the total monies available
• readiness of projects for submittal
• ability to meet any match obligations
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• ability of project to be completed within any designated grant period
• evaluation of other current and future mitigation funding opportunities
• review of other current or impending mitigation measures that when combined
may provide a more comprehensive, community or countywide resiliency
There may be situations when the window for a funding opportunity is very limited and
in situations like this, projects that are “shelf-ready” may be put ahead of projects that
may have a higher priority. The LMS Steering Committee will work to maximize op-
portunities for funding and will be called upon by the LMS Coordinator when circum-
stances arise that require additional considerations to be made.
The LMS Coordinator or designated representative will act as the committee facilitator.
The committee’s primary function will be to review and act on recommendations with
respect to its evaluation of mitigation initiatives and its ranking of the priorities for their
implementation. Projects that may not have a BCR completed will not be considered
for funding.
Table 1: Miami-Dade LMS Project Benefit Cost Review
Initiative Being
Scored:
Name of Appli-
cant:
Project Cost:
Parameter Weighting
Factor
Scoring Criteria Score Points
Suitability 30%
1 Appropriate-
ness of the
Measure
35% 5 - High: Reduces vulnerability and is consistent with Lo-
cal Mitigation Strategy (LMS) goals and plans for future
growth.
3 - Medium: Needed, but does not tie to identified vul-
nerability.
0 - Low: Inconsistent with LMS goals or plans.
2 Vulnerability
to Hazards
15% 5 - High: Project addresses 2 or more hazards, includes
consideration for sea level rise impacts.
3 - Medium: Project addresses at least 2 hazards.
1 - Low: Project addresses one hazard.
3 Lifespan of
mitigation
measure and
consideration
of future risk
15% 5 - High: Expected to last\address hazards for 40 or more
years.
3 - Medium: Expected to last\address hazards for 20-39
years.
1 - Low: Expected to last\address hazards less than 20
years
4 Environmental
Impact
10% 5 - Positive effect on the environment.
3 - No effect - environmentally neutral.
0 - Adverse effect on the environment.
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5 Consistent
with Existing
Legislation
and/or Policies
10% 5 - High: Consistent with existing laws and policies.
3 - Medium: New legislation or policy changes needed,
but no conflicts identified.
1 - Low: Conflicts with existing laws, regulations and/or
policies, requires waivers.
6 Consistent
with Existing
Plans and
Priorities
15% 5 - High - Consistent with existing plans and priorities.
3 - Medium - Somewhat consistent with current plans and
priorities.
1 - Low - Conflicts with existing plans and priorities. Does
not fit in with identified initiatives.
Parameter
Subtotal
100% sum of parameter scores; max =
Suitability subtotal (sum of parameter scores) / (maximum possible score) 100%
Parameter Weighting
Factor
Scoring Criteria Score Points
Risk Reduction 55%
1 Scope of Bene-
fits
15% 5 - High: Benefits multiple jurisdictions.
3 - Medium: Benefits more than half but not all of the
municipalities and/or the unincorporated area.
1 - Low: Benefits less than half of the municipalities
and/or the unincorporated area.
2 Potential to
Protect or
Save Human
Lives
30% 5 - High: More than 1,000 lives.
3 - Medium: Up to 1,000 lives.
1 - Low: No lifesaving potential.
3 Supports Pro-
tection of Crit-
ical Infrastruc-
ture or Conti-
nuity of Essen-
tial Services
20% 5 - High: Project will ensure continuity of operations for
critical infrastructure or essential services for disaster re-
sponse.
3 - Medium: Project will support critical infrastructure or
essential services with loss/damage history.
1 - Low: Project will support infrastructure or services
without loss/damage history.
0- Neutral - Project has no impact on community infra-
structure or services.
4 Repetitive
Damages Cor-
rected
10% 5 - High: Alleviates repetitive loss. Property must have
been damaged in the past by a disaster event.
3 - Medium: Repetitive loss may have occurred but was
not documented.
1 - Low: No effect on repetitive loss.
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5 Economic Ef-
fect or Loss
During
Lifespan of the
Project
10% 5 - Minimal economic loss (project improves resiliency of
the community, does not increase risk of other adjacent
areas/buildings.)
3 - Moderate economic loss (project may help minimize
disruption and economic losses).
1 - Significant economic loss (project not likely to mini-
mize economic impact of the community).
6 Number of
People to Ben-
efit
15% 5 - High: More than 100,000 people.
3 - Medium: 10,000 to 100,000 people.
1 - Low: Fewer than 10,000 people.
Parameter
Subtotal
100% sum of parameter scores; max =
Risk Reduction Subtotal
(sum of parameter scores) / (maximum possible score) 100%
Parameter Weighting
Factor
Scoring Criteria Score Points
Cost and Time 15%
1 Estimated
Costs*
30% *(This score combines a weighted factor of Initial and
Maintenance/Operating Costs)
i. Initial Cost
(including de-
sign, project
management,
research…)
75% 5 - Low: $0 to $100,000.
3 - Moderate: $100,001 to $1 million.
1 - High: More than $1 million.
ii. Mainte-
nance/ Oper-
ating (Annual/
Deployment)
Costs
25% 5 - Lower costs: Less than 5% per annum of the intial
cost.
3 - Moderate costs: 5-10% per annum of the intial cost.
1 - Higher costs: More than 10% annum of the intial
cost.
2 Affordability 30% 5 - Good: Project is easily affordable. Has been budg-
eted or a grant for this project is available and the likeli-
hood of success is high. (If a match is needed, it is availa-
ble.)
3 - Moderate: Project is somewhat affordable. Grants
for this project are available and the likelihood of suc-
cess is moderate. (If a match is needed, high confidence
that it could be obtained.)
1 - Poor: Project is very costly for the agency. Grants for
this project are limited. (If a match is needed, there may
be difficulty in obtaining a match.)
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3 Complexity of
Implementa-
tion
20% 5 - Low: This project is feasible, acceptable to most in
the community, and does not require a public vote or
hearing that may delay implementation. (Or has already
been approved and accepted.)
3 - Moderate: This project is feasible, may have some
opposition from the community and may require special-
ized permitting or a public hearing or vote that may de-
lay implementation.
1 - High: This project is feasible, may have some opposi-
tion from the community, and will require either special-
ized permitting, or a public hearing or vote that will de-
lay implementation.
4 Completion
Timeframe
20% 5 - High: 6 months or less from time of funding.
3 - Medium: 6 months to 1 year from time of funding.
1 - Low: more than 1 year from time of funding.
Parameter
Subtotal
100% sum of parameter scores: max =
Cost Subtotal (sum of parameter scores) / (maximum possible score) 100%
* Estimated costs are comprised of two secondary parameters: initial and maintenance/op-
erating costs
SUITABILITY 30% 100%
RISK REDUCTION 55% 100%
COST 15% 100%
TOTAL 100%
For a working Microsoft Excel worksheet of the LMS Prioritization Matrix send an e-
mail request to: mdlms@miamidade.gov.
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For further information please contact:
Cathie Perkins
LMS Coordinator
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 468-5400
Cathie.perkins@miamidade.gov
mdlms@miamidade.gov
website: http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp
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Appendix 1– Sample Project
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Appendix 2– Deleted/Deferred Projects
In 2017 the following projects were requested to be deleted or deferred by the stake-
holder agencies identified.
Action Agency Description Reason
Deleted Miami Lakes Public Information and Edu-
cation
Removed per the request of
agency
Deleted Miami Lakes Traffic Control Removed per request of agency
Deleted Miami Lakes Localized Drainage Improve-
ments
Removed per request of agency
Deferred Miami Lakes Mary Collins Community Cen-
ter
Deferred for the time being
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Appendix 3– Project List
This list is maintained in WebEOC and updated by the individual agencies upon re-
quest by the LMS Coordinator, two times a year by June 30 and December 31, re-
spectively. The updated lists are published in July and January every year. The
WebEOC LMS Board will be used to pull current information as needed. The county,
municipalities and all other members of the LMS Working Group reserve the right to,
at any time, add to, delete from and in other ways change the order of priorities pre-
sented here. All entities participating in this program have agreed to undertake these
initiatives, as necessary.
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County Departments Animal Services Doral Road/Drainage Project Future Unfunded
Project Flood HMA 0.00 56 02/28/2018 TBD Private road behind facility has severe flooding which spills over into county vehicle parking area and back entrance to facility.
Flooding has damage electric fence and limits access to facility since this is the main entry point for unloading animals.
County Departments Aviation
MIA South and Central Terminal
Baggage Handling System
Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun
Sea Level
Rise,Flood
TSA OTA, FDOT Grants
Future Financing -
Identified Funding
Source 324,210,000.00 69 02/22/2018 January 2021
This project scope includes the replacement of the entire in-line Checked Bag Screening System for South Terminal and
installation of a new Checked Bag Screening System and Automated Sortation System for Central Terminal. This project will have
three distinct phases: the building; the South Terminal Baggage Handling System upgrade; and the new Central Terminal Baggage
Handling System. The new building will be approximately 60,000 square feet and will house both Checked Baggage Inspection
Systems (CBIS) and Checked Baggage Reconciliation Areas (CBRA). Integrating a security screening system into the Baggage
Handling System removes the baggage screening function from the ticketing areas, freeing valuable terminal space for
circulation and improving the passenger flow. More importantly, the inline system removes the explosive detection operation
from public areas into highly secured, segregated rooms that are equipped to deal with these high threat level scenarios
providing a safer environment for the public.
County Departments Community Action and Human
Services Impact Window Installation Project in Planning
Stage Wind HMA Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 64 03/01/2018 180 days The installation of 272 impact windows and doors.
County Departments Community Action and Human
Services Installation of a stand by generator Project in Planning
Stage Power Failure HMA Identified Funding
Source 55,000.00 72 03/01/2018 180 days Installation of a stand by generator
County Departments Community Action and Human
Services Installation of a Stand by Generator Project in Planning
Stage Power Failure HMA Identified Funding
Source 55,000.00 73 03/01/2018 180 days Installation of a stand by generator
County Departments Community Action and Human
Services
Installation of Impact Windows and
Doors
Project in Planning
Stage ,Wind HMA Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 67 03/01/2018 180 days Installation of impact windows and doors at a 55 unit residential facility
County Departments Community Action and Human
Services Installation of portable generators Project in Planning
Stage Power Failure HMA Identified Funding
Source 325,000.00 74 03/01/2018 180 days Installation of six stand by generators
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation MAYA - Stationary Ramp Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind HMA 14,000.00 72 06/22/2018 12/31/2018 Install a stationary yard ramp in one of the bay doors to drive in and out of the warehouse County vehicles during storms to
prevent loss of property.
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation MWDC Exterior Mechanical Room
Doors
Project in Planning
Stage Wind,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 85 02/21/2018 2019 Replace aging doors and frames to exterior mechanical rooms throughout the entire facility to maintain the security and safe
operation of all air handler equipment.
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation MWDC Generator Project in Planning
Stage
,Health,Security
Breach,Power
Failure,Other
CIP Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 89 02/21/2018 2019 To replace aging generators to support increased capacity needed to run chillers, all elevators, kitchen equipment and critical
equipment.
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation MWDC Roofs Project in Planning
Stage
,Wind,Other,Healt
h CIP Funding Secured 3.50 86 02/15/2018 2020 Replacement of roofs for all four building zones (wings) that are in need of replacement due to fair, wear and tear during its life
span. Roof is in need of replacement.
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation MWDC Window Replacement 50% complete ,Wind,Other,Healt
h,Security Breach CIP Funding Secured 1,351,000.00 84 02/21/2018 2018 Replace existing defective detention grade security windows in all housing units and remainder of building that compromise
security and permit moisture intrusion.
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation PTDC Window Replacement & Ext
Facade
Project in Planning
Stage
,Health,Wind,Oth
er CIP Funding Secured 21,700,000.00 82 02/22/2018 2019 Replace existing defective detention grade security windows and repair exterior façade throughout the building to prevent
security breach and water intrusion.
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation TGK Recreational Yard Doors Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Wind,Other
,Security Breach CIP Funding Secured 500,000.00 84 02/21/2018 2020
Replacement of the security doors accessing the recreation yards throughout all TGK housing units is needed. Due to the
exposure to harsh outside environment, the metal on the doors and surrounding frames have severely deteriorated and have
become a security risk
County Departments Corrections and Rehabilitation TGK Roofs Project in Planning
Stage
,Wind,Other,Healt
h CIP Funding Secured 3.50 86 02/21/2018 2020 Replacement of roofs for all building zones that are in need of replacement due to fair, wear and tear during its life span. Roof is
in need of replacement.
County Departments Cultural Affairs African Heritage CAC - Building
envelope sealing and painting
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Funding to be
determined
Identified Funding
Source 90,000.00 0 03/01/2018 6 months from
funding Pressure wash and seal/paint building envelope
County Departments Cultural Affairs African Heritage CAC Parking Lot
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Funding Source to be
identified 125,000.00 50 03/02/2018 9 months from
funding Parking lot drainage improvements: re-sloping, additional drains, etc.
County Departments Cultural Affairs Caleb Auditorium - Building Envelope:
Hurricane Impact systems
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Funding to be
determined 350,000.00 60 03/02/2018 1 year after funding
allocation Replace glass storefront, doors and windows with impact glass system/units
County Departments Cultural Affairs Caleb Auditorium - Building Envelope:
Sealing/Painting
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind funding to be
determined 120,000.00 51 03/02/2018 6 months from
funding Pressure wash and seal building exterior
County Departments Cultural Affairs Caleb Auditorium - Theater entrance
walkways
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Funding to be identified 75,000.00 66 03/02/2018 9 months from
funding allocation Rework flooring elevations at entrances to theater to divert ponding water
County Departments Cultural Affairs MDCA - Building envelope: Exterior
sealing/paint
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Funding to be
determined 150,000.00 67 03/02/2018 6 months from
funding Exterior building cleaning, sealing/paint
County Departments Cultural Affairs MDCA - Building Envelope: Impact
Glass Systems
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Funding to be
determined 1,350,000.00 63 03/02/2018 1 year after funding Replace storefront, glass block at stairwells, and all windows with impact glass units
County Departments Cultural Affairs Miami-Dade County Auditorium
Parking lot improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
funding source to be
determined 1,375,000.00 63 03/02/2018 1 year from funding Parking lot - new layout, drainage, resurfacing, sprinkler system, landscaping and LED lighting
County Departments Cultural Affairs Parking lot improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PDM or other available
grants
Identified Funding
Source 125,000.00 0 03/01/2018 9 months after
funding Parking lot improvements including re-sloping, additional drains, etc. to improve drainage.
County Departments Emergency Management Arnold and Edward Hall Connector
Shelter Retrofit
Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Power
Failure State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 220,000.00 80 5/30/2014 unknown
Structural renovation to bring the facility up to current shelter code. Wall support and roof bracing improvements. The upgrade
would allow the facility to stand up to the minimum code requirements for shelters as of today's code. Electrical upgrade for
sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the building is electrically ready for high
demand. HVAC and generator upgrades for sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would
prepare the building's A/C system and provide a generator for current shelter requirements.
County Departments Emergency Management Arnold Hall Shelter Retrofit Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 1,175,000.00 85 5/30/2014 1 Year from Start
Structural renovation to bring this facility up to shelter code. This includes wall support and roof bracing improvements.
Electrical upgrade for sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the building is
electrically ready for high demand. HVAC and generator upgrade would prepare the building's A/C system and provide a
generator for current shelter requirements.
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County Departments Emergency Management Arnold Hall South Shelter Retrofit Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Power
Failure State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 615,000.00 80 5/30/2014 unknown
Structural renovation to bring up to current shelter code. Wall support and roof bracing improvements will bring the structure
up o the minimum shelter requirements of todays code. Electrical upgrade for sustainability during use as an evacuation
center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the building is electrically ready for high demand. NVAC and generator upgrades for
sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the building's A/C system and provide a
generator for current shelter requirements.
County Departments Emergency Management Arnold Hall South Shelter Retrofit Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 510,000.00 80 5/30/2014 unknown
Structural renovation to bring the facility up to current shelter code. Includes wall support and roof bracing improvements. The
upgrade would make the building stand up to the minimum shelter requirements of today's code. Electrical upgrade for
sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the building is electrically ready for high
demand. HVAC and generator upgrades for sustainability during use an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare
the building's A/\c system and provide a generator for current shelter requirements.
County Departments Emergency Management Barbara Goleman Senior Survey Funding Secured ,Wind State Retrofit Funding Identified Funding
Source 0.00 89 6/12/2015 Less than one year
from funding time
perform a structural engineering survey to determine if the facility meets or exceeds ASCE-7 or ANSI A58 and determine what
modifications are needed to meet or exceed the minimum wind design performance standards or equivalent. State Retrofit
Funding to be utilized
County Departments Emergency Management Coral Gables Senior Retrofit Study Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 89 6/12/2015 Less than one year
from funding time
Engineering study to determine if facility meets or exceeds ASCE-7 or ANSI A58 and determine what modifications are needed to
meet or exceed the minimum wind design performance standards or equivalent. State Shelter Retrofit monies to be utilized.
County Departments Emergency Management Dade County Courthouse Air
conditional equipment
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Unknown 27,460,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Dade County Courthouse- Replace outdated air conditioning equipment.
County Departments Emergency Management Edwards Hall Shelter Retrofit Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 1,215,000.00 85 5/30/2014 unknown
Structural renovation to bring up to current shelter code. Wall support and bracing improvements. The upgrade would bring the
facility up to today's shelter code requirements. Electrical upgrade for sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter.
The upgrade would prepare the building is electrically ready for high demand. HVAC and generator upgrades for sustainability
during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the buildings' A/C system and provide a generator for
current shelter requirements.
County Departments Emergency Management Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior Retrofit
Study
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 89 6/12/2015 Less than one year
from funding time
Structural engineering study to determine if facility meets or exceeds ASCE-7 or ANSIA58 and determine what modifications are
needed to meet or exceed the minimum wind design performance standards or equivalent.
County Departments Emergency Management Miami Southridge Senior Retrofit Study Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 89 6/12/2015 Less than one year
from funding time
Structural engineering survey to determine if facility meets or exceeds ASCE-7 or ANSI A58 and determine what modifications
are needed to meet or exceed the minimum wind design performance standards or equivalent. State Shelter Retrofit funding to
be used.
County Departments Emergency Management Michael Kropp Window Protection Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 0.00 90 11/22/2016 unknown Add impact resistant windows to the gymnasium area of the site that is used as an Evacuation Center. Working with School
Board to determine if this is feasible, state funding may be available for a portion of the costs.
County Departments Emergency Management Reilly Coliseum Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 1,175,000.00 85 5/30/2014 unknown
Structural renovation to bring the facility up to current shelter code. Wall support6 and roof bracing improvements. The
upgrade would bring the structure up to withhold the current code conditions for shelters. Electrical upgrade for sustainability
during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the building to be electrically ready for high demand.
HVAC and generator upgrades for sustainability during use as an evacuation center/shelter. The upgrade would prepare the
building's A/C system and provide a generator for current shelter requirements.
County Departments Emergency Management South Miami Senior Retrofit Study Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind State Shelter Retrofit Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 89 6/12/2015 Less than one year
from funding time
Structural engineering survey to determine if facility meets or exceeds ASCE-7 or ANSI A58 and determine what modifications
are needed to meet or exceed the minimum wind design performance standards or equivalent.
County Departments Fire Rescue Miami-Dade Air Rescue South Security
Hardening
Future Unfunded
Project ,Security Breach
Potential Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 84 9/1/2016 1year
Both Miami Executive and Opa-Locka airports are unable to provide adequate security for MDFR's multi-million dollar fleet of
helicopters and associated equipment. Unauthorized members of the public have occasionally gained access to both sites which
poses both a danger to their safety and MDFR's extremely valuable assets.
County Departments Fire Rescue Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station
Rehabilitation for Air Rescue South
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMPG, PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 90 6/1/2009 Uknown
This project will enhance the county's emergency response capabilities in responding to citizens' immediate disaster and medical
needs. The project involves the actual hardening of the roof and structure as well as the hanger for Air Rescue apparatus. This
hardening will enable the structure to meet regulatory requirements and withstand category four or five hurricanes for facilities
which maintain rescue apparatus and valuable MDFR equipment. The average estimated value of the apparatus and equipment
is $20 million. Estimated cost $1,000,000.
County Departments Fire Rescue Miami-Dade Fire Station Roof
Rehabilitation
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMPG, PDM Identified Funding
Source 600,000.00 88 6/1/2009 Unknown
The project involves the actual hardening of the roof and structure to meet regulatory requirements and withstand category four
or five hurricanes for facilities which maintain rescue engines, trucks and equipment, valuable personnel and computers. The
average estimated value of the vehicles and equipment at these stations is $2,000,000. Estimated Cost: $ $600,000
County Departments Fire Rescue Structural Rehabilitation for Miami-
Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMPG, PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 95 6/1/2009 Unknown The project involves the retrofitting of various structural members of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters Building so that
the scructure may withstand category four or five hurricanes. The average estimated cost: $1,000,000
County Departments Internal Services 30. Hardening of the windows at 140
Metro Flagler Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind HMA 2,985,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown
This is a typical downtown office building, housing approximately 125,000 square feet of office space. The first seven floors of
the building are comprised of garage parking. The upper eight floors are the office floors with expansive windows. The height of
the building would probably preclude shutters, but the windows could be replaced with impact resistant windows, or at a
minimum strengthened with the application of impact resistant film.
County Departments Internal Services Building Management System (BMS)
Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Security
Breach,Other
HMA 62,000.00 62 03/13/2018 Unknown
Create redundancy for the BMS Control Center, which monitors remotely on a continuous 24-hour basis all electronic building
management systems (BMS) located in the department’s main facilities. BMS systems are critical to all types of emergency
response and post-event situations within these buildings, since they monitor and control fire alarms, smoke evacuation, air
conditioning, and other critical systems throughout the buildings. The ability to maintain operational continuity through an event
would enable critical systems to continue to be monitored and/or operated from a remote location, out of harm’s way. To
establish the redundancy necessary to mitigate potential loss from a disaster scenario, the optimum solution would be to
procure 12 laptop computers, an Apogee server and related communications software, which would enable restarting
operations from one of two geographically disparate back-up locations, currently designated as the Regional Data Processing &
Communications Center and the Elections Processing / 3-1-1 Answer Center.
County Departments Internal Services Caleb Center Waterproofing/Damp-
proofing
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind HMA 1,886,000.00 0 03/28/2018 Unknown Caleb Center - Waterproofing/Damp-proofing.
County Departments Internal Services Carol Glassman center Impact
Windows
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind HMA 165,000.00 0 03/28/2018 unknown Carol Glassman Daycare Center - Install Reflective High Impact Windows & Doors.
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County Departments Internal Services Central Support Control Center Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal Disruption
HMA 980,000.00 0 03/13/2018 Unknown
Merge operations of the security central station with the building management system group and provide equipment for
expanded security and BMS capabilities. Build the new control center at the Integrated Command Facility, a category 5 rated
building, present location of Fire/Police 911 Dispatch and future location of EOC/DEM and 311 operations. The expanded role of
the ISD control center will permit the monitoring of intrusion, fire, and other building related alarms through the use of updated
technologies. Stations for other county departments to be provided as backups to their individual control centers (Water &
Sewer, Seaport, Transit).
County Departments Internal Services Central Support facility- Elevator
improvements
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 1,710,000.00 0 03/28/2018 Unknow Central Support Facility - Code required elevator system improvements.
County Departments Internal Services Coral Gables Courthouse drain repair
to parking lot
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 352,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Coral Gables Courthouse - Repair & add a second drain to the parking lot for proper drainage.
County Departments Internal Services Cultural center Elevatorimprovements Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 717,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Cultural Center Code required elevator system improvements.
County Departments Internal Services Cutural Center main transformers Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure HMA 193,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Cultural Center Replace main building transformers.
County Departments Internal Services Dade County Courthouse domestic Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood HMA 3,295,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Dade County Courthouse - Replace or repair domestic and sewer risers
County Departments Internal Services Dade County Courthouse outdated
Electrical
Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure HMA 5,750,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Dade County Courthouse - Replace additional outdated electrical.
County Departments Internal Services Dade County Courthouse security and
windows
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind HMA 575,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown
Enhanced security and hardening of the windows at the Historical Dade County Courthouse (DCC):
The DCC is the main Civil Court in Miami-Dade County, it is a twenty seven-story high-rise building. Windows do not have film
and it would provide additional protection
County Departments Internal Services Data Processing Center Upgrade of
electrical Panel
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 580,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Data Processing Center - Upgrade Electrical Panels and Static Switches.
County Departments Internal Services Downtown Electrical Vaults Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 2,965,000.00 0 03/15/2018 Unknown All of the equipment needs to be updated. The electrical vaults are located at the Central Support Facility, SPCC, Dade County
Courthouse, Cultural Center and the 140 W. Flagler building.
County Departments Internal Services Downtown Govn. Center Power and cu Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 13,412,000.00 76 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Downtown Government Center Central Plant was designed and once operated as a natural gas-fired, combined heat and
power (CHP) plant providing electrical power and chilled water for several of the County's most critical facilities in downtown
Miami. Due to operational and contractual problems, the power generation component of the plant was shut down and
mothballed in 1994. Electricity is presently procured from the local utility and distributed to the downtown buildings, along with
chilled water that is produced by electric chillers in the plant. As a result of the loss of the capacity to self-generate electrical
power, the utility plant and the buildings served by the loop are vulnerable to power shortages or stoppages due to storm
damage, terrorist attack or other emergency curtailments that might impact power substations, the power distribution system
(the grid), or the nuclear power plant at Turkey Point.
Initial planning studies affirm a reconfiguration and restart of the combined-cycle plant operation is highly viable. Sixteen
buildings would ultimately benefit from the electricity and/or chilled water generated through this “restart” proposal, totaling
over 4 million square feet, and utilized on a daily basis by some 20,000 occupants and visitors. This project would permit the
Downtown Government Center complex to run independently of the local utility, thereby reducing the likelihood of downtime
due to power outages at the utility. The local utility will still be connected to the plant, and serve as the backup power supply
during downtime. The buildings impacted include some of the County’s most critical facilities, including County Hall, three
primary County/State Courthouses (Family, Civil, and Juvenile Courts), two museums, the County’s Main Library, and several
office low- and high-rise office buildings, along with two commercial clients (American Airlines Arena and the Terremark NAP of
the Americas, an internet hub and technology center connecting North and South Americas. The cost cited for the project is the
capital cost associated with the design, procurement and installation of the power generation equipment necessary to establish
an 8.6-megawatt gas engine-based combined heat and power (CHP) plant. Primary equipment will consist of three 2.88
Megawatt engine generators and associated ancillary equipment.
County Departments Internal Services Elections/311 Impact windows and
shutters
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind HMA 1,050,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Elections/311 - Provide impact windows and automatic hurricane shutters
County Departments Internal Services
Electrical Redundancy to Central
Support Facility and North District
Chiller Plant
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other HMA 1,711,000.00 0 03/15/2018 Unknown Currently, the generators at both facilities are not able to provide sufficient backup power to run all of the equipment. If we
lose power, none of the buildings cooled by wither plants will be serviced.
County Departments Internal Services Emergency Generator Conversion Future Unfunded
Project
,Other,Power
Failure Unknown 1,427,000.00 80 03/13/2018 Unknown
Extending runtime of emergency power generators, converting to burn both gas and diesel fuel:
The purpose of this conversion is to facilitate - at a lesser cost - the extended operation of emergency generators in those
facilities that already have natural gas lines. If installed, the conversion will allow diesel engines to burn both fuels at a ratio of
20 % diesel fuel, 80% natural gas. Diesel fuel will be depleted 5 times slower, allowing for an extended run time on the same fuel
storage. If Natural Gas is not available, engines can still run on Diesel fuel at 100% ratio. This conversion is recommended for
generators of 400 KW or larger capacity only, of which the agency currently has 23 units.
County Departments Internal Services Emergency vehicle retrofit Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood Grants 31,000.00 60 03/14/2018 Unknown
The department’s emergency generator team services and maintains equipment at some 250 locations, including a large number
of emergency response sites, such as fire and police stations, vehicle fueling sites, and antennas/repeater stations required for
County radio systems. Many of these are located in either extremely remote or otherwise flood-prone areas. If any of these
areas see water levels high enough to reach the engine air intake, the vehicles will not operate, stranding technicians and
hindering emergency response activities. Engine modifications to provide a higher air intake will provide significantly increased
“range” in a flooded area.
County Departments Internal Services Enhanced security for Lawson Thomas
Courthouse
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Grants 276,000.00 56 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Lawson E. Thomas Family Court Building is a thirty-story high-rise office building that serves as the sole location in Miami-
Dade County housing State Family Court. As such, the existing CCTV system should be expanded to cover additional areas around
the building and interior security electronic screening stations. Procure and install a screening machine for the screening of
deliveries to the delivery area.
County Departments Internal Services ENhanced security for ME Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Grants 170,000.00 0 03/14/2018 Unknown TBC
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County Departments Internal Services Flood Barrier for Cultural Center
Basement
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind FMA 94,000.00 64 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Cultural Center houses the County’s Main Library, the Historical Museum of South Florida, and the Miami Art Museum.
These key cultural institutions house both public and private collections. The basement and basement-level floors of the
institutions provide delivery access to the facilities, storage for museum exhibit and library book collections, as well as key
electrical, mechanical and elevator equipment rooms for the facility. The basement has one main service driveway that ramps
down into the basement that should have a flood barrier installed to prevent substantial water intrusion from heavy rainfall and
rising waters. The poor drainage in the surrounding streets makes flooding a very real potentiality. There is also a pedestrian
entrance (with a door) on the north side of the building that leads into the basement, which should also be protected, since
flooding occurs at that point as well.
County Departments Internal Services Flood barriers for Richard E. Gerstein
Justice Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood FMA 183,000.00 84 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, the sole location of State Criminal Court in Miami-Dade County, and the primary site for
Traffic Court, has two driveway entries into the basement, both of which have previously permitted flooding of the basement
from the elevated storm water from the surrounding streets. This flooding has previously damaged, or has the potential to
damage, electrical panels and equipment that are located flush or close to the basement floor, as well as equipment and systems
located in the basement. Flood barriers should be installed at both entries, and critical equipment should be considered for
elevation off the floor.
County Departments Internal Services Flood prevention Central Support Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood FMA 266,000.00 75 03/13/2018 Unknown
This facility produces and/or distributes chilled water (air conditioning) and electricity to county buildings in the Downtown
Government Center complex totaling in excess of 3,500,000 square feet, including County Hall, a State Civil Courthouse, a State
Family Courthouse, a State Juvenile Courthouse, two museums, the main library, and other high-rise office towers and garages.
The ground floor of the facility houses all electrical connections and inter-ties with the local utility, the main electrical panels
being fed from underground at 13,800 V AC, 60 Hz and 480 V AC 60 Hz. In case of flooding, water can enter the main
transformer vault, elevator pits, ground floor of the co-generation plant, and electrical switchgear rooms, where critical
equipment lies to provide water to the cooling tower (52 feet height), and to the make-up water lines for chilled and condensing
water loops, and for main power distribution to the Downtown Government Center complex. Storm drainage in the surrounding
streets is extremely poor. Needed improvements include the installation of ground-level flood barriers, improved water
extraction and/or the elevation of critical equipment within the facility.
County Departments Internal Services Flood Prevention for North Distric
Chiller Plant
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind FMA 247,000.00 0 03/15/2018 Unknown
This facility produces and/or distributes chilled water (air conditioning) and electricity to county buildings in the North District
Chiller Plant that provides chilled water to six county facilities (OTV N, OTV S, Children’s Courthouse, Courthouse Center, West
Lot, Hickman Building) and two private clients (American Airlines Arena and Terremark Data Center).
County Departments Internal Services Flood Prevention of Elevator Shaft Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood Grants 107,000.00 54 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Historical Museum of South Florida is located in the Cultural Center. Wind-driven rain, together with rainwater running down
the roof, in heavy rainstorms can leak into the elevator shaft, and from there into the building through louvers, and into the
ceiling plenum. A number of interior areas can be affected, which threatens public and private art collections housed in the
building. This project would address these conditions.
County Departments Internal Services Graham Building Access control and
CCTV
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Grants 250,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Graham Building - Replace aging access control system and CCTV equipment.
County Departments Internal Services Graham Building Fence around State
Attorney
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Grants 700,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Graham Building - Install a fence around the State Attorney Building
County Departments Internal Services Graham Building Roof Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind Grants 1,850,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Graham Building - Replace roof, exterior walls, and waterproof building.
County Departments Internal Services Hardening Elections headquarterrs
Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind Grants 1,455,000.00 67 03/13/2018 UNKNOWN
Elections must have continuity even after natural disasters. Providing impact glass or accordion/roll down shutters will mitigate
potential windstorm damage. Increasing the generator capacity will provide power to the complete elections process, giving the
department the ability to continue the elections process after natural disasters. Enhancing the roof rating will help mitigate
windstorm damage to the roof and all election equipment located in the warehouse area.
County Departments Internal Services HArdening Perimeter of Data
Processing Center DPCC
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind,Flood Grants 890,000.00 75 03/13/2018 Unknown
This facility serves as the County's primary computer operations center, and houses police and fire emergency dispatch (9-1-1).
The facility is set well back from the surrounding streets, making the site ideal for providing optimum blast protection by means
of a hardened property perimeter. The existing fenced perimeter should be reinforced by installing a hardened fence (with a
raised concrete base) or a bollards/planter combination. Reinforce the two entry gates by installing popup bollards or hydraulic
lift systems similar to the ones being used at the downtown Federal building.
County Departments Internal Services Hardening perimeter Of Stephen P.
Clark
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Grants 2,680,000.00 0 03/14/2018 Unknown
The SPCC is home to the County's Commissioners, Mayor, and most directors from the various departments. Reinforce the
perimeter by installing a hardened fence or bollards/planter combination. Reinforce gates by installing popup bollards or
hydraulic lift system similar to the ones being used at the Federal building downtown. Install surveillance system that includes
cameras, recorders and additional lighting.
County Departments Internal Services Hardening Windows at Lawson E.
Thomas Courthouse
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind Grants 539,000.00 66 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Lawson E. Thomas Family Court Building, the sole location housing State Family Court in Miami-Dade County, is a thirty-story
high-rise building. The upper floors all have impact resistant glass; however, the first floor and mezzanine windows are
extremely large, and manual shuttering from the outside is next to impossible. These windows should either have automatic
shutters or impact resistant windows installed. This building also has a large patio on the eleventh floor. The windows around the
patio and the doors leading out on the patio should be shuttered.
County Departments Internal Services Hardening windows at north Dade
Justice Center
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind grants 403,000.00 68 03/13/2018 Unknown
This is a two-story building which consists of mostly glass exterior walls. The building is a heavily utilized branch court facility,
serving the entire northern end of the county. The facility lies within two miles of the ocean, with no intervening barrier islands
to mitigate the impact of high winds or storm surge. It would be extremely valuable to protect this facility, either through the
installation of impact resistant windows or film, or with automatic shutters.
County Departments Internal Services Hardening windows at Richard E.
Gerstein Justice Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind Grants 3,321,000.00 57 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, the sole location of State Criminal Court in Miami-Dade County, and the primary site for
Traffic Court, has two rows of large windows, with the bottom windows 4' in height, and the top windows 5' in height. There are
approximately 500 windows on the upper eight floors. The first floor would require automatic roll down shutters ($300,000.00).
Since the upper floors are already in need of a window replacement to address existing water intrusion and structural failures,
the best solution would be to replace these upper floor windows with impact resistant glass.
County Departments Internal Services Integrated Command Facility HVAC Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 2,415,000.00 69 03/29/2018 Unknown Integrated Command Facility - HVAC Improvements
County Departments Internal Services Integrated Command Facility Lighting Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 2,610,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Integrated Command Facility - New Parking Lot and site Lighting
County Departments Internal Services Integrated Command Facility Static Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 3,550,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Integrated Command Facility - Replacement of PMM / Static Switches.
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County Departments Internal Services Integrated Command Facility
Unimproved area roof
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind Grants 1,250,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Integrated Command Facility - Replace roof in unimproved area
County Departments Internal Services Integrated Command Facility UPS Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure grants 4,585,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Integrated Command Facility - Replacement of UPS Units
County Departments Internal Services Lighting Towers Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure grants 35,000.00 69 03/13/2018 Unknown
After an emergency, it may be necessary to work with the assistance of portable high intensity discharge lights. Depending on
location, needs and use, requirements may vary from 1.5 to 7KW, which may be satisfied by the use of several units of the same
size.
County Departments Internal Services Perimeter at Integrated Command
Center
Future Unfunded
Project ,Security Breach grants 634,800.00 65 03/13/2018 Unknown
This facility serves as the County's primary computer operations center, and houses police and fire emergency dispatch (9-1-1).
The facility little set back from the surrounding streets, requiring a hardened property perimeter to properly protect the site.
Installing a hardened fence (with a raised concrete base) or a bollards/planter combination will provide additional protection to
this critical site. Reinforce entry gates by installing popup bollards or hydraulic lift systems similar to the ones being used at the
downtown Federal building.
County Departments Internal Services Perimeter of Medical Examiner's Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 140,000.00 0 03/14/2018 Unknown
Currently, the facility does not have complete access control. There are four wood gate arms controlling vehicle traffic in and out
of facility. These should be replaced with a metal frame sliding gate that, when closed, would prevent not only vehicular, but
pedestrian access to the property. The existing perimeter chain link fence should be replaced with an 8-foot high picket fence.
County Departments Internal Services Portable Chiller Future Unfunded
Project ,Other,Health grants 2,825,000.00 0 03/13/2018 Unknown
Purchase of trailer-mounted portable chiller of 1200 Tons capacity, to provide emergency chilled water for air conditioning to
disabled building(s) after a disaster, or major disruption in the building A/C system. Many of the current buildings in the
inventory have been constructed for energy efficient operation, which has translated in recent years to a lack of direct access to
the outside (i.e. reduced number and distribution of windows). The impact of this is that the buildings are rendered virtually
unusable in the event that climate control is not available. We have a contractual obligation to supply chilled water to the
American Airlines Arena if the North District Chiller Plant is out of service.
County Departments Internal Services Portable Emerngency Generators Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 4,565,000.00 85 03/13/2018 Unknown
Purchase of three trailer-mounted, portable DIESEL emergency power generators, and made cable ready to provide emergency
power to disabled facilities after a major disaster. Units are to be 300 KW, 60 Hz, 480/277/120 V, with fuel reserve of 470 gallons
minimum of No. 2 diesel fuel. This set-up will provide an approximate continuous runtime of 24 hours (per generator, at full
load). Work includes prepping buildings to accept quick connections from generators and necessary load transfers. Besides the
units listed, two 2 MW units should be purchased. This will ensure that in the event of a long term power outage, facilities like
SPCC can be supported.
County Departments Internal Services Redundancy to Security Operations
Center
Future Unfunded
Project ,Health,Other Unknown 33,000.00 63 03/13/2018 Unknown
Create redundancy for the SOC which, on a continuous 24-hour basis, remotely monitors intrusion and fire alarms, and provides
the related police/fire/security company dispatch, for over 500 installations. Alarm monitoring and first responder dispatch
operations are critical to an effective emergency response strategy. The ability to maintain operational continuity through and
after an event would enable the security of critical facilities to continue to be monitored from a remote location, out of harm’s
way. To establish the redundancy necessary to reduce system downtime during emergency or disaster situations, the optimum
solution would be to procure two laptop computers, three printers, four alarm receivers, appropriate software licenses, eight
telephone lines, uninterrupted power supplies, and one fax machine, in order to restart operations from a remote backup
location, currently designated as the Regional Data Processing & Communications Center and the Elections Processing / 3-1-1
County Departments Internal Services REG Enhanced Security Future Unfunded
Project ,Health,Other grants 156,000.00 60 03/13/2018 Unknown
The Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, the sole location of State Criminal Court in Miami-Dade County, and the primary site for
Traffic Court, is not as secure as it should be, given the criticality of its uses. Procure and install an electronic screening machine
and walk-through magnetometer for the loading dock, to initiate the screening of personnel and oversized delivery packages that
are not currently screened.
County Departments Internal Services Removal of Obsolete Cooling Towers Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 300,000.00 0 03/14/2018 Unknown
The Lawson E. Thomas Family Courthouse Center is a thirty-story high-rise office building in the center of the downtown
government center complex. The building has large rooftop cooling towers that are no longer in use. These need to be removed
from the roof, along with the wind breaker panels surrounding them. Failing to do so exposes the building and adjacent street to
significant damage in the event of the towers blowing off the building in high wind conditions.
County Departments Internal Services Roof Integrated Command Center Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Wind grants 1,561,100.00 76 03/13/2018 ASAP
Replace roof at the ICC that presently houses Miami-Dade County’s 911 Fire/Dispatch Center. This category 5 building will host
the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Department of Emergency Management (DEM), 311 Information Center,
and possibly be the home for a fusion center
County Departments Internal Services Safety Equipment for Emergency
Inspection of Confined spaces
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 176,000.00 0 03/14/2018 Unknown
Provide “A” Frames, harnesses, life lines, lanyards, gas analyzers, SCBA apparatus, protective clothing, gas masks, ladders, human
access/retrieval equipment, and hard hats for accessing flooded manholes, above-ground areas where diesel fuel tanks are
installed, and other confined spaces in and around managed facilities. During and following natural or other disasters, it is
common for natural gas or fuel lines to rupture, which will expose technicians having to access these areas to a harmful and
potentially deadly environment.
County Departments Internal Services Satelite phones Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Flood,Win
d grants 107,000.00 73 03/13/2018 Unknown
During an emergency, local telephone and radio services are very likely to be fully or partially disrupted, leaving key
departmental staff unable to communicate with each other or a central command station. This will significantly hinder staff’s
ability to respond in a timely, effective manner to emergency service calls, to call for parts needed for emergency repairs, or to
secure needed assistance at sites impacted by the emergency. All field work will be so impacted, thus delaying the process of
post-event damage assessment, site security in the short-term event aftermath, temporary and permanent site mobilizations,
and service delivery coordination. Beyond the obvious functions of assessing and remediating facility damage, the department
also employs emergency generator field technicians that support emergency generator equipment located in all areas of the
county, including numerous emergency response facilities, e.g. fire and police stations, fueling sites, and antennas/repeater
stations required for County radio systems, many of which are located in extremely remote difficult-to-access areas. The cost
estimate includes the procurement of 32 “Iridium” based Motorola satellite phones, 5-year emergency service contracts for each
phone, and miscellaneous necessary accessories of the phones. Equipment are initially anticipated to be utilized only in
emergency situations, and through distribution to key ISD facility managers, key management personnel, and various field teams
of emergency generator, security, elevator inspector, and building maintenance personnel.
County Departments Internal Services South Dade Government Center
Hurricane shutters
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind,Flood grants 992,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown South Dade Government Center - Hurricane Shutters
County Departments Internal Services Stephen P. Clark Center Domestic riser Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 1,875,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Stephen P. Clark Center - Replace domestic riser on tower section
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County Departments Internal Services Stephen P. Clark Center Elevators Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 3,500,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Stephen P. Clark Center - Code required elevator system improvements and hi-rise system modernization
County Departments Internal Services Stephen P. Clark Center main
Transformers
Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure grants 295,000.00 0 03/29/2018 Unknown Stephen P. Clark Center - Replace main building transformers
County Departments Internal Services Water redundancy for Central Support
Facility
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other grants 921,000.00 0 03/15/2018 Unknown
Plant. Currently, our only source of water is MDWASD. In the past, we have experienced very low water pressure from
MDWASD resulting in not having sufficient water in our system to adequately cool buildings. We could eliminate this by having a
backup water source (well, water tower, etc.)
County Departments Libraries Allapattah to install impact resistant
windows and Storefront
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 110,000.00 60 11/6/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Allapattah branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over $2,750,000.00.
This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will enable us to
install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of this
building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $110,000.00
County Departments Libraries
Coconut Grove Branch Library
installation of new roof and impact
windows and storefront
Funding Applied for ,Flood,Wind GOB and Identified
FEMA
Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 88 12/04/2017 2018
Libraries Coconut Grove Branch 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami, Fl. 33133 install impact windows $200,000 and replace entire roof
$300,00 for a total of $500,000 Future Unfunded
Project Wind Infrastructure (Building) Unknown/None $,500,000 61 The Coconut Grove branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library
contains furniture, computers, equipment and materials worth over $19,000,000.00. This building is of
critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will enable us to install impact
resistant windows and new roofing to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of
this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $500,000.00.
County Departments Libraries Coral Gables reinforce the windows Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 650,000.00 63 11/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Coral Gables branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over
$25,000,000.00. This building is also critical to emergency operations by serving, as the backup facility for the administration
should the Main library be rendered inaccessible or inoperable due to an emergency. This project will enable us to reinforce the
windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of this building and on-going
services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $650,000.00
County Departments Libraries Coral Reef to install impact resistant
windows and Storefront Funding Applied for Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 60 11/6/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Coral Reef branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over $2,750,000.00.
This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will enable us to
install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of this
building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $150,000.00
County Departments Libraries Culmer/Overtown to install impact
resistant windows and Storefront
Project in Planning
Stage Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 125,000.00 60 11/5/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Culmer/Overtown branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over
$1,750,000.00. This building is of critical importance as a valued resource to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it
serves. This building is also of historical significance since it houses an early mural from the world renowned and award-winning
African-American artist, Purvis Young, who was born and raised within the area of Culmer/Overtown. This project will enable us
to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of this
building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $125,000.00
County Departments Libraries Duplicate remove this record North
Central install impact windows Other Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 135,000.00 60 11/2/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The North Central branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over
$1,850,000.00. This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will
enable us to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the
content of this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $135,000.00
County Departments Libraries Kendall to install impact resistant
windows and Storefront Funding Applied for Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 225,000.00 60 11/3/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Kendall branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over $2,850,000.00. This
building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will enable us to install
impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of this building
and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $225,000.00
County Departments Libraries Key Biscayne install impact windows
and Storefront
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 225,000.00 71 11/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Key Biscayne branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over
$2,750,000.00. This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will
enable us to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the
content of this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $225,000.00
County Departments Libraries Lemon City install impact resistant
windows and Storefront
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 135,000.00 60 11/6/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Lemon City branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over $2,000,000.00.
This building is of critical importance as a valued to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will
enable us to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the
content of this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $135,000.00
Project 13: North Central, Roof redesign and replacement
County Departments Libraries Miami Lakes impact resistant windows
and Storefront Funding Applied for Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 225,000.00 60 11/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The Miami Lakes branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over
$2,850,000.00. This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will
enable us to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the
content of this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $225,000.00
County Departments Libraries N. Dade Regional Impact Windows and
Storefront
Future Unfunded
Project
Multiple (specify
in comments
Column T)
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 650,000.00 65 11/1/2012 More than 1 year
This project will enable us to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to
secure the content of this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. The North Dade
Regional branch serves the municipalities of Miami Gardens, Opa Locka, and North Miami, as well as several communities within
north Miami-Dade County. This 50,000 square foot facility serves as an important community resource offering library materials
and services meeting the information and educational needs of these deserving communities. Department assets in this building
are worth in excess of $40,000,000.00. This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it
serves. Estimated cost: $650,000.00
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South Dade Regional installation of
Roof Replacement and impact
windows Storefront
Funding Applied for ,Flood,Wind Secured Identified Funding
Source 1,150,000.00 82 12/04/2017 2018
Libraries South Dade Regional 10750 SW 211 Street, Miami, Fl. 33189 install impact windows $350,000 and replace entire roof
$800,00 for a total of $1,150,000 Future Unfunded
Project
Wind Infrastructure (Building) Unknown/None $1,150,000 61 The South Dade Regional branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library
contains furniture, computers, equipment and materials worth over $37,000,000.00. This building is of
critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project will enable us to install impact
resistant windows and new roofing to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the content of
this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $1,150,000.00.
County Departments Libraries W. Dade Reg. install impact windows
and Storefront Funding Applied for Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 850,000.00 61 11/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The West Dade Regional branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library contains furniture, equipment and materials worth over
$40,000,000.00. This building is of critical importance to the multi-ethnic and minority communities that it serves. This project
will enable us to install impact resistant windows to withstand hurricane-level winds, as required by the new code, to secure the
content of this building and on-going services provided to the communities served by this facility. Estimated cost: $850,000.00
County Departments Parks Biscayne Shores and Garden Park - Sea
Level Rise
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 950,100.00 88 6/24/2016 3 to 4 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks Black Point Park & Marina - Sea Level
Rise
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 7,452,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks Black Point Park and Marina -
Shrimper's Row Doc Reconstruction
Future Unfunded
Project ,Storm Surge PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 809,205.00 63 6/23/2016 1 year Reconstruction of docks to have code complied docks.
County Departments Parks Camp Matecumbe - Shutters Future Unfunded
Project Wind PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 387,062.00 63 Unknown > 1 year
The PROS Department operates and maintains a total of 86 buildings in need of hurricane shutters to protect the buildings and
their contents from future storm damage. Many of these buildings are recreation centers that are opened to the public as soon
as possible after hurricanes to provide facilities for ice, water and food distribution, and places for safe child care until schools
reopen. Without these window and door shutter projects, it is possible that wind forces and flying debris could cause damage to
these facilities.
County Departments Parks Camp Owassa Bauer - Shutters Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 53,920.00 63 1/15/2014 > 1 year
Miami_Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) Department operates and maintains a total of 86 buildings in need of
hurricane shutters to protect the building and their contents from future storm damage. Many of these buildings are recreation
centers that are open to the public as soon as possible after hurricanes to provide facilities for ice, water and food distribution,
and places for safe child care until schools reopen. Without these window and door shutter projects, it is possible that wind
forces and flying debris could cause damage to these facilities.
County Departments Parks Chapman Field Park - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 9,658,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's life cycle.
County Departments Parks Charles Deering Estate - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 4,490,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's life cycle.
County Departments Parks Charles Deering Estate - Sea Wall Land
Waterfront Fortification
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 2,200,000.00 84 6/23/2016 4 Raise sea wall due to sea rise.
County Departments Parks Crandon Park - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 71,840,000.00 88 6/24/2016 10 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks East Greynolds Park - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,164,000.00 88 6/24/2016 3 to 4 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden - Sea
Level Rise
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 10,310,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks Greynolds Park - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 18,670,000.00 88 6/24/2016 6 years Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks Haulover Park - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 21,390,000.00 88 6/24/2016 6 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks Homestead Bayfront Park - Sea Level
Rise
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 4,649,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's life cycle.
County Departments Parks Lakes by the Bay Park - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,112,000.00 88 6/24/2016 3 to 4 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's life cycle.
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County Departments Parks Matheson Hammock Park - Sea Level
Rise
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 12,990,000.00 88 6/24/2016 6 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks PWD Project No. 20120053 (CSWY)Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge CSWY Funding Secured 5,518,423.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The improvements to Hobie Island, north side, consist of coastal processes and shoreline design, beach profiling, site
development, parking improvements, paving, grading and drainage design, signage and pavement markings, landscape design,
environmental permitting, and post-design services during the construction phase of the project.
County Departments Parks R. Hardy Matheson Preserve - Sea
Level Rise
Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 5,893,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's life cycle.
County Departments Parks Sea Wall Replacement and Repair -
Crandon Marina
Future Unfunded
Project Sea Level Rise Florida Coastal
Management Program
Identified Funding
Source 12,989,700.00 61 Unknown > 1 year Crandon Marina- restore or replace 1,680 linear feet of seawall in the marina wet slip basin. Removed , reset and relocate
existing flooding docks as needed. Estimated cost $12,989,700.00
County Departments Parks Sea Wall Replacement and Repair -
Haulover Marina
Future Unfunded
Project Sea Level Rise
Florida Inland
Navigation District,
Florida Boating
Improvement Program
and Coastal Partnership
Management
Enterprise
Identified Funding
Source 2,465,100.00 69 Unknown > 1 year Haulover Marina - restore or replace 575 linear feet of seawall in Baker's Haulover Cut connecting the Intra Coastal Waterway
and the Atlantic Ocean, estimated cost $2,465.100
County Departments Parks Sea Wall Replacement and Repair -
Matheson Hammock Marina
Future Unfunded
Project Sea Level Rise
Florida Inland
Navigation District,
Florida Boating
Improvement Program
and Coastal Partnership
Management
Enterprise
Identified Funding
Source 4,245,750.00 71 Unknown > 1 year Matheson Hammock Marina - restore or replace 675 linear feet of seawall in marina wet slip basin, estimated cost $4,245,750
County Departments Parks Sea Wall Replacement and Repair -
Pelican Harbor Marina
Future Unfunded
Project Sea Level Rise
Florida Inland
Navigation District,
Florida Boating
Improvement Program
and Coastal Partnership
Management
Enterprise
Identified Funding
Source 1,491,750.00 71 Unknown > 1 year Pelican Harbor Marina - restore or replace 115 linear feet of seawall in the marina wet slip basin. Repair boat ramp as needed.
Estimated Cost $1,492,750
County Departments Parks Tree Island Park & Preserve Park
Development
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 180,000.00 57 6/23/2016 1.5 years Environmental Mitigation, Natural Area Restoration, Drainage.
County Departments Parks Tropical Park Boxing Center - Shutters Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 44,341.00 63 1/15/2014 6 mos to 1 year
Miami_Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) Department operates and maintains a total of 86 buildings in need of
hurricane shutters to protect the building and their contents from future storm damage. Many of these buildings are recreation
centers that are open to the public as soon as possible after hurricanes to provide facilities for ice, water and food distribution,
and places for safe child care until schools reopen. Without these window and door shutter projects, it is possible that wind
forces and flying debris could cause damage to these facilities.
County Departments Parks Virgina Key - Sea Level Rise Future Unfunded
Project ,Sea Level Rise PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 4,905,000.00 88 6/24/2016 4 to 5 years
Due to anthropogenic warming, Sea-Level is expected to rise 3 feet or more by the end of the 21st century. Add 2'H of Fill to
coastal site. Please note, cost to replace/relocate existing asset is not included, this shall considered by the asset's lifecycle.
County Departments Parks West Kendal District Park - Phase 1B
Lake Excavation and Stockpiling
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 432,000.00 57 6/24/2016 1.5 years Installation of limited civil infrastructure for Phase 1 development.
County Departments Parks Zoo Miami Waste Water and Storm
water Discharge Remediation
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood PDM & HMGP Identified Funding
Source 7,600,000.00 61 6/24/2016 2 years Installation of a drainage system to filtrate waste water and storm water discharge from the exhibits ponds.
County Departments Police Drainage at PCB Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood Potential funding
source to be identified
Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 77 02/13/2018 24 months Drainage infrastructure improvements at PCB
County Departments Police MDPD Bullet Resistant Upgrades Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Security
Breach,Technologi
cal Disruption
Potential Funding
Source, UPDATE:
Leased building,
potential issues with
renewal
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 75 10/31/2016 12 months
Research, Planning, Design, Specifications, Construction Documents, Permitting, Construction and Construction Administration
to include:
Renovate the Sexual Predator Registration Public Waiting Areas with bullet resistant materials in order to achieve maximum
protection to the employees. The renovations will include the replacement of the existing doors, transaction windows, as well as
the alteration of the waiting area perimeter walls to comply with bullet resistant requirements, level 8 protection. A new ADA
access ramp adjacent to the main entry and a new ADA door actuator will also be included in the estimate.
County Departments Police
MDPD Facilities Maintenance South
Office Roof Replacement and
Reinforcement
Construction/Project
Begun Wind Potential Funding Secured 257,000.00 89 12/1/2012 12 months
The Replacement/Reinforcement of the roof at MDPD's Facility Section South Office: this facility was constructed years before
stringent code requirements. The existing materials are inferior and are currently damaged which will not withstand in the event
of a disaster. The facility will have the existing roof removed and replaced with upgraded materials to meet regulatory
requirements and withstand manmade and natural disasters. In addition, windows and doors will be replaced or reinforced,
hardening the entire structure. This facility houses three vital police units: Community Service, Nuisance Abatement, and most
important, Facilities Maintenance. If the roof is compromised due to storm or other event, these three units would have to be
relocated. This relocation would be costly. Also, with regard to facilities maintenance, the ability to respond to maintenance
needs at police district stations would be impacted, which could affect police services.
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County Departments Police MDPD Headquarters' Computer Lab
Transfer Switches and Connections
Future Unfunded
Project
Communications
Failure,Technologi
cal Disruption
Potential - check with
ITSB 300,000.00 90 12/1/2012 12 months
Electrical installation of two (2) 400A non-automatic transfer switches to connect a portable generator to provide back-up
emergency power to the facility's Computer lab UPS and the associated air conditioning in the room. Both transfer switches will
be tied into one (1) 800A panel. The installation shall also include the generator connection box and plugs located in the
northeast rear parking area with an approximate of 100' of extra cabling for the generator connection. The intent of this
installation is to allow for the connection of a portable generator in the event that the facility's standby generator is
nonoperational. While this would not power the HQ building (lights, air conditioning, etc.), it would power the information
systems, a primary tool for daily policing.
County Departments Police
Miami-Dade Police Department -
Installation of Offsite Disaster
Recovery Equipment for MDPD
Network
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Power
Failure,Security
Breach,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Wind
Potential Identified Funding
Source 134,000.00 90 1/15/2014 12 months
Installation of equipment necessary to create an offsite disaster recovery/mitigation location for the Miami-Dade Police
Department (MDPD) Network. This additional location will allow for operation of the network from two different sites if the
regular network is compromised due to communication/power failure, flood, terrorist attack, or hurricane. In cases of weather
related damage or man-made attack, police services will become even more essential and an immediate response will limit
further damage to the Miami-Dade County area.
The operation of the MDPD network is the foundation for day-to-day operations since all operations are now technology-based.
This alternate network site will also serve as the Sharepoint, Homeland Security, and Criminal Justice Information backup sites
ensuring that police investigative data is protected in the event of a weather event or attack. A back-up system for our network
will also allow for continued sharing of information with our law enforcement partners – local, state, and federal.
County Departments Police Roof Upgrades to Various MDPD
Facilities
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Funding to be identified Identified Funding
Source 1,100,000.00 87 02/13/2018 24 months Roof upgrades to mitigate against future natural hazards
County Departments Police Storm Windows for Police District
Stations
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Funding source to be
identified
Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 02/13/2018 24 months TBD
County Departments Police Stormshield Barriers for MDPD HQ
Complex
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Potential funding
source to be identified
Identified Funding
Source 850,000.00 92 02/13/2018 12 months TBD
County Departments Police Upgrade MDPD Back-up
Communications Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Technological
Disruption
Potential Funding
Source to be identified.
Identified Funding
Source 1,525,000.00 87 02/13/2018 24 months e911 funds can be used to supplement the project costs up to $1.025M. Additional funding of $500K still not identified.
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development A. Coleman Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,890,000.00 87 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development A. Coleman Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 2,205,000.00 75 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development A. Coleman Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,296,000.00 92 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Abe Arronovitz Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 247,500.00 91 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Arthur Mays Village Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 16,560,000.00 78 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Biscayne Plaza Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Power
Failure HMGP Grant Applied For 1,037,366.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Replacement of all existing windows with impact resistant windows ans installation of a full capacity generator.
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Buena Vista Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 60,000.00 81 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Culmer Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 675,000.00 79 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Culmer Place Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,359,000.00 80 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Edison Courts Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 3,105,000.00 86 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Edison Plaza Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Grant Applied For 1,196,460.22 81 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Emmer Turnkey Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 189,000.00 88 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Falk Turnkey Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 216,000.00 72 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development FHA Scattered Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 189,000.00 96 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Florida City Family Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Identified Funding
Source 234,000.00 81 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Florida City Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 225,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Goulds Plaza Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 225,000.00 75 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Green Turnkey Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 189,000.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Grove Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 216,000.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 05 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 738,000.00 85 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 06 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 72,000.00 88 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 07 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 288,000.00 86 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
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County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 09 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 72,000.00 87 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 11 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 180,000.00 91 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 20 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 103,500.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 22 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 90,000.00 74 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwen Cherry 23 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 324,000.00 83 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwenn Cherry 08 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 189,000.00 75 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwenn Cherry 12 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 54,000.00 86 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwenn Cherry 13 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 279,000.00 80 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwenn Cherry 14 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 702,000.00 88 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwenn Cherry 15 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 252,000.00 89 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Gwenn Cherry 16 Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 630,000.00 76 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Heritage Village II Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 234,000.00 85 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Highland Park Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 468,000.00 88 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Homestead Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,350,000.00 76 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Homestead Village Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 99,000.00 83 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Homestead West Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 135,000.00 80 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Joe Moretti Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 2,592,000.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Jose Marti Plaza Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 247,500.00 100 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Kline-Nunn Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,051,693.00 83 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes - windows and doors
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Lemon City Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 450,000.00 75 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Liberty Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 396,000.00 96 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Liberty Square Funding Secured Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Awarded 2,916,000.00 0 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Liberty Square Funding Secured Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Awarded 3,240,000.00 0 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Liberty Square Funding Secured Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Awarded 3,000,000.00 0 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Little Havana Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 252,000.00 80 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Little River Pl.Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 387,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Little River Terr.Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 972,000.00 92 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Manor Park Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 288,000.00 78 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Martin Fine Villas Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 225,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Model Cities Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 342,000.00 73 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Moody Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 153,000.00 80 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Moody Village Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 576,000.00 89 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Naranja Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 568,400.00 86 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Opa-Locka Eld.Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 225,000.00 96 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Orchard Villa Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 108,000.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Palm Court Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Power
Failure HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,403,162.82 79 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Replacement of all existing windows with new impact resistant windows and installation of a full capacity generator.
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County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Palm Towers Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 463,500.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Palmetto Gdns Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 180,000.00 93 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Parkside Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 252,000.00 85 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Perrine Elderly Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 90,000.00 84 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Phyllis Wheatley Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 180,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Pine Island I Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 720,000.00 94 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Pine Island II Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 450,000.00 78 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development R.K.H. Towers Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,323,000.00 73 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Rainbow Village Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 900,000.00 95 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Richmond Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 288,000.00 100 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Santa Clara Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 117,000.00 78 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Scattered Sites Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 450,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Scattered Sites Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 72,000.00 89 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Scattered Sites Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 216,000.00 90 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development So Miami Plaza Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Awarded 436,500.00 79 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development South Miami Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 522,000.00 77 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Southridge I Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 684,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Southridge II Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 270,000.00 81 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Three Round Towers Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,200,000.00 90 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Three Round Towers Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Awarded 450,000.00 75 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Three Round Towers Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 409,500.00 80 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Twin Lakes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 342,000.00 83 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Venetian Gdns.Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 468,000.00 73 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Victory Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 1,494,000.00 100 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development W. Homestead Gardens Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 54,000.00 76 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Wayside Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 270,000.00 82 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Wynwood Eld.Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 324,000.00 69 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Housing and Community
Development Wynwood Homes Future Unfunded
Project Wind CAPITAL FUND Grant Applied For 175,500.00 97 6/10/2013 UNKNOWN Windstorm Protection from hurricanes
County Departments Public Schools SW 165 Ave and SW 88 St 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 66,000.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Public Schools SW 82 ST from SW 73 Ave to SW 76
Ave
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 304,884.00 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
"NW 72 Street from NW 8 Avenue to
NW 10 Avenue Drainage Improvement
Project"
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 300,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources 10130 SW 91 Terrace Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 25,000.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Resources 1325 SW 103 Pl Westbrook Park Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 52,618.90 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources 1851 NW 46 ST Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT Funding Secured 55,000.00 0 2/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
20130158Drainage Improvement
Project - SW 99 Ave & SW 101 St;SW
129 AVE & SW 116 ST
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown Funding Secured 0.00 0 2/18/2016 fISCAL YEARS 2017 Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
32nd Street Breakwater Rehabilitation
and Stabilization
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown 800,000.00 0 12/1/2012 on-going
maintenance needs
In 2002, Miami-Dade County constructed a series of three breakwater structures in the vicinity of 32nd Street in Miami Beach to
stabilize a highly erosion susceptible area and maintain a protective beach. While the project has performed well, recent
hurricanes have resulted in the movement and settlement of the boulders used to construct the breakwaters. This movement
has altered the original design, and may compromise the protective functions of the breakwaters during future storm events.
Rehabilitation and stabilization of the structures will enhance their ability to protect the adjacent shorelines.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources 7250 SW 13 Street 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 185,000.00 0 2/18/2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources ALLEY NE 167 St and NE 7 Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 83,832.00 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Arch Creek Phase IV- Pump Stations
Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 120,000.00 0 2/22/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Pump Stations Improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Beach and Dune Restoration and
Maintenance
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unknown 3,200,000.00 0 12/1/2012 on-going
maintenance needs
The majority of Miami-Dade County's beach areas have been restored to provide storm protection to coastal development and
recreational areas for residents and tourists. Several localized segments of the beach located at approximately 29th, 44th, and
55th Streets in Miami Beach have been susceptible to erosion, Due to the narrow beach width and lowered elevation in these
areas, even minimal storm events can result in impacts to the dune system and beachfront infrastructure. Re-nourishment of
these areas would provide a protective buffer during storms, and reduce impacts to adjacent beach areas.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Bird Road and SW 128 Avenue Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None
0.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Boat Basin Canal Dredging (NW N.
River Dr and NW 32 ST)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 267,000.00 0 2/22/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Boat Basin Canal Dredging
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
C-1 Extension, at SW 152 ST, from SW
177 AVE to SW 157 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge Grant Funding Secured 6,000,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
New Canal
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
C-100 Outfall Retrofit between SW 140
St and SW 152 St
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 283,500.00 0 2/22/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
C-100 Outfall Retrofit
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
C-103N EXTENSION CANAL (From SW
240 St to SW 268 St)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 10,200,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
New Canal/Floodway Improvement (No canal reservation exists land acquisition may be required)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources C-113 Extension Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown 2,230,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
New Canal, running through this approximate location: from SW 14 AVE & SW 6 ST to SW 197 AVE & SW 314 ST
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Construction of New Breakwater
Structure in the Vicinity of FDEP R-
Monument 60
Future Unfunded
Project Flood grants Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 0 12/1/2012
2 years after
project funding is
secured
This project proposes to design and construct a submerged breakwater structure consistent with the alternatives presented in
the study, �Alternatives for 32nd Street Breakwater, Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan (PBS&J), November 2008 Study�, and will
include the removal of the existing southernmost breakwater located at State R-Monument R-60, and the construction of sand
impoundment berm (minimum 30,000 cubic yards). The design of the proposed breakwater will take into account the following
objectives: A. Rubble-mound breakwater with protective stone material B. A life span of 50 years C. Design procedures
according to Coastal Engineering Manual or Shore Protection Manual, Coastal Engineering Research Center, USACE, 1985, 2005;
that will include: A. Verification of the recommended length and offshore distance of the proposed breakwater (246.1 FT and
467.1 FT, respectively) by utilizing approximate calculation methods for tombolos and down drift performance (Bodge 1998,
Silvester and Hsu 1993, Moreno and Klaus 1999, etc.) B. Stillwater Elevation will be MHW, MSL, and MLW calculated from near-
most NOAA stations C. Design height of proposed breakwater structure and wave period determination shall be based on
historical data from USACE and NOAA stations (hindcasting) D. Dimensions and weight of boulders shall be dependent on the
depth of the surrounding waters and their ability to reduce wave energy E. Post Construction Monitoring Plan
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Country Lake Manors Drainage
Improvement Project (Phase II) – NW
202 Street to NW 199 Street from NW
57 Avenue to NW 67 Avenue Drainage
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 542,480.00 0 2/22/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
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Resources
Country Lakes Manors Drainage
Improvement Project - NW 198
Terrace from NW 64 Court to NW 62
Place
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 214,219.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Culvert and Canal Improvements along
SW 122 Avenue from SW 202 ST to the
C-1W
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge SWU 2,500,000.00 0 5/4/2015 Unknown
Replace the existing low level bridges at SW 200 202 206 and 194 St and replace the existing slab covered canal from SW 208
Street to the C-1W with a pipe culvert.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Conveyance Line and
Emergency Overflow PWD Project No.
20130253
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 35,000.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Caribbean
BLVD Bridge at the C1N Canal Crossing
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 3,025,000.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Drainage Improvement
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project (PWD
Project No. 20090162) (SWU)Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 488,000.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Drainage Improvement
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project (PWD
Project No. 20130013) (SWU)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 127,154.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Drainage Improvement
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project (PWD
Project No. 20130243) (GOB 77451)Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB 77451 Funding Secured 170,866.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Drainage Improvement
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project (PWD
Project No. 20130252) (GOB 77466)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB 77466 Funding Secured 874,000.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration including
construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project (PWD
Project No. 20130263) (GOB 77454)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB 77454 Funding Secured 700,000.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project
Multiple Sites (SW 95 Ave from SW
159 ST to SW 160 ST) Open Contract
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 105,156.00 0 2/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement Project PWD
Project No. 201302256 GOB 77414
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 130,000.00 59 1/15/2014 F.Y. 2014-15
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement PWD Project
No. 20120161) (QNIP)75% complete Flood/Storm
Surge QNIP Funding Secured 189,372.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvement PWD Project
No. 20130156) (GOB/SWU)
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB/SWU Funding Secured 632,910.00 0 2/24/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Drainage Improvements to the
Seaboard Acres Ditch
Project in Planning
Stage Flood to be determined by
RER (Select)2,000,000.00 68 12/1/2012
The Seaboard Acres Ditch is a drainage ditch located within the city of North Miami and unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
The area it serves chronically floods, severely impacting residents in the area. The proposed project would enlarge the piping
system currently in place and dredge the remaining open ditch.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
East Westchester Drainage
Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 1,500,009.00 0 2/24/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Flagler St to NW 7 St between
Palmetto Exp and NW 72 Ave (CNW-W-
1), NW 6 St to SW 8 St between SW
127 Ave and Fl Turnpike (CC4-N-10)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,800,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of repetitive losses
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Flagler St to SW 8 St between SW 87
Ave and SW 92 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,420,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of repetitive losses
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From C-9 CANAL to NW 203 TERR.
From NW 47 AVE to NW 52 AV
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 713,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct a wet detention pond in Sub-basin C9E2-402.Construct, widen, or clean existing ditches that drain to the pond. Plug
culvert in N.W. 47th Avenue Canal.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From Bahama Drive to Grouper Drive
From Holiday Road to Anchor Road
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,500,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construction 7,400 LF of french drains
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From Davis DR to SW 88 ST, from SW
103 AVE to SW 107 AVE; From SW 88
TER to SW 90 ST, from SW 99 CT to SW
102 AVE; From SW 88 TER to SW 104
ST, from SW 77 AVE to SW 87 AVE;
From SW 55 ST to SW 72 ST, from SW
114 AVE to SW 117 AVE.
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 720,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct baffles and pollution control structures to improve water quality in ten (10) outfalls.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 102 AVE to SW 114 AVE
between S Dixie Hwy and the FL
Turnpike
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 3,264,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construction 6,200 LF of french drains, pollution control structure and emergency overflow to the C1-N canal. Construction
12,200 LF of solid pipes to interconnect the existing system to the new french drains and emergency overflow to the C1-N canal.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 24 ST to Bird Road between
From SW 107 AVE to SW 117 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 718,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construction of 3,375 LF of french drains. Installation of 8 new catch basins and interconnect the 13 existing catch basins to the
new exfiltration system. Mitigation of repetitive losses.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 264 ST to SW 284 ST; from
SW 167 AVE to SW 177 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,032,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct 4 new outfalls (4-5'wx4.5'h box culverts) from C103-N-5 to C-103 Canal. Construct 7,170 LF of french drains.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 266 ST to SW 288 ST; from
SW 127 AVE to SW 142 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,203,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct 7,000 LF of french drains
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 280 ST to SW 288 ST; from
SW 142 AVE to South Dixie HWY
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,641,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct 6 new outfalls (5' w x 3' h box culverts) from C103N-N-5 to C-103 Canal. Construct 8,000 LF of french drains.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 56 ST (Miller Drive) to SW 72
ST (Sunset Drive) between From SW 87
AVE to SW 97 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,796,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct 14,800 LF of french drains. Construct baffles/ pollution control structure to improve outfall water quality. Install 55
new catch basins.Interconnect 37 existing catch basins to the new exfiltration system.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 56 ST (Miller Drive) to SW 72
ST (Sunset Drive) between SW 97 AVE
to SW 107 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,067,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct 11,000 LF of french drains, with the installation of 56 new catch basins and interconnection of the existing catch
basins to the new exfiltration systemConstruct new emergency overflow to C-2 Canal
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 73 TER to SW 88 ST between
From Davis Drive to SW 107 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 602,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Installation of 4,200 LF of french drains, baffles and pollution control structures to improve for water quality of four outfalls.
Construct 2,850 LF of french drains.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From SW 92 AVE to SW 99 AVE (C100-
E-5), and From SW 112 ST to SW 129
ST (C100-C-13, HOWARD-DR-1)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 19,572,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construction of a 11,200 gpm pump station and 3,970 LF of french drains, with pollution control structure and emergency
overflow for the HOWARD-DR-1 Basin. Construction of a 94,000 gpm pump station, 10.5 acre storage area, and 17,500 LF of
french drains, with pollution control structure and emergency overflow, for the C100C-E-5. Mitigation of repetitive losses and
flood complaints.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources From SW 95 Ct to SW 117 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,444,000.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
From W Flagler ST to SW 5 ST;from SW
77 AVE to C-4 Canal
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,817,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Golden Glades Ditch Canal X-Section
Improvements (From NW 77 CT to
NW 82 AVE)
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown 676,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Canal cross section improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Golden Glades Ditch Canal X-Section
Improvements (From NW 67 AVE to
NW 77 CT)
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown 1,378,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Canal cross section improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Golden Glades Ditch Canal X-Section
Improvements (From NW 82 AVE to
NW 87 AVE)
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown 702,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Canal cross section improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Golden Glades Ditch Canal X-Section
Improvements (NW 170 ST, from NW
117 TO 137 AVE)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,608,314.78 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Canal cross section improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Highland Oaks Ditch Improvements Future Unfunded
Project Flood unk (Select)360,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
New canal/ floodway improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Highland Oaks Ditch Improvements (In
the area of NW 202 St and NE 26 Ave)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 360,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
NEW CANAL/FLOODWAY IMPROVEMENT (NO CANAL RESERVATION EXISTS LAND ACQUISITION MAY BE REQUIRED)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Improvements to Five (5) Dirt Roads
(PWD Project No. 20130232) (GOB)
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood GOB Funding Secured 1,055,000.00 0 3/24/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Larchmont Pump Retrofit Station
Phases 1 & 2
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU/GOB Funding Secured 3,300,000.00 0 3/24/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to, the design of a new Stormwater Pump Station at NW 85 street
and NW 2 Avenue and retrofit of the existing pump station at NW 85 Street and NW 5 Avenue. The work shall consist of installing
new pumps with all components necessary, drainage structures, slabs, telemetry, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway
restoration, including construction of concrete curb and gutter, and sidewalks where needed.
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County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Larchmont Pump Station Retrofit Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU GOB Funding Secured 4,665,069.00 0 3/24/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to, the design of a new Stormwater Pump Station at NW 85 street
and NW 2 Avenue and retrofit of the existing pump station at NW 85 Street and NW 5 Avenue. The work shall consist of installing
new pumps with all components necessary, drainage structures, slabs, telemetry, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway
restoration, including construction of concrete curb and gutter, and sidewalks where needed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Lindgren Phase I and II PWD Project
No. 20140198
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 1,000,000.00 0 3/24/2016 2015 General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood compl
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Marlin Road and SW 186 Street Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 287,960.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Miami River Greenways Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 510,359.00 0 3/25/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Miami River Greenways 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 1,193,721.00 0 3/25/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Midway Addition (Phases V, VI & VII)
Drainage Improvement Project -
Flagler Street to NW 7 Street from NW
87 Avenue to NW 79 AvenuePWD
Project No. 20130249) (GOB 77452
Midway Addition Phases V VI VII
75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 867,050.00 0 3/29/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Mid-Way Pump Station (NW 7 ST and
SR 826)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,300,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Pump station improvements to add approximately 2000 linear feet of 4-foot diameter intake piping and approximately 1800
linear feet of 2-foot diameter discharge piping. This project is intended to optimize use of the installed pump capacity at the
sta*
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Miller Drive & SW 133 PL Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 223,000.00 0 3/29/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 10 Ave from NE 147 to NE 149
Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 250000 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints Roadway drainage improvement
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 10 Avenue from NE 147 Street to
NE 164 Street Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 336,496.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 108 Street from NE 5 Avenue to
Alley
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 98,847.00 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 12 Ave & NE 169 Terrace Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 128,302.00 0 4/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 12 Avenue and NE 111 Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 108809 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 14 Avenue and NE 191 Street
Drainage Improvement Project Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 453,200.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 142 St and NE 2 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 113,997.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 144 St between NE 12 Ave and NE
14 Ave Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 127,278.76 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 149 Street and NE 8 Avenue Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 1000000 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Resources
NE 151 Street from Biscayne Boulevard
to Bay Vista Boulevard
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 390,000.00 0 4/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 151 Street from NE 18 Avenue to
NE 20 Avenue Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 277,062.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 155 Ter from NW 8 Ave to NW 9
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 41,861.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 163 St to NE 79 St east NE 6 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 900,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of repetitive losses
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 164 St to Spur #4 Canal between N
Biscayne Dr and NE 5 Ave (C8-N-17),
Biscayne Canal to NW 135 St between
Expwy and Biscayne Canal (C8-W-1),
NE 4 Ave to Griffing Blvd between Ne 2
Ave and Biscayne Canal (C8-W-6),
Biscayne Canal Rd to NE 92 St between
NE 6 Ave and NE 1 Ave (C8-W-8)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 900,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 167 Street & NE 14 Avenue Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 50,000.00 0 4/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 167 Street and NE 14 Avenue Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 21,900.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 171 St and NE 213 St between NE
15 Ave and NE 34 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,800,000.00 56 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 18 Avenue and NE 199 Street
Drainage Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 55,000.00 0 4/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 18 Avenue from NE 191 Street to
NE 199 Street (NE 18 Avenue & NE 199
Street)
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 280,241.00 0 4/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 197 Street and NE 24 Court
Drainage Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 145,463.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 214 St from NE 26 Ave to Dixie Hwy Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 12,392.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 22 AVE FROM NE 202 ST TO NE 199
ST ROADW WAY DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT Funding Secured 480,000.00 0 4/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 3 Ave and NE 159 St Drainage
Improvements Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU/GOB Funding Secured 92,300.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NE 4th Ave and NE 139 St Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 811,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NE 90 Street from NE 10 Court to N.
Bayshore Drive Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 377,144.80 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
North Miami Avenue from NW 20
Street to NW 22 Street
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 400,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 133 ST from NW 13 AVE to NW 16
AVE / NW 132 TER from NW 13 AVE to
NW 15 AVE Drainage Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 291,000.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The project will consist of the construction of a storm drainage system which will provide drainage in this area and will include
the installation of exfiltration trenches along with drainage inlets in the public right-of-way.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 100 Ter and NW 6 Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown Funding Secured 84381.87 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 102 Street and NW 7 Avenue Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 83,094.09 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 106 Street to NW 103 Street from
NW 108 Avenue to NW 112 Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 340,000.00 0 4/21/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 106 St to NW 108 St from NW 2 Ct
to NW 5 Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown Funding Secured 392,582.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 107 Ave Canal Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge unknown 3,600,000.00 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Canal Improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 107 Avenue from NW 58 Street to
NW 74 Street; and NW 97 Avenue &
NW 41 Street -Drainage Improvement
Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 980,000.00 0 4/21/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 108 Street from NW 5 Avenue to
Alley
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 98,847.00 0 6/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 11 Ave to NW 8 Ave from NW 107
St to NW 111 St
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 800,000.00 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 110 St and NW 2 Ct Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge,SWU Funding Secured 23,293.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 112 Ter from NW 10 Ave to NW 11
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 11,682.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 118 St from NW 14 Ave to NW 15
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 164,600.00 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 121 St from NW 18 Ave to NW 19
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 88,676.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 127 St from NW 17 Pl to NW 17
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 62,847.00 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 133 St from NW 20 Ave to NW 22
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 168,786.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 137 AVE & NW 12 ST INLET
MODIFICATION Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT Funding Secured 20,000.00 0 4/21/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 14 Ave and NW 111 St Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 41,861.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 14 Ave and NW 98 St Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 62,847.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 14 Pl from NW 75 St to NW 77 Ter Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 29,746.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 146 St and NW 7 Ave (east end of
street)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 73,973.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 147 St from NW 9 Ave to NW 10
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 76,822.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 158 ST & NW 22 AVE ROADWAY
DRAINAGE RETROFIT Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU CAPITAL PROJECT
CRS Funding Secured 987,000.00 0 4/21/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 159 Street from NW 2 Avenue to
NW 6 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 41,861.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 169 Terr to NW 170 St between
NW 87 Ave and I-75 Ext
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 217,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements and mitigation of repetitive losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 173 DR from NW 60 ave to NW 72
AVE ROADWAY DRAINAGE RETROFIT Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT/GOB Funding Secured 750,000.00 0 4/21/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
SWU FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECT/GOB
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 178 Street from NW 89 Avenue to
NW 90 Court 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 72,190.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 18 Ave and NW 62 Ter Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge CDB5 Funding Secured 141,558.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 18 Place to NW 17 Court from NW
133 Street to NW 134 Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 291000 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 186 St, from NW 177 Ave to
(approx.) NW 67 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 251,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Convert an existing positive drainage system into a hybrid system in Sub-basin 183-S. This control measure corresponds with the
NPDES OUTFALL (52-40-11-NW-001C)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 19 Ave and NW 83 St Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge QNIP Funding Secured 119,283.79 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 19 Ave from NW 68 Ter to NW 69
Ter
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 81,490.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 191 St between NW 32 Ave and
NW 47 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,870,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 2 Avenue and NW 120 Street Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 113,105.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 20 Avenue to NW 22 Avenue from
NW 133 Street to NW 135 Street
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 168,786.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 21 Ave and NW 97 St Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 265,674.41 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 22 Avenue and NW 101 Street Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 62,847.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 22 Avenue from NW 54 Street to
NW 56 Street Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 67,464.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 24 Ave from NW 79 St to NW 78 St Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 41,861.00 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 24 Avenue and NW 87 Terrace Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 165,231.22 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 24 Avenue and NW 98 Street Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 106,563.33 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 26 Ave and NW 68 St Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 36,376.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 28 Ave and NW 67 St Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 62,846.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 29 St from NW 33 Ave to NW 32
Ave, and NW 24 St & NW 30 Ave
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 713,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 29 Street and NW 40 Avenue -
Drainage ImprovementProject
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB/SWU Funding Secured 330,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 31 Avenue from NW 52 Street to
NW 54 Street (Under evlaution to see
if R&B can build - Mario DERM
inspector requested)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 95,665.54 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 32 Court and NW 84 Street Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 141,337.28 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 32 Street & NW North River Drive Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 150,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 34 Avenue and NW 95 Terrace Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 176,525.86 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 37 Avenue from North River Drive
to NW 79 Street (PWD Project No.
20040330) (PTP)
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 14,855,900.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 41 St and NW 33 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 27,010.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 43 Street and NW 74 Avenue
Drainage Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 178,148.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 44 St from NW 27 Ave to NW 29
Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 66,001.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 46 Street from NW 74 Avenue to
NW 73 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 321,449.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 5 Ave and NW 109 St Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 265,674.41 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 56 Street from NW 72 Avenue to
NW 74 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 393,445.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 58 Street from NW 92 Avenue to
NW 102 Avenue - Drainage
Improvement Project
75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB 77465 Funding Secured 1,075,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 58 Street from NW 97 Avenue to
SR-826 Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 114,000,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 63 St from NW 22 Ave to NW 23
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 64,552.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 65 St from NW 24 Ct to NW 24 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 62,847.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 67 Avenue from NW 167 Street to
NW 168 Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 357,588.95 0 5/24/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 7 St from NW 62 Ave to NW 65
Ave Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 427,135.24 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 70 Avenue and NW 22 Street
Drainage Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 246,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 74 Avenue from NW 25 Street to
NW 31 Street
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 369,541.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 74 St to NW 58 St between NW 87
Ave and NW 77 Ct Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 900,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
The project will consist of the construction of a storm drainage system which includes the installation of continuous exfiltration
trenches along with drainage inlets in the public right-of-way.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 74 Street from NW 114 Avenue to
NW 107 Avenue Project No. 20060443
(PTP)
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge PTP Funding Secured 354,053.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 74 Street from NW 87 Avenue to
Palmetto Expressway
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 5,802,503.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 76 ST FROM NW 36 AVE TO NW 37
AVE Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 425,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 76 St from NW 8 Ave to NW 10
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 167,774.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 77 St and NW 30 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 14,818.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 79 ST to NW 72 ST between E 11
AVE to NW 21 AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 11,770,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct 25 acre storage in basin CC7-S-13, 15 acre storage in basin CC7-S-16, 3,700 LF of positive system, and 2,800 LF of
French Drain connecting the two storage areas. Mitigation of Repetitive losses.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 79 Ter from NW 25 Ave to NW 27
Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 50,255.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 80 Avenue and NW 66 Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 273,689.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 80 TER FROM NW 32 AVE TO NW
36 AVE Drainage Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 450,000.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 80 Terrace from NW 32 Avenue to
NW 33 Avenue Drainage Improvement
Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 450,000.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 81 Ter from NW 30 Ave to NW 31
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 146,789.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 82 St and NW 31 Ave Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 41,861.00 0 3/26/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 83 St from NW 33 Ave to NW 35
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 258,958.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 83 Street from NW 31 Avenue to
NW 33 Avenue Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 272,900.81 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 85 St to NW 80 St between Miami
Ave and NW 6 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 968,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
General drainage improvements and mitigation of repetitive losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 87 Avenue from NW 154 Street to
NW 186 Street Project No. 20110194
(PTP)
75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 490,256.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 87 Avenue from NW 186 Street to
NW 189 Street Drainage
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 353,818.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 87 Street from NW 33 Avenue to
NW 35 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project unk Identified Funding
Source 101,003.00 0 3/30/2015 unk General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 87 Ter from NW 33 Ave to NW 35
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 178,754.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 88 Street from NW 24 Avenue to
NW 25 Avenue Drainage
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 160,000.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 90 St from NW 15 Ave to Little
River Rd
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 230,732.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 90 St from NW 21 Ave to NW 22
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 148,478.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources NW 93 St from NW 29 Ave to NW 29 Ct Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 61,909.00 0 3/26/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 96 Street from NW 34 Avenue to
NW 35 Court
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge none 0.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 97 Ave canal improvements NW
97 Ave Between NW 138 st and NW
170 st
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unknown 3,600,000.00 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
canal improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 97 Avenue from NW 52 Street to
NW 58 Street Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge RIF Funding Secured 2,822,000.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 97 Avenue from NW 58 Street to
NW 70 Street Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 4,471,000.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW 98 Street from NW 29 Avenue to
NW 30 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 108,113.98 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
NW South River Drive from NW 32
AVE. TO NW 38 AVE Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge RIF Funding Secured 7,847,301.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Old Cutler Road Bike Path (Phase II) –
Intersection of SW 136 Street and SW
63 Avenue to Cocoplum
Circle/Cartagena PlazaPWD Project No.
20080191 (PTP)
25% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Identified Funding
Source 1,131,821.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Oleta River Culverts Extension Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 300,960.00 0 5/11/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Phase I (PWD Project No. 671952)
West 76 Street from West 28 Avenue
to West 20 Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge OTHERS Funding Secured 4,977,321.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The project consists of widening the existing roadway from 2 to 5 lanes, including a striped center left-turn lane, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, a continuous storm drainage, pavement markings and signage, signalization and roadway lighting.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Pine Tree Drive and W 31 Street Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 106,563.33 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Project (PWD Project No. 20130255)
(GOB 77447)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 835,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Project No. 20060309 (JPA with City of
Hialeah)75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge JPA with City of Hialeah Funding Secured 3,300,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Project No. 20110158 (PTP)NW 36
Avenue from North River Drive to NW
36 Street (Phase II)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 2,500,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The project consists of two phases. Phase I consists of intersection improvements at North River Drive and NW 36 st roadway
lighting for the entire corridor and signalization. Phase II consists of widening the roadway ligtting sidewalk ane a new storm
drainage system
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Project No. 20120047 Town of Miami
Lakes
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown Funding Secured 93,321.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Project No. 20130101 (RIF)Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge RIF Funding Secured 2,661,268.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20040350 (PTP SW
264 Street from US-1 to SW 137
Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 40,613,888.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20040386 (PTP) (JPA
with City of Miami)25% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP) (JPA with City of
Miami)Funding Secured 4,702,799.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20040388 (PTP) (JPA
with City of Miami)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
(PTP) (JPA with City of
Miami)Funding Secured 4,541,048.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20040389 (PTP) (JPA
with City of Miami)25% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
(PTP) (JPA with City of
Miami)Funding Secured 5,663,390.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources PWD Project No. 20040558 (RIF)Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge RIF Funding Secured 9,521,299.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20120048 (SWU)
Drainage Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 5,500,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20120129 (GOB/PTP)
Doral Arterial Drainage Improvement
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB/PTP Funding Secured 635,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources PWD Project No. 20120130 (PTP)Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge PTP Funding Secured 82,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20120131 (PTP)
Draiange Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge PTP Funding Secured 550,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20120157 WO#1)
(GOB 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 295,279.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20120161 (PTP)
(SWU)Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 70,799.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130050 Drainage
Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 47,615.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources PWD Project No. 20130054 (SWU)Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 376,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources PWD Project No. 20130231 (RIF)Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge RIF Funding Secured 6,062,513.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
continuous storm drainage system
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130240 SW 2
Street to SW 4Street from SW 82
Avenue and SW 87 Avenue
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 295,825.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources PWD Project No. 20130245 Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 359,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration including
construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130246 (GOB
77465)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 1,075,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration including
construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130247 (GOB
77457)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 72,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130250 (GOB
77460)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 190,000.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130259 (GOB
77416)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 147,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130260 (GOB
77464 )
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 200,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130261 (GOB
77461)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 155,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20130262&
No.20130274 (SWU) Little Arch Creek
Salinity Control Structure Retrofit
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 850,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWD Project No. 20140020 West Dixie
Highway from NE 164 Street to NE 173
Street
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge RIF Funding Secured 8,005,653.00 0 5/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The Scope of work consists of widening the roadway from 2 to 4 lanes. The proposed improvements include, but are not limited
to, raised landscaped medians, bicycle facilities, continuous sidewalks, curb & gutter, existing signalization improvements,
pavement markings and signage, decorative lighting, a continuous storm drainage system, replacement and widening of existing
bridge crossing over the Snake River Canal, and ROW acquisition.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources PWD Project No. 20140199 Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 155,119.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWWM Project No 20150035 Drainage
Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 267,000.00 0 5/3/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
PWWM Project No. 20140177 NE 25 PL
AND NE 187 ST
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 18,998.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Redlands Canal Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unknown 2,500,000.00 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Canal Improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Replacement of culvert canal crossings
at 67th Avenue just north of 36th
Street.
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 1,238,000.00 0 5/13/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Roadway drainage Improvements and
the addition of three pollution control
structures
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT Funding Secured 568,000.00 0 5/16/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Roadway drainage Improvements and the addition of three pollution control structures
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Royal Green Drainage Improvement
Project - SW 127 Way to SW 131 Court
from SW 54 Street to SW 56 Street
(PWD Project No. 20130234 (GOB
77456
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB 77456 Funding Secured 596,796.00 0 5/16/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
School and Park (PWD Project No.
20130248) (GOB 77455)
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge (GOB 77455 Funding Secured 135,000.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Swale Block installation along SW 108 Street, east of SW 127 Avenue, abutting Arvida Middle
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Seaboard Acres Pump Station Retrofit Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU/GOB Funding Secured 3,317,350.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Seaboard Acres Pump Station Retrofit. The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to retrofit the existing pump
station at Memorial Highway and NE 131 Street. The work shall consist of installing new pumps with all components necessary,
drainage structures, slabs, telemetry, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration including construction of
concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks where needed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Severe Repetitive Loss Projects Future Unfunded
Project Flood unk (Select)50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project proposes to address all the remaining severe repetitive losses in Miami-Dade County through the Severe Repetitive
Loss (SRL) grant program, authorized by the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, which amended
the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide funding to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood dam-age to severe
repetitive loss (SRL) structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Pro-gram (NFIP). The estimated average cost for the
mitigation of each severe repetitive loss varies. FEMA may contribute up to 100 percent of the total amount approved under the
Repetitive Flood Claims grant award to implement approved activities, if the Applicant has demonstrated that the proposed
activities cannot be funded under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
South Biscyane River Dr from NW 5
Ave to NW 6 Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 38,396.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
South Miami Avenue from 15 Road to
8 Street Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SEC Funding Secured 3,332,463.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources Storm Water Control Other ,Flood RER to report Funding Secured 70,000,000.00 0 6/30/2014
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Miami Dade County passed a 70 million bond issue named QNIP (Quality Neighboorshoods Improvement Program) to relieve
neighborhood flooding.
QNIP dollars were used as a project or global match for C-4 Basin Initiative
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Sunset Harbor Drainage Improvement
Project - SW 127 Avenue to SW 128
Avenue from SW 58 Street to SW 65
Street
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 489,600.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 58 Street from SW 152 Avenue to
SW 148 Place Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 180,128.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 10 Ter from SW 84 Ct to SW 86 Ct Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 14,900.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 10 TERRACE AND SW 88 AVENUE
ROADWAY DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT Funding Secured 95,000.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 102 Avenue from SW 48 Street to
SW 46 Street Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 130,295.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 104 Ct from SW 40 St to SW 39 St
Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 4,825.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 104 Street from SW 137 Avenue to
SW Hammocks Boulevard 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge OTHERS Funding Secured 313,827.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 104 Street from SW 156 Avenue to
SW 157 Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood GOB Funding Secured 245,000.00 0 3/31/2015 Fiscal year 2015 General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 104 Street from SW 157 Avenue to
SW 142 Avenue 75% complete ,Flood SWU Funding Secured 505,335.00 0 5/17/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 108 Ave from SW 40 St to SW 39 St
Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 48,760.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 111 Street from SW 100 Avenue to
SW 102 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 123,000.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 112 Avenue and SW 116 Terrace
Drainage Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 148,799.52 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 112 Avenue and SW 41 Terrace Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 61,835.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 114 Street and SW 107 Avenue Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 139,142.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 12 Street from SW 102 Avenue to
SW 103 Court
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 120,608.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 122 Ave to SW 127 Ave, From SW
104 St to SW 120 St
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 8,000,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construction of a 32,800 gpm pump station, 7.0 acre storage, 4,300 LF canal berm and 9,200 of french drains with pollution
control structure and emergency overflow, for C100-N-4 Basin
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 122 Ave, From SW 104 ST to SW
105 Terrace
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge OTHER Funding Secured 290,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Drainage improvements
SW 122 Ave, From SW 104 ST to SW 105 Terrace
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 122 St and SW 111 Ave (general
area)Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 211,140.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 124 Ave and SW 218 St Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 56,500.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 127 Avenue from SW 18 Street to
SW 26 Street
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 135,000.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 127 Ter from SW 115 Ave to End of
Cul-de-sac Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 276,577.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 128 Avenue and SW 128 Street Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 56,500.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 128 Court and SW 207 Terrace -
Drainage Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 240,000.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 128 Ter to SW 131 Ter from SW
108 Ct to SW 112 Ave (Pine Shores
Addition)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 672,100.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 131 St from SW 87 Ave to SW 89
Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 377,369.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 132 Ave from SW 280 St to SW 278
Ter
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 93,787.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 132 Avenue from SW 117 Terrace
to SW 120 Street
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 392,645.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 136 Street and SW 74 Avenue
Drainage Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 100,000.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 137 AVE DITCH Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unknown 4,410,000.00 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
DITCH Improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 137 Avenue from SW 200 Street to
US-1PWD Project No. 20090003 (PTP)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 15,396,778.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 137 Avenue from US-1 to
HEFTPWD Project No. 20040344 (PTP)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 6,097,082.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 142 Avenue from SW 40 Street to
SW 56 Street
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,095,826.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 142 Avenue from SW 8 Street to
Coral Way Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 2,208,035.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 142 Ln and SW 108 Ct Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 68,733.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 144 Ave from SW 280 St to SW 284
St Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 88,500.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 147 Avenue from SW 93 Street to
SW 104 Street
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,039,047.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 152 At and SW 157 Ave between
144 Ct and 142 Ave (C1-C-12), SW 210
St and SW 192 St between SW 122 Ave
and SW 130 Ct (C1-N-9), SW 184 St and
SW 208 Terr between SW 127 Ave and
Sw 113 St (C1N- W-3)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,250,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 152 Avenue and SW 60 Terrace Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 343,848.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 152 Avenue from SW 60 Terrace to
SW 68 Lane Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 378,578.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 152 St to SW 138 St, From SW 95
Ct to SW 117 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 20,444,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construction of a 38,600 gpm pump station and 8,200 LF of french drains with pollution control structure and emergency
overflow for C100-S-5. Mnitigation of repetitive losses and flood complaints.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 152 Street and SW 82 Avenue
Drainage Improvement Project
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 220,000.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 152 Street from SW 157 Avenue to
SW 147 Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 6,414,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 152 Terr and SW 160 St between
SW 126 Ave and S Dixie Hwy
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 900,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of repetitive losses and flood complaints.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 157 AVE Canal Interconnect Funding Secured Flood Capital (Select)0.00 63 9/2/2014 2 years Project No. 20130213
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 AVE CANAL, from SW 8 ST to
Bird RD
Future Unfunded
Project Flood unk (Select)3,960,000.00 0 7/19/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
New Canal
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 Avenue and SW 256 Street
Drainage Improvement Project Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 36,300.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 Avenue and SW 98 Terrace
(QNIP)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 119,986.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 Avenue from SW 184 Street to
SW 152 Street 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 7,128,130.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 Avenue from SW 304 Street to
SW 308 Street Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 447,500.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 Avenue from SW 42 Street to
SW 59 Terrace Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB SWU Funding Secured 1,300,000.00 0 5/12/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 157 Avenue from SW 88 Street to
SW 91 Street 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 213,519.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 16 St to SW 24 St from SW 87 Ave
to SW 92 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 354,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 167 Ave Canal(167 Ave, from SW
10 St to SW 42 St)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 12,900,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
NEW CANAL (NO CANAL RESERVATION EXISTS LAND ACQUISITION MAY BE REQUIRED)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 167 AVE Ditch West, from SW 240
ST to SW 258 ST
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unknown 2,106,000.00 0 7/1/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
NEW CANAL (NO CANAL RESERVATION EXISTS LAND ACQUISITION MAY BE REQUIRED)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 169 Ave, from SW 240 ST to SW
258 St
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,640,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
NEW CANAL (NO CANAL RESERVATION EXISTS LAND ACQUISITION MAY BE REQUIRED)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 172 St and SW 142 Ct Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 185,125.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 176 Street from US-1 to SW 107
Avenue 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
PTP Funding Secured 4,434,642.00 0 5/18/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 191 St from SW 127 Ave to End of
Cul-de-sac
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 88,450.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 2 Street to SW 4 Street from SW 82
Avenue to SW 87 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project PWD Project
No.20130240
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 144,000.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The design of the above site shall include, but is not limited to all operation necessary to raise the areas drainage to meet County
standards. The work shall consist of installing drainage structures, exfiltration drains, grading, sodding, roadway restoration
including construction of concrete curb and gutters, and sidewalks, as applicable, where drainage was installed.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 204 St, from SW 152 Ave to SW
162 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 2,100,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
NEW CANAL/FLOODWAY IMPROVEMENT (NO CANAL RESERVATION EXISTS LAND ACQUISITION MAY BE REQUIRED)
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 207 Terrace from SW 124 Court to
SW 126 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 275,000.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 212 St to SW 218 St from SW 117
Ave to SW 127 Ave (West Goulds)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,446,189.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 216 Street from SW 127 Avenue to
the HEFT (Turnpike) -Phase II from SW
127 Avenue to SW 112 Avenue (Phase I
is completed)
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge PTP Funding Secured 8,846,126.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 218 St from SW 124 Ct to SW 127
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 47,050.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 220 st bet SW 103 CT & SW 102
Ave (10298 SW 229 ST
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 80,000.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 24 ST from SW 99 AVE to SW 107
AVE
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 106,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Convert 8 acres of positive drainage system into a french drain system. Install approximately 500 LF of french drains
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 24 ST to SW 12 ST from SW 82 AVE
to Palmetto Expressway
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,089,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Construct additional 7,270 LF of French Drain Hybrid systems connecting to the SW 16th Street system and the recently
reconstructed Coral Way system.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 24 ST to SW 40 ST from SW 82 AVE
to Palmetto Expressway
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 8,228,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Install additional 26,179 LF of French Drain and hybrid systems connecting to the existing systems and Coral Way.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 256 St to SW 264 St from SW 122
Ave to SW 127 Ave (Meadow Wood
Area Phase 4B)
Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge QNIP/SWU Funding Secured 660,000.00 0 3/30/2015 tbd General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 26 Street to SW 42 Street from SW
142 Avenue to SW 144 Avenue (JG
Head Phase IIA)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 11,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 264 Street from US-1 to SW 147
Avenue PWD Project No. 20070513
(RIF Design
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Design Funding Secured 1,640,362.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 268 Street to SW 264 Street
Connector from SW 147 Avenue to SW
119 Avenue PWD Project No.
20060240 (RIF Design) & the same to
#67 from Project List for Commission
District
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 11,713,702.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 271 Ter and SW 142 Ct Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 162,690.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 272 St and SW 128 Ave (Airbase
Elementary)Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 139,322.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 28 St to SW 28 St Rd and SW 76
Ave
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 118,100.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 29 ST FROM SW 82 AV TO SW 84
AV
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 100,000.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 296 St and SW 162 Ave Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 142,450.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 328 Street from SW 187 Avenue to
US-1 PWD Project No. 20100505 RIF
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 6,200,000.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 328 Street from US-1 to SW 162
Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
RIF Funding Secured 9,789,193.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 344 St from SW 207 Ave to SW 214
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 356,440.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 36 St from SW 132 Ave to SW 136
Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 83,372.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 38 Street from SW 62 CT to SW 63
Ave 50% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU/GOB Funding Secured 57,268.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 39 St from SW 75 Ave to SW 73 Ct Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 228,482.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 4 Street from SW 82 Avenue to SW
87 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project unk Identified Funding
Source 150,311.00 0 3/30/2015 unk General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 40 Ter (North side) from SW 97
Ave to SW 99 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 13,730.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 40 Ter from SW 94 Ave to SW 93
Ave Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 42,090.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 42 Ter to SW 53 St from SW 125
Ave to SW 132 Ave (Royal Green)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 665,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 42 TERRACE FROM SW 99 COURT
TO SW 101 AVE PROJECT CONSIST OF
FULL ON SITE DETENTION SYSTEM TO
RETAIN THE 5 YEARS STORM
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 169,982.39 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 48 Ln from SW 142 Ave to SW 142
Pl
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge None 86,978.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 5 St from SW 78 Ct to SW 78 Pl Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 226,482.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 55 St from SW 94 Ct to SW 93 Ct Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 72,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 57 Avenue and SW 45 Street Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 53,430.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 63 ST CANAL, from SW 167 AVE,
West for 0.2 miles)
Future Unfunded
Project Flood unk (Select)510,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
New Canal
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 63 ST CANAL, from SW 167 Ave,
West for 0.2 miles)
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 510,000.00 0 5/4/2015
2 years after
project funding is
secured
NEW CANAL (NO CANAL RESERVATION EXISTS LAND ACQUISITION MAY BE REQUIRED)
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Date Added
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me ProjectDescription
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 68 Ave and SW 13 Ter Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 141137 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 69 Avenue and SW 10 Street
Drainage Improvement Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 230,000.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 72 Court from SW 9 Street to SW
11 Street; and SW 9 Street from SW 73
Place to SW 72 Court
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 182,948.00 0 5/19/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 72 St to SW 88 St between 107 Ave
and 117 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 450,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 79 St (North side) from SW 132
Ave to SW 133 Ave Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 160,885.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 8 ST to SW 15 ST from SW 42 AVE
to Santiago ST
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 1,772,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Install 16,604 LF of French Drain and hybrid systems.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 80 Street and SW 152 Avenue -
Drainage and Swale Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 653,463.00 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 82 Avenue from Bird Road to SW
48 Street
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 86,978.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 82 Avenue from SW 8 Street to SW
9 Terrace Swale Blocks 25% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 77,050.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 82 Street from W Cheryl Lane to E
Cheryl Lane
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 35,200.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 88 Court from Sw 52 Street to Sw
54 Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB Funding Secured 317,028.32 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 89 Ave from SW 40 St to SW 40 Ter
Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 32,430.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 89 Pl from SW 48 St to SW 51 St
Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 108,790.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 9 Ter from SW 42 Ave to SW 43
Ave Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 155,437.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 92 AVE FROM SW 8 TER TO SW 12
ST ROADWAY DRAINAGE Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL PROJECT Funding Secured 616,537.22 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 92 Avenue and SW 42 Terrace
(Blue Lakes Park) Swale Blocks Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 73,945.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 92 Pl from SW 15 St to SW 13 St Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 53,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 93 Ct from SW 51 St to SW 48 St Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 55,000.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
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Resources
SW 94 Ave from SW 40 Ter to SW 40 St
Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 35,535.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources SW 95 Ct and SW 5 Ln Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge GOB Funding Secured 85,200.00 0 3/27/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 96 Ave from SW 40 Ter to SW 40 St
Swale Blocks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown 46,115.00 0 3/30/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 97 Avenue from West Flagler
Street to SW 8 Street Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge QNIP Funding Secured 274,000.00 0 3/31/2015
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 97 Avenue North of Old Cutler
Road Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB/SWU Funding Secured 155,800.00 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 97 Avenue to Sw 94 Avenue from
Sw 8 Street to Sw 14 Street Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge QNIP Funding Secured 329,852.00 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 97 Place from W Flagler Street to
NW 1 Terrace
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
None 47,407.75 0 6/30/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
SW 98 AVE FROM SW 16 TER TO SW
19 ST Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU Funding Secured 276,577.40 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Swale blocks west side SW 103 Pl and
SW 13 ST Westbrook Park ROW
Improvement
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 36,000.00 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Town Park Heights Drainage
Improvement Project - SW 97 AVE TO
SW 95 AVE FROM SW 9 TER TO SW 12
ST
Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 257,315.00 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Town Park Heights Drainage
Improvement Project - SW 97 AVE TO
SW 95 AVE FROM SW 9 TER TO SW 12
ST
25% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge SWU Funding Secured 153,720.05 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Water Control Structures Retrofit NW
58 St & NW 117 Ave NW 12 ST & NW
117 AVE
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU/GOB Funding Secured 240,000.00 0 5/20/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
General drainage improvements, mitigation of flood complaints
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
West 24 Avenue from West 52 Street
to West 76 Street PWD Project No.
610157 (SGT)
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge
SGT Funding Secured 8,583,516.00 0 5/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The project consists of widening the existing roadway from 2 to 5 lanes, including a striped center left-turn lane, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, a continuous storm drainage, pavement markings and signage, signalization and roadway lighting.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
West 76 Street from West 36 Avenue
to West 28 Avenue (Phase II)PWD
Project No. 671952 (SGT)
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge SGT Funding Secured 5,476,355.00 0 5/23/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
The project consists of widening the existing roadway from 2 to 5 lanes, including a striped center left-turn lane, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, a continuous storm drainage, pavement markings and signage, signalization and roadway lighting.
County Departments Regulatory and Economic
Resources
Westwind Lakes Phase 1 - SW 65
Terrace to SW 72 Street from SW 151
Court to SW 147 Avenue
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
SWU GOB
Funding Secured 545,221.00 0 2/16/2016
2 YEARS AFTER
PROJECT FUNDING
IS SECURED
Mitigation of Repetitive Losses and flodd complaints
County Departments Seaport Cruise Berth 6 Stormwater Improv Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood requesting mitigation
funds for this project
Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 48 12/10/2015 FY16-17
Installation of drainage systems, including elevating the existing outfall, above current federal, state and local requirements in
order to eliminate flooding, to treat storm water runoff to reduce the release of contaminants into the Biscayne Bays, and
reduce the loss of operations at the Port in the new Cruise Berth 6 project. The project will be done as part of the new Berth 6
construction project to save on overall construction costs.
project number 2011.046
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County Departments Seaport CT J Bulkhead Other ,Flood,Storm
Surge
This project will be
submitted under HMGP
funding , as the Port
will be implementing
mitigation measures to
the Seawall.
Grant Applied For 9,812,593.62 80 11/29/2017 24 months
The Cruise Terminal J Seawall Repairs project is comprised of, but not limited to: maintenance of traffic and environmental
protection, including construction of temporary fencing, barriers and gates to define the work area; demolition, excavation,
removal of existing concrete cap, and excavation of upland area to expose tieback system connection; construction of new
concrete cap, encapsulating the existing bulkhead and extending down to - 3.0 feet (Mean Low Tide); backfilling and compacting
excavated areas to match existing; installation of double-bitt deck fittings (marine bollards) and foam-filled fender system;
extending the potable water and fire protection distribution system, providing fire hydrant and potable water stations, with
concrete enclosures; paving apron area, including heavy-duty asphaltic concrete pavement and base; providing pavement
markings and signage, and any supportive ancillary tasks to the primary scope of services to successfully complete the project.
County Departments Seaport SFCT Stormwater Redevelopment Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
Project is under design,
federal and state grant
applied for in 2017.
Grant Applied For 3,500,000.00 62 12/10/2015 FY16-17
Upgrade of the existing drainage systems, including elevating the existing outfall, above current federal, state and local
requirements in order to eliminate flooding, to treat storm water runoff to reduce the release of contaminants into the Biscayne
Bays, and reduce the loss of operations at the Port in the South Florida Container Terminal cargo yard. The project will be done
as part of the new electrical Rubber Tire Gantry Project (RTGs)to save on overall construction costs.
Project number 2017-034.
County Departments Seaport Storm Drainage Improvements Other ,Flood This project is
budgeted.
Identified Funding
Source 3,500,000.00 0 12/16/2013 > 1 year
Install and/or upgrade drainage systems throughout PortMiami (Shed G, TIR, 1630) in excess of current fed-eral, state and local
requirements in order to eliminate flooding and to treat storm water runoff to reduce the release of contaminants into Biscayne
Bay and reduce the risk of loss of goods and property long-term at the Port. This project will be done as a phased project with an
estimated cost of $1 million each fiscal year.
County Departments Seaport Stormwater Improvements Bays 148-
177 Other ,Flood
Seeking mitigation
grant funds for this
stormwater drainage
project at the port. This
project is under design
and construction is
starting in Dec 2018.
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 58 12/10/2015 FY18-19
In order to prevent any hazard and endure severe wind, rain and storm surge events and any damage during inclement weather
conditions to this heavy containerized area, the upgrade of existing drainage systems, including elevating the existing outfalls,
above current federal, state and local requirements to reduce the loss of operations at the Port in the existing cargo yard from
approximately berths 148-177 is needed. This project will be done as part of the overall bulkhead improvement project to raise
the bulkhead to minimize the effects of a storm surge on Port operations.
project number 2010.051
County Departments Seaport Strengthening of CT Bulkheads & New
Berths Other ,Other,Storm
Surge
This is a Seawall
Rehabilitation project
and it is budgeted.
Identified Funding
Source 12,000,000.00 0 12/16/2013 2018
In order to prevent any hazard and endure severe wind, rain and storm surge events and any damage during inclement weather
conditions the strengthening of the low-lying bulkhead wall system, pavement of the north side area and new berths are needed.
The work includes design and construction for the removal and replacement of fenders, mooring bollards as well as bulkheads
cap. The project also includes drainage, apron and pavement improvements in this area as a mitigation measure to reduce
hazard impacts and manage floods. Seaport project number 2010-038
County Departments Seaport Upgrade of Master Pump Station Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge Capital Improvement 5,000,000.00 0 12/16/2013 > 1 year
This project consists of upgrading PortMiami’s main pump station with submersible pumps to prevent damage from storm
flooding along with the installation of a permanent emergency back-up generator resulting from power failure. Project is
currently under design for this long-term hazard mitigation project designed to protect the Port’s critical infrastructure from
natural disasters for a life expectancy of 50 years.
County Departments Water and Sewer
CDWWTP BULK HYPOCHLORITE
STORAGE BUILDING STORM
HARDENING UPGRADE
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge to be determined Grant Applied For 6,000,000.00 95 11/21/2017 36 Months
The Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on the city shoreline and it has a sodium hypochlorite solution
(bleach) storage and distributing system which needs to be protected from exposure to hurricanes, tropical storms, sea level rise,
storm surge and corrosive environment. A protective building around the storage tanks and pumps should be built promptly to
avoid potential chemical leaks which may represent a hazard to the employees and the community.
County Departments Water and Sewer Construct a Wind Barrier at the South
District Wastewater Treatment Plant
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Potential Grant Applied For 85,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Construct a wind barrier wall to the east of the on-site portable offices being used for the HLD and laboratory offices. These
structures are protected on one side by existing structures. Constructing this wall would mitigate damage to the structures.
County Departments Water and Sewer Construct New South Miami Heights
Maintenance Facility
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Potential Grant Applied For 35,000,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The Water Distribution Division located at South Miami Heights is currently housed in trailers. After a hurricane the Water
Distribution Division cannot work out of the South Miami Maintenance Facility. The new building will provide a hurricane
resistant structure with emergency backup generators to provide a staging and operations center for the emergency period in
southern Miami-Dade County.
County Departments Water and Sewer Hand-Held GPS Units Future Unfunded
Project
Communications
Failure Potential Grant Applied For 50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown These will assist our field crews in the location of pump stations after a disaster, especially in the event of major devastation. In
addition, these units would be helpful to personnel from other units that may provide assistance to MD-WASD.
County Departments Water and Sewer Harden Water and Sewer Department
Buildings
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Potential Grant Applied For 20,000,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown A safe room is needed for MD-WASD employees who operate the wastewater treatment plants at the Central and South District
wastewater treatment plants during storm or disaster events.
County Departments Water and Sewer HEPA Filters at Water Storage Tanks Future Unfunded
Project Health Potencial Grant Applied For 250,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown This project covers the retrofitting of eight storage tanks to incorporate HEPA filters at water storage tanks air vents to protect
against chemical or bacteriological contamination.
County Departments Water and Sewer Increased Wastewater Transmission
and Treatment Capacity
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Wind
Unknown Grant Applied For 80,000,000.00 89 12/1/2012 2021 for Phase 1
Phase 1: Seawall currently at 75% design – Construction of a flood/wind mitigation project for PS 1 including seawall
elevation/replacement, berms, and general flood proofing of structures. The Seawall /site project phase includes the planning (as
needed per phase), design (as needed per phase), and construction (all phases) of the project $6.8 Million.
Phase 2: Harden 20 pump stations by elevating controls, generators, installing generators as necessary, and acquiring repetitive
loss properties (as necessary for use only for pump station upgrades). The plan is conceptualized in the WASD PSIP/OOL/CD
planning reports, identifying Priority 1 Pump Stations with structures below WASD flood elevation design criteria standards. This
project includes the planning, developing resiliency design, and construction of projects. Match will be determined in a per pump
station planning report based on BCA. Project may be reduced in scope to a per pump station scope at the project cost of $
1,000,000 to $2,500,000 (Federal match $75,000 to $1,875,000) depending on size, land acquisition, requirement for generator,
etc.
County Departments Water and Sewer LeJeune Road Emergency Operations
Center
Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Potential Grant Applied For 400,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Convert an existing room at the LeJeune road building into an emergency operations center for the department. Includes is an
emergency generator to power the center in the event of a power failure.
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County Departments Water and Sewer Physical Security Risk Reduction
Measures at Water Treatment Plants
Future Unfunded
Project
Security/Terroris
m,Health,Security
Breach,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Other
Unknown Grant Applied For 12,200,000.00 85 12/1/2012 1 year for Phase 1
These projects include physical security improvements to detect, delay and respond to adversarial actions at the treatment
plants, such as hardening of perimeters, high security fencing, intrusion sensors, high security doors and vehicle restraints.
Phase 1: $3 Million is needed to install closed circuit cameras to facilitate continuity of operating facilities during storm events by
assessing damage and evaluating accessibility remotely and safely.
County Departments Water and Sewer Relocate Water Mains in Rear
Easements
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Potential Grant Applied For 530,908,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
Currently, there are 500 miles of mains located in rear easements. These mains are in the rear of properties and in alleys.
Because of their location, access is oftentimes limited by, trees, sheds and other obstructions that have been placed over the
main. After hurricane Wilma, there were 70 main breaks, 90% of them were located in the rear easements. By eliminating the
rear easement mains and installing a new water main in front of the property, MD-WASD will reduce the number of main breaks
after natural disasters, as well as, increase fire protection, provide improved service and eliminate the need for meter readers to
enter private property.
County Departments Water and Sewer Replace LeJeune Road Office Building
HVAC
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Potential Grant Applied For 350,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Convert the HVAC rooftop heating, ventilation and air conditioning system on the building's roof to an interior floor mounted
system.
County Departments Water and Sewer Replace Roof Mounted Exhaust
Ventilation Fans
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Potential Grant Applied For 145,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Westwood Lake Maintenance Facility.
County Departments Water and Sewer Replace Roof Mounted Exhaust
Ventilation Fans
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Potential Grant Applied For 25,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Distribution Maintenance Facility
County Departments Water and Sewer Replace Roof Mounted Exhaust
Ventilation Fans
Future Unfunded
Project Wind applied for Grant Applied For 50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown LeJeune Road Office.
County Departments Water and Sewer Replace Roof Mounted Exhaust
Ventilation Fans
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unknown/None 30,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown 36th Street Maintenance Facility.
County Departments Water and Sewer Replace Roof Mounted Exhaust
Ventilation Fans
Future Unfunded
Project Wind POTENTIAL Grant Applied For 50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Medley Warehouse.
County Departments Water and Sewer Replacement of Canal and Bridge
Crossing Pipes
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Potential Grant Applied For 2,500,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Replace canal and bridge crossing pipes with sub-aqueous crossings.
County Departments Water and Sewer Risk Reduction Measures at Treatment
Plants and Facilities
Future Unfunded
Project
Health,Flood,Floo
d/Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Unknown Identified Funding
Source 129,000,000.00 90 12/1/2012 2025 for Phase 1
This project includes hardening measures for the three wastewater treatment plants through 2075. It includes hardening
wastewater facility assets identified at risk through the Ocean Outfall Legislative Program planning to withstand or recover from
flooding from projected future combinations of storm surge from tropical storms and hurricanes, coupled with extreme rainfall
and sea level rise (SLR) at each of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s (WASD’s) three wastewater treatment plants,
specifically the , and South District Wastewater Treatment Plant (SDWWTP), North District Wastewater Treatment Plant
(NDWWTP), and Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant (CDWWTP). The improvements are based on 2075 sea level rise
projections (consistent with the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact Sea Level Rise Projection) and are
consistent with county policies and goals.
The project has three phases that can be independently implemented:
Phase 1: South District Wastewater Treatment Plant (SDWWTP) - $40 Million - population served in 2010: 697,267
Phase 2: Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant (CDWWTP) - $65.8 Million - population served in 2010: 641,823
Phase 3: North District Wastewater Treatment Plant (NCWWTP) - $23.2 Million - population served in 2010: 763,014
County Departments Water and Sewer Satellite Phones Future Unfunded
Project
Communications
Failure Potential Grant Applied For 15,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
After Hurricane Andrew, communications were virtually non-existent. With satellite phones distributed to our field crews as well
as regional command centers, better and faster recovery after a disaster can occur. Phones would be made available to our
plant maintenance, pump station and pipeline divisions.
County Departments Water and Sewer Shelters for Critical Equipment Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Potential Grant Applied For 5,000,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Much of MD-WASD's emergency equipment is currently stored outdoors: This item proposed the construction of shelters to
store portable pumps and generators at sites already owner by MD-WASD.
County Departments Water and Sewer Transfer Water Service from Rear to
Front in Locations with Dual Systems
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Potential Grant Applied For 16,048,500.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
MD-WASD has estimated that approximately 20% of rear easement mains are dual feeds, i.e., there are existing mains, one in
the front and the other in the rear of a customer's premises. Some customers have not changed their connection from the rear
main to the main in front of the property. MD-WASD would propose an ordinance obligating the customers to transfer their
service to the main located in front of their property. By using the main located in front of the property, WASD will reduce the
number of main breaks after natural disasters, as well as, increase fire protection, provide improved service and eliminate the
need for meter readers to enter private property.
Hospitals Jackson Access Control - Jackson Memorial
Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project ,Security Breach
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program, Pre-
Disaster Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 92 11/30/2017 December 2018 To secure key loading dock areas
Hospitals Jackson Chiller - Jackson North Hospital Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Health
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 675,000.00 89 11/30/2017 December 2018 Replacement of chiller to maintain temperatures inside the facility for the benefit of patients/guests and protect equipment
Hospitals Jackson Digital Mass Communication - Jackson
Memorial Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Health,Tec
hnological
Disruption,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program, Pre-
Disaster Mitigation
Program
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 90 11/30/2017 December 2018 To implement an emergency bridge system throughout all buildings
Hospitals Jackson Emergency Switchgear Replacements
at JNMC Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
GOB 2005 & Jackson's
Bond Referendum
November 5, 2013.
Funding Secured 6,950,000.00 94 1/22/2015 Unknown To replace emergency switchgear at Jackson North Medical Center
Hospitals Jackson Emergency Switchgears - Jackson
Memorial Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Health Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 4,189,340.00 94 1/15/2014 Three years Replacement of emergency switchgears at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Hospitals Jackson French drains - Jackson North Hospital Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Health Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 40,000.00 93 11/30/2017 December 2018 Replacement of several parking lot French drains to alleviate constant flooding that occurs during the rainy season. During the
most recent hurricane there was severe flooding due to the rains and the water remained standing for several days.
Hospitals Jackson Generator - Ambulatory Care Center Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Flood,Tech
nological
Disruption,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 89 01/12/2018 June 2018 Stand-alone generator for the PHT's Ambulatory Care Center
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Hospitals Jackson Generator - Highland Park Pavilion Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Power
Failure,Health,Tec
hnological
Disruption,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 89 01/12/2018 June 2018 Stand-alone generator for the PHT's Highland Park Pavilion
Hospitals Jackson Generator - Jackson Behavioral Health
Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Wind,H
ealth
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 89 01/12/2018 June 2018 Stand-alone generator for the PHT's Behavioral Health Hospital
Hospitals Jackson Generator - Jackson Multispecialty
Center at Jackson North
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Flood,Tech
nological
Disruption,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 89 01/12/2018 June 2018 Stand-alone generator for the PHT's Jackson North Medical Center
Hospitals Jackson JMH Long-Term Care Center Wind
Retrofit
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Flood,Tech
nological
Disruption,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 3,800,000.00 89 11/30/2017 October 2018 Wind Protection project for the Jackson Memorial Long Term Care facility, including protection of the building through high
impact windows and protection in case of power outages due to severe winds through the installation of a fixed generator.
Hospitals Jackson Power Source - Jackson Memorial
Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Health,Wi
nd
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program, Pre-
Disaster Mitigation
Program
Identified Funding
Source 2,300,000.00 86 11/30/2017 June 2018 To upgrade power source of Jackson Memorial Hospital emergency generators
Hospitals Jackson Roof Replacement - Holtz Children's
Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Wind,Pow
er Failure
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 350,000.00 90 11/30/2017 December 2018 Replace the roof at Holtz Children's Hospital, East Tower.
Hospitals Jackson Utility/Energy Center at JMH Funding Secured ,Flood,Wind,Powe
r Failure
GOB 2005 & Jackson's
Bond Referendum
November 5, 2013.
Funding Secured 5,290,000.00 94 1/22/2015 September 2016 To upgrade utility/energy center at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Hospitals Jackson Volt Oil Switch Replacements Funding Secured
,Power
Failure,Flood/Stor
m Surge
GOB 2005 & Jackson's
Bond Referendum
November 5, 2013.
Funding Secured 7,350,000.00 94 1/22/2015 Unknown To replace volt oil switch at Jackson Memorial Hospital's South and Central Buildings
Hospitals Jackson Walls Replacement - Holtz Children's
Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 91 11/30/2017 December 2018
Water filtration due to extensive wall cracks. During the most recent hurricane water penetrated the walls of the 7th Floor
Mechanical Room at the Holtz Children's Hospital. As a result, water made it to the floor below and an entire patient unit had to
be relocated.
Hospitals Jackson Wind Retrofit Project - Holtz Children's
Hospital
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Wind
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program
Identified Funding
Source 7,000,000.00 89 11/30/2017 December 2018 Wind retrofit the Holtz Children's Hospital by installing a wind abatement system of lightweight glass fiber reinforced concrete
panels or other equal products
Hospitals Jackson Windows - Jackson South Medical
Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Wind,Floo
d,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal Disruption
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program; Pre
Disaster Mitigation
Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 94 12/15/2017 1 year
This project will enable us to replace single Payne windows to hurricane impact as required by the new codes, approximate
number of windows to be replaced 150. Jackson South Medical Center is a critical facility servicing the communities of South
Miami Dade County.
Hospitals Mount Sinai
Code Plus Construction Energy Center
Facility Protect Redundant Power
Supply
Funding Secured
Wind,Flood,Flood
/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
Other Internal Funding 250,000.00 93 12/1/2012 less than 6 months Retrofit the Energy facility with code plus wind, storm surge and flood enhancements above the current Florida building code
standards.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Enhancements
New Medical Office Tower
Project in Planning
Stage
Wind,Flood,Flood
/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
The funding source is
private and bond
funding.
Identified Funding
Source 3,750,000.00 0 12/1/2012 2018 Construct a Primary Care and Medical Home Tower with code plus wind, storm surge and flood enhancements above the current
Florida building code standards.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Enhancements
Surgical Tower 25% complete All Hazards FEMA Identified Funding
Source 6,500,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Construct a new surgical facility with code plus wind, storm surge and flood enhancements above the current Florida building
code standards.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Elevate Seawall Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
DOH and USACE
Section 14 Grant Awarded 7,000,000.00 96 12/1/2012 2020 Raise Mount Sinai's bayfront seawall, protect the infatructure including perimeter road and drainage from the effects of flooding
and sea level rise.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Energy Center 2 Project in Planning
Stage
Wind,Flood,Flood
/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure
Grant Awarded 3,964,239.00 95 12/1/2012 less than 6 months Retrofit the Energy facility with code plus wind, storm surge and flood enhancements above the current Florida building code
standards.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Greenspan Roof and Enclosures Funding Applied for Wind Grant Applied For 300,000.00 93 12/1/2012 unknown Remove roof and replace all roof top enclosures with Miami-Dade County Hurricane Zone rated systems.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Harden Aventura Emergency Room
Buildings
Future Unfunded
Project Wind 950,000.00 97 12/1/2012 unknown Harden Mount Sinai Avenutra and Emergency Room� including installing hurricane rated walls, windows, doors, concrete,
stairwell pressurization and other systems to protect against high velocity, floor and storm surge events.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Harden Child Care Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind 750,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Harden the Child Care Building � including installing hurricane rated walls, windows, doors, EIFS, stairwell pressurization and
other systems to protect against high velocity wind, floor and storm surge events.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Harden Knight MRI/Wien Center
Building
Future Unfunded
Project Wind 3,750,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Harden the Knight Buildings� including installing hurricane rated walls, windows, doors, EIFS, stairwell pressurization and other
systems to protect against high velocity wind, floor and storm surge events and to raise valuable equipment.
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Hospitals Mount Sinai Harden Research and Education
Building
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Healt
h,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Wind
750,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Harden the Education and Research Buildings� including installing hurricane rated walls, windows, doors, EIFS, stairwell
pressurization and other systems to protect against high velocity wind , floor and storm surge events.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Mitigate Storm Drainage Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge Identified Grant Source 950,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Mitigate the effects of storm surge and flooding by installing new drainage structures from buildings through surface lots, milling
and resurfacing pavement to graduate surfaces and aid gravity water removal
Hospitals Mount Sinai Mitigate the Impact of Storm Surge 25% complete
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Sea
Level Rise
Department of
Environmental
Protection
Grant Awarded 3,000,000.00 81 12/1/2012 2019 Install necessary storm drainage improvements
Hospitals Mount Sinai Protect Critical Services Project in Planning
Stage Flood State funding source Grant Applied For 2,000,000.00 0 12/1/2012 2020 Relocate critical services to above flood level locations.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Protect Satellite Locations Future Unfunded
Project Wind 1,450,000.00 91 12/1/2012 unknown
Harden the Primary Care Satellite Building� including installing hurricane rated walls, windows, doors, EIFS, stairwell
pressurization and other systems to protect against high velocity wind, floor and storm surge events and to raise valuable
equipment.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Protect the Cooling Towers Project in Planning
Stage
Multiple (specify
in comments
Column T)
Other Internal Funding 3,000,000.00 84 12/1/2012 unknown Air conditioning is essential for acute care patient safety, stemming the spread of infection and preventing frail patients - such as
newborns and elderly. Protect the existing cooling towers by elevating and/or reinforcing them for flood and wind hazard.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Protect the Energy Center Facility
Chillers 50% complete All Hazards Self funded Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 83 12/1/2012 Fall 2018 Retrofit and harden the Energy facility chillers to protect the supply of medically necessary A/C in the event of natural disaster.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Protect the Oxygen Supply for the ER Future Unfunded
Project Wind 1,300,000.00 81 12/1/2012 > 1 year Retrofit the Oxygen supply and redundant centralized ER energy supply with code plus wind, storm surge and flood
enhancements above the current Florida building code standards.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Relocate Operating Rooms Future Unfunded
Project Wind 16,500,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Relocate operating rooms, contents, equipment and critical functions from ground floor to wind rated protective above ground
addition.
Hospitals Mount Sinai Simon Building - Alzheimer’s Center Funding Applied for ,Flood,Health,Pow
er Failure,Wind
FEMA Public Assistance
FEMA Hazard
Mitigation
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 95 10/31/2017 Within two years This is the hazard mitigation of the roof windows doors and all enclosures of a building that houses the teaching physicians as
well as the Alzheimer’s care center
Hospitals Mount Sinai Storm Surge/ Wind Protection Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Health (Select)100,000.00 86 1/14/2014 less than 6 months Building Storefront Flood Gates
Municipalities Aventura Development of Floodplain
Management Plan
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Potential Grant Applied For 0.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The city is interested in obtaining grant funds to hire a consultant to develop a floodplain management plan. Ordinance No. 97-
19 created a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to enforce mitigation efforts throughout the city with regards to flooding. An
ordinance is not a plan however and the creation of a floodplain management plan may benefit the community in a more
positive "rating" within the Community Rating System, thereby allowing residents to obtain lower flood insurance premiums.
The floodplain management plan is a requirement of NFIP if repetitive loss properties are greater than 10. The city currently has
2 repetitive loss properties.
Municipalities Aventura NE 191st ST Imporvements 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
City funded project, but
grant is being applied
for reimbursement
Funding Secured 711,962.00 53 6/23/2014 2017 Installation of drainage wells and ancillary drainage infrastructure to reduce stormwater pollutants to Biscayne Bay and reduce
flood duration on City roadway.
Municipalities Aventura NE 213th ST Sea Wall Restoration 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
City funded project but
grant is being applied
for reimbursement
Funding Secured 1,387,000.00 76 7/14/2015 2017 Drainage improvements in areas prone to flooding and addressing the long term impacts of the rising sea levels by installing
check valves in drainage outflows
Municipalities Aventura NE 29 PL Phase II South Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood City funded project.Funding Secured 721,000.00 51 6/23/2014 2016 Reconstruction of existing storm sewer system with exfiltration tenches and ancillary drainage and roadway infrastructure to
reduce stormwater pollutants to Biscayne Bay.
Municipalities Aventura Purchase Communications Information
Equipment
Future Unfunded
Project
Communications
Failure (Select)0.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
During an emergency, it is critical that emergency personnel are able to communicate with one another. This project entails
purchasing equipment, such as radios and additional cellular phones, to assist emergency personnel in responding to an
emergency. The Aventura Police Department maintains a communication system that services the local community.
Municipalities Bal Harbour Jetty Pedestrian walking surface
repairs
Project in Planning
Stage ,Other Capital Projects
Reserve Funding.Funding Secured 332,000.00 0 10/18/2016 4th Quarter of
2023 Repair and resurface the pedestrian walkway of the south jetty, Haulovers cut.
Municipalities Bal Harbour Sewall and Dock Repair BHV park Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Capital Projects
Reserved Funding Funding Secured 55,000.00 0 10/18/2016 1 year Seawall and dock repair at Bal Harbour Village Park.
Municipalities Bay Harbor Rehabilitation of the Broad Causeway
Bridges 75% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge,Storm Surge Funding Secured 13,000,000.00 90 1/23/2015 May 2017
Broad Causeway Bridges rehabilitation of three bridges one of which is a drawbridge and this is an evacuation route/
12 million from CIP and 1 Million from State
Just awarded contract setting up staging areas 2015.01.23
Municipalities Biscayne Park Bucket Truck Future Unfunded
Project Wild Fire,Wind (Select)95,000.00 75 12/1/2012 unknown Purchase bucket truck to facilitate trimming of canopy before and after hurricanes, reducing damage and debris volume. Also
provides inexpensive portable location for overhead police surveillance of suspected criminal activities.
Municipalities Biscayne Park Eighteen Foot Tall Wall along FEC right-
of-way.
Future Unfunded
Project
Security/Terroris
m (Select)700,000.00 57 12/1/2012 unknown Reduces risk of damage to community by train wreck caused by sabotage or accident. With the potential for the new high speed
rail this project is even more important.
Municipalities Coral Gables
2506 Ponce de Leon (Historic)
Shutters, Hardening , Conservator,
roofing repairs/Replacement
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 40,000.00 58 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables 292 Miracle Mile Hardening (former
Supercuts)
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 35,000.00 52 11/30/2017 Unknown
Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Acquire Sewer By-Pass Pump Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Post Disaster Funding
Source
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 86 11/29/2017 Unknown By-pass pump is needed to remove flood waters during and after major storms and sewer surcharges.
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Municipalities Coral Gables Acquisition of City Hall Emergency
Generator
Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Post-Disaster Funding
Program
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 56 6/30/2010 Unknown Acquisition of a power generator to provide emergency power to the City Hall to ensure the accessability of computerized
records in the event of storms, hurricanes and natural disasters.
Municipalities Coral Gables Acquisition of City Pump Station G
Emergency Generator
Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Post-Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 56 6/30/2010 Unknown Acquisition and installation of a power generator to provide emergency power to City Sanitary Sewer Pump Station G to prevent
sewage over-flows, that would create health hazards, in the event of storms, hurricanes and natural disasters.
Municipalities Coral Gables
Acquisition of Coral Gables Public
Works, Public Service and Automotive
Department Facility Emergency
Generator
Project in Planning
Stage Multiple Post-Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 530,000.00 79 6/30/2010 Unknown
Acquisition of a power generator to provide emergency power to the Public Works facility which houses the utility telemetry and
communications systems and is critical to pre and post man-made or natural disaster emergency operations. Structure
hardening windows and shutters.
Municipalities Coral Gables Basin Inflow and Infiltration Upgrade Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Emergency Operations
Flood Response and
Post Flood Response
Identified Funding
Source 1,200,000.00 85 11/29/2017 Unknown
An inflow and infiltration (I&I) program has been developed to reduce extraneous rain and groundwater that enters the City's
wastewater collection system. It is anticipated that by implementing this program, the occurrence of Sanitary Sewer Overflows,
which have a negative impact on the environment and public heath, will be reduced as well as capital, operating and
maintenance costs.
Municipalities Coral Gables City Hall Anex Hurricane Shutters Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unkown 45,000.00 47 6/30/2010 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future lossess from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Coral Gables Country Club Hurricane
Shutters or windows, hardening
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 110,000.00 54 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Elevating Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations
Generator at Station D
Project in Planning
Stage Sea Level Rise Post-Disaster Funding
Programs 100,000.00 62 12/23/2010 Unknown Elevate existing sanitary sewer lift station generator in flood prone area to comply with requirements of MDC DERM and to
ensure the operation of the sanitary sewer lift station in the event of inland flooding from storm surge and wind driven rain.
Municipalities Coral Gables Elevating Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations
Generator at Station F
Project in Planning
Stage Sea Level Rise Post-Disaster Funding
Programs 100,000.00 62 12/23/2010 Unknown Elevate existing sanitary sewer lift station generator in flood prone area to comply with requirements of MDC DERM and to
ensure the operation of the sanitary sewer lift station in the event of inland flooding from storm surge and wind driven rain.
Municipalities Coral Gables FIre Station #3 Hurricane Generator Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure Post-Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 72 11/30/2017 Unknown
Acquisition of a power generator to provide emergency power to the Fire Station #3 in the event of storms, hurricanes and
natural disasters.
Municipalities Coral Gables Fire Station 2 Mitigation Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Capital Improvement Funding Secured 280,000.00 78 10/30/2014 July 2016
This Hazard Mitigation Project would provide for Hurricane Code Plus Apparatus Bay doors to Coral Gables Fire Station 2 (525
South Dixie Highway Coral Gables, Florida 33146.). This enhancement would provide for the continuous operation of this
emergency management facility. Gables Fire Station 2 provides for sheltering of emergency response personnel; apart from fire
fighters, during a hurricane activation. The current station was constructed in 1961 and the garage doors in our apparatus
bay(s) need to be upgraded as they do not meet code nor provide for adequate protection of the structure. The current
configuration has experienced a myriad of maintenance and reliability issues. The City has identified this project as a priority to
maintaining continuity of operations. The requested enhancement is paramount to strengthening the City's emergency
response capability. This project would provide for fire apparatus bay doors to Miami-Dade County Building Code "Plus" for a
total of 8 doors at an estimated cost of 280,000 - (35,000/per door).
Municipalities Coral Gables Granada Pro Shop Hurricane Shutters
or windows, hardening
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 34,000.00 58 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Historical City Hall Hurricane Shutters Future Unfunded
Project Wind Post-Disaster Funding
Program 500,000.00 47 6/30/2010 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future lossess from high wind. Project includes shutters, windows and
conservator.
Municipalities Coral Gables Install Solar Panels at Youth Center Funding Secured ,Power Failure Unknown Identified Funding
Source 472,000.00 76 11/29/2017 Unknown
Provide renewable, low-carbon energy at the Youth he Center through installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) array and battery
backup. The Youth Center was analyzed as a potential location for installation of a solar PV array due to its 14,000 square foot
available roof area. Since the Youth Center houses rescue recon staff during hurricanes, maintaining power at the facility is
critical. It will provide power to roughly 15% or more of the building when the power is out. Costs are estimated at $472,000,
with 10% of total costs allocated to design work and the rest to construction.
Municipalities Coral Gables Merrick House Hurricane Shutters Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Post-Disaster Funding
Program
Identified Funding
Source 40,000.00 58 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Metal Freestanding Traffic Safety Signs
& Trailer
Future Unfunded
Project Multiple
Emergency Operations
Flood Response and
Post Flood Response
30,000.00 78 12/23/2010 Unknown
Major storms result in power outages and obstructing debris on the roadways. Portable traffic safety signs will provide the
safety needed for traffic control. An open trailer to house and transport the portable signs is needed to transport the portable
traffic safety signs.
Municipalities Coral Gables Miracle Theater Generator, Hurricane
Shutters and Wiindows
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Post-Disaster Funding
Program
Identified Funding
Source 168,000.00 53 11/30/2017 Unknown
Acquisition of a power generator to provide emergency power to the Miracle Theater in the event of storms, hurricanes and
natural disasters.
Municipalities Coral Gables Passport Office Hurricane Shutters or
Windows
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind Post-Disaster Funding
Program
Identified Funding
Source 35,000.00 58 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Pump Station Cocoplum 1 Emergency
Generator 50% complete
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise
Sanitary Sewer Fund Identified Funding
Source 100,884.00 63 12/13/2016 18 Months Update of the sanitary sewer pump station including installation of emergency generator required by County regulations
Municipalities Coral Gables Salvadore Tennis Center Windows and
Hardening
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 58 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables San Pump Station's Electrical & Contral
Panel and or Generator
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Post-Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 490,000.00 82 11/29/2017 Unknown
The City of Coral Gables acknowledges and understands its vulnerability to Sea Level Rise (SLR). As such, the City has identified
adaptation strategies for SLR and its impacts on existing City infrastructure and other assets.
Municipalities Coral Gables SAN Pump Station's Electrical &
Control Panel and or Generator.
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other Post-Disaster Funding
Program
Identified Funding
Source 191,440.00 82 11/29/2017 Unknown The City of Coral Gables acknowledges and understands its vulnerability to Sea Level Rise (SLR). As such, the City has identified
adaptation strategies for SLR and its impacts on existing City infrastructure and other assets.
Municipalities Coral Gables Storm Water Outfalls Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge
Post-Disaster Funding
Program 500,000.00 78 12/23/2010 September 2017 Rehabilitation of positive outfalls by cleaning and lining the system to prevent future blockage caused by build-up of bi-valve
organisms critical to prevent flooding and health hazards
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Municipalities Coral Gables Venetian Pool Hurricane shutters and
hardening
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 38,000.00 56 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Coral Gables Youth Center Hardening,
windows/hurricane shutters
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind
Post-Disaster Funding
Program Identified Funding
Source 447,000.00 58 11/30/2017 Unknown Install permanent hurricane window screens to minimize future losses from high wind. Structure hardening and windows.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Canal Bank Erosion Protection Funding Applied for Flood/Storm
Surge
was not funded
through the 2016
legislative session.
Town staff to resubmit
request during 2017
legislative session.
Grant Applied For 350,000.00 93 12/2/2012 Unknown
Design and construct erosion protection structures and bank stabilization projects along town canals which are vulnerable to
bank erosion due to storm surge or inland flooding. This project includes the removal of undesirable debris, trees, predominantly
Australian pines and fichus, located in close proximity to the canal bank. These trees are prone to falling during a severe
windstorm or hurricane causing flow obstructions as well as damage to the canal bank resulting in increased erosion. We must
also schedule regular maintenance of town canals to restore flow.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Canal Cleaning and Shaping Town wide Construction/Project
Begun Flood budgeted anually,
ongoing Funding Secured 750,000.00 82 12/2/2012 Unknown
Dredging of the approximately 11 miles of inland canals located with the Town of Cutler Bay would restore depth and bottom
contour. This restoration would directly impact the ability of the canal to hold tidal flooding and minimize flooding of
surrounding properties during significant weather events. This dredging project would require funds for hydrographic surveys
and bottom contours to determine the scope of work and cost. Dredging requires permits from the State, USACE, and DERM. A
hydrographic survey will be required along with soil sampling of the proposed dredged materials. Mitigation work may be
required to compensate for damaged ecosystems and will be determined by DERM prior to dredging.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Caribbean Boulevard Bridge Project Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
will be funded by the
CITT Grant Applied For 3,000,000.00 95 11/14/2014 2015 Widening of the bridge to increase water flow and reduce the bottle neck effect. Project being done in conjunction with Miami-
Dade County going out for bidding Summer 2015. Procurement process to begin Winter 2015.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Community Emergency Response
Teams (CERT)Other All Hazards
FUNDED THROUGH
THE OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Identified Funding
Source 40,000.00 81 12/2/2012 unknown
This project's goal is to establish CERTS for the town. When an emergency or disaster occurs at anytime and anyplace in the
town, trained CERT volunteers will be ready and able to respond to save lives and protect property. CERT members will be able
to do the greatest good for the greatest number after a disaster, while protecting them from becoming victims. This program will
include but not be limited to basic medical treatment procedures, scene safely, securing utilities, and other hazards, and some
rescue operations.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Cutler Bay Waterway Conveyance
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage Flood
Continue to seek out
new potential funding
sources
Identified Funding
Source 270,000.00 88 12/2/2012 Unknown
Remove sediments from the Cutler Bay waterway that have built up over time which are causing bank flooding due to the major
reduction in channel depth and cross section, as well as causing impassable locations to boat traffic. Preliminary tests show
sediment as clean.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Cutler Ridge Section 3 Drainage
Improvement Funding Applied for
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Health
Florida Small Cities
Department of
Economic Opportunity
(CDBG) and
Stormwater Utility
Fund. Submitted as
part of Legislative
Priority 2018-06
Grant Applied For 1,015,160.00 83 02/07/2017 18 months
The Town of Cutler Bay is requesting $750,000 in funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's Small Cities
CDBG Program under the "Neighborhood Revitalization" category. The Town will install approximately 2,400 linear feet in one of
the Town's residential neighborhoods on Town owned and maintained roadways. The project boundaries are:
• Montego Bay Drive, from Anchor Road to Coral Sea Road
• Nicaragua Drive, from Anchor Road to Coral Sea Road
• Coral Sea Road, from Montego Bay Drive to Nicaragua Drive (at Gulfstream Elementary School)
• Condado Road, from Montego Bay Drive to Nicaragua Drive
• Anchor Road, from Montego Bay Drive to Nicaragua Drive
• Puerto Rico Drive, from SW 103 Court to Anchor
The Town will implement best management practices during the project to include; installation of a 2,400 LF exfiltration trench
(36" Diameter), and new catch basins. Following drainage installation, the identified streets will be paved, including pavement
markings and signage.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Debris Removal Funding Secured All Hazards Will apply for Grants as
necessary
Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 89 12/2/2012 Unknown
The town presently maintains a list of contractors that have agreed to provide debris removal services following a disaster. The
town would develop a Comprehensive Debris Clearance (CDC) plan that would list the names and phone numbers of debris
removal contractors, identify potential debris storage sites, removal methods, and provide for special programs. Contracts would
be negotiated in advance and monetary damages would be due to the town if the contractor fails to perform. The study also
would analyze how the town could best coordinate debris removal activities with related post-disaster service performed by
Miami-Dade County. The town welcomes debris removal assistance along federal, state and county roadways, but recognizes
that it will need to provide its own service along for most of the smaller, local roadways within the town.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Develop a Debris Plan Project in Planning
Stage All Hazards
Town has budgeted FY
2016-2017 for an RFP
for Debris monitoring.
Funding Secured 80,000.00 85 12/2/2012 Unknown
Develop and implement town wide debris removal plan using G.P.S. for data acquisition and G.I.S. for mapping. If the town's
proposed debris management plan will coordinate the efforts of the Miami-Dade County's Coordinated Debris Clearance (CDC)
Program
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Bel Aire
Section 1.1 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
Will Continue to seek
out new grant
opportunities. Ongoing
Grant Applied For 820,000.00 96 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Bel Aire Section 1.1 Sub-Basin.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Bel Aire
Section 1.2 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities
Grant Applied For 660,000.00 85 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Bel Aire Section 1.2 Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Bel Aire
Section 6 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
Town will continue
seeking grants for
future projects
Grant Applied For 310,000.00 83 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Bel Aire Section 6 Sub-Basin.
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
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Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Cutler Ridge
Section 5 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities
Grant Applied For 1,580,000.00 88 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Cutler Ridge Section 5 Sub-Basin.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Manta Drive 75% complete ,Flood
Stormwater Utility
Funds; applied for
FDOT Tap Grant.
Funding Secured 488,600.00 73 10/31/2016 Unknown
This project has been identified in the Town’s Flood Mitigation Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Townwide
Pavement and Sidewalk Assessment Study. Both the Flood Mitigation Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans included a series of
public involvement meetings. Residents have expressed concern about this local road (see email from resident in attachments).
The roads surrounding this one street all have sidewalks, tree canopy with landscaping for pedestrian buffer and valley gutters.
The goal of this project is to provide the residents of Manta Drive with the same quality roadway as their neighbors
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Pine Tree
Manor Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
new potential grant
opportunities. Ongoing
Grant Applied For 390,000.00 87 12/1/2012 unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Pine Tree Manor Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Point Royale
Section 5 Sub-Basin Other Flood
Stormwater Utiltity
Fund, applied for
through State
Legislative Submital
2016-01, not funded
Identified Funding
Source 360,000.00 94 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Port Royale Section 5 Sub-Basin.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Saga Bay
Section 1.1 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities. Ongoing
Grant Applied For 800,000.00 90 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan:Saga Bay Section 1.1 Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Saga Bay
Section 1.2 Sub-Basin Other Flood
Submitted in 2016
State Legislative
Submital, #2016-02, not
funded. Will re-submit
in 2017.
Funding Secured 300,000.00 82 12/1/2012 unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Saga Bay Section 1.2 Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Saga Bay
Section 1.6 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities. Ongoing
Grant Applied For 170,000.00 94 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Saga Bay Section 1.6 Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Saga Bay
Section 1.7 Sub-Basin Funding Applied for Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities.
Submitted as part of
the Legislative Priority
Project # 2018-07.
Ongoing
Grant Applied For 670,000.00 87 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Saga Bay Section 1.7 Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Saga Bay
Section 1.8 Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities. ongoing
Grant Applied For 240,000.00 90 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: Saga Bay Section 1.8 Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - SW 87th
Avenue Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
The Town of Cutler Bay
will continue to seek
out new potential grant
opportunities. Ongoing
Grant Applied For 1,000,000.00 90 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: SW 87th Avenue Sub-Basin.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - SW 97th
Avenue Sub-Basin
Future Unfunded
Project Flood
Will identify new grant
sources and apply this
fiscal year
Grant Applied For 1,200,000.00 80 12/1/2012 Unknown
The purpose of the Town of Cutler Bay Stormwater Master Plan was to identify opportunities to protect surface water quality
and reduce flooding within the limits of the Town of Cutler Bay, Florida. The following priority drainage sub-basins was identified
and studied as part of the Stormwater Master Plan: SW 97th Avenue Sub-Basin
Municipalities Cutler Bay Emergency Portable Air Conditioner
Units
Construction/Project
Begun All Hazards
continue identifying
and applying for new
grant sources
Grant Applied For 120,000.00 81 12/2/2012 Unknown
Purchase emergency portable air conditioner units for computer rooms and office areas for all essential operating areas. Town
Hall serves as the town's emergency operations center, maintains computer systems and services. The portable air conditioner
units would prevent these systems and services from damage and malfunction. Four units are necessary.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Flood Insurance Research Project Project in Planning
Stage Flood
will continue to seek
out new grant
opportunities
Grant Applied For 90,000.00 85 12/2/2012 Unknown
This project will be part of the work required for the Community Rating System (CRS) and will involve the research of town
properties, which do not have flood insurance and the reasons therefore. This effort would result in an action program designed
to increase the number of properties covered by the flood insurance. The project will also review the validity of the BFE as
reflected on the FIRM and explore the possibilities of variable flood insurance rates that distinguish within the same flood zone
between properties that are flood prone and vulnerable to flooding hazards and those which are not and/or have taken steps to
correct the potential problem.
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Municipalities Cutler Bay Flood Zone Data GIS System 75% complete Flood
current phase(s)
budget through our
Stormwater Utility fund
Identified Funding
Source 140,000.00 88 12/2/2012 Unknown
This project will fund the creation of a GIS system to support several activities of the town's National Flood Insurance Community
Rating System program including mapping, annual outreach and notification, and the maintenance of all flood zone designations
and other data for all real property folio numbers within the town. In addition, the project will integrate town's data into Miami-
Dade County's GIS system tailoring products generated for town use. The additional information generated by this system will be
essential for the preparation of detailed flood mitigation reports and allow users to track conditions by specific property
location. This data will then be utilized to clearly identify and designate low lying areas, which will streamline flood prevention
efforts when designing new systems and upgrading existing drainage systems.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Municipal AM Emergency Radio
Broadcast Station
Construction/Project
Begun All Hazards
Continue identifying
new potential grant
sources
Grant Applied For 85,000.00 72 12/2/2012 Unknown Allow issuing of timely information 24/7. Has capacity broadcast, operate without grid power for 2 days, store repeat messages
and ability to allow instant timely broadcast messages.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Portable Traffic Control Signs 50% complete Power Failure
Continue identifying
and applying for new
grant sources
Grant Applied For 200,000.00 71 12/2/2012 Unknown
Effective and efficient communication is vital to allow for the rapid evacuation of citizens prior to the impact of a hurricane in
Cutler Bay. With a residential population of 41,579 people and a commuter population that at least doubles the affected
population during the work week, traffic jams are a certainty. Portable traffic control signs that provide scrolling text messages
would allow traffic to be directed to alternative routes and to provide other vital information to motorists. The portable signs
have other uses besides assisting in evacuations: they can be used to display information during events such as fire/rescue
emergencies, hazardous material spills, special events and terrorist incidents. These signs display a test message that is easily
programmed into the unit and can be moved using most any town vehicle with a trailer hitch. The town of Cutler Bay would
purchase 4 of these units at a cost of about $50,000 each, plus additional trailer hitches for town vehicles.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Preventive Pruning of Existing Town
Tree Inventory Funding Secured Wind
Budgeted on going for
F.Y. 2016 - 2017
RFP# 16-02 Tree
trimming
Identified Funding
Source 285,000.00 82 12/2/2012 Unknown
This project's purpose is twofold: to minimize storm generated debris and protect infrastructure from tree related storm
damage. Studies show that by practicing proper structural pruning methods such as appropriate crown reduction and canopy
thinning, tree and limb failures are reduced during storm events. Therefore, properly pruned trees produce less debris and
minimize infrastructure damage. This project proposes to create a program that provides regularly scheduled pruning of trees
planted by the town within the right of way in order to provide structural integrity and thereby mitigate and clean-up costs and
property damage caused by weather events. The department would utilize local contractor services to accomplish project goals.
All pruning performed will conform to the International Society of Arboriculture and ANSI A-300 standards.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Reduction of Floating Debris 25% complete Flood budgeted, ongoing Funding Secured 60,000.00 85 12/2/2012 Unknown
This proposal will demonstrate the usefulness of low-cost best management practice (BMP) devices in reducing the volume of
floating debris that is being washed into Cutler Bay's canals. This floating refuse eventually ends up in the federally protected
marine sanctuary of Biscayne Bay. The objective is to start a remedial program in Cutler Bay's urban drainage basin by installing
or retrofitting the existing curb inlets with prefabricated curb grates and leaf collecting baskets. These BMP are expected to
reduce the volume of floating trash and debris by as much as 20% and also prevent the clogging of the town stormwater system.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Removal of Australian Pines and other
Exotics
Construction/Project
Begun Wind
included in F.Y. 2016-
2017 Budget, also
putting out for Bid an
RFP#16-02 for
Townwide Tree
trimming
Funding Secured 100,000.00 84 12/2/2012 unknown
Debris removal after a storm is an expensive and time-consuming process. Fallen trees can delay the re-entry process by
blocking access to roads and properties. This project would create a permanent ongoing tree removal program. It would ensure
removal of exotic trees on public rights of way. The exotics would be replaced by appropriate native trees that will enhance the
town's tree canopy. The town will maintain the new native trees.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Storm Shutters for Town Buildings Funding Applied for Wind
WILL CONTINUE TO
SEEK OUT NEW
GRANTS
Grant Applied For 120,000.00 91 12/2/2012 Unknown
This project would install hurricane shutters and reinforced doors on all municipal buildings not already so protected. The
shutters and doors are designed to prevent hurricane force winds and debris from breaking the windows and allowing wind,
water and debris to enter the structures. The proposed modifications would allow these buildings to not only survive the
hurricane with less damage to the structure and the property stored inside, but also reduce the financial impact to the town.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Storm Water Outfalls Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge
budgeted annually
through the
Stormwater Utility
Fund, ongoing
Funding Secured 500,000.00 86 12/2/2012 Unknown Clean and service line positive outfalls to prevent future blockage caused by build-up of bivalve organisms throughout the town's
11 miles of canals.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC Hardening Project
(Exterior Walls)
Project in Planning
Stage Wind
Continued grant
application(s) and have
budgeted design for
this fiscal year.
Submitted in State
Legislative Submital for
funding 2016-08. Town
will resubmit in 2017.
Grant Applied For 728,000.00 77 12/2/2012 Unknown
Town Hall / Emergency Operation Center Building's glazing, the building also has an Exterior Insulating Finish System (EIFS) as its
main enclosing system below the glazing. The current system will not meet either current wind or missile impact of any sort.
This system will need to be completely replaced is the building envelope is to meet current hardening/category 5 storm by
combining the structural reinforcement of the glazing with that of the wall below the cost of replacing this system with an
approved exterior wind rated system could be mitigated.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC Hardening Project
(Impact Resistant Windows)
Project in Planning
Stage Wind
Design has been
budgeted for F.Y. 2016 -
2017
Grant Applied For 630,000.00 82 12/2/2012 Unknown
Town Hall / Emergency Operation Center Building existing exterior glazing � proposed scope would be to retrofit structural
elements to reinforce the existing curtain wall system and install transparent interior polyester laminate which would be secured
to the existing reinforced frames.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC Hardening Project
(Mechanical HVAC System)25% complete All Hazards
Design has begun
under PO 1147 issued
to TLC Engineering
Grant Applied For 228,000.00 77 12/2/2012 unknown
Town Hall / Emergency Operation Center's the building envelope is composted of the roof and the roof equipment. Reroofing
the 13,000 would cost approximately $158,000. Reinforcement of the building rooftop mechanical systems would include
bracing, wind barriers and replacement of some outdated minor equipment. An estimate for this work would be approximately
$70,000.
Municipalities Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC HVAC System 25% complete Wind
Design has begun
under PO 1147 issued
to TLC Engineering
Grant Applied For 610,000.00 75 12/2/2012 Unknown
Town Hall / Emergency Operation Center's current HVAC system cannot be operated during a storm event. Therefore, a new per
floor dedicated HVAC system (a conventional direct expansion system with roof mounted air handler) would need to be installed
for the first two floors which are designated as the EOC facility. The approximate cost for providing this retrofit system of HVAC
would be approximately $275,000.00 per floor. Further, a chase/mechanical space would be required of approximately 200 SF
per floor.
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Municipalities Doral Acquisition of Emergency Generators Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure City of Doral General
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 72 September 30,
2018
This project would involve the acquisition of power generators to support critical facilities and operations throughout the City.
This is a mitigation project that ensures the continued operation of critical City facilities and the appropriate level-of-service for
City residents during and after a disaster event. These generators would supply the following facilities: Parks. Quantity: 2.
Supply power to Morgan Levy Park and Doral Legacy Park that could serve as distribution centers. Public Works Dept. Quantity:
25. Supplies power for the operation of traffic control signals during power outage.
Municipalities Doral Acquisition of Emergency Vehicles and
Equipment
Future Unfunded
Project Multiple General Funds -
Potential
Identified Funding
Source 1,600,000.00 50 Unknown
This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. These vehicles will be assigned to the following departments: Wastewater Vac-Truck - Public Works - Qty: 1 - Purpose:
Clean sewer debris. 4WD Backhoe w/ Clamp Bucket - Public Works -Qty: 1 - Purpose: Clear Debris. Front Loader w/ Clamp
Bucket - Public Works - Qty: 2 - Purpose: Clear Debris. Stormwater Vac-Truck - Public Works - Qty. 1 - Purpose: Clean Storm
Drains. 50 Cubic Yard Roll-off Containers - Public Works - Qty: 2 - Purpose: Debris clean-up/pick-up. Water Filtration Truck - City
Hall (Operations Center) - Qty: 1 - Purpose: Source of Potable Water. Ice Machines - City Hall (Operations Center) - Qty: 2 -
Purpose: Emergency Operations.
Municipalities Doral Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Relocation/Expansion Project
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other,Flood 404 HMGP Program Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 77 10/31/2017 FY 2018-19
The Doral Police Department Headquarters (DPD-HQ) hosts the City's temporary Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Although
the DPD-HQ is located in a SFHA, the City constructed the HQ to 3.75 feet above the BFE, mitigating the infrastructure and
allowing operations without interruption from flood waters. The temporary EOC location room is on the ground floor of the
building. However, this room does not have the adequate size needed to accommodate the number of City and other agencies’
staff to perform the functions of the EOC properly and quickly navigate emergencies. The EOC needs to be relocated to the
second floor of the building.
The Doral Police Department has recently extended the HQ square footage and already has an unused area on the second floor
(currently storing overstock furniture). The 1,300 square-foot room needs electrical installation, HVAC, phones, data cables, new
furniture, computers, TV monitors and all necessary equipment to run the EOC including incorporating the video resources
provided by traffic cameras. Adjacent to the EOC room, there is the need to build additional rooms for meetings with elected
officials, staff members and contractors. Approximately 730 square feet of shell space may be available for this purpose. The
EOC will also need noise and echo reduction measures to ease communications. In addition, this new area has the advantage of
being in close proximity to restrooms, showers and locker rooms which will accommodate personnel assigned to the EOC.
Moving and expanding the EOC to the second floor of the building will increase its capacity. The building has been built under
strict Florida Building Codes and is suitable to sustain Category 5 hurricane winds.
The relocation will make this a permanent EOC with the advantage of no time delays setting up the EOC. The expansion of the
location will facilitate activating the EOC not only for small-scale events but also for Level 1 natural events like the one we just
experienced with Hurricane Irma. Since 9/11, emergency management functions have changed over the years to include man-
made incidents such as terrorist attacks, active shooters, etc. The size of the current room does not provide a suitable space to
conduct emergency response operations for a large-scale incident and particularly if the incident has a long lasting impact in the
Doral area.
Increasing the City of Doral and Doral Police Department capability to run a better-equipped EOC and one with more resiliency
and the capacity to handle the personnel required for emergency response and recovery will help local government serve the
public more efficiently in this growing community.
Municipalities Doral Installation of Storm Shutters at City of
Doral Park Facilities
Future Unfunded
Project Wind City of Doral General
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 75,000.00 56 September 30,
2020
This project involves the installation of storm shutters at the Parks & Recreation Buildings. The protection of these facilities is
critical to ensure continuity of City services.
Municipalities Doral
Installation of Transfer Switch at
Morgan Levy Park for Emergency
Power
Project in Planning
Stage Power Failure City of Doral General
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 75 September 30,
2017
This project will provide for the installation of a transfer switch to Morgan Levy Park located in the City of Doral. The facility was
constructed to withstand category four hurricane winds, as a result this facility will be utilized as a location for the City to
distribute and administer both force account labor as well as volunteers after an event. This is a mitigation project that ensures
the continued operation of critical city facilities and the appropriate level-of-service for City residents during and after a disaster
event.
Municipalities Doral NW 33 St. from NW 82 Ave. to NW 79
Ave. Roadway Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge
City General Fund -
Secured
Identified Funding
Source 1,600,000.00 72 1/5/2015 12/31/2018
This project consists of roadway improvements on NW 33 St. between NW 82 Ave. and NW 79 Ave. Improvements include
roadway reconstruction, lighting improvements, installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks, and construction of new self
contained drainage system, consisting of interconnected inlets, manholes, and exfiltration trenches. The curb and gutter will
allow the stormwater runoff from the roadway to be completely captured and treated through new exfiltration trenches before
being allowed to percolate into the ground and recharge the aquifer.
Municipalities Doral NW 41 St. from NW 79 Ave. to NW 87
Ave. Roadway Improvements Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge
General Fund. Private
Developer/Impact Fee
Credit
Identified Funding
Source 1,850,000.00 68 1/5/2015 6/30/2018
This project consists of roadway improvements on NW 41 St. between NW 87 Ave. and NW 79 Ave. Improvements include
roadway reconstruction, lighting improvements, installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks, and construction of new self
contained drainage system, consisting of interconnected inlets, manholes, and exfiltration trenches. Guardrail will be installed
within the project limits to protect traffic from Dressels Canal hazard. The curb and gutter will allow the stormwater runoff from
the roadway to be completely captured and treated through new exfiltration trenches before being allowed to percolate into the
ground and recharge the aquifer. The drainage improvements as part of this project will advance the South Florida Water
Management District’s Strategic Plan by protecting the swales, groundwater, and the Dressels Canal from potential
contaminated stormwater runoff as well as to prevent untreated stormwater from the roadway to sheetflow into the swales and
the Dressels Canal. The project will also improve safety and comfort for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians as a result of the
improvements to the drainage system.
Municipalities Doral Point of Distribution Future Unfunded
Project Multiple City of Doral General
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 700,000.00 53 September 30,
2020
This project will include the construction and equipment for a building at Doral Central Park that will serve as the City of Doral
"Point of Distribution" center. This facility will serve as a center for information, services and supplies following disaster.
Municipalities Doral Pump Station to Address Repetitive
Flooding Losses Other Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge Private - Potential Identified Funding
Source 5,838,000.00 58 Unknown
"Tile District" Pump Station. The installation of an improved storm water conveyance system and pump station required to
relieve flooded streets, storm sewers, and properties that have shown repetitive loss during flooding events. Due to
contamination in the area and the prohibition of exfiltration trenches, this pumps station is necessary to provide water
transmission capabilities in case of severe flooding; thereby decreasing damage to low lying areas.
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me ProjectDescription
Municipalities Doral Retrofit of Traffic Signals to Include
Transfer Switches
Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure City of Doral General
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 140,000.00 79 September 30,
2017
This project will provide for the installation of transfer switches for the traffic signals at each of the major intersections in the
City of Doral. This will allow the use of generators to keep the signals operating during power outages and reduce the traffic
fatalities due to absence of signalization.
Municipalities Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP:
Year 4
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood Funded by City's
Stormwater Fee
Identified Funding
Source 1,047,694.00 84 1/7/2015 July 2018
5 Year Stormwater Improvements Capital Improvement Plan developed after the 2013 Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Update.
SWMP Update provided a 5 year capital improvement plan for stormwater improvements throughout the City. Through the
analysis performed on the 2013 SWMP Update problem areas throughout the City were identified. The City was then divided
into sub-basin and the sub-basins were ranked. Conceptual designs and cost estimates were prepared for stormwater
improvements proposed on highest ranking sub-basins. Stormwater improvements were proposed for residential and
commercial areas to mitigate flooding and repetitive losses.
5 Year CIP:
Year 4 - Estimated Cost: $1,047,694
Locations:
Sub Basin D-3: NW 30 St., between NW 82 Ave. & NW 79 Ave.: - STATUS: CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2017
($426,741)
Sub Basin D-3: NW 29 St., between NW 82 Ave. & NW 79 Ave.: - STATUS: CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2017
($426,741)
Sub Basin D-79 Ave.: NW 79 Ave., between NW 30 St. & NW 36 St.: - STATUS: DESIGN ONGOING
Sub Basin A-2: NW 21 St., between NW 82 Ave. & NW 79 Ave. - STATUS: DESIGN ONGOING
Sub Basin A-2: NW 79 Ave. & NW 14 St. - STATUS: DESIGN ONGOING
Municipalities Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP:
Year 5 Funding Secured ,Flood Stormwater fees.Identified Funding
Source 1,398,536.00 84 1/7/2015 September 2018
5 Year Stormwater Improvements Capital Improvement Plan developed after the 2013 Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Update.
SWMP Update provided a 5 year capital improvement plan for stormwater improvements throughout the City. Through the
analysis performed on the 2013 SWMP Update problem areas throughout the City were identified. The City was then divided
into sub-basin and the sub-basins were ranked. Conceptual designs and cost estimates were prepared for stormwater
improvements proposed on highest ranking sub-basins. Stormwater improvements were proposed for residential and
commercial areas to mitigate flooding and repetitive losses.
5 Year CIP:
Year 5 - Estimated Cost: $1,398,536
Locations:
NW 82 Ave., between NW 12 St. & NW 25 St.: - STATUS: DESIGN ONGOING
NW 21 St., west of NW 82 Ave. - STATUS: DESING ONGOING
NW 14 St., west of NW 82 Ave.
Municipalities El Portal El Jardin Roadway & Pump System Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood Funding not yet
secured 2,300,000.00 64 01/12/2018 6 Months from
funding date
Roads in the village along the section "El Jardin" experienced subsurface damage due to the long term flooding caused by
hurricane Irma. The installation of a water control system and redoing the damaged roadways with an impreoved infrastructure
would reduce the risk and damages from future flooding.
Municipalities El Portal Little River Canal (Canal C-7) Seawall
Remediation Project
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
Unknown/None 5,000,000.00 61 12/17/2013 unknown
The C-7 Canal serves two main purposes: 1) to provide flood protection and drainage for the basin, and 2) to maintain adequate
groundwater table elevation to prevent saltwater intrusion. The Canal was designed to provide runoff conveyance from a 100-
year storm; however, since mush of this basin was agricultural during the design and construction of the conveyance, the current
capacity may be inadequate due to significant residential and commercial development in the drainage basin. Currently, SFWMD
operates two control structures in the C-7 basin.
The Village has recognized the need for a proactive approach to managing flooding problems. While the capacity of the C-7 Canal
may be inadequate to handle the volume of runoff it currently receives, this problem is exacerbated by the Village’s outdated
drainage system, which does not have the capacity to handle and treat the volume of runoff at various locations throughout the
Village. As a result, the Village experiences flooding after even minor storm events.
This project involves the reconstruction and upgrade of the existing seawall and back of the C-7 Canal for the entire length of the
Village of El Portal
Municipalities El Portal NW 86 & 87 st Pump Station Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood Funding not yet
secured.775,000.00 65 01/12/2018 One Year From
Project Start
Roads subsurface damage due to the long term flooding. Adding a water control pump system and taking care of the road
damages experienced from hurricane Irma, would lessen the likelyhood and the impact of future flooding in the area.
Municipalities El Portal Village of El Portal Stormwater
Improvements 25% complete ,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge Capital Improvement 10,000,000.00 67 12/17/2013 unknown
This project is part of the Villages Stormwater Mast Plan prepared in 2002. Phase I – IV was completed between 2007-2012,
which consisted of the installation of gravity stormwater piping and the installation of outfalls for installed systems and future
phased systems.
The Village is situated geographically at the northeastern portion of Miami – Dade County with Biscayne Boulevard bordering the
eastern limits of the Village, Interstate 95 bordering the western limits and the C-7 Canal (Little River) bordering the Village’s
southern limit.
Adequate stomwater drainage is one the fundamental concerns to the prosperity and livelihood of the community. The Village’s
goal is to enhance its stormwater infrastructure, while protecting and preserving its natural resources. Also, the Village’s
wastewater needs to rely entirely on septic tank and drain field technology. The performances of these systems are typically
hindered by adverse rising groundwater conditions caused by severe storm events.
Municipalities FlCity Additional Water Tower Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Power
Failure,Health CDBG Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 58 12/3/2012 > 1 year
The city needs an additional water tower for additional storage capacity. During hurricanes and electrical power outages, the
existing water tower goes on backup generation to keep the water moving in the distribution system, but the pumps are unable
to push water into the tower to keep the water pressure at optimum levels. An additional water tower would provide adequate
storage in the event of an incident where the power was down for an extended period of time.
Municipalities FlCity Backup for the City Drinking Water
System
Future Unfunded
Project Wind,Health CDBG Identified Funding
Source 85,837.00 56 12/2/2012 > 1 year
The city has discussed an inter-connection to the water system operated by Miami-Dade County. The connection would provide
a backup source of drinking water to the city should the city's water treatment plant suffer damage or should the city's elevated
tanks be damaged in a hurricane.
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Municipalities FlCity Demolition of Dilapidated Structures Future Unfunded
Project Wind,Health CRA, CDBG > 1 year Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 56 12/12/2012 2020
Because of the housing crisis, there are a number of housing structures in the City that have been abandoned by property
owners. These structures are rapidly deteriorating and could become a hazard in the event of a major storm. Because they are
not being maintained, some have been vandalized and are frequently open to the elements. These housing structures need to
be demolished to prevent parts of them from becoming debris in a major wind event.
Municipalities FlCity Drainage at the Depot and Pioneer
Museum
Future Unfunded
Project Flood,Health legislative
appropriation or HMGp
Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 54 12/11/2012 > 1 year
The City owns the Pioneer Museum and the Historic Depot on North Krome Avenue. Because of the elevation of US 1, the
ground around the Depot and Museum will often be covered with water for an extended period following a major rain event.
Since the parking is a grassed area surrounding the building, the parking area cannot be used until the ground dries out. The City
desires to construct a porous surface parking area with French drains to deal with the flooding and parking issues
simultaneously.
Municipalities FlCity Drainage for State Farmers Market Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Health,Floo
d/Storm
Surge,Other
State Appropriation > 1
year
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 63 12/11/2015 Before next 50 year
Storm The State Farmers Market in Florida City continues to flood in a significant rainfall event. See attached pictures
Municipalities FlCity Potable Water Gate Valve Project Future Unfunded
Project Health,Flood CDBG and Legislative
appropriation
Identified Funding
Source 850,000.00 60 12/5/2012 > 1 year
The City provides potable water to the residents and businesses located in Florida City. Much of the system is older and the gate
valves in some areas have failed. When a gate valve fails, the City can no longer shut off the water to a small area in the event of
damage to a water line. Instead, a larger geographic area must be closed off during the repair period causing many more people
to be without drinking water. The safety issue arises related to fire hydrants. There is a likelihood of greater damage from a fire
during these times when closing gate valves causes a discontinuance of water service to large areas. Installing more gate valves
and replacing those that are frozen open will provide a safety benefit to our community.
Municipalities FlCity Public Building Retrofit Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Flood/Storm
Surge
Legislative
appropriation or future
HMGP funding
Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 12/7/2012 > 1 year
The city owns several buildings that need to be shuttered to protect them from wind damage in the event of a major hurricane.
The buildings are the Pioneer Museum and Depot Buildings, the city-owned building occupied by the Department of Juvenile
Justice, and the city Water Treatment Plant.
Municipalities FlCity Repair of Sewer Lines Based on the
Evaluation Study
Project in Planning
Stage
Health,Flood/Stor
m Surge
Legislative
appropriation, DEP
Wastewater Revolving
Loan Fund and HMGP
Identified Funding
Source 7,000,000.00 75 12/6/2012 > 1 year
The city is required by the county's settlement order with DEP to undertake a full evaluation of the city's sewer lines to
determine where infiltration and exfiltration may be occurring. The study must be undertaken over time so that the system is
tested in both the rainy season and the dry season. The City has completed that study and has determined where repairs are
necessary. Repair of these lines will reduce the health hazards associated with septic tanks that pollute the groundwater.
Now that the city has determined where the sewer lines are allowing exfiltration and infiltration, the city must begin to address
the repair or replacement of those lines. Because the city had undertaken a large multi-year sewer line replacement project
following Hurricane Andrew, the City found that there are many sections of the city that have minimum issues. There are other
parts of the city where the lines are very old and most of any problems that were discovered there.
The City applied to the DEP Revolving Loan Fund and has been added to the priority list. The City has applied for the planning
and feasibility study loan and that portion of the project should be complete in April, 2017. The City will then apply for a design
loan.
Municipalities FlCity Scattered Site French Drain Project Future Unfunded
Project Flood,Storm Surge
CDBG, Legislative
appropriation, future
HMGP
Identified Funding
Source 2,500,000.00 70 12/10/2012 > 1 year
The City has several low areas that accumulate a moderate amount of standing water following a significant rain event. Water
may stand for several days before it slowly percolates into the ground. Constructing drainage structures in these locations will
reduce the potential damage to residential and commercial buildings.
Municipalities FlCity Sealing the Palm Drive Canal Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood
Developer Extractions,
City Funds, County
Funds
Funding Secured 7,000,000.00 81 12/1/2012 > 1 year
The Palm Drive Canal is the main drainage structure in the city to transmit storm runoff to the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the
underground drainage in the city eventually ends up in this canal. The open canal collects trash and debris over time and
requires constant cleaning to remain free flowing. It is also a safety hazard because of the two lanes of traffic on each side. In
the floods of 2004-05, the canal overflowed due to its inability to handle the volume of storm water because of siltation and
trash blocking the culverts. Part of the open canal is in Homestead so the project has an effect on both cities.
Funds have been secured to cover the Canal between US1 and SW 172 Avenue.
Municipalities FlCity Sewer Hookups, Laterals, and Septic
Tank Abandonment
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Health CDBG Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 62 12/8/2012 > 1 year
Within the City there are a number of houses that are still on septic tanks for various reasons. Some are not adjacent to a sewer
line and cannot hook up to the sanitary sewer system. Many families are very low income and cannot afford to pay the
construction cost of hooking up to the sanitary sewer system and properly abandoning their septic system. There are a few
commercial locations where no sewer service is available and businesses are operating on septic systems.
The CRA has funded the cost to hook up low income households in the Community Redevelopment Area and the City has used
grant funding to hook up many more. However, the City needs the funding to address the remainder of the needed hookups,
gravity lines, lift stations, and septic tank abandonments. In hurricanes as recent as 2005, there was flooding in neighborhoods
that covered septic tanks and they no longer operated properly. In some instances, pollution from the septic tanks and field lines
escaped from the system and contaminated yards. Correction of this problem will prevent pollution of the groundwater.
Municipalities FlCity Storm Water Drainage Palm Dr/NW
2nd St/Redland Road/NW 7th Ave
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood
Legislative
Appropriation, CDBG,
HMGP
Identified Funding
Source 1,200,000.00 64 12/9/2012 > 1 year
Palm Drive runs east and west and divides the City in two parts. Near NW 8th Court/NW 9th Avenue and Palm Drive, the
property on the northern side of Palm Drive is much lower than the center of Palm Drive. During a significant rain event, the rain
creates a small pond on the north side of Palm Drive until the water gets high enough to sheet flow over Palm Drive. There are
several houses low enough to flood, and the streets can become impassable. This will also eventually weaken Palm Drive's road
base. The City desires to install a series of French drains to capture and percolate the stormwater to lessen the flooding
possibilities. During the construction the City will also rebuild the roadways with curb and gutter, landscaping, swales, and
sidewalks.
Municipalities FlCity Water Works Systems Improvement
Project
Future Unfunded
Project ,Health Legislative
appropriation
Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 54 12/4/2012 > 1 Year
The city and its engineer have identified a number of scattered improvements required to eliminate problems of infiltration and
exfiltration, which is clearly important for protection of water quality, to improve circulation of water within the system, to
improve fire flow, and to insure compliance with current county code. The work involves replacing/repairing damaged sections
of pipe, increasing sections of 2" pipe with 8" pipe, installing four fire hydrants, and related tasks.
Municipalities Golden Beach Emergency Generators Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown/None 50,000.00 0 unknown
An emergency generator will guarantee continued operation of the storm water system and the Town Hall/Emergency Operation
Center and Police Substation in the event of power outages. The town is located in a coastal environment, and is subject to
storms and hurricanes.
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Municipalities Golden Beach Roadway/Streetscape Improvement Other Unknown/None 2,987,310.00 0 unknown
This project will provide safety for all pedestrian traffic including ADA compliance, pedestrians, bicyclists, and strollers use
throughout the town of Golden Beach by reducing vehicular speeds, lane narrowing, radical reduction at corners, delineation and
deviation, pavers, and the landscape effect and enhanced lighting. In addition to these aspects of the project, the Town plans to
shift the current centerline of the Golden Beach Drive roadway pavement three (3) feet east to achieve a balanced impact on the
private properties on either side of the roadway to accommodate new sidewalks, valley gutter curbing, landscaping, and much
more. Currently, there are no sidewalks along this main thoroughfare and therefore; pedestrians, bicyclists, joggers, etc. all
share the roadway with motorized traffic. This is a situation that is potentially unsafe, unfriendly, and poses serious concerns to
the town's administrators, elected officials, and residents. This plan proposes constructing a new 4-foot sidewalk along the
entire west side of the street. In addition to the aforementioned aspects of the roadway improvement project, this plan includes
implementing traffic calming measures and minor street improvements.
Municipalities Golden Beach Storm Water Drainage System
Improvements Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown/None 4,635,000.00 0 unknown
The proposed project is the completion of the storm water facilities as per our storm water Master Plan. The project will
mitigate the flooding and saltwater intrusion problems exhibited in the areas west of State Road A1A. This area includes the
following five drainage basins: South Parkway Basin, North Parkway Basin, Massini Basin, Center Island Basin, and North Island
Basin. The project will include the construction of catch basin inlets, manholes, storm sewer pipes, drainage wells, and three
stormwater pump stations. In addition to the flooding mitigation, the proposed drainage systems will enhance the water quality
of storm water discharges from the mainland to the Intracoastal Waterway by diverting the first stage of runoff to drainage
wells.
Municipalities Golden Beach The Town Hall/Emergency Operation
Center Other
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Wind
Unknown/None 0.00 0 unknown
The existing Town Hall, which houses all of the Town's vital records and has been identified as a critical facility, is in need of
significant modifications or replacement. The current Town Hall building has limited space, which hinders the ability for
employees to adequately respond to the community's needs. A modification option would include the expansion of the current
Town Hall building, providing much-needed expanded record storage, additional administration offices for the current staff, and
will allow the Town to comply with all ADA requirements. This complex will provide an approved Emergency Operation Center
which will enhance the health and life safety issues for residents. It will become a one-stop center for all emergency needs
following a declared emergency event. A replacement facility, if constructed, could be built on Town owned land on A1A,
providing a Community Center which could include Town Administration offices, enabling the current Town Hall location to be
converted to a recreation building or a recreation area and park.
Municipalities Golden Beach Underground Placement of Utilities Other ,Wind Unknown/None 6,900,000.00 0 unknown
The electrical, telephone, and cable lines that serve both the town of Golden Beach and adjacent communities are currently
affixed to aboveground poles. As a coastal community, the town is vulnerable to service disruptions caused by storms and
hurricanes. Within the first phase of the storm water construction areas, the utility lines were underground; however there are
insufficient funds available to continue this as the storm water phase's progress.
Municipalities Hialeah Roadway Reconstruction (W 8-10 Ave
from W 31-33 Street)Funding Secured ,Flood CDBG Identified Funding
Source 2,190,724.00 0 9/24/2015 July 2017
This is a roadway reconstruction project that will include West 8th Avenue through West 12th Avenue, between West 31st Street
and West 33rd Street. The planned project date has been set to begin January 2017 and is expected to be completed by July
2017
Municipalities Hialeah Roadway/Stormwater Improvements
(SE 4 ST to HIA DR from 6-8 AVE)75% complete ,Flood City Capital
Improvement Funds
Identified Funding
Source 151,469.00 72 1/13/2015 December 2017 Repaving of exising roads and the installation of drains throughout.
Municipalities Hialeah Gardens Central District Drainage
Improvements 25% complete ,Flood,Health Capital Improvement 2,500,000.00 68 1/14/2015 2 years
Drainage improvements/flood protection, in portions of the residential areas of the City's Central district which accumulate 12"
or more of run-off during a 5-yr 1hr storm event. The project is reconstructing and adding drainage structures and exfiltration
trenches in the problem areas, and restoring sidewalks and roadway to design elevation and condition.
Municipalities Hialeah Gardens Pump Stations Back-Up Genarators Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure Unknown/None 750,000.00 82 1/14/2015 3 months Purchase and intall back-up generators at City owned and operated sewer pump stations, in order to continue service during
extended power outages.
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of airboats and flat boats Future Unfunded
Project Flood Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 154,000.00 0 1/2/2013 Unknown Both, airboats and flat boats are required to access areas of extensive flooding to assist residents during the disaster event and
in the recovery phase. These boats will be used by the Homestead Police Department. Flat Boats: Seven (7) Airboats: Six (6)
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency generators:
Electric Utilities
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 175,146.00 76 12/22/2012 Unknown 3 Generators - Supplies power to 3 substations.
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency generators:
Police
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards
Secured Bond Issue for
new Police Station
Building
Identified Funding
Source 180,000.00 66 12/19/2012 Unknown 18 Generators- These generators would supply power at 18 critical traffic intersections. The cost is for the generators, transfer
switches, and security boxes for the generators.
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency generators:
Procurement
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 58,382.00 54 12/23/2012 Unknown 1 Generator - Supplies power to the Procurement warehouse.
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency generators:
Public Works and Services
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 934,104.00 80 12/20/2012 Unknown 16 Generators - Includes generators to supply power to the (1) solid waste building; (2) sewer pump station mobile generators;
and (3) a generator for the entire facility at the WWTP.
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 55 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Vehicle: General Services (fleet) 1 vehicle Emergency Operations
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 349,883.00 57 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Vehicle: City Hall (Emergency Operations Center) 5 vehicles. Emergency Operations
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 839,724.00 62 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Vehicle: Police Department 12 vehicles Emergency Operations
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 68 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Unifold Decontamination Shelter System 1 Emergency Operations
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 48 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Vehicle: Parks and Recreation 1 vehicle Emergency Operations
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 55 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Wastewater Vac Truck: Public Works 1 vehicle Clean Sewer Debris
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 54 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. 4 WD Back Hoe with Clamp Bucket: Public Works 1 vehicle Clear Debris
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 139,954.00 47 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Front Loader with Clamp Bucket: Public Works 2 Clear Debris
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 51 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Stormwater Vac Truck: Public Works 1 vehicle Clear Storm Drains
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Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 209,931.00 42 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. 50 Yard Roll-Off Containers: Public Works 3 vehicles Debris Clean-up/Pickup
Municipalities Homestead Acquisition of emergency vehicles and
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 69,977.00 51 1/2/2013 Unknown This project would involve the acquisition of vehicles and support equipment to access and mitigate affected areas throughout
the City. Stormwater TV Truck: Public Works 1 vehicle Televise Damaged Lines
Municipalities Homestead Additional Digester and Blowers Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 49 1/2/2013 Unknown
The additional digester system is needed in order to obtain Class �A� standard for the waste sludge. By meeting a Class �A�
standard, the sludge can be utilized in agricultural applications; therefore reducing the amount of waste sludge sent to the South
Dade Landfill.
Municipalities Homestead Build concrete enclosures around City
critical facility systems
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 181,818.00 61 12/27/2012 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. Enclosures for two (2) fluoride tanks (water treatment plant).
Municipalities Homestead
Comprehensive review, modification,
and enforcement of local laws and
regulations software
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 1,150,000.00 68 12/24/2012 Unknown Update the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) and infrastructure to facilitate the analyses and identification of sensitive
areas; and Drafting proposals for improvements, including the enactment of legislation as necessary.
Municipalities Homestead Construction of a Structure to store
Emergency Vehicles and Equipment
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 1,200,000.00 58 1/2/2013 Unknown This mitigation project would be a joint effort between Florida City and Homestead to provide shelter for emergency vehicles for
both cities. This structure is necessary to ensure readily available emergency vehicles before, during, and after a disaster event.
Municipalities Homestead Culvert removal at Keys Gate Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 78 12/5/2012 Unknown Culvert removal at Keys Gate: To remove an existing culvert in the middle of a drainage canal to enhance the flow and relieve
flooding, during and after a storm event.
Municipalities Homestead Economic Incentives & Education
Information Package
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 65 1/2/2013 Unknown
This mitigation project involves the creation of a package of economic incentives to encourage City property owners to
undertake flood protection measures such as elevating structures above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), flood proofing
improvements and the like. This project would involve the research of funding sources and low interests loans to help owners
pay to elevate or rebuild structures, and finding means of offsetting the costs of the flood mitigation work. This project also
involves public education through advertising and awareness programs about the mitigation measures necessary that must be
taken before a disaster event to minimize the threat to life and property.
Municipalities Homestead Elevation of Structure Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood
HMGP, Disaster
Funding, Historic
Preservation
125,000.00 60 06/21/2018 > 1 Year
The original City Clerk's Office sits on the grounds of the City Hall built in 196. It is a rock structure whose floor level is below the
level of the surrounding land. In a moderate or sever rain storm, water drains into the structure so it has become unusable for
any purpose. If the building can be elevated about 3 feet, it would be higher than the surrounding ground and would no longer
flood.
Municipalities Homestead Emergency Supplies and Equipment Other All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 64 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project involves the acquisition of tools, supplies, and small equipment to handle different emergencies during a disaster
event. These tools and equipment will help in the mitigation process for areas of the City that need cleaning, debris pick-up and
removal before, during, and after a disaster event. The Police, Public Works and Services, Development Services and Parks and
Recreation are the departments involved in this action. Among these tools and equipment are 48 hour emergency supply kits for
150 essential personnel and damage assessment teams such as cameras, first aid kits, weather gear, communications equipment
and debris removal power equipment, along with mobile flood relief pumps will be needed.
Municipalities Homestead Flood Insurance Research Project Project in Planning
Stage Flood HMGP Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 68 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project is an on-going part of the work required for the Community Rating System (CRS) and will involve the research of City
properties, which do not have flood insurance and the reasons therefore. This effort would result in an action program designed
to increase the number of properties covered by the flood insurance. The project will also review the validity of the Base Flood
Elevation (BFE) as reflected on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and explore the possibilities of variable flood insurance
rates that distinguish within the same flood zone between properties that are flood prone and vulnerable to flooding hazards
and those which are not and/or have taken steps to correct the potential problem.
Municipalities Homestead GIS that locates all city utilities 50% complete All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 5,000,000.00 70 12/8/2012 Unknown GIS containing information on location of and capacity of all public utilities: Create GIS that locates all city utilities (water, sewer,
drainage, electric) so problems can readily be located in an emergency.
Municipalities Homestead Hazard Material Containers Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 73 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure against any type of disaster event, and involves the design and construction of a concrete
enclosure w/ cover roof to confine hazard material used in the Electric Utility and Solid Waste. The container will prevent any
liquid spill on the ground and reduce the chemical hazard material exposure to the workers.The concrete enclosure must meet
or comply with the DERM building criteria or other State/County hazard requirement.
Municipalities Homestead Improve Transportation Infrastructure 25% complete All Hazards
Miami-Dade County
Roads and State of
Florida Roads
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 77 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project consists of a citywide roadway/sidewalk/bridge evaluation to identify and improve weak points in the infrastructure.
These projects are crucial due to main roadways being used by many as evacuation routes before, during, and after emergency
events.Bridge Repairs: This project would involve the repairs of existing, City-owned bridges that are in structurally unsafe
and/or poor conditions.
Municipalities Homestead Improvements to Existing Buildings 75% complete Flood Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 66 1/2/2013 Unknown This project involves the improvement to critical department buildings that are below the flood level to prevent flooding during
and after a storm event.
Municipalities Homestead Increase Wastewater Treatment Plant
Capacity WWTP Expansion
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 40,000,000.00 74 1/2/2013 Unknown WWTP Expansion: Design and construction of an additional Wastewater treatment plant to increase and meet expected capacity
of the City in the next 7- 10 years. $ 40,000,000
Municipalities Homestead
Installation of Automatic Circuit
Reclosers in the Electric Distribution
System
Construction/Project
Begun Power Failure Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 82 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project will enhance the Distribution Feeders over current protection with the objective of; to prevent damage to the
equipment and circuits, to prevent hazard to the public and utility personnel, and to maintain a high level of service by
preventing power interruptions when possible and minimizing their effects when they do occur.The installation of Circuit
Reclosers will mitigate the loss of services for the residential, commercial and industrial customers that are heavily dependent on
the availability of electric power. This equipment will reduce significantly the frequency and duration of electric outages in the
system.
Municipalities Homestead Interchange Modification Construction/Project
Begun ,Other
Funded by Toll and
Concessions Revenue,
not taxes
Funding Secured 15,000,000.00 75 07/10/2017 Summer 2018
Improving traffic flow through modifications to the interchange at Florida's Turnpike and Campbell Drive (Exit 2).
Constructing a new northbound entrance ramp from westbound Campbell Drive and northbound SW 152 Ave.
Widening the southbound exit ramp to Campbell Drive to two lanes.
Widening Campbell Drive to three lanes from SW 15700 Block to NE 30th Terrace.
Improvements to signage, pavement markings. signalization, lighting and drainage.
Sound walls will also be constructed along residential areas adjacent to the Turnpike.
Municipalities Homestead Krome Avenue Historic District Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 5,740,000.00 75 12/7/2012 Unknown Krome Avenue Historic District: This area is prone to flooding during high rain events and it became evident during Hurricane
Katrina. This project will minimize destruction of valuable storefronts and businesses along Krome Avenue and its vicinity.
Municipalities Homestead Landscaping and right-of-way
enhancement
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 67 12/2/2012 Unknown Landscaping and right-of-way enhancement to prevent flooding: To create swales and landscape to reduce runoff and increase
percolation by grading the ROW.
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Municipalities Homestead Mitigation project to protect Critical
Facility System
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 90,909.00 63 12/28/2012 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. One (1) concrete enclosure for water well #4 (water treatment plant).
Municipalities Homestead NE Quadrant Water Storage Tank Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 4,000,000.00 78 1/2/2013 Unknown In light of newly developed areas and the rapid increase of population, it is essential to provide adequate water pressure, fire
flow, water quality, and capacity to the area.
Municipalities Homestead
New Sewer Mains: To upgrade sewer
main/lines to eliminate raw sewage
from leaking into the water table.
Funding Secured Flood Capital Improvement
Fund Funding Secured 2,000,000.00 75 1/2/2013 Unknown New Sewer Mains: To upgrade sewer main/lines to eliminate raw sewage from leaking into the water table.: To enable the
WWTP to efficiently dispose of its effluent in the foreseeable future.
Municipalities Homestead Parks & Recreation Security
Enhancement
Future Unfunded
Project
Security/Terroris
m
Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 220,000.00 39 12/13/2012 Unknown
Parks & Recreation: Each gate to be operated remotely and there will be a telephone and camera at each gate to include: Harris
Field, William F. Dickinson Center, Phichol Williams Center, JD Redd and Roby George Park, cameras will also be placed to view
the entire Perimeter of the building.
Municipalities Homestead Protective Measure for Critical Facility
Systems
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 90,909.00 65 12/29/2012 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. One (1) polymer concrete enclosure to provide continues service of sludge system (wastewater
treatment plant).
Municipalities Homestead Protective Measure for Critical Facility
Systems
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 272,727.00 79 12/26/2012 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. Three (3) concrete enclosures with proper ventilation for existing chlorine feed systems (water
treatment plant).
Municipalities Homestead Protective Measure for Critical Facility
Systems
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 90,909.00 67 12/30/2012 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. Storage sheds concrete enclosures (field operations).
Municipalities Homestead Protective Measure for Critical Facility
Systems
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 181,818.00 68 1/1/2013 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. Electric � Build enclosures around 2 substation properties.
Municipalities Homestead Protective Measure for Critical Facility
Systems
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 90,909.00 57 12/31/2012 Unknown
This project is a mitigating measure that involves the design and construction of concrete enclosures around certain vital systems
(as described below) to prevent any damage that may affect the system(s) proper performance during and after a hurricane or
any other destructive event. One (1) concrete enclosure for fuel tank (fleet).
Municipalities Homestead Public Works & Services Future Unfunded
Project
Security/Terroris
m
Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 67 12/10/2012 Unknown Public Works & Services: Vulnerability Assessment/Emergency Plan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant as required by EPA.
This is necessary to assess the vulnerability of international threats and natural disasters.
Municipalities Homestead
Sewer lines in the Northwest
Neighborhood and the West Industrial
Area
50% complete Flood Capital Improvement
Funds Funding Secured 3,300,000.00 76 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project would lessen the possibility of flood during times of heavy rain and prevent the saturation of the ground causing the
overflow of septic tanks in these areas. By installing additional sewer lines where they do not now exist, the potential
contamination from sewage overflow would be eliminated.
Municipalities Homestead Sewer Pump Stations Upgrades 25% complete All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 1,500,000.00 76 12/17/2012 Unknown The pump stations will require funding to purchase mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment for pump stations.
Municipalities Homestead Sidewalks/ Roadway Improvements 50% complete All Hazards Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 56 1/2/2013 Fiscal 2017
This project consists of a citywide roadway/sidewalk/bridge evaluation to identify and improve weak points in the infrastructure.
These projects are crucial due to main roadways being used by many as evacuation routes before, during, and after emergency
events. Sidewalks/Roadway Improvements: To implement a citywide evaluation to target areas in need.
Municipalities Homestead Storm Water System Upgrade Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 21,252,000.00 70 12/1/2012 Unknown Construct new and upgrade drainage elements: To increase drainage capability in the City such as the construction and upgrade
of culverts, ditches, French drains, catch basins, etc.
Municipalities Homestead
Strategy for increasing the flood
insurance discount for City of
Homestead property owners by
improving the CRS rating
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Grant Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 69 1/2/2013 Unknown
Step 1 . Organiza Identify other offices/staff to involve in mitigation planning. Draft and adopt the resolution creating the
planning committee. Step 2. Involve the public Identify members of the public to serve on the planning committee, stakeholders
and committee chair. Draft a questionnaire to residents. Draft newsletter article(s) and news release(s). Step 3. Coordinate.
Identify, collect, and review existing studies, plans, and reports that address natural hazards and your community's needs and
goals. Distribute the notice that you are preparing the plan.
Step 4. Assess the hazard Write a master list of all hazards faced by your community. Check that your FIRM still accurately
depicts the base and 500-year floodplains. Map additional areas subject to flooding and drainage problems. Record other
available flood data, such as velocities and warning time. Collect available data on the other hazards. Summarize the hazard data
with maps, descriptions, and historical experiences for Committee review and to form the basis of the plan's section on the
hazards.] Step 5. Assess the problem. Review and summarize the impact of EACH hazard. Prepare an overall summary of the
impacts. Step 6. Set goals. Step 7. Review possible activities. Draft appropriate sections of the plan for committee review Step
8. Draft an action plan. Send the draft to the state hazard mitigation office for a courtesy review. Schedule the public meeting
Step 9. Adopt the plan Step 10. Implement, evaluate, and revise Step 11. Make Infrastructure Improvements. Purchase software
to improve building and all trades plans review. Purchase hardware to improve building and all trades plans review.
Municipalities Homestead Tree Trimming in City of Homestead Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 58 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project involves the acquisition of contractual services for tree trimming at City parks, facilities and roadways. The proper
pruning and thinning of tree canopies would be extremely beneficial in minimizing potential damage to buildings, electrical
components, vehicles, and other property; and result in a pay back in a reduction of post-event casualty pay-outs.
Municipalities Homestead Under-grounding 13kv Distribution Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 12,500,000.00 69 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project will enhance system reliability by installing/replacing/under grounding of the existing overhead distribution system
across the entire service area.
The under grounding of the distribution system will dramatically enhance and increase the Utility Department's ability to provide
uninterrupted services to our customers before, during, and after a hurricane, terrorist, or any other destructive event.
Municipalities Homestead Upgrade OCB's (Oil Circuit Breakers)
with VCB's (Vacuum Circuit Breakers)Other Health Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 56 1/2/2013 Fiscal 2017
This mitigation project involves the replacement of Medium and High Voltage oil circuit breakers in three of the City Electric
Substations. The oil breakers are potential hazard environmental equipment that in the event of a failure, they will cause a great
environmental damage due the oil spill caused by the circuit breaker tank rupture. The changing to Vacuum Circuit breakers with
a clean interruption device other than oil will reduce the City exposure to the cost associate with the Environmental Response
Action that must be taken after mineral oil discharge on the grounds from a failure of a Transmission or Distribution oil filled
Circuit Breaker
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Municipalities Homestead Upgrade Substation Feeder Protection 25% complete Power Failure Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 80,000.00 71 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project involves upgrading all electro-mechanical Protective Relays within the Substations to state of the art Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IED). A Protective Relay is a device that will monitor the power system for abnormal conditions and take
appropriate action to reduce system stress, equipment damage and personal injury.The process of upgrading the Protective
Relays has already begun at the McMinn and Lucy Substations. These new microprocessor relays have proven themselves in the
field under trying conditions. Whenever there is a system disturbance, these relays have given an abundance of data, which is
used to analyze the situation. These IEDs are multi protection devices in which one unit can replace at least five relays that are in
service. They also perform monitoring functions for power quality. This project would involve: Installation of microprocessor
relays, compatible to the ones already in services.
Municipalities Homestead Vegetation work and maintenance
equipment
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Plan
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 64 12/6/2012 Unknown Vegetation work and maintenance equipment: To clear aquatic vegetation around canals and ditches before, during, and after a
storm event.
Municipalities Homestead Wastewater Infiltration/Inflow 50% complete Flood Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 2,400,000.00 77 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project is needed to conduct a study and the purchase of materials and equipment in order to continue implementing
corrective measures to prevent storm and ground water intrusion into the sewer system by performing maintenance and
inspections and to protect the groundwater from possible contamination as a result of wastewater exfiltration.
Municipalities Homestead Water and Wastewater
Telemetry/RTUs 50% complete
Multiple (specify
in comments
Column T)
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 79 1/2/2013 Unknown
This project consists of the purchase and installation of telemetry equipment. Radio transmittal units (RTUs)/Telemetry in all
pump stations send flow/performance data and alarm situations to a central location which will increase reliability and control
before, during, and after a storm disaster. These systems will also control elevation of water tanks, well pumps, and identify
pressure points throughout the system. Pump station RTUs/telemetry will significantly increase reliability and diminish sewage
back up and overflow occurrences which could result in contamination from raw sewage leaking into the water table.
Municipalities Homestead Water Main Improvements 25% complete All Hazards Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 62 12/16/2012 Unknown To upgrade water mains/lines to eliminate any unacceptable materials and maintain the integrity of the system.
Municipalities Homestead WWTP Inspection and Preventive
Maintenance
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 76 1/2/2013 Unknown WWTP Inspection and Preventive Maintenance: Required structural inspections for defects of the SBR & digester tanks and
repairs based on recommendations
Municipalities Key Biscayne Additional Training Funding Secured ,Other Fire Department
Training Budget
Identified Funding
Source 2,500.00 82 11/11/2014 24 months
The Key Biscayne Fire Department will provide additional emergency management training to all Fire Department personnel to
achieve Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 levels. These courses are provided by the Emergency Management
Institute (EMI) for free in Maryland. The ICS-300 Course is the Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents which provides training
and resources for personnel who require advanced knowledge and application of the ICS, expanding on information covered in
the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses. The ICS-400 Advanced ICS course expands on the ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses offering
advanced application of ICS. Estimated cost per attendant per week.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Allendale Rd, Warren and Hampton
Drainage Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 1,760,000.00 66 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 13.01 acres and it is located just west of the Key Biscayne K-8 Center. The area runs long West
McIntyre Street starting just west of Ridgewood Road and ending at Satinwood Road. It also includes portions of Hampton Lane,
Warren Lane and Allendale Road. The proposed design includes (1) improvements to the stormwater conveyance system along
West McIntyre Street, (2) Hampton Lane, (3) Warren Lane, (4) Allendale Road, and (5) Satinwood Road. The design also proposes
(6) redevelopment of one gravity drainage well and (7) the installation of ten additional gravity drainage wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne CERT Readiness Funding Applied for
,Flood,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Health,Flood/
Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption,Wild
Fire,Wind
Grant Grant Applied For 150,000.00 76 11/11/2014 12 months
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a readiness program which provides training in basic emergency response
to the local residents and business owners immediately following a disaster prior to receipt of professional assistance. The
program educates a community about natural and man-made disaster preparedness. The training consists of basic first aid,
maintenance of traffic safety, utilities safety, rescue operations and other. The program requires the Village to have training
personnel, outreach to community, registration, administrative assistance, conduct classes, and provide refresher training
annually.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Coastal Dune Vegetation Other
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge,Wind,Other
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 10,000.00 78 11/12/2014 12 months
As a coastal community, the dune system in the Village of Key Biscayne is the first line of defense against storms. A maintenance
program is in place to maintain a healthy dune system by ensuring only native vegetation is present. The root system of native
vegetation is extensive and strong. It acts as a securing mechanism for the sand and prevents beach erosion. The removal of
exotics and replanting project was completed in September, 2014, when 1,800 square yards of exotic species named Scavola
Frutescens (Hawaiian seagrapes) were removed. Re-vegetation resulted in the re-planting of 2,500 Sea Oats. The Village will
continue to monitor the vegetation on an annual basis to identify any exotic vegetation and plan the replanting with native
species. Dune restoration completed July 2017. This is an ongoing project.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Community Center Generator Funding Secured
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Power Failure
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 75,000.00 67 10/19/2017 December 2018 Installation of generator at the Community Center.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Comprehensive Review of Local Laws
and Regulations
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Stormwater Utility
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 5,000.00 85 12/31/2008 2018
Those Local Regulations pertaining to the mitigation of hurricane and flooding hazards were evaluated and updated, including
analysis of issues, for opportunities and formulation of proposals with respect to the existing provisions related to Base Flood
Elevations, Substantial Improvements, Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and the consideration of a Freeboard Regulation.
Municipalities Key Biscayne CRS Outreach Program Other
Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Flood,Wind
Stormwater Utility
Fund Funding Secured 10,000.00 78 12/31/2008 2014 This project involves establishing a community outreach program to comply with Community Rating System (CRS) requirements
under Activity 330.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Curtiswood Drive Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 200,000.00 65 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 7.35 acres and is located to the west of the village, just east of Harbor Drive. It runs along Curtiswood
starting at West Enid Drive and ending just north of Westwood Drive.The proposed design includes (1) improvements to the
stormwater conveyance system along Curtiswood Drive, (2) redevelopment of two gravity drainage wells and (3) the installation
of one additional gravity drainage well.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Drainage Improvements on East
Heather Drive
Project in Planning
Stage Flood Stormwater Capital
Expenditures
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 70 6/30/2011 2014
This project is the recommended alternative resulting from the Stormwater Master Plan Update 2010. The problem area studied
in detail involved the flooding in the vicinity of the East Heather Drive between Crandon Blvd and Ocean Drive. Conveyance
testing on existing drainage wells in the Village has shown to be very effective. Upgrades to existing pump station and
installation of back flow prevention device.
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Municipalities Key Biscayne Drainage Improvements on Fernwood
Road & Hampton Road
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Potential Stormwater
Utility Fund Capital
Expenditures
Identified Funding
Source 80,000.00 76 6/30/2011 2015
This project proposes the installation of a drainage well near the corner of Hampton Lane and Fernwood Road. This would allow
the flood waters that would otherwise back-up along the Hampton Road repetitive loss properties a new path to exit the
drainage system.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Emergency Operation Center Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Securit
y
Breach,Wind,Floo
d/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded project Identified Funding
Source 35,000.00 74 11/11/2014 30 months
This location already acts as the center of emergency operations since it houses the life-saving rescue equipment, vehicles,
personnel, communications systems, etc. to respond to emergency events. However, the current facility does not have a
“hardened room” or “safe room” from where to operate in case of a major hurricane, tornado, or other life-threatening hazard.
A modification to the existing structure requiring hardening and structural retrofits to meet the minimum regulatory
requirements to withstand major hurricanes of Category 4 or 5 would be necessary. The project would involve identification of
location and creation of a no-window safe room with concrete block walls and all related electrical wiring for emergency
communication equipment to maintain operating status
Municipalities Key Biscayne Feasibility for Additional open Space
Preservation Other Other Capital Improvement
Fund- Land Acquisition
Identified Funding
Source 3,500,000.00 64 12/31/2008 Ongoing Land has been identified for potential open space by Land Acquisition Committee. Committee is continually searching for
available open space.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Flap Gates at Outfalls (Backflow
Prevention)
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Stormwater Utility
Capital Expenditures Funding Secured 750,000.00 87 6/30/2011 December 2017
This project is one of the alternatives resulting from the Stormwater Master Plan Update 2010 and identified as a tier #1 project
in the 2015 update. A total of 18 flap gates at the outfalls are proposed to reduce the impact of high tide conditions for those
periodic events that coincide with an inland storm event. The gates could help prevent the inflow of seawater in the conveyance
system, thereby allowing stormwater runoff on the island to enter the stormsewer system instead of ponding on private
property and public right of ways.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Harbor Drive Drainage Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 760,000.00 63 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 13.18 acres. It is located west of the village along Harbor Drive starting at West McIntyre Street and
ending just north of Westwood Drive. It also includes Harbor Lane and Sunset Circle.The proposed design includes (1)
improvements to the stormwater conveyance system along Harbor Drive (2) redevelopment of three gravity drainage wells and
(3) the installation of four additional gravity drainage wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Hardening of Village Hall Generator Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Sea Level
Rise Unfunded project 200,000.00 73 12/31/2008 2020
This project involves enhancing hazard protection by installing storm proof shutters and doors to protect the existing generator
structure adjacent to the Village Hall. This generator is currently exposed and can be damaged or destroyed during a severe
storm event. The generator is essential to providing emergency power to the Village Police Department.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Hazard Mitigation involvement Other
Other,Flood,Flood
/Storm
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Wind
General Fund Funding Secured 10,000.00 84 12/31/2008 ongoing The programs includes continued participatioin at Miami-Dade County LMS meetings, Floodplain Roundtable Discussions,
Hurricane Conferences, FDEP and FEMA training seminars and others.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Holiday Colony Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 1,700,000.00 59 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 24.41 acres and is located east of the village, to the right of Crandon Boulevard. It is composed
entirely of the Holiday Colony area. The design proposed includes (1) stormwater drainage improvements to the conveyance
system along East Heather Drive (2) the redevelopment of two gravity drainage wells and (3) the retrofit of the existing
stormwater pump.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Holiday Colony Low Lying Area #1 Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Stormwater Utility
Fund Capital
Improvements
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 62 11/12/2014 2018 Tier 2 project from Stormwater Master Plan. Televising of existing drainage pipes and replacing CMP with lining.
Municipalities Key Biscayne K-8 School Central Basin Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 2,300,000.00 70 9/23/2016 TBD
The total area is 28.94 acres. This area is centered around the Key Biscayne K-8 Center. This area runs along Ridgewood Drive,
Woodcrest Drive and Glenridge Drive starting north of Westwood Drive and ending south of West Heather Drive. It also includes
portion of Fernwood Drive. The design proposed includes (1) stormwater drainage improvements to the conveyance system
along Ridgewood Road, (2)Woodcrest Road, (3) Glenridge Road, (4)Fernwood Road, (5) West McIntyre Street and (6) West Enid
Drive. The design also proposes (6) the redevelopment of two drainage wells and (7) the addition of six gravity drainage wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne K-8 School South Basin Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 2,389,000.00 61 9/23/2016 TBD
The total area is 26.04 acres and it is located south the Key Biscayne K-8 Center. This area runs along Ridgewood Drive,
Woodcrest Drive and Glenridge Drive starting at West Masha Drive and ending south of West Enid Drive. The design proposes
includes (1) stormwater drainage improvements to the conveyance system along Ridgewood Road, (2)Woodcrest Road, (3)
Glenridge Road, (4)Fernwood Road, (5) West Mashta Drive and (6) West Enid Drive. The design also proposes (6) the
redevelopment of two drainage wells and (7) the addition of five gravity drainage wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne New Stormwater Outfall Construction Funding Secured Multiple Private funding.Identified Funding
Source 210,000.00 81 6/30/2011 TBD This project proposes construction of 1,800 LF of 18-inch RCP stormwater outfall with associated relining of piping leading to
outfall as part of the drainage improvement plan to mitigate the repetitive flood claims at 24 Crandon Boulevard.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Ocean Lane Drive Drainage
improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
Project 1,400,000.00 74 9/23/2016 TBD
This area approximately 14.32 acres and is located to the north of the village and to left of Crandon Boulevard. It is composed of
entirely of Ocean Lane Drive, from its start at the intersection of Crandon Boulevard and Ocean Lane Drive all the way to the
entrance to the Island House Apartments. The proposed design includes (1) improvements to the stormwater conveyance
system along Ocean Lane (2) redevelopment of the existing injection wells and (3) the retrofit of an existing pump station.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Palmwood Drive Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 305,000.00 66 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 8.85 acres and it is located west of the village. It is bounded to the north by Redwood Lane, to the
south and west by Palmwood Lane and to the east by Allendale Road. The proposed design includes (1) improvements to the
stormwater conveyance system along Palmwood Lane, (2) Redwood Lane and (3) Allendale Road. The design also proposes (4)
redevelopment of one gravity drainage well.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Phase II Village K-8 Center Stormwater
Pump Station 75% complete
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
Stormwater Utility
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 350,000.00 81 11/12/2014 September 2018
The area around the Key Biscayne K-8 learning center has endured chronic flooding throughout the years. Due to budget
constraints two (2) gravity wells are being designed and installed to alleviate some of the flooding at the southwest corner of the
school and the other at the northeast area. A new pump station at the northeast corner of the school is the preferred option
within an existing utility easement. The well at the northeast end will be installed such that it can be converted to an injection
well in the future and connected to the future pump station.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Reverse 911 Community Notification
System Funding Secured ,Technological
Disruption
Capital Improvement
Fund
Identified Funding
Source 105,000.00 75 11/11/2014 TBD
During emergency conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, the Village relies on several media for public warning
dissemination. The Village will purchase and install the Reverse 911 Community Notification System to supplement the current
procedures available to Village emergency operators. This system will augment the speed of message delivery through use of the
existing phone system and maximize the number of message recipients during an emergency event to ensure the Villages
12,000+/- citizens receive the life-saving instructions. Estimate cost includes dispatcher's salaries.
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Municipalities Key Biscayne Sabal Drive Drainage Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 60,000.00 69 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 3.46 acres and it is located west of the village, just east of Harbor Drive. It runs along Sabal Drive
starting at West McIntyre Street and ending at Beechwood Drive.The proposed design includes (1) the addition of one gravity
drainage well.
Municipalities Key Biscayne The Gardens District Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded Future
project 2,930,000.00 66 9/23/2016 TBD
Boulevard. It is composed entirely of the area knows at the Gardens District. The design proposed includes (1) stormwater
drainage improvements to the conveyance system along East Enid Drive, (2) Sunrise Drive, (3) Galen Drive and (4) Ocean Lane.
The design also proposes (5) the redevelopment of four drainage wells, (8) the addition on stormwater pump station with (9)
three injection wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Village Green Park neighborhood Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 1,800,000.00 61 9/23/2016 TBD
The total area is 29.94 acres and it is located just west of the Village Green Park. It runs along Ridgewood Road, Woodcrest Road,
Glenridge Road and Fernwood Road starting north of West McIntyre Street end ending south of Hampton Lane and Woodcrest
Lane. The design proposed includes
(1) stormwater drainage improvements to the conveyance system along Ridgewood Road, (2)Woodcrest Road, (3) Glenridge
Road, (4)Fernwood Road and (5) West Heather Drive. The design also proposes (6) the redevelopment of one drainage well and
(7) the addition of six gravity drainage
wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne West Enid Corridor Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 1,600,000.00 61 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 8.31 acres and it is located just west of the Key Biscayne K-8 Center. The area runs long West Enid
Drive starting just west of Ridgewood Road and ending at Satinwood Road. It also includes portions of Hampton Lane, Warren
Lane and Allendale Road. The proposed design includes (1) improvements to the stormwater conveyance system along West
Enid Drive, (2) Hampton Lane, (3) Warren Lane, (4) Allendale Road, and (5) Satinwood Road. The design also proposes (6)
redevelopment of one gravity drainage well and (7) the installation of seven additional gravity drainage wells.
Municipalities Key Biscayne West Heather Drive Corridor Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 2,245,000.00 64 9/23/2016 TBD
The total area is 20.27 and is located to the west of the village. It runs along West Heather Drive and includes portions of
Allendale Road, Warren Lane and Hampton Lane.
The design proposes includes (1) stormwater drainage improvements to the conveyance system along West Heather Drive,
(2)Allendale Road, (3)Warren Lane and
(4)Hampton Lane. The design also proposes (5) the redevelopment of one drainage wells and (6) the addition of seven gravity
drainage wells.
4 Village Green Park.
Municipalities Key Biscayne Westwood Drive Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unfunded future
project 1,820,000.00 63 9/23/2016 TBD
This area is approximately 13.18 acres. It is located to the south west of the village Westwood Drive starting at just west of
Ridgewood Road and ending at Harbor Drive. It also includes portions of Hampton Lane, Warren Lane, Allendale Road,
Curtiswood Drive and Myrtlewood Lane. The proposed design includes (1) improvements to the stormwater conveyance system
along Westwood Drive, (2) Hampton Lane, (3) Warren Lane, (4) Allendale Road, and (5) Harbor Drive. The design also proposes
(6) redevelopment of two gravity drainage wells and (7) the installation of eleven additional gravity drainage wells.
Municipalities Medley Drainage Improvements Phase I 50% complete ,Flood,Health Town Grant Applied For 150,000.00 97 7/8/2014 Unknown
1. Intersection of N.W. South River Drive and N.W. 109th Street - new drainage installation and concrete paving for flood prone
area. These improvements will include design and construction. Estimated construction cost of $190,000.00.
Municipalities Medley Drainage Improvements Phase II 50% complete ,Flood,Health,Pow
er Failure Town Identified Funding
Source 450,000.00 96 7/8/2014 Unknown
N.W. 102nd Street (from N.W. 95th Avenue to FEC Railway right-of-way, and N. W. 104th Street from N.W. 95th Avenue to FEC
Railway right-of-way). Drainage installation and paving of flood prone area. Estimated construction cost of $450,000.00.
Municipalities Medley Drainage Improvements Phase III 25% complete ,Flood,Health Town Identified Funding
Source 270,000.00 100 7/8/2014 3 years
N.W. 91st Court (from N.W. 100th Street to N.W. 101st Street). Drainage installation and paving of low-to-moderate income
community that is prone to flooding during rain events. This project is needed to improve the improper and undersized system.
Estimated construction cost of $270,000.00.
Municipalities Medley Drainage Improvements Phase IV Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Health,Pow
er Failure Town Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 100 7/8/2014 Unknown
N.W. 96th Street (from its intersection with N.W. 89th Avenue to its terminus, and N.W. 97th Street from its intersection with N.
W. 89th Avenue to its terminus). Drainage installation and paving for low-income community with severe flooding due to rain
events. Estimated construction cost of $900,000.00.
Municipalities Medley Flood Mitigation Area South Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood,Wind State, County & Town Grant Applied For 2,300,000.00 88 11/20/2014 2017 Design and Construction of interconnected drainage system, cross drains to provide much needed protection from flooding
events during periods of light to normal rain.
Municipalities Medley FLOOD MITIGATION OVERFLOW
STRUCTURE NO. 3
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Flood
Stormwater fund Identified Funding
Source 1,700,000.00 84 01/24/2018 2019 Stormwater pump station, the expansion of an existing retention pond and an overflow structure to be located at the corner of
NW 89th Ave and NW 90th St.
Municipalities Medley Lakeside Retirement Community
Building
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Other
General Fund Identified Funding
Source 230,000.00 88 01/24/2018 2021 Structural analysis of existing building to meet FEMA requirements for a “Community Safe Room”.
Municipalities Medley Medley Public Services Facilities
Strengthening 50% complete ,Wind,Flood Town of Medley Identified Funding
Source 800,000.00 84 11/20/2014 Unknown Strengthening of Public Services Building
Municipalities Medley NW South River Drive Drainage
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood,Wind Town of Medley
Budget and Grant Funding Secured 2,000,000.00 98 11/20/2014 Unknown Drainage improvements for this flood prone area - From NW 116th Way to NW 121 Way (2,600 LF)
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Municipalities Medley Paving & Drainage Improvements Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Health,Pow
er Failure
Capital Improvement
Projects - Town Budget Grant Applied For 1,810,000.00 96 7/8/2014 1 year
1. Intersection of N.W. South River Drive and N.W. 109th Street - new drainage installation and concrete paving. Estimated
construction cost of $190,000.00.
2. N.W. 102nd Street (from N.W. 95th Avenue to FEC Railway right-of-way, and N. W. 104th Street from N.W. 95th Avenue to
FEC Railway right-of-way). Drainage installation and paving. Estimated construction cost of $450,000.00.
3. N.W. 91st Court (from N.W. 100th Street to N.W. 101st Street). Drainage installation and paving. Estimated construction cost
of $270,000.00.
4. N.W. 96th Street (from its intersection with N.W. 89th Avenue to its terminus, and N.W. 97th street from its intersection with
N. W. 89th Avenue to its terminus). Drainage installation and paving. Estimated construction cost of $900,000.00.
Municipalities Medley Russian Colony Canal Bank
Stabilization Other ,Flood Town Grant Applied For 2,000,000.00 92 11/20/2014 Unknown Canal Bank Stabilization along North side of NW 106 Street
Municipalities Medley Tobie Wilson Park Flood Proofing &
Strengthening 75% complete ,Flood Town Funded Identified Funding
Source 800,000.00 90 11/20/2014 2 years Flood Proofing and strengthening of facility and fields
Municipalities Medley Town Hall Building Strengthening Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood Town of Medley Funding Secured 800,000.00 96 11/20/2014 1 year
Installation of Impact Windows, and strengthening of Second Floor Backyard and Community Safe Room at Town Hall/Municipal
Services Facility
Municipalities Medley Wastewater Pump Station
improvement Program
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Other
Stormwater fund Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 80 01/24/2018 2020
Currently the Town of Medley owns and operates two sewage pump stations (SPS) that shall be upgraded in accordance to MD-
RER/DERM requirements to prevent or minimize bypassing of raw, diluted or partially treated sewage in future storm events. As
required by MD County, all SPS shall be protected from physical damage by the 100-year storm and shall be operational and
accessible at all times and shall not be inundated.
Municipalities Miami
* Alice Wainwright Park
Shoreline/Bridge hardening and storm
water management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 6,849,415.00 70 11/30/2017 8 months
Implementation of sea level rise solution to assist in mitigation of flooding impact in immediate neighborhood.Utilization of
hardening solutions to improve flood control. Baywalk along waterfront (in compliance with Miami 21) made of materials that
can withstand exposure to storm water.
Municipalities Miami * Breakwater/jetty for Miamarina
Bayside
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 70 11/30/2017 6 months
This project is a feasibility study on the impact of a breakwater in or around the Miamarina, protecting its users from storm/wind
damage similar to that experienced during Hurricane Irma. After Hurricane Irma, damages at Miamarina were found to be
nominal in comparison to those experienced at Dinner Key Marina. However, hurricane related storm surge did effect the
eastern-most portions of the marina, causing damages to pilings and electrical pedestals/transformers. Most damages sustained
appeared to be related to the thrashing of vessels against the marina’s structures.
This is project is an efficacy study of breakwater systems that will protect the Miamarina from powerful storm surge, and further
reduce the marina’s exposure to turbulent waters. The study would focus on breakwater structures which can be deployed in a
safe and environmental friendly manner. The work would involve an engineering/environmental review and proposal. Eventual
construction would be aimed at increasing the life-span of one of the Cities largest marina facilities, beyond 20-39 years.
The study seeks to address 3 hazards (life-safety, environment, and property/structure damage). Based on the damaged
assessed from the most recent incident, such damages may pose a life-safety & environmental risk. In particular: submerged
debris and vessels, heavy (fresh) water leaks, displaced fireboxes, broken transformers/electrical equipment and loose pilings.
Given the described, such a project would likely take 6 months to 1 year to complete as it involves a site assessment and
feasibility study. The completion of this project would allow the City to pursue the realization (construction) of the proposed.
This would positively impact the welfare and resiliency of the local community, surrounding waterways, and impact well over
10,000 people in a given year. Successful completion of a breakwater system near Miamarina involves protecting public assets
worth over $50 million dollars as well as several million in private property.
Municipalities Miami * Brickell Bay Drive Protective Linear
Park and Sea Wall
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 7,500,000.00 86 11/29/2017 1 year
Brickell Bay Drive is an approximately 450 meter roadway in downtown Miami. Eight high-rise condo buildings either on the road
or immediately adjacent to it and eight more directly behind it. During hurricane Irma, Brickell Bay Drive experienced a 1 meter
storm surge, flooding the lobbies of many of those buildings. This was the primary point of entry of storm surge into the Brickell
area, which is heavily populated and is also a commercial hub for the City of Miami. The 2-lane roadway of Brickell Bay Drive has
a very low seawall that needs to be upgraded and improved. It is one of the few areas in Miami where the public right of way is
parallel to the water’s edge. There is currently no public access to Biscayne Bay from the right of way. This project proposes a
new seawall for the right of way combined with a protective linear park that will help to attenuate wave action, storm surge, and
king tides. This park will also serve a recreational purpose and will provide water access to the public. Salt-tolerant plants will
serve as an urban habitat and will also help to stabilize the shoreline in the face of rising sea levels.
Municipalities Miami * City of Miami Mitigation Plan
Business Case Analysis
Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption,Wild
Fire,Wind,Other
Applying for PDM
funding Grant Applied For 500,000.00 74 10/05/2017 6 months
This business case study will include an economic analysis of the value of our risk reduction plans in our LMS and will address
multiple hazards, with a focus on flooding and sea level rise. This analysis will explain the risk cost of inaction (in dollar terms)
and the extent to which the risk cost is likely to be reduced as a result of the city’s infrastructure investments (also in dollar
terms). The work will consider the complex relationship and impacts among the City's planned investments to the City’s property
tax base, flood insurance, real estate market and financial mortgage cycles, and City credit ratings, land use issues, or any other
factor that may be pertinent.
Municipalities Miami * Citywide Flood/Drainage Mitigation
of over 100 Known Flooding Locations
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 6,000,000.00 86 11/29/2017 6 months This project is for neighborhood drainage projects throughout the City of Miami. The current list includes 148 projects for an
estimated cost of $6 million. The average project cost is approximately $40k. Individual projects range from $20k to $200k.
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Municipalities Miami * Curtis Park Riverwalk Hardening Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 2,605,000.00 51 11/30/2017 4 months
Install a precast/concrete walkway that can withstand potential storm water impact and reduced chances of repairs post storm
to the walkways along the waterfront.
Municipalities Miami * David Herring Center Backup
Generator
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 90 11/30/2017 6 months
David Herring: The City of Miami is seeking to provide backup power for electrical systems in the building which provide for
computers, servers, HVAC, lighting, etc. This building houses personnel from the Office of Emergency Management & Homeland
Security as well as disaster readiness equipment (a majority of which are UASI purchased). The location is also designed to serve
as a backup Emergency Operations Center and is critical to continuity of operations.
Municipalities Miami
* Emergency Management Area
Comprehensive Security Camera
System for City Marinas and Boat
Ramp
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 74 11/30/2017 6 months
This project involves the installation of military/commercial grade CCTV systems at City Marinas and Boat Ramps (specifically,
Dinner Key Marina, Miamarina, Marine Stadium Marina, Seminole Boat Ramp, Watson Island Boat Ramp). These cameras will
provide City management, emergency/law enforcement services with real-time surveillance of these waterfront properties.
Cameras will help document damages from storms and other disasters, as well as assist in preventing and investigating potential
acts of terrorism, sabotage, drug and human trafficking. The Cities access to high-quality photos/video produced by this
equipment will assist in alleviating repetitive loss.
Currently, City of Miami marinas and boat launch areas are not adequately equipped to capture images/video related to the
aforementioned vulnerabilities; this requires the City to commit limited public-safety/security resources in its place.
The quality/features of the type of system being considered suggests that such mitigation is expected to last through and
address hazards for over 10 years, but possibly less than 20. There seems to be no apparent effect on the environment from the
installation of such equipment, other than that it will improve the City’s ability to report/prevent environmental hazards in or
near our waterways.
Modern marine CCTV systems, particularly those which are of commercial/military grade are capable of capturing/recording high
definition images over long distances/and in a multitude of environmental conditions (night, rain, wind, etc.). Given these
advantages, having high-grade cameras at the proposed locations may benefit areas/jurisdictions outside the City of Miami’s
control: state/federal submerged lands, ports, and other municipalities. The primary responsibility of operating and accessing
these cameras will be controlled by the City of Miami Police Department; which would be the direct liaison to federal/state law
enforcement bodies. Given the vulnerabilities involved, such equipment will have the potential of protecting/saving well over
1,000 lives.
At this current point in time, the City of Miami has allocated some resources for the installation of these cameras at 1-2
locations. It has been determined that such equipment will require specialized expertise and would likely take 6 months to 1 ½
years to complete.
Municipalities Miami * Fire-Rescue Training Center/Backup
911 Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption,Wild
Fire,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 18,000,000.00 91 11/29/2017 1 year
Miami is a major port city on the Atlantic coast of south Florida in the southeastern United States. As the seat of Miami-Dade
County, the municipality is the principal, central, and the most populous city of the Miami metropolitan area and part of the
second-most populous metropolis in the southeastern United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Miami's metro area
is the eighth-most populous and fourth-largest urban area in the U.S., with a population of around 5.5 million.
The City of Miami is home to a very diverse population with over 450,000 residents in a 38.5 square mile radius making the City
extremely dense with regards to its population and population density. The City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue is a full
service Fire Department providing Fire protection, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials response, Marine
Operations, as well as hosting one of the 28 national Urban Search and Rescue Teams. The Department of Fire Rescue is a Class
1 ISO rated organization that serves the City of Miami Residents and visitors, responding to over 103,000 runs in 2016. The
continued growth of the City, provides unique challenges on the Department to be able to keep up with the very increasing
demands for services.
In order to keep pace with this increased level of services, it is imperative for the Fire Departments leadership to be vigilant in
maintaining an adequate workforce, trained to the highest levels. The City owns and operates its own Fire Rescue Training
center located in the City’s southern neighborhood known as Coconut Grove tasked with training future fire fighters in all of the
aspects of today’s fire service.
This facility is crucial to the City of Miami not only for the training it provides to the fire department, but it also serves multiple
uses for the essential operations of emergency services. Those additional uses include serving as a back to the City’s PSAP
(Public Safety Answering Points), to house City employees and families during disasters (as in Hurricane Irma), to conduct
community outreach and disaster education, as a staging area during disasters including the need for K-9 facilities to house
USA&R search and rescue dogs, and as a point of distribution (POD) when needing to conduct health evaluations and
vaccinations as in the numerous pandemics experienced by this community. Finally, the City’s EOC is also backed-up at this
facility.
Over the years, this facility has experienced repetitive losses during natural events. The roof is beyond repair and needs to be
completely replaced and the damage caused by the recent winds and water from Irma makes the restoration of this facility
questionable. The replacement of this critical facility would serve the Fire Department and the City much better due to the age
and conditions of the facility. Previous contamination to the grounds could require mitigation actions that would be fiscally
restrictive to any restoration project.
We are asking for $25,000,000.00 to be able to replace this aging facility with an adequate replacement.
Municipalities Miami * Generators for Parks Facilities Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,750,000.00 77 11/30/2017 3 months
This project is is to purchase generators for parks facilities to allow them to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide
public support services such as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
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Municipalities Miami * Grapeland Heights Police Substation
Flood Proofing and Generator
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 81 11/30/2017 6 months
The Grapeland Heights Police Substation Building is currently being used to store criminal case files, records, property, and
evidence for the City of Miami. These items must be maintained in a secure area to prevent improper access while allowing use
by police for on-going investigations. The proposed mitigation project would prevent water from entering the first floor and
provide a water removal system to protect the building from flooding. The project would include installation of floodgates that
would be put into place during high-risk periods for flooding. This would not only protect vital police records, but would ensure
the continuous operation of this critical facility both during the disaster and during the response and recovery phase of the
disaster.
Grapeland Heights: The City of Miami is seeking to provide backup power for electrical systems in the buildings which provide for
computers, servers, HVAC, lighting, etc. This building houses specialized units such as K-9, Motors, Traffic and Accident
Investigations and is critical to continued operations pre and post disaster.
Municipalities Miami * Home elevations in flood-prone
areas
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 56 01/09/2018 1 year
This project will be to provide funding to vertically elevate the homes of Miami residents. We will model FEMA Flood Mitigation
Assistance (FMA) for fund distribution. All resident's the receive funding must have flood insurance. Funds will be distributed on
a first-come, first-served basis after accounting for the following: Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL), Repetitive Loss (RL), and any
other homes with flood insurance. The first tier of funding will be SRL homes, the second RL, and all other homes will be a part
of the third tier. Funded homes with SRL will receive $200,000, funded homes with RL will receive $180,000 with a $20,000 cost-
share, and all other funded homes will receive $150,000 with a $50,000 cost share until the grant award is fully encumbered. The
cost-share must be paid for by the resident. Funds will be distributed on a reimbursement-basis provided the residents fully
comply with all program rules.
SRL and RL will be defined as per FEMA's definitions on the 2017 FMA fact sheet. Residents will have to prove that their homes
meet the definitions.
This program will fund 5-6 homes.
Municipalities Miami * Hurricane-proofing for City-Owned
Parks
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 12,000,000.00 71 11/30/2017 4 months This project seeks to replace all non-hardened windows and doors in City park facilities with impact-resistant versios.
Municipalities Miami * Jose Marti and East Little Havana
Storm Water Management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,264,875.00 73 11/30/2017 8 months
Seawall rebuilding to allow an increased height in compliance for city code and reduce storm surge flooding. Retention and
drainage design to allow park to accommodate increased volume of storm related water and allow flood control and mitigate
potential damage impact to surrounding neighborhood.
Municipalities Miami
* Kennedy Park/Peacock Park/Myers
Park regional storm water
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 16,355,000.00 70 11/30/2017 8 months
Replacement of current boardwalk with pre-cast/concrete walkways that can withstand storm water and reduce impact from a
disaster and maintain public use. Seawall replacement with hardened materials and raised to recommended height for
prevention of flooding.
Municipalities Miami * Kenneth Meyers Park storm water
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 17,304,000.00 67 11/30/2017 8 months
Seawall replacement with hardened materials and raised to recommended height for prevention of flooding. Baywalk along
waterfront (in compliance with Miami 21) made of materials that can withstand exposure to storm water. Investment in seawall
and walkway can prevent future repair costs and impact from flooding on surrounding neighborhood.
Municipalities Miami * Legion Park storm water
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,674,935.00 67 11/30/2017 8 months
Shoreline enhancements with natural and or hardened materials. Grading and active or passive drainage systems to reduce
sunny-day flooding and the impacts of sea-level rise. This project will prevent future damange to a citywide recreation area and a
historically designated park.
Municipalities Miami * Margaret Pace Park storm water
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 9,586,050.00 67 11/30/2017 8 months
Shoreline enhancements with natural and or hardened materials. Grading and active or passive drainage systems to reduce
sunny-day flooding and the impacts of sea-level rise. Prevent future repair costs and impact from flooding on surrounding
neighborhood.
Municipalities Miami * Marine Stadium Park stormwater
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 9,420,000.00 60 11/30/2017 1+ year(s)
Evaluation of shoreline and implementation of flood control/sea level rise solutions to reduce impact to surrounding area. Bay
walk along waterfront (in compliance with Miami 21) made of materials that can withstand exposure to storm water. Investment
in seawall and walkway can prevent future repair costs and impact from flooding on surrounding neighborhood.
Municipalities Miami * Morningside Pool and Park buildings
hardening and resilient upgrades
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind,Securi
ty Breach
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 10,000,000.00 36 11/30/2017 1 year
New pool facility that can accommodate proximity to waterfront with design that can withstand impact of sea level rise, storm
surge, flooding and normal wear and tear from proximity to salt water to ultimately reduce downtime of facility from damage.
Improvements to current recreation center to allow less impact to building as a result of flooding, high winds and disaster
conditions.
Municipalities Miami * Morningside Regional Storm water
Management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 9,742,115.00 74 11/30/2017 8 months
Seawall rebuilding to allow an increased height in compliance for city code and reduce storm surge flooding. Retention and
drainage design to allow park to accommodate increased volume of storm related water and allow flood control and mitigate
potential damage impact to surrounding neighborhood.
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Municipalities Miami
* Portable Electrical Backup Units for
City Marinas (temp. pedestals, hook
ups)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,800,000.00 60 11/30/2017 6 months
Given damages sustained during Hurricane Irma and to address the immediate needs of marina customers (safety, power, water)
in such incident. This project sees to provide City Marinas for a permanent (owned) alterative to renting temporary electrical
marine equipment for docks and piers. A unique aspect of such equipment is its utility, as it flexible in a series of disaster
scenarios. Technically, such equipment would be deployed and controlled by City emergency services as a precaution to hazards
which would require cutting power to marina facilities. Further, availing such equipment would reduce the City’s liability as to
private/public property damage and life-safety in the event that cutting the marina’s power is required option. Cutting power at
City of Miami marina facilities (where there are docked/connected vessels) would implicate risk to private property worth well
over $100 million (combined).
This equipment is an effective mitigation measure in preventing electrical fires, electrocution, and the sinking of docked vessels.
During Hurricane Irma, City staff and boaters reported various incidents of the aforementioned, that which can be much more
severe in the event of a major catastrophic storm. Hence, this upgrade addresses the protection for at 3 hazards (life-safety,
environmental, and damage to property/structures). Given the above described, such a project would take less than 6-months to
complete as it involves a study of practicability and the procurement of equipment. The project would positively impact the
welfare and resiliency of the local community and marina visitors (more than 10,000 people).
These backup units would directly impact less than 1,000 inhabitants (marina customers). However, it can reduce risks
associated with a power outage, one which can have a much broader effect at a marine facility (Ex. structural fire, sinking vessels
and related fuel spillage, electrocution)
Municipalities Miami * Portable Solar Generators Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 2,874,900.00 79 11/29/2017 5 months
The South-North path and great size of hurricane Irma exposed the vulnerability of the supply chain in Florida. Emergency
supplies were being staged from Atlanta. However, the path of Irma brought it over South Florida and eventually to Atlanta as a
tropical depression. Due the the storms route, emergency supplies could not leave Atlanta until after the storm passed the full-
length of Florida then Atlanta, which added days to the delivery. Delays emphasized the need for the City of Miami to be more
self-reliant.
A portable solare generator has benefits over diesel generators.
1. No fuel required.
2. Less regular maintenance.
3. May be grid-connected to reduce or eliminate demand for diesel generators at buildings.
4. Avoid the ongoing maintenance issues of diesel generators which need to be periodically operated
5. May be used to charge a building or vehicles, depending on which has the greater need.
6. Solar generator may be used at sites with limited space which would make CO emissions from diesel generators dangerous.
7. Silent operation
Municipalities Miami * Post-Storm Assessment Mobile
Application-Citizen Portal
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 67 11/29/2017 1 month
Post Irma, staff members from Planning, Zoning, and Resiliency, along with 4 volunteer teams from Grove 2030, canvassed the
entire City. The goal was to locate the crest of storm surge created by the hurricane and changes to the City’s tree canopy. A
mobile application called Survey123 for ArcGIS was utilized to add information to existing Geographic Information System maps
in the City of Miami database. With this project, we would like to expand on further developing this application a front facing
citizen portal which would facilitate assistance from the community regarding the recording of storm surge and changes to the
tree canopy.
Municipalities Miami * Sewell Park storm water
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 6,224,495.00 67 11/30/2017 8 months
Seawall rebuilding to allow an increased height in compliance for city code and reduce storm surge flooding. Retention and
drainage design to allow park to accommodate increased volume of storm related water and allow flood control and mitigate
potential damage impact to surrounding neighborhood.
Municipalities Miami
* Shorecrest/Belle Mead Storm Water
Management and Flood Control
Project, Phase I
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 4,200,000.00 81 Unknown
This area of the City is at the forefront of sea level rise. We have been doing ongoing work here, including a resilient redesign
workshop to examine how to adapt the neighborhood to sea level rise and the implementation of a King Tide Action Plan. It is a
high priority for funding because of the frequency of some of the hazards this project will address (tidal/pluvial flooding) and the
consequences of storm surge in the neighborhood. This neighborhood experienced surge and pluvial flooding due to Irma, and
flood during the king tides every autumn.
This project will provide storm sewers to the area bounded by NE 83rd Street, East Dixie Highway, North City limits and Biscayne
Boulevard. Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, new or repair sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or
re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs, and tree planting. This project will address severe
flooding issues that this neighborhood experiences from both natural disasters, pluvial floods, and king tides. The City of Miami
is or will be partnering with Miami-Dade County, the South Florida Water Management District, and FDOT.
Municipalities Miami
* Spoil Islands breakwater.jetty
implementation, inclusive of design
study
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 10,000,000.00 72 11/30/2017 1 year
Analysis of impact of additional building of spoil islands along City of Miami Shorelines to assist in the protection of the
waterfront and allow a buffer to tidal waves. Utilizing clean fill to build spoil islands.
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Municipalities Miami * Streetend Improvements and
Baywalks
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 2,544,000.00 78 11/29/2017 1 year
Many streetends in the City of Miami are vulnerable to storm surge and king tide flooding. This project is to improve streetends
with higher sea walls in the City of Miami and potentially design those sea-walls to serve dual uses, such as baywalk/sea wall
combinations, as done in the Netherlands. It is a high priority due to the consequence of the hazard this project addresses,
storm surge.
Coastal flooding as a result of Hurricane Irma was extensive within the City of Miami. The following is an example of a project
that would be funded with this project:
• Edgewater is a high population density neighborhood on the coast north of downtown
• Edgewater is in evacuation zone C, and is not considered to be vulnerable to high storm surge based on current modeling.
• Based on initial studies, flooding in Edgewater exceeded predicted levels by 2-4’ which damaged cars and made buildings
inaccessible.
• Much of the storm surge entered the neighborhood via public-right-of way street ends that terminate at Biscayne Bay.
• As this neighborhood is very low-lying on the east but rises up to the Atlantic Coastal Ridge to the west, it collects rainwater and
is vulnerable to flooding from the combination of king tides and rainfall. Streets with low-lying outlets are particularly
vulnerable.
• The city would like to make improvements to the street ends in order to make them invulnerable to King Tides and more
resistant to storm surge.
• 35th street at the northern end of the neighborhood is a wider cul-de-sac and does not have building entrances or driveways
near the water, ensuring that there is room for improvements with little regulatory conflict.
• An example project would include the improvement of the following:
o Seawall
o drainage structures
o A baywalk allowing pedestrian access to the North, South, and West to the bay
o A stormwater retention/processing green infrastructure element to reduce flooding associated with rain and storms
Municipalities Miami * Structural Upgrades to Manuel
Artime Office Building
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 550,000.00 62 11/30/2017 6 months
This project serves to improve on repairs already underway at the Manuel Artime Office Building located at 970 SW 1st Street.
The Office Building is currently in need of structual repairs to prevent heavy water intrusion. This project aims at studying the
feasibility of innovative upgrades to the building to further strengthen its resistances to wind/rain damage.
Municipalities Miami * Tiger Dams (Dry Floodproofing +
Road Barrier)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Security
Breach
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 409,000.00 84 11/29/2017 1 month
Water-filled barriers that can be used for dry floodproofing during expected flooding events and for road barriers during special
events. This project is for 2 trailers with the intent that one will be used at City Hall during known flooding events.
We are proposing the purchase of vital equipment to be able to adapt to the ever changing climate that brings about sea level
rise and increased flooding to the City of Miami. Tiger Dam Systems provides Emergency Managers a valuable tool to be able to
minimize and mitigate the potential catastrophic losses to critical infrastructure due to flooding and sea level rise. One of the
main functions/mission areas of Emergency Management is the Mitigation process and we believe by having Tiger Dam Systems,
we can mitigate potential losses by preventing the water intrusion to critical buildings. It has been estimated that a $1
investment can reap $4 dollars of potential saving when disasters strike (MMCA). The Tiger Dam™ is used to create temporary
dikes, protect critical infrastructure, divert river flow, keep roads open and protect essential utilities…..among a host of other
applications. The rapid deployment system is both labor and energy efficient as well as environmentally friendly when compared
to sandbags.
As we continue to expand our Emergency Management programs, we are constantly looking to assure we can provide the
needed services to the Citizens of the City of Miami. We feel strongly that being able to mitigate losses is a very cost effective
alternative to have to rebuild, refurbish and/or try to recreate lost archives.
Municipalities Miami
** JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY/CITY OF MIAMI/CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH: Installation of 150
land-based flood gauges in GM&B
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 97 11/30/2017 6 months
This project is to purchase and install 150 tidal gauges and associated telemetry systems and other materials throughout the City
of Miami, the City of Miami Beach, and the Miami-Dade County coastal and riverine waterfront to monitor fluctuations in water
surface height and create better predictability of the timing and degree of seasonal tidal and storm surge flooding. This will
allow for improved response times and real data to test storm surge and tidal flood predictions and models. These would be
installed and monitored in partnership with University and NOAA partners and the data would be publicly available. Data will be
compared with ocean-based buoys in order to study the relationship between tides and flooding. Additionally, this will help us to
create a region-wide flood warning system, which will positively affect the County's and the individual municipalities' CRS ratings.
Currently the City of Miami relies on one tidal monitoring station installed and monitored by NOAA at Virginia Key. The City
currently has no land based flood sensors. To document the flood extent of Hurricane Irma, for instance, the City of Miami used
staff and volunteers to document high water lines and speak to residents. While this gave the City a relative idea of the flood
extent, the data was not reliable for future predictability or modeling. Land based flood gauges could also be used to create
baseline data before storm water and coastal infrastructure is installed.
Municipalities Miami 77: S. Miami Ave and Side Street
Drainage Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 3,500,000.00 77 Unknown
This project will provide drainage improvements for the area approximately bounded by I-95 and East Coast Greenway, S. Miami
Ave., SW 16 Rd., and SW 25 Rd. The new drainage facilities will include but may not be limited to a combination of exfiltration
drains, deep drainage wells, and storm water pump station(s). Road improvements include milling and resurfacing,
reconstruction, new or repair sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace
damaged or disfigured traffic signs, and tree plantings.
Municipalities Miami Acquire Portable Pumps and
Generators 50% complete Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 70,000.00 79 Unknown
Trailer-mounted portable pumps are needed to remove floodwaters during and after major storms. The City's Public Works
Department has recently acquired four (4) portable trailer mounted pumps (6 inch suction pipe). In addition portable generators
are needed to supply power to tools that are used in a variety of applications following a disaster. The city has identified a need
for six of these portable generators.
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Municipalities Miami African Square Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.
Municipalities Miami Antonio Maceo Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Security
Breach,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 62,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.7 Large windows (do not open); 2 Narrow windows (do not open); 2 Regular doors
Municipalities Miami Armbrister Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Funding Secured 154,000.00 54 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 4- double doors, 5- single doors, 27 - windows
Municipalities Miami Auburn Storm Sewers Project - Phase I
and Phase II
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 4,000,000.00 74 Unknown
This project involves construction of a local drainage system for the area bounded by N.W. 7th Street, N.W. 27th Avenue, W.
Flagler Street, and N.W. 37th Avenue. Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, new or repair sidewalks, curb and
gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs, and tree planting.
Municipalities Miami Auburn Storm Sewers Project - Phase
III
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 5,300,000.00 73 Unknown
This project will provide a modern drainage system for the area bordered by W. Flagler Street, SW 8th Street, SW 27th Avenue
and SW 32nd Avenue. At the present time, this area is served by scattered localized drainage structures that are old and
inadequate to properly drain the area. The new drainage facilities will consist of a combination of ex-filtration drains, deep
drainage wells, grease & oil interceptors and other pollution control structures. Road improvements include milling and
resurfacing, new or repair sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged
or disfigured traffic signs, and tree planting
Municipalities Miami Avalon Storm Sewers Project - Phase III Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 5,300,000.00 74 Unknown
This project will provide a modern drainage system for the area bordered by SW 22nd Street, SW 27th Street, SW 27th Avenue
and SW 32nd Avenue. Currently, this area is served by scattered localized drainage structures that are old and inadequate to
properly drain the area. The new drainage facilities will consist of a combination of ex-filtration drains, deep drainage wells,
grease & oil interceptors and other pollution control structures. Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, new or
repair sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic
signs, and tree planting.
Municipalities Miami Backup for Essential City Mainframe
Functions
Future Unfunded
Project
,Other,Technologi
cal Disruption PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 77 Unknown
The city of Miami currently does not have a backup computer for the mainframe that provides core city services the city on day-
to-day basis. Loss of the computer center at the Miami Riverside Center building would affect the city's ability to respond to and
recover from a disaster by preventing access to critical functions such as payroll, purchasing, fire and police records, and other
essential city services. A new backup computer system is needed to allow critical functions to be quickly restored and allow the
city to continue operations while the main system is relocated or repaired. The new computer, to be installed in the city's
emergency operations center, would replicate essential functions currently performed on the city's primary mainframe
computer, but would not provide all of the functions needed by the city.
Municipalities Miami Backup System for City
Communications
Future Unfunded
Project
Technological
Disruption PDM Identified Funding
Source 0.00 89 Unknown
Communication is vital for the success of city in responding to and coordinating the efforts of various departments and agencies
following a disaster. The city currently does not have sufficient redundancy designed or built into its radio and
telecommunication systems. The city is proposing a three-level approach to ensure that it is able to maintain an effective
communication system following a disaster. The first level is the use of satellite telephones (such as Iridium), which do not
require any ground-based facilities. Each of these phones can communicate with other Iridium phones by using only the satellite
system. Approximately 20 of these phones would provide a basic level of critical communications among the EOC, fire, police and
the 13 NET centers located throughout the city. The second level of backup communication is to acquire a temporary radio
tower, such as the portable trailers used following Hurricane Andrew to provide cellular phone service, that can be deployed and
setup within a few hours of a disaster and restore some, if not most, of the capability of the radio system. The final phase would
be a more comprehensive project that would backup all of the communication capabilities normally available to the city of
Miami.
Municipalities Miami Bayhomes Drive Neighborhood
Drainage Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood FMA Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 60 Unknown
This project will provide drainage improvements for the area approximately bounded by Biscayne Bay, ~750 ft. northwest from
N. Bayhomes Rd., N. Bayhomes Dr. and S. Bayhomes Drive. The new drainage facilities will include but may not be limited to a
combination of exfiltration drains, deep drainage wells, and storm water pump station(s). Road improvements include milling
and resurfacing, reconstruction, new or repair sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair
or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs, and tree plantings.
Municipalities Miami Bird Avenue Road Improvement 25% complete ,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,728,000.00 66 Unknown
Located in the outskirts of Coconut Grove, the improvement works are mainly performed along Bird Avenue between Aviation
Avenue and US 1. The main components of the project include the construction of drainage facilities consisting of a combination
but not limited to exfiltration trenches (french drains), storm sewer pipes for gravity conveyance, baffles, manholes, catch
basins, cross drains, swale trenches, re-grading and re-sodding swale areas. Road improvements include and not limited to
roadway milling and resurfacing, ADA ramps, repair damaged sidewalks, curb and/or gutter, replacement of damaged or
disfigured traffic signs and tree planting.
Municipalities Miami Buena Vista Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 10,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 1 Window, 1 Door
Municipalities Miami Charles Hadley building needs elevated
generator (food distribution site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami City Hall/Protection of Vital Records Project in Planning
Stage All Hazards FMA Funding Secured 650,000.00 81 Unknown
The project requires flood and wind-damage proofing of City Hall, a government hub, and historic structure that is significant to
Florida and Aviation history as the Pan American Seaplane Terminal; City Hall's basement has flooded many times over the years
with the most significant damage arising from Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The hurricane allowed seawater and wind to destroy
historical records stored in the basement. The project has two inter-related elements to safeguard the structure from storm
surge and wind damage. The first includes adding stormproof doors and seals on doors facing the bay; the second is replacing
the entrance store front with front impact resistant glass doors and windows that meet 100-year storm code specifications and
given the historic properties of the building, Secretary of the Interior Preservation standards.
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Municipalities Miami City of Miami - Solid Waste Building
Window/Doors Hardening Project Funding Applied for ,Wind PDM Identified Funding
Source 421,100.00 79 2 Years
This wind retrofit project will include: obtaining a structural adequacy report from a qualified registered Professional Engineer
for the Solid Waste Main and Shop Building, located at 1290 N.W. 20th Street, Miami, FL 33142; replacement of the roof,
installing approximately 3,200 square feet of �Sure Guard Plus 200� Window Security Barrier System for all existing glass
windows; replacement of two (2) Solid Swing-Out Metal Doors at the Main Building and (2) Solid Swing-Out Metal Doors at the
Shop Building; an Accordion shutter at the entrance of the Main Building; and tie downs for roof equipment at both buildings.
Municipalities Miami Citywide Auger Hole Replacement Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 2,500,000.00 86 Unknown
There are existing auger hole drainage systems that do not comply with current City Standards and State Regulations. The City of
Miami is seeking funding to replace the non-complaint systems with appropriate drainage infrastructure to address flooding
concerns and reduce maintenance costs.
Municipalities Miami Citywide Deep Drainage Wells Cleaning Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 83 Unknown
The city of Miami drainage basins are drained by a sizable number of deep drainage wells ranging in depth of 80 feet to 160 feet.
A total of 90 deep drainage wells are scattered throughout the city. Periodic annual cleaning is required especially after a
hurricane in the magnitude of Katrina where a tremendous amount of windblown leaves and debris clogged these wells. This
project consists of the cleaning and jetting of these wells, and the installation of grates to prevent further clogging.
Municipalities Miami Citywide Non-Standard Drainage
System Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project Flood FMA Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 78 Unknown
There are existing slab-covered trench, open-joint pipes, and others that are ineffective and do not comply with current City
Standards. The City of Miami is seeking funding to replace the outdated systems with appropriate drainage infrastructure to
address flooding concerns and reduce maintenance costs.
Municipalities Miami Citywide North-South Storm Sewer
Cleaning
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood PDM Identified Funding
Source 5,000,000.00 88 Unknown
The city of Miami has 25,000 inlets and 1,800,000 linear feet of various pipe size that require cleaning twice a year. Currently, in a
normal year the Public Works Department is able to perform this cleaning using their own fleet of four Vac-trucks and also by
subcontracting this service. However, this task has been made even more difficult by the huge amount of debris and leaves that
got blown, or drained inside the inlets following Hurricane Katrina. Cleaning of these inlets and pipes is necessary to maintain the
conveyance of the system and the level of protection against flooding.
Municipalities Miami Citywide Outfalls Cleaning Future Unfunded
Project Flood PDM Identified Funding
Source 600,000.00 88 Unknown
The city of Miami has 300 outfalls that stage control the amount of runoff and pollutant discharging into adjacent water bodies.
After Hurricane Katrina, the amount of debris flushed into the drainage systems have been accumulated inside these control
structure boxes and causing the headwater to rise, therefore increasing the likelihood of street flooding. These structures are
being cleaned on a yearly basis.
Municipalities Miami Clean and Dredge Canals and
Waterways
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 45,000,000.00 73 Unknown
Within the city of Miami, there are numerous canals and waterways that provide storm water drainage to Biscayne Bay. Debris,
sand, and other materials that block the canals threaten their ability to provide essential drainage of stormwater to outfalls. The
city proposes to mitigate this threat by performing maintenance dredging on these canals, removing exotic (non-native) trees
from the banks, and cleaning up accumulated debris. The most important affected waterways, listed in order of priority, are:
� Wagner Creek, which drains approximately 600 acres of residential and commercial property. Activities already completed
include removal of household refuse and sediments, installation of new fencing, and bank stabilization activities. Pollution
control measures will be added to the outfalls and any illegal connections identified during the cleanup will be disconnected and
plugged. The canal sediments are also contaminated with dioxins/furans, and dredging the canal sediments will significantly
reduce the dioxins amounts. This open channel creek extends from NW 20 Street to NW 11 Street.
� Seybold Canal, a navigable waterway that drains approximately 500 acres of residential and commercial property. This canal
extends from NW 11 Street to the Miami River. The canal sediments are also contaminated with dioxins/furans, and dredging the
canal sediments will significantly reduce the dioxins amount.
Lawrence Waterway, which drains approximately 64 acres of residential and commercial property. Some of the work already has
been completed as part of the city's regular maintenance program. This waterway extends from NW 7 Street to the Miami River.
The canal sediments are also contaminated with dioxins/furans, and dredging the canal sediments will significantly reduce the
dioxins amounts.
Miami River - South Fork, requires the dredging of sediment material along approximately 4,900 linear feet of the canal's bottom
including removal of debris, and exotic tree removal from the banks between N.W. 27th Avenue to the Miami River. Further
sampling will be conducted to determine if contamination exist in this area.
Municipalities Miami Communications Systems Generator Funding Secured ,Other PDM Identified Funding
Source 60,000.00 67 Unknown
Communications Services Division 50 kilowatt emergency generator and transfer switch project that encompasses the following:
Purchase and installation of a new 5 KW and transfer switch to provide electricity for the city's communications system in case of
catastrophic electronic failure. This replaces the 31 KW generator and transfer switches that are inadequate for the city's existing
needs. The generator is located at the city's fire garage. The existing area housing the 31 KW generator can accommodate the
new generator that is compliant with current codes.
Municipalities Miami Concrete fortified dock at Fort Dallas
Park (Bijans site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,250,000.00 64 11/30/2017 6 months Given the physical damages related to storm surge and vessel damage, this project aims to study the feasibility of upgrading the
Fort Dallas Park dock to a rugged concrete system.
Municipalities Miami Curtis Park Impact Resistant Windows
and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 116,000.00 54 11/30/2017 4 months Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. Windows 18, doors 7, 2 french doors-Curtis park
Municipalities Miami David Herring Center Backup
Generator
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 80 11/30/2017 6 months
The City of Miami is seeking to provide backup power for electrical systems in the building which provide for computers, servers,
HVAC, lighting, etc. This building houses personnel from the Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security as well as
disaster readiness equipment (a majority of which are UASI purchased). The location is also designed to serve as a backup
Emergency Operations Center and is critical to continuity of operations.
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Municipalities Miami Debris Removal Plan Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 0.00 90 Unknown
The city presently maintains a list of contractors that have agreed to provide debris removal services following a disaster. The
city would develop a Comprehensive Debris Clearance (CDC) plan that would list the names and phone numbers of debris
removal contractors, identify potential debris storage sites, removal methods, and provide for special programs, such as
hazardous materials pickup and amnesty days for residents. Contracts would be negotiated in advance and monetary damages
would be due to the city if the contractor fails to perform. The study also would analyze how the city could best coordinate
debris removal activities with related post-disaster services performed by Miami-Dade County. The city welcomes debris
removal assistance along federal, state, and county roadways, but recognizes that it will need to provide its own service along
most of the smaller, local roadways in Miami.
Municipalities Miami Domino Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 26,600.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 7 windows
Municipalities Miami Dorsey Park Impact Resistant Windows
and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 54,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 4 doors,
9 windows
"
Municipalities Miami Douglas building needs elevated
generator (food distribution site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami Douglas Park Neighborhood Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 81 Unknown
This project will provide drainage improvements for the area bordered by US-1, SW 22nd Street, SW 32th Avenue and SW 37th
Avenue. The new drainage facilities will include but may not be limited to a combination of ex filtration drains, deep drainage
wells, and storm water pump station(s). Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, reconstruction, new or repair
sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs,
and tree plantings.
Municipalities Miami Eaton Park Day Care Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 62 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. Lobby – 1 Glass double door; 7 small windows 2 Large window
Municipalities Miami Electrical/Plumbing Upgrades to
Dinner Key Marina
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,500,000.00 65 11/30/2017 6 months
This project consists of upgrading the electrical components/conduits, piping, plumbing, and connections suppling Dinner Key
Marina (3400 Pan American Dr) docks to a level which would withstand damage from storm surge or floods. A critical element of
this work is improved access controls which would allow emergency workers and City staff to further prevent hazardous
conditions in the event of a disaster. These upgrades are essential in preventing electrical fires, electrocution, water/sewage
leaks in the event of the catastrophic storm. During Hurricane Irma, City staff and vendors reported various incidents of the
above mentioned threats, which could be more severe in the event of a major catastrophic storm. Hence, these upgrades
address the protection from 3 hazards (life-safety, environmental, and property/structure damage). Hazardous conditions arising
from a potential electrical fire or sewage/water leak have the highest impact on life-safety and health at Dinner Key Marina, as it
resides near residential/commercial areas (particularly, the Coconut Grove area); one which maintains a high volume of
restaurants, attractions, and related foot-traffic. Thus, given that magnitude of a declared incident, such hazards may impact
more than 10,000 local inhabitants, aside from having adverse effects on the environment.
Hardening such infrastructure to withstand damages like those experienced during Hurricane Irma (or stronger storms)
necessitates the use of robust measures capable of protecting a network of public assets worth over $75 million dollars.
Given the above described, such a project would take 1 - 3 years to complete as it involves complex work and design. However,
the project would positively impact the welfare and resiliency of the local community and its visitors (more than 10,000 people a
year).
Municipalities Miami
Elevation of Pumpout Room at Dinner
Key Marina and required electrical
work
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 425,000.00 61 11/30/2017 6 months
This project involves the elevation and rewiring of the Dinner Key pumpout building to protect it from flood/storm surge damage
much like that experienced during Hurricane Irma. The pumpout room is a critical component of Dinner Key Marina’s vessel
sewage/disposal system which serves approximately 500 slips at the marina. During Hurricane Irma, a 3 to 5 foot storm surge
entered the Dinner Key premise from Biscayne Bay and flooded much of the marina property. The marina’s pump-house is about
5ft underground with 1.5ft retainage (step). In consequence, the pump-house became flooded. Currently, the marinas vacuum
pump and electrical connections are located close to the floor of the pump-house making it susceptible to water intrusion
damage.
These upgrades are critical in preventing electrical fires, electrocution, sewage/water leaks in the event of storm surge greater
than 2ft. After Hurricane Irma, Dinner Key Marina’s pump out components were disabled, preventing the marina from providing
waste-water services to its customers. Hence, this upgrade addresses the protection from 3 hazards (life-safety, environmental,
and property/structure damage). A sewage/water leak has the highest impact on life-safety and health as Dinner Key Marina
resides near a residential area/commercial area (Coconut Grove area), one which maintains a high volume of restaurants,
attractions, and related foot-traffic. A sewage/water leak resulting from a damage pumpout system may directly impact more
than 1,000 persons (customers/staff), aside from having adverse effects on the environment. However, depending on the
condition of the underling plumbing infrastructure, it may impact more than 10,000 people (local residents/businesses). In
addition, it is important to consider that maintaining this facility operational after a storm may directly reduce the likelihood of
voluntary sewage discharge (boaters) of waste water into local waterways following a catastrophic event.
Elevating and protecting this asset can repeatedly prevent an estimated $100,000- $200,000 of damages to system components
after a major flood. In addition, such upgrade may extend the life-span of the system over 20 years. Given the above described,
such a project would take 1 to 2 years complete as it involves complex work and design.
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Municipalities Miami
Elizabeth Virrick building needs
elevated generator (food distribution
site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami Fairway Storm Sewers Project Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 4,200,000.00 74 Unknown
This project involves the design and construction of a local drainage system in the area bounded by NW 2nd Avenue, FEC
Railroad, N 73rd Street, and N 62nd Street. Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, new or repair sidewalks, curb
and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs, and tree
planting
Municipalities Miami Fire Station Hardening Funding Secured ,Wind PDM Identified Funding
Source 144,000.00 78 Unknown
The Miami Fire Department provides on-going E.M.S., fire suppression and fire prevention services to our 362,470 residents and
the 480,000 individuals who traverse our city daily. Most of these services begin with a call to and response from one of 14 fire
stations. The impact of a hurricane could severely damage fire stations as well as the expensive apparatus that is housed within
these stations. Some fire stations are more vulnerable than others; therefore, they are more susceptible to impending hurricane
damages. To mitigate these impending hurricane damages, the city of Miami Fire Rescue Department proposes a hurricane
hardening project to protect key stations and facilities. This project includes the installation of Miami-Dade County hurricane-
code approved, perforated, stainless steel hurricane barriers, e.g., Exeter Storm Shield or better and the installation of
generators at stations. This project also includes the installation of two generators at the Fire Training Center/City Backup 911
Center.
Municipalities Miami Flood-Proof First Floor of Main Police
Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood FMA Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 78 Unknown
The first floor of the main Police Building (located at 400 NW 2nd Street) is below grade and is currently being used to store the
records, property, and evidence for the city of Miami. These items must be maintained in a secure area to prevent improper
access while allowing use by police for on-going investigations. The proposed mitigation project would prevent water from
entering the first floor and provide a water removal system to protect the building from flooding. The project would include
installation of floodgates that would be put into place during high-risk periods for flooding. This would not only protect vital
police records, but would ensure the continuous operation of this critical facility both during the disaster and during the
response and recovery phase of the disaster.
Municipalities Miami Floodproofing for Residences Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
HMGP/FMA Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 68 12/22/2017 2 years This project is to raise the homes of residents that have been previously affected by flooding. Residents will be expected to pay
a 25% cost match with the grant funding not more than $150,000. This will fund a maximum of 6 homes.
Municipalities Miami Flood-Proofing Government Buildings
GSA/Miami Riverside Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood FMA Identified Funding
Source 7,000,000.00 83 Unknown
The main Police Building and the Riverside Government Building (444 SW 2nd Avenue) need the installation of waterproofing
elements. The areas critical to address in the Riverside building are the first, ninth, and tenth floor glass window areas. This will
protect against flying debris, explosions, firebombs, glass shattering, and ultra-violet protection. Building is used during
emergency activation for EOC functions.
Municipalities Miami Fortification of City Hall basement for
up to 3-5 foot surge
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 2,500,000.00 70 11/30/2017 6 months
This project consists of an inspection of the current City Hall basement and presentation of feasibility/costs of solutions to fortify
the basement from 3-5 foot+ storm/surge or flood waters. This project aims at finding a feasible solution to prevent flooding in
the basement of the historic City Hall building located at 3500 Pan American Dr. Such an improvement would allow the
foundation and contents to be protected from intruding waters as of a result of a hurricane or tropical storm.
During Hurricane Irma, Dinner Key Marina incurred damages in excess of $100,000 in operational equipment alone. Some of this
equipment was stored in the City hall basement and subsequently damaged by storm surge. This equipment is critical to every-
day operations of the marina and the maintenance of the surrounding property.
Fortifying the historic City Hall structure can prevent damage to its foundation and infrastructure. Given the above described,
such a project would take less than 6 months to complete as it involves a site assessment & feasibility study.
Municipalities Miami Garden Storm Sewers Project -Phase II Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 4,300,000.00 74 Unknown
This project will provide a modern drainage system for the area bordered by NW 26th Street, NW 38th Street, NW 22nd Avenue
and NW 27th Avenue. The new drainage facilities will consist of a combination of ex-filtration drains, grease & oil interceptors
and other pollution control structures.
Municipalities Miami Generator for Riverside Center
Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 77 Unknown
Request is for a 1600 KVA emergency power generator; this will provide constant electrical power to the Miami Riverside Center
Building. This will minimize downtime and allow operations to continue at the MRC without interruption. This estimate was
based on a cost of $500 per KVA plus $200,000 for labor and materials for the installation.
Municipalities Miami Gibson Park building needs elevated
generator (food distribution site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Storm Surge,Sea
Level Rise,Power
Failure,Health,Flo
od/Storm
Surge,Flood
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami
Grapeland Park building needs
elevated generator (food distribution
site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami Hadley Park Neighborhood Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 9,500,000.00 76 11/7/2014 Unknown
The scope of work consists of furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to design and construct drainage and road
improvements at needed locations within the highest rank basin according to the City of Miami Stormwater Management
Master Plan. The basin is approximately bounded by NW 54 St (to the north), SR 112 (to the south), NW 19 Ave (west), and I-95
(to the east). The drainage system mainly comprises exfiltration trench (french drains), storm sewers for gravity conveyance,
inlets with pollution retardant baffles, injection wells, and surface restoration within the project limits. Road work comprises
roadway milling & resurfacing, limited road reconstruction, damaged sidewalk replacement, new sidewalks, new curb and gutter
or repair of curb & gutter, some new tree plantings, retrofit of ADA complaint curb ramps, and pavement markings within the
project limits.
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Municipalities Miami Harden Neighborhood Enhancement
Team Centers
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,300,000.00 83 Unknown
The city of Miami operates 13 Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) centers located throughout the city. These centers are
designed to provide essential services and disaster information to the local communities, improve communication between the
city and its citizens, and provide a central source for services, supplies, and information. Originally developed in 1992, these
centers have been well received by the citizens and have shown their value repeatedly in non-disaster applications. The NET
Centers are well equipped to serve as disaster field offices for the city and a distribution site for relief goods such as ice, food,
and water. Because these centers can provide such a vital service to the city's residents, the city is proposing to make the
buildings more resistant to damage from a hurricane or other disasters. Improvements that could be made to these structures
include providing emergency generators, storm shutters, flood proofing, and structural strengthening. All of these improvements
would allow the centers to become fully operational immediately after the disasters.
Municipalities Miami Hardening electrical breaker boxes and
transformers for Miamarina Bayside
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 59 11/30/2017 6 months
Given damages sustained during Hurricane Irma and to address the immediate needs of marina customers (safety, power, water)
in such incident. This project aims at upgrading eastside and northern electrical power equipment boxes, strengthening them to
be able to resist physical damage from vessels which may collide with dock and or pier.
Municipalities Miami Henderson Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 48,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. single doors = 4, windows = 4, double doors = 2
"
Municipalities Miami Hurricane Window Barriers for Park
Recreation Buildings Funding Secured ,Wind PDM Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 81 Unknown
As a significant component of the 2001 Homeland Defense Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program, the Department of
Capital Improvements will undertake the renovation and/or expansion of over 27 recreation buildings in city of Miami parks, and
will construct 3 new additional recreation buildings. As part of this construction, we will include new Storm Shield hurricane
barriers that comply with the Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County Hurricane Product Approval Program. This will not
only provide sufficient storm protection for the buildings and their contents, but will also eliminate or dramatically reduce costly
pre-storm event labor charges associated with the installation of traditional storm shutters.
Municipalities Miami Jose Marti building needs elevated
generator (food distribution site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami Kennedy Park Floating Dock, Phase I Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 50 Unknown
The City of Miami's Kennedy Park is approximate to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and offers the public use of a floating
dock for small craft use. The dock can no longer be repaired and must be replaced with a new dock. This will require the
demolition of the existing dock and design, permitting and construction of a new floating dock.
Municipalities Miami Kennedy Park Shoreline Stabilization,
Phase I
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 71 Unknown
This shoreline restoration project is necessary to return the tidal flow to the mangroves along the shoreline of Kennedy Park in
Coconut Grove. Shoreline stabilization will allow greater public access to the water from the upland and bring a tremendous
public benefit to a highly used park located on Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
Municipalities Miami Kinloch Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Security
Breach,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 71,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. Regular Doors doors (single) - 2; Sliding windows – 6; Windows (do not open) – 8; 2 - narrow windows that do not
open on both sides of the main entrance glass doors
"
Municipalities Miami Kirk Munroe Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 20,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 1 single door, 2 small windows, 2 large windows
Municipalities Miami Lawnview Storm Sewers Project Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 4,300,000.00 71 Unknown
This project involves construction of a local drainage system for the area bounded by SW 8th Street, and SW 17th Avenue, W.
Flagler Street, and SW 22nd Avenue. Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, new or repair sidewalks, curb and
gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs, and tree planting.
Municipalities Miami Legion Park Impact Resistant Windows
and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 54 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.
Municipalities Miami
Lemon City Park Day Care Impact
Resistant Windows and Doors
Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Security
Breach,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 128,000.00 61 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. Lobby – 1 Double Glass Door; 21 small window panes; 4 double window; 2 regular window
Classroom – 3 small windows; Doors – 3 Exterior doors
Municipalities Miami Lemon City Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 38,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 6 glass windows and 3 glass doors
Municipalities Miami Liberty Storm Sewers Project Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 4,200,000.00 70 Unknown This project involves the design and construction of a local drainage system in the area bounded by NW 17th Avenue, NW 71st
Street, NW 12th Avenue, and NW 62nd Street.
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Municipalities Miami Little Haiti Park Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 180,000.00 66 Unknown
Upon the successful completion of land acquisition for the subject property, that is, the one-block area bounded on west by NE
2nd Avenue, on the north by NE 61st Street, on the east by the FEC Railway corridor and on the south by NE 60th Street, the city
of Miami proposes to create the following, as is also depicted on the site plan. The historic buildings at the northwest corner of
the block, the former DuPuis Medical Office and Pharmacy will remain in place and be incorporated into a cultural and recreation
center as an adaptive re-use, with restoration to follow historic preservation guidelines. Similarly the small cottages located now
in the southwest area of the block will be relocated closer to the DuPuis building and restored for adaptive re-use as classrooms,
interpretive exhibit spaces and/or studios as part of the cultural and recreation center. All other structures that presently exist
on the property are proposed for demolition. Parking for this facility will likely be located in an area to the south, outside of the
grant-funded boundary. The central area of the site would be utilized as an open meadow or multi-purpose field, which would be
graded and landscaped with sod and native trees at its perimeter. In the eastern third of the block, the existing hardwood,
rockland hammock would be enhanced by the removal of exotic plant species and the planting of additional native trees. Nature
trails and interpretive signage would be introduced throughout the hammock, and will connect to trails along the perimeter of
the site. Within the hammock, we propose to place picnic tables, and just outside the hammock to the west, will be a small
children's playground. Park bench seating will occur at appropriate areas along the trails and at the playground. Defined park
entries will be placed at the four corners of this site. To address potential hazard mitigation, shutters or impact resistant
windows will be used in the historic structures, as required under the Florida Building Code. Likewise, the trailers, non-historic
buildings and other site features will be removed, reducing potential flooding damage. The entire site will be graded and swales
will be created to retain water on site.
Municipalities Miami Little River Storm Sewers Retrofitting
Project, Phase II
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 74 Unknown
This project will provide a modern drainage system for the area bordered by NW 79th Street, Little River Canal, and N. Miami
Avenue. The existing system will be expanded and upgraded. The new drainage facilities will consist of a combination of ex-
filtration drain, deep drainage wells, grease & oil interceptors and other pollution control structures. Any storm sewers identified
as illegally connected to a sanitary sewer will be disconnected.
Municipalities Miami Loans to Private Owners to Improve
Seawalls & Stabilize Shorelines
Future Unfunded
Project Sea Level Rise PDM Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 62 Unknown
The majority of the city's canal and bay shoreline (70 percent) is privately owned and maintained, much of which is in poor or
overgrown condition. In the event of a major storm, there could be tremendous loss of property into the city's drainage canals,
causing upstream flooding. This project recognizes the need to harden seawalls on private property within the city and would
complement the replacement and improvement of city-owned seawalls. The city would establish a loan program that would
provide an incentive for private property owners to replace or improve areas of deteriorating seawall on their property, allowing
for a greater overall level of mitigation citywide. The project includes establishing and administering the loan program but not
actually providing city funding to borrowers.
Municipalities Miami Low Power Portable Radio Stations Future Unfunded
Project
Communications
Failure PDM Identified Funding
Source 0.00 88 Unknown
Low power portable radio stations would allow for the transmission of vital and time critical information to the public. These
units are small trailer units similar to those used to provide information to motorists about a variety of topics, such as airport
information, roadway construction warnings, parks and recreation information, etc. They have a short range (approximately
three miles in most cases) and can be set up quickly. The units would be used throughout a disaster. Initially, they would be used
during evacuations to provide information about traffic routes, blocked roadways and other key information. Following a
disaster, these units could be used in conjunction with Miami's NET Centers and broadcast information about the locations of
food and medical centers, ice distribution centers, and other critical information without the delays associated with other media.
Another benefit is that this information can be specifically targeted to the local people (e.g., those within a single NET service
area) and not the entire region. The mobile radio stations also could be used to provide information about hazardous material
spills, other police or fire emergencies, and special events. The city of Miami proposes to acquire seven of these units to properly
cover the city.
Municipalities Miami Lummus Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 60 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.
Municipalities Miami Mary Brickell Village Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,400,000.00 89 Unknown
Road and drainage infrastructure improvements will be performed in the area bounded by the Miami River, SW 9th Street, SE 1st
Avenue, SW 12th Street and SW 1st Court. At a minimum, the new drainage facilities include a combination of exfiltration
trenches (French drains), storm sewer pipes for gravity conveyance, baffles, manholes, catch basins, cross drains, swale
trenches, re-grading and re-sodding swale areas. Miscellaneous road improvements include but not limited to roadway milling
and resurfacing, ADA ramps repair damaged sidewalks, curb and/or gutter, replacement of damaged or disfigured traffic signs
and tree planting.
Municipalities Miami Master Plan for Virginia Key Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 550,000.00 79 Unknown
Planning will submit a proposal under the Coastal Partnership Initiative for a Virginia Key master plan. That plan will include
provisions for restoring natural tidal action near the historic African American beach. Such restoration would contribute towards
a mitigation of beach erosion. The plan recognizes the importance of natural plant communities and habitats and the role each
play in stabilizing the soil for this natural barrier island. As stated in the proposal: �The process of a new master plan, taking into
account the entire island, while including all stake holders and the public, will allow for a comprehensive process to address a
very complex barrier island. The plan which includes economic, environmental, architectural, design, traffic, and landscaping
criteria will give the new master plan concrete proposals to insure sound land use decisions for this unique uninhabited barrier
island.�
Municipalities Miami
Miami Police Department Central
Headquarters Roof Hardening Helipad
Project
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,600,000.00 81 Unknown
The City of Miami is seeking funding to �harden� the roof of its police headquarters building. The headquarters building which
is 5 stories in height and approximately 400,000 square feet, houses the 911 call center for both police and fire, an Emergency
Operations Center, all administrative offices of the police department, including the office of the Chief of Police and the Deputy
and Assistant Chiefs, Crime Scene investigations, a computer server room and numerous other critical functions. A direct hit by a
hurricane or strong windstorm could cause serious damage to the building and its contents and render this 31 million dollar
building un-useable. The roof of the Police headquarters serves a dual function of protecting the building and serving as a
Helipad for multiagency first responders in the event of a disaster.
Municipalities Miami Miami River Greenway NW 5th Street
Bridge Approach
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 640,000.00 68 Unknown
To comply with Miami River Greenway Standard Guidelines, road and drainage improvements will be performed at the NW 5th
Street Bridge. The project area is located along the NW South River Drive within the vicinity of NW 5th Street. At a minimum, the
new drainage facilities will have a combination of exfiltration trenches (French drains), storm sewer pipes for gravity conveyance,
baffles, manholes, catch basins, cross drains, swale trenches, re-grading and re-sodding swale areas. Miscellaneous road
improvements include but not limited to roadway milling and resurfacing, ADA ramps, repair damaged sidewalks, curb and/or
gutter, replacement of damaged or disfigured traffic signs and tree planting
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Municipalities Miami
Miami Rowing Center building needs
elevated generator (food distribution
site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami Miami Rowing Center Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 125,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 15 single windows
7 double windows, 2 doors, 1 small rectangle by the door, 2 part sliding door (3 windows each)
Municipalities Miami
Mitigation & Resiliency Initiative for
Historic Neighborhoods in the City of
Miami
Funding Secured ,Flood,Wind
This project could
potentially be funded
by grants or through
the City of Miami LMS
budget.
139,500.00 66 12/17/2015 5-8 Months
I. Project Goals:
To reduce risks for historic neighborhoods by developing guidelines on risk-based performance goals and criteria for inclusion in
current or adjusted local preservation standards, or for voluntary reference (historic- residential and commercial buildings).
Overlap data sets regarding geological morphology, urban morphology, architectural typology, structural systems and storm
surge information, to calibrate local needs and risks, to later inform best practices guidelines for historic neighborhoods and
departmental preservation tools.
II. Study Area:
Referencing geological morphologies, (i.e. coastal, riverfront and previous hardwood hammock substrata sites- now urbanized),
sample 30 blocks (~ approximately 10 per type), which also possess paradigmatic characteristics that define historic
neighborhoods and their building types, with a focus on sites vulnerable to SLR and/or storm surge.
III. Phases of Work (Estimated Timelines and Estimated Budgets):
Phase I: (~5 - 8 months)
Estimated Budget: $139,500
1. Data Collection:
a. Gather relevant geological mapping data; Flood Hazard Mapping and Storm Surge data;
b. Identify paradigmatic historic neighborhood blocks and cross reference with geological mapping data;
c. Identify urban morphology as well as historic typologies and their corresponding structural type;
d. Map historic building typologies and structural types, by utilizing ARC-GIS platform or equivalent;
2. Consultations: With Miami-Dade Office of Resiliency and other Southeast Florida Regional Compact Leaders to gather lessons
related to regional strategies and tools and to maximize gains, as relates to historic neighborhoods and buildings.
a. Identify barriers and constraints preventing resilience, including regulatory, funding, and jurisdictional impediments that
prevent effective response to the resilience challenges;
b. Break down silos separating multiple functional areas of resilience planning;
c. Build relationships from the different disciplines of resilience planning; and,
Municipalities Miami Moore Tennis Park Resistant Windows
and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 64,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. 3 doors, 13 windows
Municipalities Miami Morningside Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 71,800.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months "Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. Single Doors: 8 Double Doors: 1 Windows:7
Municipalities Miami N.W. 71st Street Main Trunk Storm
Sewer Project
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 7,500,000.00 76 Unknown
This project will provide positive drainage for N 71st Street between NW 17 Avenue and Miami Avenue and also provide a relief
system and overflow connection for the Liberty, Fairway, and Northwest storm sewer district project. This project is a
recommendation of the Storm Drainage Master Plan. The trunk main will be constructed in N. 71st Street to either N. Miami
Avenue or NE 2nd Avenue at which point the main will be extended north to the Little River Canal.
Municipalities Miami
New elevated Storage Shed for Dinner
Key Marina (storage of tools/
equipment / golf carts)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 335,000.00 59 11/30/2017 6 months
This project aims at constructing an elevated storage building at the Dinner Key site, allowing Marina staff to safely protect
tools/equipment/vehicles from flood waters/or storm surge. During Hurricane Irma, Dinner Key Marina incurred damages in
excess of $100,000 in operational equipment alone. A good majority of this equipment succumbed to water intrusion damages
and included: golf carts, forklift, generators, power-tools, hand-tools, lawn-maintenance equipment, and operating supplies. This
equipment is vital to every-day marina operations and the maintenance of surrounding property.
Such project will involve the construction of an elevated and fortified structure which would allow for the safe storage of marina
assets in the event of a major hurricane/tropical storm. Further, it is important to consider the inadequacies of the marina’s
current storage area: it does not effectively protect its contents from flood waters, it has limited space (much less than
required), and may not withstand a stronger occurrence of said declaration (alloy structure).
Further, this project would weigh on the advantages/disadvantages of storing equipment near a high-risk area (waterfront
property) given experiences noted during Hurricane Irma. For example, marina staff (force labor) were ill-equipped for rapid
mobilization and debris cleanup as almost all essential equipment/tools were destroyed. This required the City to procure
external contract work and rental equipment.
Protecting such assets in a fortified structure can prevent well-over $100,000 of property damages and potentially avoid tens of
thousands more in recovery work. Given the above described, such a project would take 1 to 2 years complete as it involves
design work and construction.
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Municipalities Miami
New/improved (removable) floating
docks/or other marine infrastructure
innovation for Boat Ramps at
Seminole/Watson Boat Ramps
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 68 11/30/2017 6 months
This is a study and realization (construction) of innovative hardening solutions to City Boat ramps which would assist in
protecting/recovering from a major storm or adjust to impending sea-level rise. The study would focus on floating dock and
rigging systems (permanent in nature) which can be easily removed and redeployed at the onset of a storm (repetitively). The
work would involve an engineering/environmental review and construction of replaceable/moveable floating dock system. Such
work, would aim at increasing the life-span of two of the Cities largest boat ramp (launch) facilities, to between 20-39 years.
During Hurricane Irma, the City’s Watson Island and Seminole Boat Ramp facilities experienced extensive damage from 3-5 foot
storm surge. Such damage included, direct water damage (flood), physical damage, and the release of related debris. The storm
surge exerted undesirable buoyancy to the facilities’ finger pier and ramp structure(s). This damaged, coupled with sunken
vessels/debris forced the City to make a precautionary (life/safety) decision to close these boat launch areas to the public.
Seminole Boat Ramp resides near Dinner Key; that which is located in close proximity to a residential /commercial area. The boat
ramps are regularly used access points by residents, visitors, businesses, staff, and emergency services. Given the utility year-
round, disabling such a facility may impact over 10,000 people any given year.
This upgrade project would address the protection from 3 hazards (life-safety, environmental, and damages to
property/structures). Based on the damaged assessed in the declared incident, the destruction of the boat ramp created an
unhospitable area in/and around the boat ramp shoreline, which included submerged debris, vessels, broken docks, and loose
pilings. Because of the location and accessibility of these facilities, it is difficult for the City to control access to the public without
dedicating a significant amount of public safety, security, and administrative resources.
The successful completion of such improvements will reduce the time it will take the marine facility to avail access to the
connected waterways. Further, the speed at which these facilities recover post-storm benefits federal, state, local emergency
services in granting alternative access points to response vessels. The ability for these ramps to become operational shortly after
a storm positively enforces the overall recovery of local business and leisure activities.
Given the described, such a project would likely take 6 months to 1 year to complete as it involves a feasibility/design phase and
the installation of movable structures. The combined project (Watson Island/Seminole Boat Ramp) would positively impact the
welfare and resiliency of the local community, surrounding waterways, and impact more than 10,000 people in a given year.
Municipalities Miami Over town Greenway Phase I Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 70 Unknown
The project's concept is to create a greenway within the city's right-of-way. The work will be performed along NW 11th Terrace,
from NW 3rd Avenue and NW 7th Avenue. The scope of work shall include and is not limited to landscaping, widening sidewalks,
pedestrian and street lighting and way-finding signage. Drainage improvements shall involve an evaluation of existing drainage
conditions, developing and recommending cost-effective alternative design alternatives to alleviate flooding in the area.
Municipalities Miami Peacock Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 54 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions. Windows – 144; Doors-2 Double 1 Single (Recreation side) Windows – 13; Doors 4 (Restaurant side)
Municipalities Miami
Peacock Park Shoreline hardening and
walkway along Biscayne Bay (2) Stand
up paddle launch
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,805,058.00 67 11/30/2017 8 months
Replacement of current boardwalk with pre-cast concrete walkways that can withstand storm water and reduce impact from a
disaster and maintain public use, include in the design a stand up paddleboard launch to provide access to the water to the
public. Waterfront hardening to reduce flood impact with appropriate materials requires study of the area to detirmine
appropriate
Municipalities Miami Portable Traffic Control Signs Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 74 Unknown
Effective and efficient communication is vital to allow for the rapid evacuation of citizens prior to the impact of a hurricane in the
city of Miami. With a residential population of about 400,000 people and a commuter population that at least doubles the
affected population during the work week, traffic jams are a certainty. Portable traffic control signs that provide scrolling text
messages would allow traffic to be directed to alternative routes and to provide other vital information to motorists. The
portable signs have other uses besides assisting in evacuations: they can be used to display information during events such as
fire/rescue emergencies, hazardous material spills, special events, terrorist incidents, and special police events such as SWAT
operations. These signs display a text message that is easily programmed into the unit and can be moved using most any city
vehicle with a trailer hitch. The city of Miami would purchase ten of these units at a cost of about $50,000 each, plus additional
trailer hitches for police vehicles.
Municipalities Miami Property Maintenance Division
Upgrades Funding Secured ,Other PDM Identified Funding
Source 160,000.00 70 Unknown
Property Maintenance Division 105-kilowatt emergency generator project that encompasses the following: Purchase and
installation of a new 105 KW stand-by generator, transfer switch, and electrical upgrades to bring the building up to code (the
Florida Building Code), to provide electricity for the city's Property Maintenance Division building in case of catastrophic
electrical failure. The building is the operations base fir trade personnel that provide services throughout the city for other
departments. The installation includes all required improvements necessary to meet current codes. There is no existing
generator at this location.
Municipalities Miami Protect Vital City Records Funding Secured All Hazards FMA Identified Funding
Source 60,000.00 85 Unknown
This project is a study to investigate ways to best preserve the city's vital records and other documents having archival or
historical value. The city has been storing approximately 1,300 boxes of records in the basement of the Miami city hall, an area
that is subject to flooding during a major storm. More than 700 boxes already have been moved to temporary storage in the
Coconut Grove Convention Center, but approximately 600 boxes still need to be moved. All of the boxes need to be inventoried
for vital records (i.e., those related to business continuity), records of historical or archival value, and inactive records. The city
already has identified an outside contractor to provide storage for inactive records that can be disposed of once a required
holding time has been met. The city estimates that approximately two to three percent of the existing records will need to be
retained in a controlled environment where temperature and humidity are monitored and where security of the documents can
be assured. The proposed study would identify the number of current and future records that need to be protected in an
environmentally controlled area, alternatives for providing the needed storage, and the estimated cost.
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Municipalities Miami Public Education and Information
Distribution
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 650,000.00 78 Unknown
The city recognizes the need to educate the public about the threat of natural and man-made disasters and proposes a
multifaceted program to educate its residents about disaster preparedness and response. These actions would have a direct
impact of the health and safety of Miami's residents: Literature consisting of handouts, mailers, advisory notices, booklets, etc.
that would be distributed widely to city residents. Public Meetings these meetings would provide residents with an opportunity
to learn more about resources available at the city and to learn about other 97 neighborhood-based city programs (e.g.,
Community Emergency Response Teams, NET Centers). Web Site the city would develop a web site to provide disaster-related
information to residents. The site would help people prepare for disasters, and could provide a vital source of information to
people about storm alerts, evacuation routes, shelters, etc. The site would be integrated with the web site already being
developed by the police department for community policing and other internal record management purposes. Cable Television.
The city would provide information through its cable access channel (Channel 9) during disasters.
Municipalities Miami Public Works Maintenance Yard
Building
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other PDM Identified Funding
Source 8,000,000.00 85 Unknown
Currently, vital tools (i.e. chain saws, cutters, etc.) and personnel are housed in portable trailers. During an emergency situation,
these trailers are not being used for obvious safety reason. As a result, the department's first-response crews wait at home until
the emergency situation is lifted. A hurricane-proof facility would allow Public Works to have the crews available on board right
after an emergency condition.
Municipalities Miami Radios for Solid Waste Future Unfunded
Project
,Technological
Disruption PDM Identified Funding
Source 0.00 77 2/28/2014 Unknown 150 Radios for use by Solid Waste. These radios would be able to utilize police/fire towers. The radios would be used by Solid
Waste to communicate post disaster during emergency protective measures.
Municipalities Miami Range Resistant Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 95,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.10 single doors,
5 windows, 4 double door, 1 rolling door
"
Municipalities Miami Reid Acres Storm Sewers Project Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge
PDM Identified Funding
Source 4,300,000.00 74 Unknown
This project will provide a positive drainage system to the area bounded by NE 71st Street, FEC Railroad, NE 62 Street and NE 2nd
Avenue. Bore and jack construction under the FEC Railroad at NE 71 Street will be required. The positive outfall line will be
constructed on NE 5th Avenue to the Little River Canal. Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, new or repair
sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs,
and tree planting
Municipalities Miami Removable deck grating/storage
system at Dinner Key Marina
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 2,500,000.00 59 11/30/2017 6 months
This project aims at providing City Marinas an alternative solution to protecting its deck grating systems which would significantly
reduce replacement costs (est. $450 per grating) in the event of a major storm. This item is a main component of Dinner Key’s
dock/pier structures as provides for an accessible walkway. In addition, such grating may protect foreign debris from
compromising dock/pier infrastructure components (wiring, water-line, fire-line, wastewater pipes).
Having a removable or easily recoverable deck grating system at this marina is crucial to the safe accessibility of marina slips and
dock spaces after a turbulent storm (one which specifically includes a storm surge). During Hurricane Irma, 3-5ft storm surge
displaced and sank well over 150 pieces of deck grating, 50+ which have been reported missing. Consequently, an innovative
solution would be required to specifically address the loss of assets (individual deck grating) related to undesirable buoyancy
exerted by the rapid rise of water.
The successful realization of such a project addresses 3 hazards (life-safety, environmental, and damage to property/structures).
Dinner Key Marina resides near a residential area/commercial area (Coconut Grove area), one which maintains a high volume of
restaurants, attractions, and related foot-traffic. Given its location and design, the marina itself has multiple access points
(including linkages to public walkways) which are difficult to control once the site has been compromised by a disaster. This
increases risk associated of physical injury to local residents/marina patrons attempting to traverse the pathways and docks.
Further, deck grating thrown into the sea floor can potentially damage the subaquatic ecosystem and threaten boaters in the
surrounding areas.
The successful completion of such improvements will reduce the time it will take the marine facility to continue its essential
services after a disaster, further reducing risk to private property (such as sunken/disabled vessels) and the associated hazards.
For example, if customers cannot reach their boats for service or removal, these vessels may become derelict.
The speed at which this marina recovers from a storm effects multiple factors: resiliency of City assets, service to customers,
recovery of local business and leisure activities, marina revenues (City), recovery of private property, control/access to nearby
waterways, risk of environmental contamination, and overall public safety.
Protecting such assets can prevent well-over $150,000 of property damages and potentially avoid tens of thousands more in
recovery/ debris clean-up work. Given the above described, such a project would take less than a year to complete as it involves
procurement of deck grating, related hardware, and installation.
Municipalities Miami Replace and Improve City-owned
Seawalls
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 15,000,000.00 86 Unknown
This project would improve or replace, as necessary, seawalls located at fifteen city owned parks and other properties along
Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. These seawalls are currently in fair to poor condition. Failure of the seawalls would result in
the loss of city property, increased risk to nearby structures, and an increase in safety hazards. All of the affected seawalls are
made of concrete. The specific design of seawalls to be replaced has not yet been determined, although it is likely that boulders
and riprap would be included to serve as wave baffles. The areas in greatest need of repair and improvement are the seawalls at
Antonio Maceo Park, Legion Park, Lummus Park, Baywood Park, and Pallot Park. In addition to the city parks, two other areas
owned by the city of Miami contain concrete seawalls that either are failing or are in poor condition. These locations are on the
north side of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad boat slip and the Bicentennial Center. In conjunction with the proposed
seawall replacement and improvements, two city-owned boat ramps (at the Watson Island Marina and the Seminole boat ramp
in Coconut Grove) need to be improved to allow faster removal of boats in the event of a major storm. In addition, the Stadium
Marina needs docks that would serve as a staging area while boats wait their turn to be removed from the water. Both to these
actions would reduce the amount of damage not only to the boats left in the water, but also to city-owned structures and private
property that could result from boats being blown inland.
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Municipalities Miami Restoration of Native Species Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 75,000.00 78 Unknown
At Virginia Key, a portion of the scope of work in a Coastal Partnership Initiative proposal will include natural erosion
prevention/mitigation by replacing exotics with native species along the mangrove hammock area. These native species have
root systems that stabilized the soil in the uplands and contribute reducing beach erosion. The project includes other elements
not related to LMS but at least $75,000 in hard-costs as well as volunteer time will be allocated to exotic removal.
Municipalities Miami Rockerman Canal Dredging and
Stabilization
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 64 Unknown
Located in the City of Miami's Coconut Grove area, the canal serves as a channel to allow the public boat access into Biscayne
Bay. The goal is to improve navigable waters for boats traveling within the canal. The scope of work includes and is not limited to
canal dredging, trimming of mangrove and other exotic trees, shoreline stabilization and possible planting and/or relocating
mangrove trees.
Municipalities Miami
Sand replacement/nourishment,
revetment of Dinner Key Spoil Island,
Virginia Key Beach, Watson Island
(Jungle Island, Seaplane/Heliport, etc)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,750,000.00 77 11/30/2017 6 months
This project is a study of measures that could be used to protect the shoreline / seawalls and marine facilities at the following
locations (Watson Island, Dinner Key Spoil Islands, Virginia Key Beach). This study aims at reducing vulnerability to our
environment and waterways by offering a plan to reinforce the local mitigation strategy for submerged lands/waterfront
property.
The ideal study would place heavy emphasis on environmental preservation, natural disasters, and water management. Such a
study would consider the damages/threats faced during the declared emergency, related vulnerabilities, future threats, and how
they may be reduced with shoreline/submerged structures and devices. In addition, this study would also evaluate the
effects/benefits of such constructions in decelerating the effects of sea-level rise. Thus, a critical goal of this project is to
present/establish an ecologically sound plan to protect our submerged lands/waterfront property from eventual erosion and
flood related damage.
The resulting project would inevitably aid the rapid recovery of these areas after a major storm. Such advantage would directly
benefit local residents who enjoy the natural habitat and/or attractions this space provides, as well as its local businesses. Given
the attractions/businesses/utility of such areas, such a project can potentially benefit over 50,000 people.
Given the above described, such a project would take 6 months to 2 years to complete as it may involve a series of ecological,
engineering, and vulnerability studies. Such a project is estimated to cost between $100,000 - $500,000. The complexity of the
eventual implementation of the project goal is highly dependent on the results of the comprehensive study, related permits, and
public vote/hearings.
Municipalities Miami SE 3 Street Straddle Bent Replacement Other ,Flood PDM Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 66 Unknown
The City plans to reconstruct and widen SE 3 Street from SE 3 Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard by providing one additional lane on
the south side of SE 3 Street. There is a Metromover elevated guideway located above SE 3 Street at this location typically
supported by single columns with a hammerhead pier cap supporting both guideway tracks. Along this stretch of roadway, these
columns are located between the two eastbound lanes. However, there is an existing straddle bent pier (P192) located on the
south side of SE 3 Street which conflicts with the additional lane. The City is proposing to replace the existing straddle bent with
a single column hammerhead pier similar to those utilized to support the elevated guideway, The City of Miami is seeking funding
to replace the pier with appropriate structural infrastructure to allow for the street widening and for drainage improvements.
Municipalities Miami SE 3rd Street Road Improvements Future Unfunded
Project ,Other PDM Identified Funding
Source 1,800,000.00 75 Unknown
This project will improve mobility and accessibility between the Interstate Highway System (I-95) and the core Downtown Central
Business District (CBD) particularly during Brickell Bridge openings to marine traffic via a two-way conversion of SE 3rd Street and
SE 3rd Avenue. The project involves the coordination and corporation from stakeholders to widen and redirect traffic circulation
along SE 3rd Street in downtown Miami. Road widening activities include but not limited to reconstruction, sidewalk installation,
pavement striping, traffic study and signalization, coordination between stakeholders, Florida Department of Transportation and
Miami-Dade County.
Municipalities Miami Securing the City of Miami GSA
Property Maintenance Facility
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other PDM Identified Funding
Source 16,000.00 64 Unknown
The City of Miami General Services Administration (GSA) property maintenance building has a warehouse and storage facility
that houses building materials, supplies, trucks, and equipment to maintain, repair, and remodel city facilities. Building trade
shops, administrative offices, and emergency response supplies and equipment are also located within this facility. This facility
needs to be secured from unauthorized vehicle entries. The existing entrance gate does not allow restricting of unauthorized
vehicle entry. Either a motorized sliding gate or a traffic arm gate along with remote operation for authorized vehicles and an
automated system to allow authorized business visitor vehicle entry (deliveries, shipments, etc.) needs to be installed to secure
this facility and restrict unauthorized entries.
Municipalities Miami Shenandoah building needs elevated
generator (food distribution site)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 175,000.00 81 11/30/2017 3 months
Installation of a generator to allow facility to open immediately after a disaster in order to provide public support services such
as food distribution, child care, donation collection etc.
Municipalities Miami Silver Bluff Drainage Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 77 Unknown
This project will provide drainage improvements for the area bordered by US-1, SW 22nd Street, SW 16th Avenue and SW 27th
Avenue. The new drainage facilities will include but may not be limited to a combination of exfiltration drains, deep drainage
wells, and storm water pump station(s). Road improvements include milling and resurfacing, reconstruction, new or repair
sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, re-grade or re-sodding swale areas, repair or replace damaged or disfigured traffic signs,
and tree plantings.
Municipalities Miami Simpson Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 102,000.00 54 11/30/2017 4 months
"Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.• 5 sliding doors
• 4 windows in the kitchen
• 1 door in the kitchen
• 2 windows in the bathrooms
• 2 windows in the main office
• 1 window in the storeroom
• 5 windows in the front
• 2 doors in the front
"
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Municipalities Miami South Bayshore Drive Road
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge FMA Identified Funding
Source 4,000,000.00 66 Unknown
Located between the limits of Darwin Street and Mercy Way, improvement works along South Bayshore Drive include the
construction of drainage facilities consisting of a combination but not limited to exfiltration trenches (French drains), deep
drainage wells, pump stations, storm sewer pipes for gravity conveyance, baffles, manholes, catch basins, cross drains, swale
trenches, re-grading and re-sodding swale areas. Road improvements include and not limited to roadway milling and resurfacing,
ADA ramps, bike and walkway lanes, repair damaged sidewalks, curb and/or gutter, replacement of damaged or disfigured traffic
signs and tree planting.
Municipalities Miami Southside Park Impact Resistant
Windows and Doors Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Wind,Security
Breach HMGP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 55 11/30/2017 4 months
Replace all windows and doors at park facilities with Impact Resistant Glass. Installation will prevent damage in future storm
conditions.
Municipalities Miami Station/Facility Apparatus Room Doors Funding Secured All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 252,000.00 81 Unknown
The city of Miami has an approximately 72 apparatus room overhead rolling doors that are prone to failure and should be
replaced with a more secure door. These doors are the main egress for Fire-Rescue vehicles and they protect emergency
equipment worth at least $2,000,000 per facility.
Municipalities Miami Storage Facilities for Critical Equipment Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 0.00 75 Unknown
Currently, the city of Miami has a severe shortage of hardened storage locations for city equipment during a major disaster.
Equipment such as the fire department's urban search and rescue trailers, Public Works' heavy equipment, parks department
buses, and other similar items are stored outside on a normal day-to-day basis and could be damaged and destroyed during a
storm. Much of this equipment is vital during a disaster to serve functions such as rescuing trapped citizens, clearing roadways,
and providing support to other disaster recovery operations.
The city of Miami has identified a need for three hardened facilities, located in three different areas of the city that would allow
for the proper protection of this equipment and allow for the rapid deployment following a disaster. The facility would need to
meet, and in most cases exceed current construction and protective equipment requirements and have emergency power and
communications equipment for workers at these facilities.
Municipalities Miami Storm Shelter for Families of City
Employees
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 86 Unknown
During a disaster, the separation stress of employees being away from their families and loved ones is a critical issue that
adversely affects the city's ability to respond during a disaster. Employees' job performance may suffer because of this concern
and some employees may elect to remain with their families instead of responding to city needs. One way to solve this problem
is to create a shelter specifically dedicated to city personnel and their families. This would help assure the city's emergency
workers that their families will be safe during a disaster and allow them to concentrate on providing essential services. As part of
this project, the city would conduct a study to determine the best location for such a shelter, whether one large shelter or
multiple smaller shelters should be constructed, if there is an existing facility (or multiple facilities) that could meet these
requirements, and estimated costs. Resources and services needed include safety and security, medical care, food and lodging,
and communications. The study also would examine the effect of these new, dedicated shelters on the larger shelter deficit that
exists throughout Miami-Dade County.
Municipalities Miami Storm Shutters for City Buildings Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind PDM Identified Funding
Source 0.00 90 Unknown
This project would install hurricane shutters and reinforced doors on the manifold municipal buildings without this protection.
These shutters and doors are designed to prevent hurricane force winds and debris from breaking the windows and allowing
wind, water, and debris to enter the structures. These proposed modifications would allow these buildings to not only survive
the hurricane with less damage to the structure and the property stored inside, but also reduce the financial impact to the city.
From a purely practical standpoint, the hurricane shutters and doors also would allow the buildings to remain functional during a
storm and help ensure that they could be used immediately afterwards in the response and recovery phase. The city of Miami
has a critical need to protect the following facilities: Athletic Club building � used as a city employee deployment center.
Convention Center. 26 park buildings & structures located throughout the city.
Municipalities Miami Street Sweeping Program
Improvement
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 76 Unknown
The city currently has minimal staff and equipment assigned to sweep streets so as to minimize blockage of storm drains. This
project includes the acquisition of five additional pieces of equipment, one year of equipment maintenance, tipping fees and the
hiring of equipment operators. Street sweeping program would be conducted citywide on a systematic, programmed basis.
Municipalities Miami
Structural Upgrades to Pilings and
Rigging Systems at DKM & Mooring
Field
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 4,250,000.00 67 11/30/2017 6 months
This is project consists of comprehensive feasibility study and the implementation of measures to fortify Dinner Key Marina and
Mooring Field to better withstand tropical storm and hurricane related damages. The work would involve an
engineering/environmental study and construction of strengthened marine structures (marina docks, piers, and pilings.) Such
work would aim at increasing the life-span of main marina structure for 20-39 years, possibly more.
This item is a critical counterpart to the proposed mitigation of Dinner Key Marina’s electrical/plumbing system, hence it directly
implies similar benefits/risk reduction characteristics. The Dinner Key Marina faces the South-Eastern Caribbean and is
vulnerable to churning storm surge that enters between Key Biscayne and Elliot Key from the Atlantic.
During Hurricane Irma, Dinner Key Marina experienced damage from 3 to 5 foot storm surge. Such damage included: direct
water damage (flood), physical damage, and debris. The storm surge exerted undesirable buoyancy (upward pressure) to the
marina’s dock/pier infrastructure and related components. In addition, the storm surge smashed vessels into the docks/pier
structures; breaking pilings, pipes, electrical pedestals, conduits, and releasing debris into Biscayne Bay. This upgrade addresses
the protection from 3 hazards (life-safety, environmental, and property/structure damage). Dinner Key Marina resides near a
residential/commercial areas (specifically, the Coconut Grove area), which maintain a high volume of restaurants, attractions,
and related foot-traffic. Given its location and design, the marina site has multiple access points (including direct linkages to
public walkways) which become difficult to control once the site has been compromised by a disaster. This increases risk of
physical injury to local residents/marina patrons attempting to traverse the pathways and docks. The successful completion of
such improvements will reduce the time it will take the marine facility to continue its essential services after a disaster, further
reducing risk to private property (such as sunken/disabled vessels) and associated hazards. The speed at which this marina
recovers from a storm influences multiple factors, such as: resiliency of City assets, service to live-aboard customers, recovery of
local business and leisure activities, marina revenues (City), recovery of private property, control/access to nearby waterways,
and overall public safety.
Given the above described, such a project would likely take 1 to 2 years to complete as it involves complex work and design.
However, the project would positively impact the welfare and resiliency of the local community and marina visitors (more than
10,000 people).
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Agency Type Agency ProjectTitle Status Hazards grantsource2 Funding Source EstimatedCosts BCR New Projects
Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
Municipalities Miami Study to Reduce Erosion on Virginia
Key Beach Funding Secured All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 75,000.00 84 Unknown
This project is a study of measures that could be used to protect the beach and reduce the loss of sand from Virginia Key Beach.
The city of Miami owns approximately 42 acres of ocean front beach on Virginia Key, approximately one mile long. The beach
area is currently part of a beach improvement plan that will include importing sand to the area. The city recognizes that offshore
groins (corrugated steel piles driven into the ocean floor) have been used in other areas with only limited success. The city is
seeking a solution that will help reduce sand loss while allowing for maximum public enjoyment of the beach.
Municipalities Miami Update Stormwater Master Plan Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge HMGP/Other 2,000,000.00 88 11/21/2016 2 years Update the City of Miami's Stormwater Master Plan to account for Sea Level Rise
Municipalities Miami Vehicle Tracking Devices Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards PDM Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 83 Unknown
During emergency situations, it is very difficult to efficiently track Public Works equipment and direct their operators to the
disaster area most in need. As a result, some disaster areas are not being addressed in a timely manner. A solution to these
deficiencies will be to install vehicle tracking devices which will relay their position to the emergency operations center. This
would allow the more timely and efficient dispatch of equipment.
Municipalities Miami Virginia Key Beach storm water
management
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 15,096,495.00 50 11/30/2017 1+ years
Study and implementation of options approved by DERM and code to protect the shoreline and beach areas. Prevent beach
erosion and allow preparing area for storm surge and flood control.
Municipalities Miami Watson Island Baywalk Funding Secured Flood/Storm
Surge PDM Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 71 Unknown
The Watson Island Shoreline Stabilization Project, located on the southeastern section of Watson Island will stabilize a 500-foot
section of the Biscayne Bay shoreline along the southeastern shoreline of Watson Island. The project will entail installation of rip-
rap along this shoreline and construction of a seawall to stabilize and contain erosion to this shoreline, along a proposed bay-
walk which will run parallel to this seawall. Complementary public access features will be constructed and installed to enhance
this waterfront area.
Municipalities Miami Beach 48" Outfall at Easement 4180-4200
Chase Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 200,000.00 80 > 1 year
48” Outfall at Easement 4180–4200 Chase Avenue: Improvements include building a new 48" outfall and installing approximately
450 linear feet of 48" HDPE pipe, one manhole, and one catch basin. When completed, this project will produce a stormwater
system capable of providing a high level of service in the area.
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Acquisition of Emergency Generators Funding Applied for
Wind,Flood,Flood
/Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
Unknown Grant Applied For 5,600,000.00 88 1/23/2014 December 2019
Acquisition of Emergency Generators: Acquisition of emergency generators to ensure continued operation of critical city
facilities/systems and the appropriate levels of service for city residents during and after a disaster event. This project is
particularly important in providing backup power to pump stations that mitigate flooding throughout the city.
Status: This project is ongoing.
Municipalities Miami Beach Area-wide Mitigation Plan Future Unfunded
Project multiple Future grant funding. 10,000,000.00 96 11/7/2016 December 2020
Area-wide mitigation plan: The City of Miami Beach has significant exposure to numerous natural hazards that have caused
millions of dollars in past damage. Limited local resources make it difficult to be pre-emptive in risk reduction initiatives. Being
able to leverage financial assistance is paramount to successful hazard mitigation in the area. This project includes drainage and
neighborhood storm water infrastructure improvements.
Municipalities Miami Beach Bayshore Neighborhood
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood, Storm
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of service defined by flood protection and control of
pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the following: 1) Repair,
replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install
collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment devices, and 5) Construct pump stations,
controls and force mains.
This project is now under the Low North Bay Road - Neighborhood Improvements project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Belle Island – New Pump Station and
Existing Pump Station Conversion
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Storm
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Belle Island – New Pump Station and Existing Pump Station Conversion: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a
higher level of service defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system, and reduce reliance
on gravity or pressurized drainage (injection) wells. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the following: 1)
Construct additional stormwater collection system piping to interconnect existing pipe networks, 2) Construct water quality
treatment devices, 3) Construct pumping stations, controls and force mains, 4) Convert existing pumping stations discharge
piping from injection wells and add force mains to new outfall, and 5) Construct new outfall and/or upgrade existing outfall pipes
and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Biscayne Point – Neighborhood
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/21/2015 > 1 year
Biscayne Pointe – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of service
defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a
combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and
sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment
devices, 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains, 6) Convert existing pumping stations discharge piping from
injection wells and add force mains to new outfall, and 7) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal
backflow prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Business Infrastructure Improvements
to Mitigate Flood Risks
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
TBD Grant Applied For 0.00 75 11/7/2016 December 2018
The City of Miami Beach continues to face critically dangerous conditions due to climate change and consistent coastal and
rainfall flooding. This project includes a request for funding for infrastructure improvements and business resilience funding to
combat the damage caused by these conditions and mitigate further damage in the Sunset Harbor neighborhood and other
affected neighborhoods throughout the City.
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
Municipalities Miami Beach Central Bayshore – Neighborhood
Improvements (34th Street South)
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Central Bayshore – Neighborhood Improvements (34th Street South): The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a
higher level of service defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements
consist of one or a combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise
streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality
treatment devices, and 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains.
Status: This project is under construction.
Municipalities Miami Beach City Center – Neighborhood
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/21/2015 > 1 year
City Center – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose to provide a higher level of service defined by flood protection and
control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of the construction of two pump stations to
serve the Convention Center and portions of the neighborhood.
Status: The pump station at Washington Avenue is under construction. The pump station for 19th Street is in the procurement
process. Additional stormwater system improvements along Washington Avenue, 17th Street and Convention Center Drive are
in the design phase.
Municipalities Miami Beach City off-island Logistic Response Center Future Unfunded
Project
,Health,Power
Failure,Security
Breach,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Flood,F
lood/Storm
Surge,Storm
Surge,Wind,Sea
Level Rise
Potential grant funds. 2,700,000.00 85 11/30/2017 December 2019
The City off-island Logistical Response Center will be for use in maintaining adequate facility and resources (Emergency
Operations and 1-2 days of essential supplies/commodities) in support of the City’s expeditious recovery from a catastrophic
event. As a barrier island this remote location would provide an operational platform for all essential City functions should the
island become uninhabitable.
Municipalities Miami Beach Citywide Dune Restoration &
Enhancement Project
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 400,000.00 85 > 1 year
Citywide Dune Restoration & Enhancement Project: This project seeks to restore the City’s coastal dune system by removing non-
native vegetation, planting native species, and selectively trimming native vegetation. This project will improve the overall health
and stability of the dune system so it is best suited to retain sand and protect upland structures from storm surge and flooding.
The project will also install a rope and post fence system around the dune system to protect the project’s results and minimize
trampling impacts to the protected area. Educational signage will educate visitors about the structure of the dunes, their
importance, and the vegetation housed therein.
Status: On-going (maintenance and monitoring).
Municipalities Miami Beach Citywide Home Elevations Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 68 10/21/2015 > 1 year
Citywide Home Elevations: The project will assist eligible homeowners to elevate their properties in order to mitigate flooding.
The project will also encourage homeowners to become more resilient and to incorporate climate change considerations in their
home improvement projects. It will also promote the inclusion of mitigation strategies that foster community resilience against
flooding risks.
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Citywide Tidal Flooding Mitigation
Phase 1
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 92 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Citywide Tidal Flooding Mitigation: The purpose of the project improvements is to prevent the backflow of water from the
Biscayne Bay into the City’s stormwater management system and up through the stormwater inlet grates flooding the roadway
curb and gutter. This tidal flooding poses a threat to public health and safety, inconveniences the public, and has caused major
damage to structures, and killed lawns and landscaping. In addition, tidal flooding saturates the base structure of roadways
causing failure of roadways prior to their expected useful design life. This project consists of the installation of backflow
prevention valves (aka “Tideflex” valves) on a majority of the PSMS outfalls to the Biscayne Bay and in the lowest lying areas of
the City.
Status: This project is under construction.
Municipalities Miami Beach Citywide Undergrounding of Utilities Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
Future grant funding. 10,000,000.00 83 11/30/2017 2020 Relocation of power lines underground to protect human life during extreme weather event. This project includes hospitals,
police, fire, EOC, residential, and business operations.
Municipalities Miami Beach Citywide Wastewater Infrastructure
Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun Health Unknown Grant Applied For 2,250,000.00 76 > 1 year
Citywide Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements: The wastewater lines are approximately 50-80 years old. The iron pipes are
increasingly brittle, resulting in hydraulic problems and potential failures. The useful life of these force mains is approximately 50
years and the pipes are either at the end of or beyond their useful life. This project will implement the city’s Wastewater System
Master Plan, which will replace aging lines that are 60 years old or more.
Status: This is an ongoing project.
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Municipalities Miami Beach Citywide Water Infrastructure
Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun Health Unknown Grant Applied For 55,000,000.00 77 > 1 year
Citywide Water Infrastructure Improvements: The project includes the replacement of aging water lines (60+ years old). These
iron pipes are significantly tuberculated which has resulted in diminished water quality and hydraulic problems. This project is
fully programmed through neighborhood projects and other projects in the City’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, subject to
appropriation of additional programmed funding.
Status: This is an ongoing project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Cultural and Historical Resources
Hazard Mitigation Plan Funding Secured
Flood,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
FEMA and City of
Miami Beach Grant Applied For 0.00 93 11/7/2016 August 2019 Plan includes a vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies for the protection of cultural and historical resources located
within the City's Local Historic Districts.
Municipalities Miami Beach Data Integration System Future Unfunded
Project
,Technological
Disruption,Flood,F
lood/Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Wind
Potential grant funding. 1,000,000.00 86 11/30/2017 2019 The data integration project will use analytics to predict climate change related weather and environmental events.
Municipalities Miami Beach Drainage Hot Spots Construction/Project
Begun
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Stormwater Outfall and Seawall Reconstruction: Replacement of seawalls and 150 stormwater outfalls with associated relining
of piping leading to outfalls in areas that have three properties with repetitive flood claims. Project will also include a pollution
control device and possible demolition of existing seawalls, repair of seawalls, and relocation of riprap.
Status: Seawalls are under construction along Dade Boulevard/Collins Canal. Additional seawalls on the priority list are in the
design and bidding phase of construction.
Municipalities Miami Beach Extensive Repairs to Seawalls &
Creation of Living Shoreline
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Wind
Grant funds needed to
supplement City funds
allocated to this
project.
3,787,000.00 89 December 2019
Approximately twenty-five (25) seawalls in Miami Beach are in need extensive repairs and the creation of a living seawall is
needed. Funding and completion of these seawalls would mitigate the damage to the inland shoreline located throughout the
city. The seawalls provide the armor protection from the effects of tidal and wave action along the waterways. Present
conditions will lead to erosion of the banks and eventual loss of property into the canals. The loss of property into the canals
contributes to flooding due the reduction in canal depth. In order to be in compliance with environmental concerns, seawall &
bulkhead repairs will require a Miami-Dade DERM permit, which typically requires a hydrographic survey to determine any
possible impacts to the adjacent waterway ecosystems, particularly seagrass. Seawall & Bulkhead construction equipment
and/or work may damage adjacent ecosystems. Any damage to riprap or seagrass will require mitigation work to be determined
by DERM in advance of the project. Mitigation work may include placement of riprap at a new location. A State FDEP and Army
Corps of Engineers permit will also be required. Any damage to riprap or seagrass will require mitigation work. Including, but not
limited to the following projects:
Muss Park--Fill cavities at East and West ends. Seal crack--$674,000
Henedon Avenue--Seal the wall and remove banyan tree--$30,000
Rue Notre Dame--Seal all cracks, replace top of seawall--$45,000
Bay Road--Replace the cap. Replace the guardrail--$275,000
10th St Streetend--Repair the seawall--$945,000
Lincoln Court--Repair the seawall--$548,000
Municipalities Miami Beach
Flamingo Park 6th Street (5th / 7th
Streets) – Neighborhood
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Flood
Unknown Grant Applied For 70,000,000.00 85 > 1 year
Flamingo Park (5th to 7th Streets) – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose is to provide a higher level of service defined by
flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination
of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair,
replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment devices, 5) Construct
pump stations, controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow
prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project to be combined with the Flamingo Park Neighborhood project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Flood Proofing Sewer and Pump
Stations
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 2,340,000.00 89 October 2016
Flood Proofing Sewer and Pump Stations: Relining and sealing 31 pump stations and 500 manholes throughout the city to
prevent water intrusion—which would damage pump station equipment/structures—and failure of stations, thereby avoiding
flooding. In the past, five pump stations have failed during storms and resulted in flooding.
Status: Construction is ongoing.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Affordable Housing
Building (Neptune)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Potential grant funding. 1,000,000.00 61 11/30/2017 December 2018 The Neptune is an affordable housing building in need of hardening and wind retrofit. All residents are low-income, meeting the
US HUD 80% AMI criteria.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Affordable Housing
complex (MADELEINE VILLAGE)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Potential grant funds 1,000,000.00 61 11/30/2017 December 2018 Madeleine Village is a four building, 35 unit, historic affordable housing complex. All residents are low-income, meeting the US
HUD 80% AMI criteria. All four structures are in need of hardening and wind retrofit.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Carl Fisher Clubhouse Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Wind,Storm
Surge
Potential grant funding 1,000,000.00 56 11/30/2017 2019 This building is in need of hardening and wind retrofitting.
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of City Buildings (555 17th
St.)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Unknown 500,000.00 74 11/28/2017 December 2018 The City owned building at 555 17th Street requires protection from wind, flooding, and storm surge during a significant weather
event. No updates to the building have been made and as an older building it is extremely vulnerable to loss.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of City Buildings (Bass
Museum)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Unknown 500,000.00 69 11/28/2017 December 2018
The Bass Museum is extremely vulnerable to flooding, storm surge, and high winds due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Flooding took place during the most recent disaster event. The Museum contains invaluable works of art of cultural significance
which should be protected from storm damage.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of City owned recreation
building at 999 11th Street
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Funding for this project
is currently unsecured. 0.00 0 06/05/2018 2020
Building is in need of hardening and wind retrofitting to include new roof and possible window upgrades. There are two not-for-
profit community organizations housed in this building: The Miami Beach Police Athletic League and the Miami Beach Boys &
Girls Club.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Colony Theatre Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Potential grant funds. 500,000.00 54 11/30/2017 2019 This building is in need of hardening and wind retrofitting.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Fire Stations Future Unfunded
Project
Health,Other,Floo
d,Flood/Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
Potential grant funding. 5,000,000.00 88 12/8/2015 2019
Intensive hardening is required to protect the fire stations during an emergency and to continue protective loss of life and
property. The City facilitated an in-depth assessment of the Fire Station, and upon evaluation of the current site conditions and
minimum code requirements, full site hardening of existing structures was recommended in order to mitigate potential severe
hazards and provide the public with basic services. This project includes a minimum of three fire stations.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Miami City Ballet Building Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Potential grant funding. 1,000,000.00 56 11/30/2017 2019 This building is in need of hardening and wind retrofitting.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of North Shore Youth
Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Future grant funding. 1,000,000.00 84 11/30/2017 December 2018 During an emergency, this building serves as a base for emergency operations. Building is in need of hardening and wind
retrofitting.
Municipalities Miami Beach Hardening of Scott Rakow Youth
Center
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Future grant funding. 1,000,000.00 89 11/30/2017 December 2018 During an extreme weather event, this building serves as a base for emergency operations. Building is in need of hardening and
wind retrofitting.
Municipalities Miami Beach Home Elevation Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
HMGP (Potential)1,000,000.00 0 03/22/2018 Two years (2020)
Through this project, the City will work in collaboration with homeowners to elevate their homes. Miami Beach is surrounded by
seas rising three times the pace of the global average and faces risk from 'sunny day' tidal flooding, flooding due to heavy rain,
storm surge, and sea level rise. All homes in Miami Beach lie within flood risk zone A or B. The threat to private property brings
an added risk of loss of life as many residents have a false sense of security and will wait out flooding events in their homes.
To mitigate this risk, the City proposes a comprehensive home elevation program. City staff in the planning, building, and grants
departments will assist homeowners through the application and construction processes and will ensure compliance with FEMA
regulations. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Permanent legal resident of Miami Beach
2. Homeowner for a minimum of one (1) year; must be in the name of the applicant
3. Current flood insurance policy and claim filed to address any damages
4. Home must be vulnerable to flooding
Homes meeting the FEMA definition of Severe Repetitive Loss will receive prioritization and homes meeting Repetitive Loss
standards will receive second tier allocation. Homes situated in a designated flood plain will receive third tier allocation.
The City will propose the creation of a streamlined permitting process and the utilization of select vendor(s) to expedite
construction. Homeowners will be required to provide 10% cost share and the City will seek additional funding through
Community Development Block Grants and FEMA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program.
Municipalities Miami Beach Indian Creek Drive 25th to 41st Street
Drainage Improvements Funding Secured
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge
FDOT and City of Miami
Beach Grant Applied For 2,700,000.00 85 2018
Indian Creek Drive 25th to 41st Street Drainage Improvements: Construction consists of drainage improvements, seawall
construction, a pump station as well as road raising on Indian Creek. The project includes construction of new catch basins and
outfalls with associated piping. The stormwater will be treated using vortex structures and stormwater pump stations.
Status: The project is in the pre-construction phase as part of a partnership with FDOT.
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Date Added
CompletionTimefra
me ProjectDescription
Municipalities Miami Beach
Intelligent Transportation
Systems/Emergency Communication
Plan
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
Potential grant funding. 20,000,000.00 79 11/30/2017 2019 This project will provide for emergency communications and intelligent transit in support of evacuation efforts (i.e. hardened
installations, data fusion and redundant systems capabilities).
Municipalities Miami Beach La Gorce Neighborhod Drainage
Project
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Flood/Stor
m Surge
Potential Grant Applied For 22,900,000.00 85 12/18/2013 June 2018
La Gorce Neighborhood and Allison Island Neighborhood Drainage Improvements: The purpose of this project is to provide a
higher level of service defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements
consist of one or a combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise
streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality
treatment devices, 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and
seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices).
Status: A design criteria package is being developed for the selection of a design-build firm.
Municipalities Miami Beach Lincoln Road Improvements (Flamingo
Park – 8th Street to Lincoln Road)
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Lincoln Road Improvements (Flamingo Park – 8th Street to Lincoln Road): The purpose of the project improvements is to provide
a higher level of service defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The
improvements consist of improving surface drainage.
Status: This project is in the design phase.
Municipalities Miami Beach Middle North Bay Road Drainage
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Potential Grant Applied For 5,500,000.00 85 October 2016
Middle North Bay Road Drainage Improvements: This project addresses numerous resident complaints and staff observations
regarding a low stormwater service level in the neighborhood. Drainage improvements would include pump stations as well as
additional drainage collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities to serve the entrance to Mt. Sinai as well as Middle
North Bay Road neighborhood.
Status: Phase I of the Request for Qualifications is currently underway.
Municipalities Miami Beach Nautilus – Neighborhood
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Nautilus – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of service defined
by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a
combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and
sidewalks, 3) Repair, eplace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment
devices, 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains, 6) Convert existing pumping stations discharge piping from
injection wells and add force mains to new outfall, and 7) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal
backflow prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Normandy Isle South – Neighborhood
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Normandy Isle South – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of
service defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one
or a combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and
sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment
devices, 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls
(inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Normandy Shores – Neighborhood
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Normandy Shores – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of
service defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one
or a combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and
sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment
devices, 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls
(inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach North Shore – Neighborhood
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/21/2015 > 1 year
City Center – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose to provide a higher level of service defined by flood protection and
control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of the construction of two pump stations to
serve the Convention Center and portions of the neighborhood.
Status: The pump station at Washington Avenue is under construction. The pump station for 19th Street is in the procurement
process. Additional stormwater system improvements along Washington Avenue, 17th Street and Convention Center Drive are
in the design phase.
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Municipalities Miami Beach Palm & Hibiscus Islands –
Neighborhood Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/21/2015 > 1 year
Palm & Hibiscus Islands – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose is to provide a higher level of service defined by flood
protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the
following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair,
replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment devices, 5) Construct
pump stations, controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow
prevention devices).
Status: This project is under construction.
Municipalities Miami Beach Portable Traffic Light Signals Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Unknown Grant Applied For 160,000.00 74 > 1 year
Portable Traffic Light Signals: During power outages, the traffic lights are inoperable, causing a potential hazard. Portable traffic
signals will provide the safety that is needed for traffic control. The city anticipates that it will need ten portable traffic signals to
adequately handle an emergency situation.
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Purchase of a Safeboat for Miami
Beach Police Dept. Marine Patrol
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind,O
ther
TBD 0.00 84 11/7/2016 3 months
The purchase and fitting of a Safeboat is aimed at tackling both man made and natural disasters. In particular, the design and
capability of the boat will enable officers to rescue citizens on limited access islands or other boats, and in most weather and
daylight conditions. In addition, it will provide the capability to tackle waterborne threats e.g. unoccupied boats that have burst
their moorings during storms.
Municipalities Miami Beach Regional integration of power
generation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
Potential grant funds 5,000,000.00 92 11/30/2017 2019 This project includes the addition of solar capabilities to street lighting and the regional integration of power generation
(solar/wind/wave/generator) into the utility grid.
Municipalities Miami Beach South Pointe – Neighborhood
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/23/2015 > 1 year
South Pointe – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of service
defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a
combination of the following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and
sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment
devices, 5) Construct pump stations, controls and force mains, 6) Convert existing pumping stations discharge piping from
injection wells and add force mains to new outfall, and 7) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal
backflow prevention devices).
Status: This project is in the planning stage.
Municipalities Miami Beach Star Island – New Pump Station Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 79 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Star Island – New Pump Station: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of service defined by flood
protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the
following: 1) Construct additional stormwater collection system piping to interconnect existing pipe networks, 2) Construct water
quality treatment devices, 3) Construct pumping stations, controls and force mains, and 4) Repair or upgrade existing outfall
pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices)
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Storage Tank Refurbishment Project Construction/Project
Begun
Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
TBD Grant Applied For 0.00 73 11/7/2016 Summer 2018
Repair and replace all storage tank to meet DERM compliance. This project hardens infrastructure that supports critical
infrastructure sites throughout the city, including fire stations, pump stations and our public works yard. Two (2) sites in the
process of construction for full replacement (i.e. Convention Center & MBFD Station #3). Remaining storage tank sites are under
review reference prioritization & locating funding source. Estimated Project completion year:
a. MBFD Station #3 – November 2016,
b. MBCC- August 2017,
c. remaining sites TBD based upon repair needs and costs. Sites requiring minor repairs have an estimated completion year of
December 2016-February 2017. Overall project estimated completion year of Summer of 2018.
Municipalities Miami Beach Storm Shutters and Protective Glass
for City Buildings (Log Cabin)
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unknown 30,000.00 55 unknown The city is a barrier island that is subject to high winds, missile hazards and significant impact damage. City buildings listed
require protection for windows during a significant weather event.
Municipalities Miami Beach
Storm Shutters and Protective Glass
for City Buildings (Miami Beach
Botanical Garden)
Project in Planning
Stage Wind Unknown Grant Applied For 117,000.00 61 > 1 year The city is a barrier island that is subject to high winds, missile hazards and significant impact damage. The buildings listed below
require protection for windows during a significant weather event.
Municipalities Miami Beach
Storm Shutters and Protective Glass
for City Buildings (Mount Sinai
Hospital)
Future Unfunded
Project Wind TBD 8,000,000.00 81 2/14/2014 > 1 year Storm Shutters and Protective Glass for City Buildings: The city is a barrier island that is subject to high winds, missile hazards and
significant impact damage. The buildings listed below require protection for windows during a significant weather event.
Municipalities Miami Beach
Storm Shutters and Protective Glass
for City Buildings (North Shore Park &
Youth Center)
Future Unfunded
Project Wind TBD 317,455.00 0 unknown The building requires protection for windows during a significant weather event. The city is a barrier island that is subject to high
winds, missile hazards and significant impact damage.
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Municipalities Miami Beach Stormwater Outfall and Seawall
Reconstruction Funding Applied for
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unknown Grant Applied For 1,800,000.00 83 > 1 year
Stormwater Outfall and Seawall Reconstruction: Replacement of seawalls and 150 stormwater outfalls with associated relining
of piping leading to outfalls in areas that have three properties with repetitive flood claims. Project will also include a pollution
control device and possible demolition of existing seawalls, repair of seawalls, and relocation of riprap.
Status: Seawalls are under construction along Dade Boulevard/Collins Canal. Additional seawalls on the priority list are in the
design and bidding phase of construction.
Municipalities Miami Beach Stormwater System Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Wind,Storm
Surge,Health
Potential grant funding 20,000,000.00 80 11/30/2017 2019 Potential activities of this project include: install backflow preventers at outfalls, construct new stormwater pump stations, add
pumps to gravity systems, create storage for stormwater, and raise seawalls to mandated heights.
Municipalities Miami Beach Streetlight System Upgrade Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Powe
r Failure,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
Unknown Grant Applied For 1,600,000.00 76 > 1 year
Streetlight System Upgrade: There are approximately 8,400 streetlight poles located throughout the City. Public Works is in the
process of developing street lighting standards that will be used to upgrade the street lights when neighborhoods are
reconstructed or insufficient lighting is addressed. Standards will be developed for average street lighting as well as individual
fixtures. Lighting upgrades will also be in response to Police Department requests to combat crime and illegal activities.
Status: The City has completed a citywide photometric analysis and is developing plans for strategic enhancements.
Municipalities Miami Beach Sunset Harbor Pump Station Upgrades
/ Drainage Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Potential Grant Applied For 800,000.00 86 September 2016
Sunset Harbor Pump Station Upgrades and Drainage Improvements: During the construction of the stormwater system
upgrades, the City determined that the project should be expanded to include raising the road elevation/improving the storm
drainage system in the entire neighborhood. This project will provide a higher level of storm water service to the Sunset Harbor
neighborhood. Phase II of the project aims to provide a higher level of service defined by flood protection and control of
pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the following: 1) Repair,
replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair, replace, and/or install
collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment devices, 5) Construct pump stations,
controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow prevention
devices).
Status: The stormwater collection system and road-raising is nearing completion with expected substantial completion
anticipated in 2017.
Municipalities Miami Beach Sunset Islands 1 & 2 – New Pump
Stations
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 79 10/23/2015 > 1 year
Sunset Islands 1 & 2 – New Pump Stations: The purpose of the project improvements is to provide a higher level of service
defined by flood protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a
combination of the following: 1) Construct additional stormwater collection system piping to interconnect existing pipe
networks, 2) Construct water quality treatment devices, 3) Construct pumping stations, controls and force mains, and 4) Repair
or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices).
Status: This is a future project.
Municipalities Miami Beach Sunset Islands 3 & 4 – Neighborhood
Improvements 25% complete
Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Unknown Grant Applied For 0.00 85 10/21/2015 > 1 year
Sunset Islands 3 & 4 – Neighborhood Improvements: The purpose is to provide a higher level of service defined by flood
protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the
following: 1) Repair, replace, and/or install curbs and gutters, 2) Reconstruct and/or raise streets and sidewalks, 3) Repair,
replace, and/or install collection systems, catch basins and manholes, 4) Construct water quality treatment devices, 5) Construct
pump stations, controls and force mains, and 6) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow
prevention devices).
Status: The overall project is approximately 40% complete. The project is scheduled for substantial completion in Spring 2017.
Municipalities Miami Beach
Upgrading of Miami Beach Police Dept.
Marine Patrol’s two (2) 32’ Contender
boats
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind,O
ther
TBD 0.00 73 11/7/2016 December 2017
The upgrading of the Contenders with highly technical navigation, illumination and detection equipment (plus new high-powered
engines), will provide the capability for the MBPD Marine Patrol to address both man made and natural disasters. In relation to
the latter, the boats will, when upgraded, have a 24 hour capability, and will not be hampered by poor visibility and/or bad
weather. This will enable officers to rescue citizens on limited access islands or other boats, in most weather and daylight
conditions. In addition, it will provide the capability to tackle waterborne threats, e.g. unoccupied boats that have burst their
moorings during storms.
Municipalities Miami Beach Venetian Islands – Neighborhood
Improvements (Phase 2)
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
TBD 0.00 84 11/14/2016 2020
Venetian Islands – Neighborhood Improvements (Phase 2): The purpose is to provide a higher level of service defined by flood
protection and control of pollutant loading in the stormwater system. The improvements consist of one or a combination of the
following: 1) Repair or upgrade existing outfall pipes and seawalls (inclusive of tidal backflow prevention devices); 2) Construct
water quality treatment devices; and 3) Construct pump stations, controls, and force mains.
Status: This project is under construction.
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Municipalities Miami Beach West Avenue Bridge Project in Planning
Stage Other Unknown Grant Applied For 5,400,000.00 87 > 1 year
West Avenue Bridge: The project is of regional significance and will help relieve congestion on State road 907 (Alton Road). A
connected West Avenue would help reduce the volume of local traffic at the busiest intersections. In addition, it would provide
a safer venue for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists making their way to the causeway to Miami, than other existing venues.
Status: The project has been awarded and is in the design phase.
Municipalities Miami Beach West Avenue Neighborhood Drainage
Improvements
Construction/Project
Begun
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Potential Grant Applied For 15,900,000.00 85 September 2016
West Avenue Neighborhood Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for West Avenue (5th to 8th Street) as well as
10th, 14th, and 17th Streets (Alton Road to West Avenue) consist of new pump stations, additional drainage collection,
conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities. This drainage project will mitigate street-level flooding and reduce
residential/commercial flooding concerns.
Status: The project is under construction with anticipated completion by the end of 2016.
Municipalities Miami Gardens 20060 NW 29th Court, minor drainage
improvement
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood Unfunded at this time 100,000.00 0 6 mos to 1 year
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. These projects also improve water quality of stormwater runoff, which is a
requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain systems, with emergency overflow
outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the property site, and allow treatment for
pollution, and then percolation into the ground.
Municipalities Miami Gardens
3857 NW 213 Street, still under
investigation for scope of drainage
improvements
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge Secured Identified Funding
Source 1,200,000.00 0 > 1 year
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. These projects also improve water quality of stormwater runoff, which is a
requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain systems, with emergency overflow
outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the property site, and allow treatment for
pollution, and then percolation into the ground.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Burial of Power Lines Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unsecured 10,000,000.00 0 < one year Due to wind storms, the burial of main electrical lines (FPL, cable, telephone, etc.) is essential to the community. This will
minimize damage to property and loss of life, and gain a faster return to normal operations as soon as possible
Municipalities Miami Gardens Community Emergency Response
Teams
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Unsecured 50,000.00 0 > than one year
This project's goal is to continue CERTS for the City. When an emergency or disaster occurs at anytime and anyplace in the City,
trained CERT volunteers will be ready and able to respond to save lives and protect property. CERT members will be able to do
the greatest good for the greatest number after a disaster, while protecting them from becoming victims. This program will
include but not be limited to basic medical treatment procedures, scene safety, securing utilities, and other hazards, and some
rescue operations.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Create GIS Layer for Storm Sewer
Infrastructure 25% complete Flood/Storm
Surge Unsecured 100,000.00 0 >1 year
This project aims to update the City's GIS for storm sewer infrastructure, to get the latest information possible. This will mitigate
flooding if a major event occurs, through the City having accurate information on which drainage systems to investigate,
maintain, and clean before flood events occur. this project lies within the C8 and C9 drainage basins, as defined by the South
Florida Water Management District
Municipalities Miami Gardens Culvert and Headwall Project Funding Secured ,Other,Flood Potential Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 64 9/30/2016 Oct 2018 Reconstruct failing culverts/headwall on NW 19 and 20 Avenue and NW 173 Street area.
Municipalities Miami Gardens
Drainage Improvement NW 191- 195
Street, from NW 2nd Ave (441) to NW
7th Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unsecured 960,000.00 0 unknown
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. These projects also improve water quality of stormwater runoff, which is a
requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain systems, with emergency overflow
outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the property site, and allow treatment for
pollution, and then percolation into the ground.
Municipalities Miami Gardens
drainage improvement NW 191Street-
196 Terrace, from NW Sunshine State
Parkway East to NW 12 Avenue
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Potential Identified Funding
Source 84,000.00 0 unknown
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. These projects also improve water quality of stormwater runoff, which is a
requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain systems, with emergency overflow
outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the property site, and allow treatment for
pollution, and then percolation into the ground.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Drainage improvement NW 205-207
Street from NW 28-33 Ave
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Potential Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 0 > 1 year
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. These projects also improve water quality of stormwater runoff, which is a
requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain systems, with emergency overflow
outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the property site, and allow treatment for
pollution, and then percolation into the ground.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Drainage Improvements 1311 NW 195
Street
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unsecured Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 0 > 1 year
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. These projects also improve water quality of stormwater runoff, which is a
requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain systems, with emergency overflow
outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the property site, and allow treatment for
pollution, and then percolation into the ground.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Drainage Improvements NW 170 St
west of 22 Ave
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge
DR Horton Adjacent
Development to
construct a 750 feet
drainage system on
ROW for the City to
install a connection
from the flooding area.
To be coordinated with
DR Horton's
Development's
Consultant with the
City's past study.
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 0 > 1 year
The following areas have been identified as having severe flooding problems, and the stated improvements will reduce property
damage and repetitive losses from future rain events. Two repetitive losses exist in this area. These projects also improve water
quality of stormwater runoff, which is a requirement of the County and federal permits. All projects will consist of French Drain
systems, with emergency overflow outfalls where needed. French Drains capture the first inch of stormwater runoff on the
property site, and allow treatment for pollution, and then percolation into the ground. The project lies within the C8 drainage
basin, as defined by the South Florida Water Management District.
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Municipalities Miami Gardens Flood Mitigation Funding Applied for ,Flood
Potential...Stormwater
and awaiting future
grant funding.
Grant Applied For 570,000.00 61 10/28/2014 1 Year Four Ditches along NW 203 St between 7-12 Avenues require constant maintenance, and the seawalls are collapsing. Project
would convert ditches to culverts, thereby minimizing flood potential and maintenance requirements.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Floodproofing Police Department
Building
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
No grants at this time
applied for 50,000.00 0 unknown This Project consists of applying flood proofing techniques to all the doors and low-lying windows of the City's Police
Department. This will reduce damage to the building and its contents during a major rain event
Municipalities Miami Gardens Kings Gardens #3 Other ,Flood,Other
Unidentified funding at
this time since it is on
private property and
the City cannot take
over the streets due to
the streets being part
of the property lines.
Grant Applied For 1,886,283.00 72 1/13/2014 over one year
Kings Garden is a private community where the association owns the roads and drainage. Through time, the roads and drainage
have declined due to a lack of maintenance. The decline is to the extent that the situation is a driving and flooding hazard for the
residents in the area. In addition, due to the poor maintenance of the road/driveway, many road/driveway no longer exists in
spots where there are giant potholes and we have a safety issue. The City cannot do anything other than cite the property
owners under the City's Property Maintenance Ordinance.
This proposal would either buy the roads and drainage and restore them to current standards, or work with the community to do
the same. Drainage would be evaluated, and any functional parts of the system would be kept. The rest of the system would be
completely removed, and up-to-date drainage constructed. this project lies within the C9 drainage basin, as defined by the
South Florida Water Management District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Livable Neighborhoods Initiative Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge
State, CDBG,
Stormwater, and CITT Grant Awarded 12,500,000.00 0 > than one year
The livable neighborhoods initiative is an infrastructure improvement project consisting of the provision of new drainage, sewer,
roadway paving, sidewalk, lighting, and landscaping of three low-to-moderate income residential neighborhoods in the City. The
project will be implemented in phases, depending upon funding availability. This project lies within the C8 and C9 drainage
basins, as defined by the South Florida Water Management District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens NW 11 Avenue Stormwater Drainage
Project Funding Secured ,Flood Stormwater Funds Funding Secured 100,000.00 72 1/17/2014 less than 6 months
This project mitigates the harmful effects of stormwater runoff causing flooding and erosion. It is an exfiltration system to
include sediment traps, pollution baffles, and permeable piping, filter cloth and ballast rocks that will be designed for the 5-year
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) storm event and requirements by Department of Regulatory and Economic
Resources (formerly DERM). It will consist of restoration of any roads, sidewalks, and swales impacted during construction.
This project will enhance the quality of runoff groundwater by reducing contaminates that will seep into the ground and will
result in reduced volumes and enhanced quality of discharges to surface waters.
Municipalities Miami Gardens NW 13 Avenue/Industrial Area
Drainage Outfall Project Funding Secured ,Flood
Stormwater Funding
for Design at this Time:
$50,000 (FY-16) -
Design and $180,000
(FY-18) - Construction.
Identified Funding
Source 230,000.00 72 1/13/2014 Less than one year
This project will tie all the drainage structures on NW 13 Avenue from NW 167 Street to NW 155 Drive to an outfall into the
Biscayne Canal.
Funding will be used for design, permitting and construction for an exfiltration system to include sediment traps, pollution
baffles, and permeable piping, filter cloth and ballast rocks that will be designed for the 5-year South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD) storm event and the minimum required by Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (formerly
DERM). It will consist of restoration of any roads, sidewalks, and swales impacted during construction. This project lies within
the C8 drainage basin, as defined by the South Florida Water Management District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens NW 27 Avenue Canal Stabilization Other ,Flood,Storm
Surge
No funding at this
time...
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 76 1/13/2014 6 mos to 1 year
This project is being proposed in the City of Miami Gardens' Future CRA for canal stabilization (to control bank erosion) on NW
27 Avenue from Snake Creek Canal to County Line Road.
This project will grade banks and install geo-web system. This project lies within the C9 drainage basin, as defined by the South
Florida Water Management District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens NW 34TH COURT/ NW 203RD STREET
DRAINAGE Funding Applied for ,Flood
Stormwater Funding
with State DEP
Legislative
Funding($150,000)-
Secured for FY 2017
Grant Awarded 250,000.00 62 6/23/2016 less than one year
The intersection of NW 33 Court/ NW 203 Street and the connecting streets, flood during periods of heavy rainfall. The existing
drainage is insufficient to capture the runoff from the adjacent streets. This is further constrained by the roundabout at the
intersection. A comprehensive design is required to investigate the extent of the drainage and provide for the construction of
interconnection between the existing.
The community is located in the north-west corner of the City, just south of the Snake Creek (C-9) Canal. Improvement of this
intersection will greatly improve the safety and quality of lives of the residents. This request is for the design and construction of
drainage improvements.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Pre-emptive Tree Trimming at City
Parks
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unsecured 40,000.00 0 unknown
This project consists of trimming trees in City parks to ISA standards. Properly trimmed trees better withstand storms. Removing
dead or diseased trees also mitigates the wind hazard. This includes: Removing dead and diseased wood from all tree
specimens within the park system; removing trees that exhibit a geotropic growth pattern and that pose a public health and
safety hazard to citizens in the parks; and remove weak and deformed crotches as well as major branches that have been broken
in previous storms. this project lies within the C8 and C9 drainage basins, as defined by the South Florida Water Management
District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Removal of Australian Pines and Other
Exotics
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unsecured 1,000,000.00 0 > than one year
Debris removal after a storm is an expensive and time-consuming process. Fallen trees can delay the re-entry process by
blocking access to roads and properties. This project would create a permanent ongoing tree removal program. It would ensure
removal of exotic trees on public rights-of-way. The exotics would be replaced by appropriate native trees that will enhance the
City's tree canopy. The City will maintain the new native trees.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Sanitary Sewer Line along SR441 Other ,Other,Health No funding at this time Identified Funding
Source 2,200,000.00 74 1/13/2014 more than one year
This project is proposed for the future City of Miami Gardens CRA Projects. The purpose is to upgrade from septic tanks to the
sanitary sewer system in the commercial and residential areas along SR 441 from the Snake Creek Canal south to NW 183 Street.
This is approximately 2.82 Miles of sanitary sewer line, manholes, service connections, sidewalk, driveways, and pavement
repairs as needed. This project lies within the C9 drainage basin, as defined by the South Florida Water Management District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Storm Shutter Program Future Unfunded
Project Wind None at this time Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 0 . than one year
The City will provide financial assistance to twenty owner-occupied single family homeowners to install hurricane shutters on all
windows. The financial assistance will be in the form of a deferred forgive-able loan for five years. The City has an existing
process for qualifying residents to participate in the program. The shutters will be installed by a City-approved licensed and
insured contractor. this project lies within the C8 and C9 drainage basins, as defined by the South Florida Water Management
District.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Swale Tree Trimming and Debris
Clearance
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unsecured 275,000.00 0 unknown
Develop and implement a citywide program to trim trees prior to hurricane season, which will allow for increased survivability of
trees and will reduce safety concerns of residents. This initiative will also reduce debris and protect infrastructure such as
sidewalks and roads.
Municipalities Miami Gardens Vista Verde Drainage and Roadway
Improvement Project Funding Secured ,Flood
Stormwater, CDBG,
CITT, and State
Legislative
Appropriations Grants
Grant Awarded 3,800,000.00 64 6/23/2016 less than 3 years The funds will be spent to construct an exfiltration system to alleviate flooding in this neighborhood. This is an extensive
drainage project that has been split into 4 phases.
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Municipalities Miami Gardens Vista Verde Remaining Phae from
Snake Creak Canal to NW 41 Ave Rd
Project in Planning
Stage
Flood/Storm
Surge
State, Stormwater,
CDBG, CITT through
each budget cycle
Grant Applied For 3,000,000.00 0 > than one year Sediment removal and canal stabilization and headwall and culver repairs
Municipalities Miami Lakes EOC Generator Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Storm
Surge,Other,Tech
nological
Disruption
Potential mitigation
grant.Funding Secured 279,229.00 94 8/3/2015 4 months
Town is seeking funding for the procurement and installation of one (1) New Generator to power and protect a critical facility,
the Town EOC, located at 6601 Main Street, Town Hall, in Miami Lakes.
Attachments are as follows:
Attachment #1: Scope
Attachment #2: Plans
Attachment #3: OPC/Cost Estimate
Municipalities Miami Lakes Lake Sarah Drainage Improvements Funding Secured Flood,Sea Level
Rise
Secured DEP and
SFWMD.Grant Awarded 2,200,000.00 81 12/1/2011 12 months
The Town of Miami Lakes is located in northwestern Miami-Dade County, Florida and was incorporated in December 2000. In
2003, the Town completed its Stormwater Master Plan, assuming responsibility for Stormwater management within its
boundaries. In addition, the Town adopted ordinance 03-31 which established the Town’s Stormwater Utility and assumed
maintenance responsibility from Miami-Dade County for drainage facilities located within the Town boundary. The Town
continues to perform updates to its existing Stormwater Master Plan in order to enable the Town to examine the effectiveness
of the ongoing Stormwater Operation, Maintenance and Capital Improvement Programs.
The Project is located between Miami Lakeway South, SR 924, Palmetto Expressway (SR826) and NW 67th Avenue. The Project
area includes Big Cypress Drive, Twin Sable Drive, Bamboo Street and Bamboo Court, Cypress Court, Alamanda Avenue, Silver
Oaks Drive, Sea Grape Terrace and White Oak Drive in the southeast residential area of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida. The
Project latitude and longitude coordinates for the area are 25.9023N and -80.3185W.
The Lake Sarah Sub-basin was analyzed as part of the Town’s Stormwater Master Plan. The existing drainage system in this sub-
basin consists of catch basins discharging to the Lake. Roadside swales and exfiltration trenches provide some water quality pre-
treatment and storage of roadway run-off. However, there are several areas of flooding extending to the centerline of the
roadway within this sub-basin. The sub-basin consists of approximately 285 acres of existing detached single family homes, parks
and lakes. Based on detailed hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for this sub-basin, the majority of the modeled drainage areas
within the sub-basin do not currently meet the Town’s performance goals. In addition, some catch basins in this sub-basin were
observed to be filled with debris and sediment blocking, or highly restricting flow.
The hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for this sub-basin reveal that the existing drainage infrastructure does not discharge
adequate runoff to meet the desired performance criteria. The capacity of the existing swales and French drains are not
sufficient to discharge the volume of runoff outlined in the performance criteria during storm events. Furthermore, roadway
settlement at intersections was observed as a result of inadequate drainage conditions. Improvements to drainage infrastructure
are needed to address these inadequacies. The proposed Project construction and drainage improvements include cleaning and
flushing all sediment and debris from existing catch basins and pipes, and adjusting catch basin elevations and locations to
minimize accumulation of sediment and debris. The Town will install the additional infrastructure, modify or reconstruct existing
catch basins as required to provide sediment traps (sumps), and install additional exfiltration trench to provide supplementary
storage and treatment prior to positive drainage. The final catch basin prior to each outfall will be a control structure with a weir,
Municipalities Miami Lakes Lakes Water Quality Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
Health,Storm
Surge,Flood,Flood
/Storm Surge,Sea
Level Rise,Other
Potential in the future.Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 76 6/30/2013 12 months Infrastructure improvements to treat storm water runoff and improve water quality. The project will install a system of catch
basins that connect to exfiltration trenches which discharge into the lakes.
Municipalities Miami Lakes Royal Oaks Drainage Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge Potential Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 85 12/1/2011 24 months
This project includes construction of the drainage system which includes installation of stormwater pipes, exfiltration trenches
(French Drains) and catch basins, creating a new outfall and restoration and resurfacing of the existing roadway surfaces. The
Royal Oaks community has designated Repetitive Loss properties.
Municipalities Miami Lakes Traffic Signal Emergency Power Project in Planning
Stage
Power
Failure,Storm
Surge,Wild
Fire,Wind,Technol
ogical Disruption
Potential future
funding.
Identified Funding
Source 45,000.00 89 12/1/2011 6 months
In the event of power outages, the town wishes to obtain and install transfer switches for additional energy sources on electrical
boxes connected to traffic signals. This will allow the town to disconnect the electricity and connect to portable generators to
power the traffic signals, thus eliminating the dangers from power surges when the electricity is repaired. This includes a power
source for the Town variable-message-sign (VMS) to be used for emergency situations.
Municipalities Miami Lakes West Lakes Drainage Improvements
Phase III
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
Potential.Identified Funding
Source 1,950,000.00 92 12/1/2011 24 months
This project includes drainage system installation of drainage pipes in residential roads and exfiltration trenches (French Drains),
connecting to the stormwater main line on NW 89th Avenue leading to an outfall. Project Design was completed in 2014. The
underground infrastructure completed in 2016, previously funded in part by the Florida Legislature, is the main system which
West Lakes Drainage Improvements Phase III (SUB-BASINS B, C, D and E) new structures and inlets will intersect, completing this
drainage system. Currently, the estimated construction, permit, and construction administration cost is $1.95M. The need for
this mitigation activity is to reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering resulting from a major disaster or flood.
There are 17 streets within the West Lakes Sub-basins. All streets flood. This mitigation activity must be completed to protect the
West Lakes community and the Town of Miami Lakes from flooding and potential damages to homes. All localized flooding will
be virtually eliminated once the Project is complete. The Project increases stormwater management capacity, reduces the
possibility of severe repetitive flooding, and completes localized flood control to protect residential homes.
Total Benefits: $19,324,848 with a BCR:8.20.
Project Useful Life (years): 30 years.
Municipalities Miami Shores 105 Street Drainage Pump Station Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Identified Funding
Source 1,500,000.00 67 1/28/2015 unknown
The neighborhood in the vicinity of 104 Street has been experiencing flooding during times of heavy rain especially during high
tide and also sunny day flooding in relation to king tides. The drainage pump system will allow Miami Shores to pump against
high and king tides to reduce localized flooding.
Municipalities Miami Shores Bayshore Drive Pump Station Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Funding not yet
secured 1,600,000.00 79 01/11/2018 6 Months from
Funding
The existing Bayshore Drive pump station was affected by hurricane Irma and the station that exists now experienced salt water
intrusion that affected the performance capability of the pump. The village would like to lift the concrete pad that the electrical
box rests on now, salt water intrusion from hurince Irma caused corrosion, lifint the electrical box would ensure that the pump
system has a better likely hood of staying unaffected during any future storms. Also a replacement subsurface fuel tank is
necissary.
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Municipalities Miami Shores C-8 Canal Pump System Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Funding not yet
secured 1,400,000.00 0 01/11/2018 One Year From
Project Start
C-8 canal system in the neighborhood of NE 105th st ( behind the K-Mart) needs a water control system to collect flood waters
as they rise to keep from getting into the roads and homes in the neighborhood. This system would reduce the risk and the
effects of future residential flooding.
Municipalities Miami Shores C-8 Canal Seawall Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Funding not yet
secured 230,000.00 79 01/11/2018 6 Months from
funding date
In order to prevent future flooding to the residential area of NE 105th st ( behind the K-Mart) the Village would like to instal a
new seawall to lessen the likelyhood that water from the canal will intrude and cause damages in the future to homes and the
roadways in that area.
Municipalities Miami Shores Harden and Flood Proof Public Works
Facility
Future Unfunded
Project Flood,Wind (Select)710,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
Strengthen the existing Butler Aluminum Building with structural reinforcements including raising the floor elevation; adding
injection well / exfiltration drainage system to protect administrative/inventory storage from flooding. Make existing offices
hurricane proof by using poured concrete roofing and steel reinforced doors, enabling the facility to augment Village Hall as an
employee hurricane shelter during storms. Replace existing overhead garage doors with hurricane proof doors. Strengthen UHF
radio tower to withstand hurricane force wind loads.
Municipalities Miami Shores Harden Windows in 2nd Floor Police
Department
Future Unfunded
Project Wind (Select)50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Hurricane-rated protection is needed for the windows of the Miami Shores Village Police Station's 2nd Floor.
Municipalities Miami Shores Harden Windows in the Miami Shores
Golf & Country Club
Future Unfunded
Project Wind (Select)150,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Hurricane-rated protection is needed for the windows of the Miami Shores Village Golf & Country Club.
Municipalities Miami Shores Harden Windows in the Recreation
Field House
Future Unfunded
Project Wind (Select)50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Hurricane-rated protection is needed for the windows of the Miami Shores Village Recreation Field House.
Municipalities Miami Shores Hurricane Proof Emergency Generator
Room (Police Department)
Future Unfunded
Project Wind (Select)61,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Replace the aluminum cover currently housing the generator used for emergency power to support public safety operations
during and after hurricanes. Replace with a hardened poured concrete structure.
Municipalities Miami Shores Redesign Bayfront Park Seawall Future Unfunded
Project Wind (Select)1,500,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
Design and construct new seawall system using poured concrete and tiebacks to replace existing 900 foot seawall, currently in
poor condition. Explore more hurricane resistant design, including the angling of the seawall to allow better deflection of wave
action. Re-engineer pylons to accept pedestrian safety rails.
Municipalities Miami Springs Engineering Study to determine sites
of canal bank restoration 25% complete ,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge
Department of
Environmental
Protection Division of
Water Protection
Assistance
Grant Awarded 2,000,000.00 0 unknown Miami Springs has numerous locations along the Melrose Canal that need to be studied and mitigated through canal bank
stabilization.
Municipalities Miami Springs Removal of Australian Pines 50% complete Wind,Other City Budget Identified Funding
Source 14,000.00 0 2025
The city has a large number of old, deteriorated Australian pines that easily become a hazard during high winds. The removal of
these conifers requires specialized equipment and skills that city crews do not possess. This project would enable the city to hire
a professional firm to remove approximately 30 Australian pines
The City of Miami Springs has outsourced it tree trimming and removals and within the scope of work the Pines were included
under pricing which in turn allows dollars for removals under more controlled environment.
Municipalities Miami Springs Storm Shutter for Country Club Future Unfunded
Project Wind City Budget Identified Funding
Source 75,000.00 0 unknown
Miami Springs utilized the Country Club as an emergency feeding site for critical city personnel post storm. The City plans to
update the currentl panel shuttering system to an accordian system that would reduce the amount of time needed for
Emergency Protective Measures.
Municipalities North Bay Village Abandonment of 12" Force Main to
Miami Beach
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Health
None Identified 315,000.00 78 11/30/2017 Unknown
Biscayne Bay was exposed to approximately 10,000 linear feet of sewage force main from North Bay Village to Miami Beach. A
new force main to Miami (westbound) was installed within the past few years. The Village is now contemplating the
abandonment of the Miami Beach (eastbound) 12" force main as it is no longer in service. However, due to limited funding
availability, the Village is contemplating the grouting and abandonment of the force main.
Municipalities North Bay Village Acquisition of Smart Meters Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Flood,
Health,Storm
Surge
None Identified 10,000.00 85 11/30/2017 Unknown Acquisition of four (4) smart meters that immediately advise of a power outage. This will mitigate drastic environmental disasters
caused by sewage overflow from the Village's four sewage pump stations.
Municipalities North Bay Village Baywalk Plaza - Drainage Well Funding Secured
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
Park Improvement
Fund (Secured)
FIND Grant (Secured)
Funding Secured 200,000.00 85 11/30/2017 3 months Design and development of a linear park along the Biscayne Bay waterfront in Treasure Island. The project will include the
placement of drainage well that will conform with all regulatory agencies requirements.
Municipalities North Bay Village Boardwalk Mitigation/Linear Park Future Unfunded
Project
,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
FIND Grant (Potential)
Impact Fees (Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 4,120,000.00 78 11/30/2017 Unknown
The Village is proposing to construct a public overwater boardwalk and transient dock project along with several transient day-
use only slips on the northern edge of Treasure Island and east towards the bridge leading to Miami Beach. This project will grant
public access to the Village's waterfront. Additionally, the project will be incorporating the installation of reef ball modules to
create living shorelines, promoting and enhancing the shoreline.
Municipalities North Bay Village Catch Basin Improvements Funding Applied for
,Health,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Flood
Stormwater Fund
(Potential)
Department of
Environmental
Protection Grant
(Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 80 11/29/2017 12 months
There are approximately 52 outfalls that are rapidly deteriorating due to corrosion and reaching the end of the life cycle. The
Village is seeking to install flexible valves at the outfalls to prevent saltwater intrusion to the storm drainage system during storm
and/or high tide events. These events are becoming more common in the South Florida region due to changing environmental
conditions. With this project, the Village aims to achieve the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves Management Plan and reduce water
quality impacts to surface water and groundwater caused by storm water and septic system sources within the watershed. The
scope of this project will include the cleaning of existing outfalls and the installation of flexible closure valves (tideflex or
approved equal) at each outfall.
Municipalities North Bay Village City Hall Pump Station Replacement Funding Applied for
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
State Revolving Loan
Fund (Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 450,000.00 81 11/29/2017 6 months
The scope of this project includes the replacement of two (2) pumps that support the Village's sewer collection system servicing
Harbor Island and North Bay Island. The Village has made several repairs over the years to these pumps; however, the pumps are
now at a critical stage where replacement is necessary due to constant operational issues. The improvements consist of the
purchasing of new pumps with cutting head impellers, update the piping system and configuration, replacement of the control
panel, and purchasing of a spare pump for emergencies.
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Municipalities North Bay Village Deep Well Injection System
Rehabilitation Funding Secured
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Stormwater Fund
(Secured)
Department of
Environmental
Protection Grant
(Secured)
Identified Funding
Source 633,737.00 91 11/30/2017 1 month
The Village has two Storm Water Deep Well Injection Pumps located on West Treasure Dr. in Treasure Island and on Bay Terr. in
North Bay Island. The deep well injection pumps are in need of rehabilitation due to corrosion as well as electrical and
mechanical failures. The deep wells are clogged and in need of cleaning. The scope of the rehabilitation will service the pumps,
electrical panels, and controls at the two deep well injection pumps. With this project, the Village aims to achieve the Biscayne
Bay Aquatic Preserves Management Plan and reduce water quality impacts to surface water and groundwater caused by storm
water and septic system sources within the watershed.
Municipalities North Bay Village Digital City Survey Other Flood Unknown/None 35,500.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project encompasses the creation of a complete city electronic topographic survey in MicroStation? or AutoCAD. This will
help incorporate the recently created geo-referenced wastewater system. By obtaining the global satellite positions for all
wastewater manholes, pump stations, and force mains, the entire wastewater system for the city is now digitized. The city's
water distribution system will be digitized once an entire city survey is created by obtaining the global satellite positions for all
water valves, water meters, and water mains.
Municipalities North Bay Village Existing Sewer Force Main Other Flood Unknown/None 66,600.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This is a Division of Environmental Resource Management mandated project. In order for the city to continue day-to-day
construction development the sole existing sewer force main must be inspected for leaks, structurally analyzed and protected.
This project consists of performing a dye-test which will reveal any leaks in the pipe; as well as an ultrasonic scan which will
provide the existing cross-sectional thickness of the pipe at several locations. The final step is the installation of 40 buoys
marking the sewer force main trajectory. This will alert and prohibit vessels from damaging the brittle 38 year old force main.
All previous breaks have been man endues. The first was an anchor, the second was a ship that ran ashore and the third was a
vessel that stroke the main leaving a clear deformation, the forth was a 40' wooden pile that caused a perforation after
Hurricanes Charlie and Frances.
Municipalities North Bay Village GIS Conversion of Sanitary Sewer
System 25% complete ,Other Utility Fund (Secured)Funding Secured 28,200.00 69 11/30/2017 4 months Conversion of existing CAD files and As-built data for the Village's sanitary sewer collection system to a GIS format for submittal
to RER. The similar approach is going to be completed for the water distribution system.
Municipalities North Bay Village Hispaniola Sewage Pump Station Other Flood Unknown/None 100,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The city's wastewater system is made up of only four pump stations. The busiest pump station next to the main pump station is
the Hispaniola pump station. This is a wet well/dry well station located on Treasure Island. A recent pump station inspection
found the dry well to be in bad condition. The wall lining has peeled away, and in several areas, the wall itself has deteriorated
to the point of exposing the rebar. Both pumps are barely operational and the pump controls were disintegrating. The
calculated average daily flow to the station is 576 Gallons per minute (gpm). The station pumping capacity must be increased by
a factor of 1.2 to meet EPA ten-hour criteria. This translates to a flow rate of 1383 gpm per pump to meet current needs and to
account for the potential growth on Treasure Island. The project consists of converting the existing dry/wet pit station to a fully
wet station. This will nearly double its holding capacity. Two new chopper pumps, which devourer any debris introduced in the
sewer system, will be installed.
Municipalities North Bay Village Hispanola Pump Station Replacement Funding Applied for
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Wind
State Revolving Loan
Fund (Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 550,000.00 81 11/29/2017 6 months
Replacemente of one (1) pump that supports the Village's sewer collection system. The scope of the project consists of the
purchasing of a new pump with cutting head impellers, updating of the piping system and configuration, replacement of the
control panel, purchasing of a spare pump for emergencies, and purchasing of an emergency generator to support the pump
station in the event of a power outage.
Municipalities North Bay Village Lift Stations Funding Applied for
Flood/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
State Revolving Loan
Fund (Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 900,000.00 88 11/30/2017 Unknown
The Village's wastewater collection system consists of approximately 30,000 linear feet of sanitary sewers, 170 manholes, three
(3) local pump stations and one (1) master pump station, and approximately 14,000 linear feet of force mains. Based on the
Village's sanitary sewer collection system, the age and condition of the pumps and control panels, it has been deemed necessary
that many of the Village's wastewater pumps, control panels, and generator systems require replacement.
Municipalities North Bay Village Main Pump Station Replacement Funding Applied for
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Healt
h,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
State of Florida
Revolving Loan
Program (Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 700,000.00 81 11/29/2017 6 months
Replacement of three (3) pumps that support the Village's sewer collection system. The improvements will include the
purchasing of a new pump with cutting head impellers, updating of the piping system and configuration, replacement of the
control panel, and the purchasing of a spare pump.
Municipalities North Bay Village Municipal Park Future Unfunded
Project Unknown/None 1,400,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The city of North Bay Village serves over seven thousand residents and yet only has one very small �tot-lot.� The future of a
city depends on the well-being of its young residents. A city park is greatly needed. This project will fund the acquisition of a lot
and its conversion to a municipal Park.
Municipalities North Bay Village North Bay Island Stormwater Pump
Station Rehabilitation Other Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown/None 124,840.00 0 12/1/2012 unkonwn
When North Bay Island is affected by a severe storm, the storm surge or heavy rains can cause a great deal of damage to the
public right of way and residential homes. Therefore we are proposing that the following project to be included in the Local
Mitigation Strategy. Rehabilitation of the stormwater station located on North Bay Island.
Municipalities North Bay Village Parks Facility - Seawall Repair Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Other
G.O. Bonds (Potential)Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 79 11/30/2017 Unknown
Continued development of a waterfront parcel to implement a park in North Bay Island. Proposed improvements for this lot
consist of seawall repairs to strengthened the existing seawall. A park is greatly needed as the future of the Village depends on
the well-being of its young residents.
Municipalities North Bay Village Portable Engine Generator Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al Disruption
General Fund
(Potential)
Utility Fund (Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 80 11/29/2017 1 month
Purchasing of a Three Phase Portable Engine Generator that will serve as a backup for the sewage pump stations in the event of
a power outage. Failure of the Village's pump stations will result in raw sewage overflowing into the Village's streets and
ultimately into the environmentally sensitive Biscayne Bay.
Municipalities North Bay Village Rehabilitation of North Bay Island
Storm Water Pump Funding Applied for
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Stormwater Fund
(Potential)
Department of
Environmental
Protection Grant
(Potential)
Identified Funding
Source 800,000.00 85 11/30/2017 Unknown North Bay Island is substantially affected during severe storms, heavy rains, and storm surge, causing damage to the public right-
of-way and private property.
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Municipalities North Bay Village Roadway Resurfacing Funding Secured
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
State Revolving Fund
Loan Program
(Potential)
Citizen Independent
Transportation Trust by
the Department of
Transportation
(Secured)
Local Capital
Improvements Gas Tax
(Secured)
Identified Funding
Source 1,500,000.00 93 11/30/2017 18 months
The roads in North Bay Village are approximately 50 years old. They were constructed on man-made fill which at the time
consisted of boulders and organic materials. Essentially, any material available at the time. The structure for the roadway is not
stable and has been settling to the point that the manholes protrude above the roadway. Furthermore, this condition has
compounded the effect on all underground utilities that have settled along with the thoroughfares. The scope of this project is
inclusive of the replacement of existing speed humps. Once these improvements are completed, all roadways within the Village
will become safer.
Municipalities North Bay Village Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
State Revolving Loan
Fund (Secured)Funding Secured 3,900,000.00 86 11/30/2017 20 months
Evaluation of approximately 116,400 linear feet of the existing sewer system by televising the sewer mains and cleaning of
34,100 linear feet, inclusive of repair and replacement of segments of the sanitary sewer piping by means of lining, point repairs,
lateral replacements, and grouting of lines based on evaluation of field investigations as well as replacing wastewater pumps and
control systems. Completion of this rehabilitation plan will address inflow and infiltration issues to improve system performance
and greatly reduce the public health risks, environmental impacts, and groundwater contamination associated with a deficient
sanitary sewer system.
Municipalities North Bay Village Smart Meters Other Power Failure Unknown/None 5,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project consist of the acquisition of four �smart meters� that immediately advise of a power outage. Telephoning up to
three individuals and entering a trouble-ticket to Florida Power and Light. This will prevent drastic environmental disasters
caused by sewage over flow out of the city's four sewage pump stations.
Municipalities North Bay Village Storm Drainage Outfall Protection Other Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown/None 100,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project involves video recording the existing storm drainage system, rehabilitating all portions needed, and the installation
of backflow preventors at all stormwater outfalls in the city. This will prevent buildup of barnacles which decrease the cross-
sectional diameter of the pipes in turn decreasing the flow capacity. The valves will maintain the high water table bay waters out
of our storm system allowing our pipes to act as additional containment volume. Most importantly they will maintain flow
moving in a positive flow and prohibit contaminants to enter Biscayne Bay and the waters of the United States.
Municipalities North Bay Village Storm Drainage, Sewage, Bay
Restoration
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown/None 6,500,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This will be the biggest environmentally focused project the city has encountered. Biscayne Bay is currently exposed to almost
10,000 linear feet of North Bay Village-Miami Beach bound sewage pipe. This project involves a new Miami bound pipe. The
new force main will originate at the city's main sewer pump station (Galleon Street) and travel to N. Treasure Drive turn north at
Adventure Avenue and west on J.F. Kennedy Causeway (SR 934). It will turn south in NE 6th St. (Miami) and end at Miami-Dade
County's sewer lift station just south of SR 934. This project involves storm water improvements to all roadways affected. The
environment will benefit the most by replacing the current eastbound 10,000 linear feet of raw sewage pipe that crosses
Biscayne Bay to only 300 linear feet of new westbound pipe. If horizontal directional drilling is used to cross under Biscayne Bay
there would be zero pipe exposure to the bay.
Municipalities North Bay Village Stormwater Outfall Rehabilitation Funding Secured
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm Surge
Stormwater Fund
(Secured)
State Revolving Fund
Loan Program
(Secured)
Department of
Environmental
Protection Grant
(Potential)
Funding Secured 1,200,000.00 93 11/30/2017 9 months
Repair and rehabilitation of the Village's stormwater outfall piping system. The scope of the project include the cleaning and
lining of pipelines, point repairs, installation of outfall valves, back-flow preventors, utility testing, and system grouting. This
project will prevent buildup of barnacles which decreases the cross-sectional diameter of the piping and in turn decreases the
flow capacity. The valves will maintain the high water table bay waters out of the Village's stormwater system, allowing the
piping to act as additional containment volume. Most importantly, the system will maintain a positive flow, prohibiting
contaminants from entering into Biscayne Bay.
Municipalities North Bay Village Underground Electrical Power Lines Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Unknown/None 7,070,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project involves the removal of above ground electrical power lines and the replacement of a complete underground
electrical power line system for the entire city. The city of North Bay Village is within the hurricane evacuation Red Zone, which
means it is exposed to possible severe damage. Having an underground electrical power system will tremendously lower the
power outages caused by hurricane force winds.
Municipalities North Bay Village Underground Utility Lines Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Wind G.O. Bonds (Potential)Identified Funding
Source 14,800,000.00 84 11/30/2017 Unknown
Underground construction of electric, telephone, and cable lines throughout the Village. North Bay Village is within the hurricane
evacuation Red Zone, which makes the Village prone to severe damage due to high winds. By having underground utilities
systems will tremendously reduce outages and service interruptions during high wind events and will also greatly reduce life
safety concerns.
Municipalities North Bay Village Water Main Rehabilitation Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
State Revolving Loan
Fund (Secured)Funding Secured 4,400,000.00 83 11/29/2017 12 months
The original water system for the Village was installed over 70 years ago. Based on Village atlas and GIS information, the existing
water system was expanded approximately 50 years ago. To date, the system includes approximately eight miles of 2" through
30" pipelines inclusive of air release valves, isolation valves, water services, and fire hydrants. Furthermore, the Village's water
mains are constantly under water and exposed to aggressive salinity content conditions that accelerate corrosion of the piping
materials and shortens their life expectancy, and ultimately leading to leakage. As such, this project consists of the repair and
replacement of deficient water distribution piping and system components based on water losses identified as part of a water
leak analysis. This project will improve the system's performance, minimize water system losses, reduce loss of Village revenue,
address public health risk components, and establish design parameters for the facilities improvements.
Municipalities North Bay Village Water Meter and Service Line
Replacement
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Other
State Revolving Loan
Fund (Secured)Funding Secured 4,700,000.00 83 11/29/2017 9 months
The original water system for the Village was installed over 70 years ago. Based on Village atlas and GIS information, the existing
water system was expanded approximately 50 years ago. The current water meters (over 620 units total) are over 15 years old
and are not providing accurate readings. Further, the water table at the Village is very high and the lines and services are
constantly underwater, exposed to aggressive salinity content and conditions that promote corrosion and accelerate the life
expectancy of the materials, leading to leakage within the service lines. As such, this project addresses the replacement of the
Village's water meters and water service connections. The project includes replacing all existing water meters and associated
water service connections. All new meters are proposed to be automatic meter reader (AMR) devices.
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Municipalities North Miami Correct Water Infiltration at City Hall
(EOC) Basement
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Storm
Surge Potential Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 64 6 mos to 1 year
Constructed in 1963, City Hall was designed to house a civil defense bomb shelter in the basement. Over the years, the need for
a bomb shelter has become obsolete and the basement has been used for offices, classrooms, employee break rooms and
storage space for department supplies. City records are also stored in the basement. Currently, the basement also contains
office space for five municipalities which participate in the North Miami Divisional Emergency Operations Center. These
municipalities house emergency response teams and are the link to the Miami-Dade EOC during natural disasters. Since the
basement is below the natural water table, the structural integrity of the walls and flooring has diminished causing water
intrusion. The walls and flooring should be sealed and possibly excavated and sealed along exterior walls. Correcting the
flooding problem in the basement, will ensure that vital facilities and staff are secure during major storm events
Municipalities North Miami Emergency Portable Stormwater
Pumps
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge Potential Grant Applied For 500,000.00 71 6 mos to 1 year
The easternmost boundary of North Miami borders Biscayne Bay for approximately 3 miles. There are, therefore, several low-
lying areas that flood during regular rainfall and major storm events. The city is seeking funds to purchase four portable
emergency pumps to assist in the discharge of stormwater runoff. These four portable pumps will be housed at the Utility
Operation Center located near low-lying coastal areas to ensure a timely response. These portable stormwater pumps will help
prevent repetitive flooding, reduce damages to residential properties, and decrease the number of recurring insurance claims.
Municipalities North Miami Emergency Power for Water and
Sewer Utility Operations Center
Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure This project is future
project
Identified Funding
Source 90,000.00 68 less than 6 months
The city's Water and Sewer Utility Operations Center is not manned during major storm events. The Center, however, must be
operational immediately after an all-clear notice is issued. All Water and Sewer equipment, materials and supplies are stored at
this location. In addition, repair crews are dispatched and monitored from the Center during storm events and other
emergencies. The city is therefore seeking funds to install a stationary emergency generator at the Center.
Municipalities North Miami Gravity Sewer Systems Improvements
for Groundwater Infiltration Reduction
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other
The project calls for
lining the interior of
existing sewer lines.
Identified Funding
Source 6,000,000.00 63 > 1 year
The city is seeking funds to implement remedial protocols, namely sanitary sewer pipe lining and manhole rehabilitation to
reduce groundwater infiltration into the sanitary sewer collection system. The project calls for lining the interior of existing
sewer lines. Lining the system will significantly reduce the inflow and infiltration of ground water into the sewer collection
system. This, in turn, will reduce the total volume of water being treated at the Miami-Dade County Sewage Treatment Facility
consequently reducing processing costs. In addition, this project will also reduce leakage of raw sewage from existing
compromised lines into the environment, prevent groundwater contamination and ensure the public health, safety and general
welfare of are residents.
Municipalities North Miami Non-critical Facilities Hazard Mitigation Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge,Other
The city has identified
seven of its buildings as
non-critical facilities.
Grant Applied For 400,000.00 61 6 mos to 1 year
The city has identified seven of its buildings as non-critical facilities. These facilities support the restoration of essential city
services after major storm events and other emergencies. Non-critical facilities include five community centers (Enchanted
Forest Community Center, Griffing Senior Adult Center, Gwen Margolis Community Center, Keystone Center and Sunkist Grove
Community Center), the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Parks Operation Center. Non-critical buildings are used as staging
facilities by city staff, FEMA, Red Cross, and other emergency response agencies. Over the years, building officials and staff have
researched various types of protection, ranging from plywood to roll down fixed metal shutters and shields. Non-critical city
facilities, currently secure their windows and doors with plywood. Plywood requires considerable storage space and time-
consuming installation. The installation of a combination high impact/shatterproof windows, roll downs and/or hurricane proof
screens in these facilities will reduce significantly the time, manpower and storage currently required to secure them. To date
only the Building and Zoning Building has hurricane shutters installed.
Municipalities North Miami Replacement Generator for Police
Station
Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure Potential Identified Funding
Source 425,000.00 63 6 mos to 1 year
The current generator, which is over 15 years old, supplies back up power for the North Miami Police Station. The Police Station
is an integral part of Miami-Dade County's Emergency Management's Divisional Response Plan. The city of North Miami is one
of seven municipalities identified as host cities (Division 2) housing a Divisional Emergency Operations Center and serving not
only city residents but also residents from the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, the Village of Biscayne Park, the town of Surfside,
Indian Creek and North Bay Village. The ability to operate and provide communications from a functional facility during
manmade or natural disasters is of vital importance to the overall safety of the community and neighboring municipalities. The
City is therefore seeking funds to replace the back-up generator at the Police Station.
Municipalities North Miami Replacement of U.P.S. for Police
Station
Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure This is one of the future
projects.Grant Applied For 80,000.00 65 6 mos to 1 year
The City of North Miami is an integral part of Miami-Dade County's Emergency Divisional Response Plan. The City of North
Miami is one of seven municipalities identified as host cities, serving the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, the Village of Biscayne
Park, the Town of Surfside, and the Town of Indian Creek. The Divisional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facility houses staff
and provides emergency planning, communication, and information receipt and dissemination services. During manmade or
natural disasters, the ability to operate and provide communications from a protected and safe facility is of vital importance to
the overall safety of the community and neighboring municipalities. The current Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides
power during power failures and safeguards all communications equipment, computers and other vital electrical equipment. The
current UPS is over five (5) years old; all batteries have reached the end of useful service life; and it is at its maximum capacity.
The city is therefore seeking funds to replace the Uninterruptible Power Supply.
Municipalities North Miami Safeguarding Availability of Potable
Water
Future Unfunded
Project
,Other,Health,Pow
er Failure
This project is one of
our future project.Grant Applied For 325,000.00 79 6 mos to 1 year
Six remote raw water wells provide water to the city's Winson Water Plant at Sunkist Grove and supply the water necessary to
operate the Water Plant at full capacity. This project will provide emergency power to the six remote raw water wells. These
emergency generators will ensure that the remote water wells remain operational during power outages caused by storm
events, and that the Plant will operate at full capacity. This will provide an uninterrupted source of potable water for North
Miami residents as well as residents in surrounding water service areas. In addition, it will also ensure interconnectivity with
other municipalities and service areas including the City of Opalocka, the City of North Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County.
Municipalities North Miami Sanitary Sewer Backup Future Unfunded
Project ,Power Failure Potential Grant Applied For 700,000.00 73 less than 6 months
The city maintains and operates forty-five sanitary sewer lift stations. These lift stations, located throughout the city, vary in size
and configuration and allow sanitary sewage to flow through a pressurized sewer main system. This sewer system infrastructure
is monitored regularly to ensure it functions properly. In the event that any lift station ceases to operate due to power failure or
malfunction, the entire system fails as required pressures cannot be maintained. Sanitary sewage, then backs up into the system
eventually entering homes as inflow/outflow pressures are reversed. More than half of the city's forty-five sanitary sewer lift
stations have high priority needs for generators. Ten lift stations are constructed with the capability to house permanent
stationary generators. Six of these ten lift stations currently have emergency back up generators that are permanently affixed to
the facility. The remaining four (H, B, C, & Breezeswept) require emergency generator back up to be installed.
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Municipalities North Miami Surge Resistance and Flood Mitigation
at Keystone Point and Sans Souci
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge Future Project Grant Applied For 500,000.00 62 6 mos to 1 year
The eastern boundary of North Miami borders Biscayne Bay for approximately three miles. Keystone Point and Sans Souci are
the two subdivisions located along this eastern shoreline. There are five canal ends in Sans Souci currently in good condition.
and are twenty-three canal ends in Keystone Point that have been repaired. When these subdivisions were developed, these
canal ends were constructed to prevent soil erosion. The canal ends were not designed as seawalls and their structural integrity
was not considered at the time. In 1998, the city received a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to reconstruct
nineteen of the twenty-eight seawalls. While two existing retaining walls do not need repairs, the remaining seven retaining walls
need reconstruction to ensure structural integrity in the event of storm-related tidal surges. Approximately 50 homes will be
affected if the remaining retaining walls are damaged by a tidal surge. In addition, any surface or subterranean deterioration to
the existing retaining walls will adversely impact the structural integrity of the swales directly behind the seawalls and
subsequently damage underground utilities in close proximity to the retaining walls. This project will prevent repetitive flooding,
reduce damages to residential properties, decrease the number of recurring insurance claims, and provide uninterrupted
telephone, water and sanitary sewer services to residents.
Municipalities North Miami Utility Operation Center Surge
Suppression System
Future Unfunded
Project
,Storm
Surge,Power
Failure
Potential Identified Funding
Source 20,000.00 66 less than 6 months
The city maintains and operates forty-five sanitary sewer lift stations. Most lift stations are monitored from the city's operation
center located at 1815 NE 150th Street through a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. All SCADA
information is routed electronically through a server located at City Hall and relayed to either the operation center or the lift
stations by way of radio. The SCADA system is susceptible to power fluctuations and spikes that damage equipment and disrupt
communication between the operation center, City Hall and subsequently the lift stations. Surge suppression equipment will
protect the system against damaging power fluctuations. eliminate the need for new equipment purchases and reduce
personnel costs to manually control lift stations during storm events.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Additional Outfalls for Eastern Shores
Outfall pipes
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge CIP Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
The entire stormwater management system of this neighborhood, located on Maule Lakes and the Intracoastal waterways, just
east of US-1, depends on the proper functioning of outfall pipes that discharge directly into the canal and Intracoastal
waterways. There is a total of approximately 5,018 linear feet of existing outfall pipes in 44 locations in the neighborhood. The
additional outfalls would allow for the rapid discharge of stormwater from the neighborhood.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Aerial Pipe Crossings Funding Secured ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 350,000.00 72 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of the restoration of aerial pipe crossing for both City water mains and City sewer force mains.
Municipalities North Miami Beach City of North Miami Beach EOC Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Wind CIP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
The City of North Miami Beach EOC is the Divisional EOC for North-eastern Miami-Dade County and serves the following cities:
North Miami Beach, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, North Bay Village, Bal Harbour Village, and Miami Gardens. In
addition, several utility providers such as, FP&L, ATT, TECO Gas, and others are involved as well. The NMB EOC is responsible for
a population of approximately, 180,000 residents. Critical structures under the NMB EOC purview include municipal drinking
water supply, wastewater treatment, major corridor highways, railroad, natural gas and chemical plants as well as industrial
warehouses. The NMB EOC activates to ensure proper response and recovery in the event of hurricanes, major flooding and
other disasters, whether natural or man-made. In order to maintain its duties and to enhance its capabilities, the NMB EOC
needs to upgrade its equipment such as computers, monitors, satellite communications, fax machines, printer and other
required equipment.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Clean and Improve Drainage Systems Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge N/A Identified Funding
Source 90,000.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
Frequent cleaning and maintenance would improve the capacity and efficiency of the City's stormwater management system
that would be required to dispose of large volume of stormwater produced during a severe storm event. These actions would
benefit all residents of the City, as well as some areas of neighboring municipalities. The one-time cost to clean all of the City's
catch basins is approximately, $90,000. While installing a new drainage system is approximately $1 million per 200 properties.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Clean and Improve Drainage Systems Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 428,400.00 83 11/17/2014 2015
Cleaning and improving the City's drainage system, including approximately 2,800 catch basins would help dispose of storm
water and benefits all residents of the municipality, as well approximately 20 percent of Miami-Dade County. The cost to clean
the catch basins once is $428, 400 (based on a cost of $153 per catch basin) and installing a new drainage system is
approximately $1,000,000 per 200 residential lots.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Clean and Improve the Drainage
System
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 428,000.00 92 10/28/2015 FY16-FY20 Cleaning and improving the City's drainage system, including approximately 2,800 catch basins, would help dispose of
stormwater and benefit all residents of the municipality, as well as approximately 20 percent of Miami-Dade County.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Construct Injection Wells in Areas
Prone to Flooding
Future Unfunded
Project flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 Installing deep-well injection wells to reduce flooding would benefit approximately 30 percent of the City. The wells are allowed
in areas where the salinity/TSS of the groundwater is 10,000 ppm or higher.
Municipalities North Miami Beach
Construct Storm Water System that
may include Injection Wells in Areas
Prone to Flooding
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 120,000.00 77 11/17/2014 2015
Installing storm water system, including but not limited, to deep-well injection wells to reduce flooding would benefit
approximately 30 percent of the City. This type of project is needed where localized flooding are observed and where such
drainage design is applicable.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Dead End Eliminations Funding Secured ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 42,000.00 80 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of eliminations of dead end water mains City-wide. Lopped systems will be constructed to improve the City's
water main system.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Develop Evacuation Procedures &
Contractual
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazard N/A Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 0 2023
In addition to posting evacuation routes on the Internet, the City would like to develop evacuation procedures to facilitate and
expedite activities during an evacuation. This would include setting up contractual agreements with potential partners prior to a
disaster so essential services (tree trimming, additional transportation, etc.) would be immediately available after a hurricane.
The City's emergency response plan (ERP) procedures are outlined in the City's Unusual Occurrence Manual. Also, the City has
signed contracts with five (5) contractors, including Crowder-Gulf, for post-disaster recovery services.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Drainage in Alleyways Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 81 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20 This project consists of the construction of exfiltration trenches/catch basins in alleyways City-wide.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Drainage in Alleyways Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge CIP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 78 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the construction of exfiltration trenches/catch basins in alleyways city-wide.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Eastern Shores Drainage
Repair/Replacement
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 450,000.00 78 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of the repair and replacement of damaged existing drainage in the Eastern Shores neighborhood.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Eastern Shores Outfall Retrofit Design
Project
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood
Capital Improvement
Project scheduled for
FY17.
Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 87 10/28/2015 FY2017
The entire stormwater system of this neighborhood, Eastern Shores located east of US1 depends on the proper functioning of
the outfall pipes that discharge in the canal and Intracoastal. There is approximately 5,018 linear feet of existing outfall pipes in
44 locations in the neighborhood of Eastern Shores and Western Eastern Shores. Most of the outfall pipes were installed in the
early 1960s up to the late 1970s. There pipes have deteriorated and are collapsing due to age and rusts caused by salinity of the
ground water in the area.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Emergency Generators for Norwood
Water Treatment Plant
Project in Planning
Stage ,Power Failure Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 1,550,000.00 84 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20
This project consist of the installation of emergency back-up power for the Norwood Water Treatment expansion project.
Emergency standby power facilities would be at the Norwood WTP to handle the expanded facilities and on-site wells, and
additional emergency standby facilities would be provided at the Parkway Elementary School site to supply standby power for
the new off-site Biscayne Aquifer wells.
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Municipalities North Miami Beach
Establish a Community Outreach
Program & Public Information
Campaign
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge N/A Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
Post evacuation routes on the City's website.City-sponsored Flood Awareness Week to partner with other agencies (and
community groups) and to provide information about flood risk potential, safety tips, and steps to take in a flood.Create a
children's coloring book as an interagency initiative (can also be placed on our website).Publish a floodplain or pre-disaster
preparedness brochure and post on website.Send flood related articles in utility bills.Broadcast on our local cable channel
FEMA's �Best Build� video & other local flood plain videos.Publish a Flood safety section in the yellow pages.Offer flood safety
and hazard information recording on the city's phone system.Develop an educational program for local schools.Sponsor a
�Name the Park� contest as an organized community project/event. Establish a flood audit program to serve as a pre-disaster
vulnerability and planning effort. Maintain elevation certificate data on our website and a link to FEMA's website. Provide
material on how to select a qualified contractor and one for the property owner's recourse if dissatisfied with a contractor's
performance.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Establish Additional Hurricane Shelters Future Unfunded
Project All Hazard CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
Due to the geographic location of the City and its surrounding communities, there is a high demand for shelter space especially
during hurricanes classified as Category 2 and higher. Residents of both, the City and the surrounding communities, depend on
the City to provide shelter space in the event of a disaster. The current shelters are inadequate to accommodate the large
numbers of people who would require these services. Establishing additional shelters throughout the City would provide
significant benefits and peace of mind to its residents.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Establishment of Emergency
Operations Center
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind
Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 385,000.00 86 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20
The proposal is to upgrade the power generating capacity of the Carter Tyree Public Service Operation Center to be self-
sustaining during and after a disaster. This facility was constructed in 1997 to withstand winds exceeding 180 MPH but lacks the
power generation capacity to power crucial functions that operate from this facility. This is the facility where, emergency
preparedness and disaster recovery crews are headquartered. The scope of the work would include an upgraded generator,
conservation of empty "bunker" room into command center, installation of radio and communication equipment, enhancement
of onsite fueling station and installation of remote fueling facility at Water Plant.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Extend Sanitary Sewer System/Remove
Septic Tank Systems
Future Unfunded
Project flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
Flooding in areas with septic tank systems poses significant environmental and health risks to the immediate residents and to the
community at large because flooded septic systems contaminate both groundwater and surface water. Extending the sanitary
sewer system to residents currently utilizing septic systems would benefit approximately 25% of the residents of the City and
reduce the chances of ground- and surface-water contamination during a severe storm event.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Fire Flow Improvements Funding Secured ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 320,000.00 81 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of making improvements to the City's water main system to improve fire flow.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Force Main Installations and Lift
Stations Rehabilitations Funding Secured ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 125,000.00 51 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the rehabilitations of existing City owned sewage lift stations and the construction of any new force
mains required during the rehabs.
Municipalities North Miami Beach GIS Application for Storm Water
System
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 72 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the implementation of a GIS system for the City's storm water system.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Highland Village Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
This project consists of the installation of 10 deep injection wells, additional storm drainage structures, and road re-surfacing
throughout the Highland community. This project will significantly reduce flooding in the area and make it safe for residents to
travel.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Highland Village Drainage
Improvements and Pump Stations
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 76 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of various drainage improvements in the Highland Village subdivision. Also included within this project is the
construction of a pump station for well injection.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Highland Village Stormwater
Improvement
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood
Capital Improvement
Project scheduled for
FY17
Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 79 10/28/2015 FY 2017 The project consist of various drainage improvements in the Highland Village subdivision.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Inflow and Infiltration Prevention Funding Secured ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 66 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of preventing inflow and infiltration into the City's gravity sewer mains.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Injection Well Construction Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 83 10/28/2015 FY16-FY20
Installing stormwater system, including but not limited, to deep-well injection wells to reduce flooding would benefit
approximately 30 percent of the City. This type of project is needed where localized flooding is observed and where such
drainage design is applicable.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Install Additional Storm Water Basins
or Increase Existing Basins
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 60,000.00 86 11/17/2014 2015 Installing additional storm water management basins will help the city reduce the potential for flooding after storms and heavy
rains. Installation of additional basins will affect the entire municipality, as well about of Miami-Dade County.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Install Additional Stormwater Basins Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 60,000.00 90 10/28/2015 FY16-FY20 Installing additional stormwater management basins will help the City reduce the potential for flooding after storms and heavy
rains. Installation of additional basins will affect the entire municipality, as well about 20 percent of Miami-Dade County.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Install Additional Stormwater Catch
Basins.
Future Unfunded
Project flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
The installing additional catch basins will help the City to reduce the potential for flooding after major storm and rain events. The
installation of additional catch basins will also greatly affect the ability of the storm drainage system to quickly convey
stormwater from roadways and adjoining properties. The entire City will benefit from this improvement as well as portions of
neighboring municipalities.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Leak Detection Services Funding Secured ,Flood/Storm
Surge CIP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 82 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of locating and repair existing leaks within the City's watermain system City-Wide.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Miami Drive Roadway Improvements Future Unfunded
Project flood N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 This project consists of the installation of a French Drain System, swale improvement and road re-surfacing of Miami Dr.,
between NE 18th Ave. and NE 19th Ave.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Miami Industrial District Drainage &
Roadway Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 800,000.00 78 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20 This project consist of the installation of stormwater system, French drains, road resurfacing, curbing, and landscape.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Miami Industrial District Drainage and
Roadway Improvement
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 800,000.00 71 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the installation of a storm water system. road resurfacing, curbing, and landscape.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 10th Ave/NE 159th Street and NMB
Blvd.
Project in Planning
Stage ,Other Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 59 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20 This project consist of street and Roadway improvements. This will make significant drainage improvements.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 10th Avenue between NE 159th
Street and NMB Blvd.
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 77 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of roadway improvements that will be making significant drainage enhancements.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 161 Street Drainage Improvements Future Unfunded
Project flood N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
This project consists of the installation of a French Drain System, swale improvement and road re-surfacing of NE 161 St.,
between NE 13th Ave. and NE 15th Ave.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 161st Street Roadway and Drainage
Improvements
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Projects
Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 77 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20 This project consist of roadway improvements. This will include making significant drainage improvements.
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Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 161st Street Roadway and Drainage
Improvements
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 57 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of roadway improvements that will help enhance anticipated drainage issues.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 162 Street Roadway Improvements Future Unfunded
Project flood N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 This project consists of the installation of a French Drain System, swale improvement and road re-surfacing of NE 162 St.,
between NE 12th Ave. and NE 16th Ave.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 165 Street Roadway Improvements Future Unfunded
Project flood N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 This project consists of the installation of a French Drain System, swale improvement and road re-surfacing of NE 165 St.,
between NE 16th Ave. and NE 15th Ave.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 172 Street Drainage Improvement Future Unfunded
Project flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
This project consists of the installation of five (5) deep injection wells, catch basins and drainage pipes, stormwater pump
station, and road resurfacing. This project will significantly reduce flooding in the area of the City located between NE 170 St.
West Dixie Highway and NE 22 Ave. and NE 172 St.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 172nd Drainage Improvement 75% complete ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project Funding Secured 17,916.92 72 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20
This project consist of the installation of approved pre-treatment devices a French drain, stormwater pumping station, outfall
pipe modification, deep injection wells, and road resurfacing. This project will significantly reduce flooding in the area and make
it safe for residents to travel.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 172nd Street Drainage
Improvement
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 1,791,692.00 77 11/17/2014 2015
This project consist of installation of approved pre-treatment devices, storm water pumping station, outfall pipe modification,
deep injection wells, and road resurfacing. This project will significantly reduce flooding in the area and make it safe for residents
to travel.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 19 Avenue Roadway Improvements Future Unfunded
Project flood N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
This project consists of the installation of a drainage system, swale improvement and road re-surfacing of NE 19 Ave., between
NE 163rd St. and NE 171st St.
Municipalities North Miami Beach NE 19th Avenue Business District
Sewering
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 63 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the construction of positive sewer systems for the NE 19th Avenue Business District. These systems will
replace existing septic systems.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Norwood Water Treatment Plant
Stormwater Retension Ponds
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 600,000.00 81 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20
The City of North Miami Beach is currently undergoing a major Norwood-Oeffler Water Plant Expansion Program. Approximately
15 million gallons per day (MGD) membrane treatment system will be added to the current 16 MGD lime softening process. Due
to increased pervious areas, the current storm system needs to be expanded. However, due to well field protection
requirements and site limitations, the existing exfiltration system cannot be expanded. To achieve the goals of the stormwater
management and protection of public water supply wells, the City had to construct three dry stormwater retention ponds and
associated piping system. The total pond area is approximately 0.8 acre. The system also includes 550 ft. of 18-inch, 550 ft. of 24
inch, and more than 1000 ft. of 36-inch fiber reinforced concrete pipe, and associated about 30 inlet or manhole structures.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Perform Free Hurricane Inspections for
City Residents
Future Unfunded
Project wind CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
By performing free hurricane inspections for buildings located within the City limits, the City would help to reduce the potential
for damages to property as well as to educate the public on issues related to hurricane and storm safety, evacuation routes, and
other essential topics. This project has the potential to benefit 100 percent of the properties located within the City; however,
the degree of success will depend on the number of properties that participate in the program. To foster larger participation, the
City would offer incentives to property owners.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Proactive Hurricane Tree Trimming Project in Planning
Stage ,Other Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 50 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20
The proposal is for funding of tree trimming services to properly prune and maintain over 16,000 trees throughout the City of
North Miami Beach. Properly pruning and thinning of tree canopy would be essentially beneficial in minimizing damage to
utilities, building structures, and automobiles as a result of drowned trees during severe storm systems.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Pro-active Hurricane Tree Trimming
and Pruning
Future Unfunded
Project wind/wild fire CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
This project involves tree trimming services to properly prune and maintain over 6,000 trees throughout the City of North Miami
Beach. Trees are considered part of the City's infrastructure; they require regular hurricane pruning maintenance. The City
Forester recommends trimming and/or removing those trees that pose a threat or public danger in the event of a storm such as
a hurricane. Trees along drainage canals and designated evacuation routes are of particular importance. The proper pruning and
thinning of trees canopy would minimize property and utility damages that would be caused by trees downed during severe
storm events. Tree trimming services can be performed by a contractor at an estimated cost of $150,000 annually. Alternatively,
the same services may be accomplished with an annual operating cost of $60,000, if the City were to purchase a bucket truck, at
a cost of $180,000 and staff it with a two-person crew.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Provide Disaster Training for Public
Works Employee
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazard CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
By providing disaster training for employees of the Department of Public Services prior to a disaster, the City would have at its
disposal, trained, knowledgeable and capable personnel, who could manage scenarios associated with disasters in a more
efficient and effective manner. Consequently, costs and delays often associated with post-disasters periods would be
significantly reduced.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Public Facilities Repair Future Unfunded
Project wind N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 This project consists of the repair and strengthening of roofs, windows and other structural elements of key City-owned facilities.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Pump Replacements Funding Secured ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 165,000.00 11 11/17/2014 2015 The project consists of the replacement of sewage lift station pumps on as needed basins.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Rehabilitation of NE 172 Street
Stormwater Pump Station
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge CIP Identified Funding
Source 199,250.00 88 8/25/2016 1 year Rehabilitation of NE 172 Street Stormwater Pump Station.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Remove Australian Pines within City
Limits
Future Unfunded
Project wild fire, wind CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
Australian pines have shallow root structures that make the trees susceptible to uprooting in high winds and heavy storms.
Removing these trees would mitigate future damages caused by falling trees and help to reduce the amount of debris present
after a storm. This project would benefit the City.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Renovation of Eastern Shores Outfall
pipes
Future Unfunded
Project flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023
The entire stormwater management system of this neighborhood, located on Maule Lakes and the Intracoastal waterways, just
east of US-1, depends on the proper functioning of outfall pipes that discharge directly into the canal and Intracoastal
waterways. There is a total of approximately 5,018 linear feet of existing outfall pipes in 44 locations in the neighborhood. The
majority of these outfall pipes were installed in the early 1960's and up to the late 1970's. The pipes have since deteriorated and
in some cases are collapsing due to age and due to exposure to saline soil and groundwater in the area. Damaged outfalls need
to be replaced and/or repaired.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Renovation of Eastern Shores Outfall
Pipes
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 550,000.00 75 11/17/2014 2015
The entire storm water system of the Eastern Shores neighborhood is located east of US1 and depends on the proper functioning
of the outfall pipes that discharge in the canal and Intercoastal. There is a total of approximately 5,018 linear feet of existing
outfall pipes in 44 locations in the neighborhood of Eastern Shores and Western Eastern Shores. Most of these outfall pipes were
installed in the early 1960s up to the late 1970s and as a result, these pipes have deteriorated and are collapsing due to age and
rust caused by salinity of the ground water in the area.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Roadway Improvements Funding Secured ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 327,000.00 56 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of the paving, resurfacing, and curb construction along the drainage improvements on City-Wide and City
roads.
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Municipalities North Miami Beach Sanitary Sewer System/Remove Septic
Tanks
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 81 10/28/2015 FY16-FY20
Flooding in areas with septic tank systems poses significant environmental and health risks to the immediate residents and the
community at large because flooded septic systems have the potential to contaminate both groundwater and surface water.
Extending the sanitary sewer system to residents currently utilizing septic systems would benefit approximately 25% of the City
of North Miami Beach.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Storm Water Improvement City-Wide Funding Secured ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 336,885.00 69 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of design and construction of various storm water improvements City-wide. This will consist of exfiltration
trenches and well injection system.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Storm Water Master Plan Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 89 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of preparing a current update to the City's Storm Water Master Plan
Municipalities North Miami Beach Storm Water Pump Replacement
Program Funding Secured ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 63 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the replacement of existing storm water pumps on a needed basis.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Storm Water Pump Replacement
Program
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 87 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20 The project consist of the replacement of existing storm water pumps on an as needed basis.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Stormwater Improvements City-wide Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 340,000.00 82 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20 The project consist of design and construction of various storm water improvements City-wide. This will consist of the
replacement of existing storm water pumps on a needed basis.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Stormwater Master Plan Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 87 10/28/2015 FY16-FY20
The City has hired consultants to access the entire storm system throughout the City's jurisdiction and such study will include the
modeling under different storm scenarios. The consulting firm will prepare once the required data is collected and available a
Master Plan that will clearly define the problem areas. Some of these areas are already well known and solutions have been
implemented or will become part of the CIP plan in the near future. However, the Master Plan will provide a more structured
approach to determining the priority of the different conceived projects.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Telephone System Replacement For
City Hall and Police Department.
Future Unfunded
Project
communication
failure N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 This project consists of a new digital telephone system to provide seamless communication between the City's Police Dept., City
Hall and the residents of the City.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Transmission Main Pipe Evaluation and
Testing Funding Secured ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 25,000.00 74 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of the evaluation and testing of large diameter water mains City-wide.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Trenchless Pipe Replacements Funding Secured ,Flood CIP Identified Funding
Source 325,000.00 78 11/17/2014 2015 This project consists of the replacement of various water mains and sewer force mains through underground boring methods.
Municipalities North Miami Beach Well Field Stormwater System
Improvement
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood Capital Improvement
Project
Identified Funding
Source 29,000.00 80 10/29/2015 FY16-FY20
In order to protect public water supply wells #13 and #19 from contamination, the City needs to modify the stormwater system
previously constructed in the vicinity of the wells. Approximately 300 ft. of 30-inch French drain needs to be removed and
replaced with solid pipes. The associated inlets need to be modified as well.
Municipalities North Miami Beach West Dixie Highway Industrial District
Drainage & Roadway Improvement
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood N/A Identified Funding
Source 0.00 0 6/1/2011 2023 This project consists of the installation of a French Drain system, road resurfacing, curbing and landscape on the roadways
located between NE 151 St., NE 154 St., West Dixie Hwy. and the FEC railroad tracks.
Municipalities North Miami Beach West Dixie Hwy between NE 151 Street
and NE 154th Street
Future Unfunded
Project ,Other CIP Identified Funding
Source 0.00 51 11/17/2014 2015 This project consist of roadway improvements that are cohesive to current drainage enhancements.
Municipalities Opa Locka 141St Roadway & Drainage
Improvements Other ,Flood,Health HMGP Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 0 12/24/2013 2 years
Municipalities Opa Locka NW 147th Street Drainage Other
,Flood,Health,Win
d,Flood/Storm
Surge
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,698,458.52 0 4/8/2014 2 years Drainage project along NW 147 Street
Municipalities Opa Locka Sherbondy Village - Emergency Shelter Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Health,Pow
er Failure,Wind
If funded through the
Hazard Mitigation
Grant program, the
City's match will be
budgeted for in the FY
19 Budget.
Identified Funding
Source 600,000.00 78 12/22/2017 1 year
Scope of Project to Upgrade Sherbondy Village:
In an effort to bring this facility into compliance with the requirements of a public disaster shelter, the following items must be
addressed:
• Upgrade electrical transfer switch to a single automated unit.
• Outfit a designated area to serve as the city Emergency Operations Center EOC.
• Install additional showers and restroom facilities.
• Pave, mark, and illuminate designated parking area.
These upgrades will cost approximately $600,000.
Municipalities Opa Locka
Zone 1 & 2 Roads (NW 38th Ave., NW
38th Court, NW 42nd Ave., NW 45th
Ave., NW 46th Ave., NW 47th Ave.,
NW 128th St., NW 132nd St., NW
133rd St., NW 135th St., NW 32nd
Ave., NW 38th Court, Alexandria Drive,
Port Said Road, NW 132nd Terrance,
NW 132nd St., NW 135 St.) )
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood,Health
The City will be seeking
State Revolving Loan
from the Department
of Environmental
Protection. Within the
FY 18 Adopted Budget,
the City has allocated
$700 K to be used as a
mechanism to draw
down the State
Revolving Loan funds.
Identified Funding
Source 16,000,000.00 84 12/15/2017 2 years to
completion
Project Description: This project consist of drinking water, waste water, and storm water infrastructure improvements. The total
project cost is estimated at $16,125,882 .
Drinking Water – To include the replacement of the existing deteriorated potable water system consisting of mainline piping,
valves, service connections, water service conversions, tees and various appurtenances required for successful installation and
operations in accordance with applicable jurisdictional standards and regulations. These improvements will provide for fire flow
protection and operations, and improve the system pressure.
Waste Water – To include the replacement, repair and/or lining of the existing deteriorated wastewater system consisting of
mainline piping, valves, manholes, laterals, wyes, tees. The project scope will include the SCADA system used to monitor the four
(4) pump stations, as well.
Storm Water – To include the installation of new storm water system infrastructure consisting of storm drain piping, cross drain
piping, catch basins, manholes, curb inlets, end walls, outfall pipes, pavements, sidewalks, ditch bottom inlets, control structures,
rip raps, and hydrodynamic separation structures.
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Municipalities Opa Locka
Zone 6 Roads (141 NW St., 139 NW St.,
146 NW St., 149 NW St., 147 NW St.,
Atlantic Ave., Superior Ave., York St.,
NW 140th St., NW 140th Terrance,
Burlington St., NW 143rd St., Ali-Baba
Blvd., Sesame St., NW 149th St., NW
150th St., NW 26th Ave., NW 24th
Ave., NW 23rd Ave., NW 22nd Place,
NW 23rd Place, NW 23rd Court, NW
27th Ave., NW 25th Ave., NW 24th
Court, Frontage Road, NW 25th Court,
NW 131st St., LS #2, LS #4, LS #5, LS
#8))
Project in Planning
Stage ,Flood,Health
The City has budgeted
$600 K in its FY 2018
Adopted Budget to be
used as a mechanism
to draw down future
State Revolving Loans
from the Florida
Department of
Environmental
Protection. The State
Revolving Loans will be
used as the match.
Identified Funding
Source 6,000,000.00 84 12/15/2017 2 years to
completion
Project Description: This project consist of drinking water, waste water, and storm water infrastructure improvements. The total
project cost is estimated at $6,229,374 .
Drinking Water – To include the replacement of the existing deteriorated potable water system consisting of mainline piping,
valves, service connections, water service conversions, tees and various appurtenances required for successful installation and
operations in accordance with applicable jurisdictional standards and regulations. These improvements will provide for fire flow
protection and operations, and improve the system pressure.
Waste Water – To include the replacement, repair and/or lining of the existing deteriorated wastewater system consisting of
mainline piping, valves, manholes, laterals, wyes, tees. The project scope will include the SCADA system used to monitor the four
(4) pump stations, as well.
Storm Water – To include the installation of new storm water system infrastructure consisting of storm drain piping, cross drain
piping, catch basins, manholes, curb inlets, end walls, outfall pipes, pavements, sidewalks, ditch bottom inlets, control structures,
rip raps, and hydrodynamic separation structures.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Acquire a High Water Vehicle Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
No funding source
identified for this
project
50,000.00 68 1/2/2014 < 2 years The village needs a vehicle capable of movement through flooded areas to assist citizens in distress.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Alternative lighting for pathway
security Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program through
FEMA
Identified Funding
Source 40,000.00 70 11/21/2017 less than 6 months 70 of our 83 security pathway lights have been damaged due to storm surge. We are interested in pursuing alternative lighting
styles and options by raising the lights or purchasing water resistant lighting fixtures.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Canal and Waterway Maintenance Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Stormwater Utility -
Palmetto Bay
Stormwater Utility -
Miami Dade County
SFWMD
Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 60 12/27/2013 less than 6 months
Clean and maintain including exotic weed control, dredge when and where needed, clear banks of potential debris, and stabilize
banks to prevent erosion. Clean canals allow better control of water levels, which greatly improves storm water management
and the drainage system.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Canal Bank Erosion Protection Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Other,Flood
Potential funding from
SFWMD 2,500,000.00 62 12/27/2013 2 years or more
Design and construct erosion protection structures and bank stabilization projects along village canals which are vulnerable to
bank erosion due to storm surge or inland flooding. This project includes the construction of erosion control structures such as
riprap or HDPE geotextile systems, clearing of undesirable debris, trees, predominantly Australian pines and ficus, located in
close proximity to canal bank. These trees are prone to falling during a severe windstorm or hurricane causing flow obstructions
as well as damage to the canal bank resulting in increased erosion. We must also schedule regular maintenance of Village canals
to restore flow.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Clean Drainage System Other Flood/Storm
Surge
Stormwter Utility
Special Revenue
Identified Funding
Source 125,200.00 65 1/2/2014 annually Clean and flush all sediment and debris from catch basins, pipe and exfiltration trench. Existing catch basins should be modified
or reconstrcuted as required to provide sediment traps and pollution retardant baffles to protect the french drains and outfalls.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Debris Storage Area Future Unfunded
Project Other Unidentified funding
source at this time.40,000.00 52 1/2/2014 less than 2 years
Develop/Identify an area for emergency management debris removal and storage, including construction of infrastructure to
reach site.This effort should reduce demands on the local government and facilitate recovery after the event. This is a key item
since both the Village and the County are responsible for various city services.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Downtown Redevelopment 25% complete Wind,Flood/Storm
Surge
County GOB
Street Sign Bond
General Funds
Grant Awarded 12,440,000.00 43 1/2/2014 > 1 year
The area known as the Franjo Triangle and Island district, South of SW 168th ST, North of SW 184th ST, East of South Bound US1,
and West of SW 94th AVE is in the planning stages of a complete redevelopment including roadway, buildings and infrastructure.
The purpose is to create a walkable, livable downtown district that is confined to the current commercial area surrounding US1,
to create a sense of community and a sense of place, to expand services to Village residents, to enhance quality of life, and to
serve as economic engine for Village and diversify revenue and shift the tax burden from the residential to the commercial
sector.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements Sub-Basin 43 Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Unidentified source of
funding for this
projects with the
exception of
Stormwater Utility
Revenue
940,000.00 69 12/29/2016 more than 4 years
The proposed improvements will result in a significant reduction in the pollutant load contribution from this sub-basin to the
Biscayne Aquifer for three major pollutants. Clean and flush sediment and debris from existing catch basins and pipes and adjust
catch basin elevations and locations to minimize accumulation of sediment and debris. Install additional infrastructure. Existing
catch basins should be modified or reconstructed as required to provide sediment traps (sumps) and pollution retardant baffles
to protect the exfiltration trench. Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is
recommended to interconnect the catch basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements - SW 87 AVE
(from SW 168 ST to SW 184 ST)50% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge
Miami-Dade County
Stormwater Utility
Revenue
Identified Funding
Source 1,500,000.00 65 12/27/2013 > than one year
The drainage system is undersized and its existing drainage system consists of several isolated small exfiltration systems at low
points in the roadway. Construct additional catch basins and exfiltration trench at low points in the roadway swales of the sub-
basin and connect to drainage wells.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin
# 11
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unidentified funding
source 890,000.00 64 12/30/2013 > 4 year
Drainage sub-basin # 11 located South of SW 152 ST. North of SW 156 ST, East of US 1, West of SW 89 AVE. The sub-basin
consists of approximately 48.3 acres of existing detached single family residential and commercial development. Construct
additional catch basins and exfiltration trench at low points in the roadway swales of the sub-basin and connect to drainage
wells.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin
# 12
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge (Select)65,000.00 70 12/26/2013 less than 6 months
Drainage sub-basin # 12 located South of SW 168 ST. North of SW 171 ST, East of SW 75 AVE, West of OLD CUTLER RD. The sub-
basin consists of approximately 25.3 acres of existing detached single family residential development with approximately 6,600
linear feet of roadway. Construct additional catch basins and exfiltration trench at low points in the roadway swales of the sub-
basin and connect to drainage wells.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin
#41
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unidentified funding
source.
Identified Funding
Source 966,000.00 72 11/29/2017 3-6 months
Drainage Sub-basin #41 is located south of SW 173rd Street, north of SW 174th Street, west of Old Cutler Road, and east of SW
77th Avenue. Drainage Sub-basin #41 is part of the C100-C-20 Miami-Dade County basin. The sub-basin consists of
approximately 30.13 acres of existing detached single-family residential development with approximately 4,560 linear feet of
roadway. Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is recommended to interconnect the
catch basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin
#42
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unidentified funding
source at this time.
Identified Funding
Source 724,500.00 77 11/29/2017 3-6 months
Drainage sub-basin 42 is located south of SW 168th Street (Richmond Drive), north of SW 171st Street, west of SW 76th Avenue,
and east of SW 77th Avenue Palmetto Road). Drainage sub-basin 42 is part of the C100C-E-11 Miami-Dade County basin. The
sub-basin consists of approximately 17.37 acres of existing detached single-family residential development with approximately
3,160 linear feet of roadway. Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is recommended
to interconnect the catch basins.
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Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin
#44
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Unidentified funding
source at this time.
Identified Funding
Source 1,150,000.00 81 11/29/2017 3-6 months
Drainage sub-basin #44 is located south of SW 164th Street, north of SW 166th Street, west of SW 72nd Avenue, and east of SW
77th Avenue (Palmetto Road). Drainage sub-basin #44 is part of the C100C-E-10 Miami-Dade County basin. The sub-basin
consists of approximately 34.01 acres of existing detached single-family residential development with approximately 7,070 linear
feet of roadway. Existing catch basins should be modified or reconstructed as required to provide sediment traps (sumps) and
pollution retardant baffles to protect the exfiltration trench. Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts, and
exfiltration trench is recommended to interconnect the catch basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements Sub-Basin
57/96
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Unidentified funding
source with the
exception of
Stormwater Utility
Revenue.
601,450.00 69 12/29/2016 5 years or greater
Proposed improvements will result in a significant reduction in the pollutant load contribution from this sub-basin to the
Biscayne Aquifer for three major pollutants.Clean and flush all sediment and debris from existing catch basins and pipes and
adjust catch basin elevations and locations to minimize accumulation of sediment and debris. Install additional infrastructure.
Existing catch basins should be modified or reconstructed as required to provide sediment traps (sumps) and pollution retardant
baffles to protect the exfiltration trench. Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is
recommended to interconnect the catch basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements to Sub-Basin
#39
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge SFWMD Identified Funding
Source 770,500.00 85 11/29/2017 3-6 months
Drainage Sub-basin #39 is located south of SW 170th Terrace, north of SW 173rd Street, west of Old Cutler Road, and east of SW
77th Avenue. Drainage Sub-basin #39 is part of the C-100C-E-11 Miami-Dade County basin. The Sub-basin consists of
approximately 21.22 acres of existing detached single-family residential development with approximately 3,260 linear feet of
roadway. Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts and exfiltration trench is recommended to interconnect the
catch basins. this Sub-basin has the possibility of a new outfall connection as well.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Emergency Portable Stormwater
Pumps
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise
Unidentified 200,000.00 69 12/27/2013 less than 2 years
The easternmost boundary of the Village borders Biscayne Bay for approximately 3.4 miles. There are several low lying areas
adjacent to Biscayne Bay that flood during heavy rain events and major storm events. The Village is seeking funds to purchase
portable emergency pumps to assist in the discharge of stormwater runoff. These portable stormwater pumps will help prevent
repetitive flooding, reduce damages to residential properties, and decrease the number of recurring insurance claims.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Emergency Warning Phone Call System
(Reverse 911)
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Security
Breach,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Wild
Fire,Wind,Other
Unidentified funding
source 100,000.00 80 12/30/2013 less than 2 years Install a computerized telephone call system to call each phone to indicate emergency operation warnings. The system will notify
all Village residents prior to or during an emergency situation..
Municipalities Palmetto Bay
Facility Hardening & Roof Replacement
for Recreational Building at Coral Reef
Park
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind
Potential grant with the
Department of
Environmental
Protection Agency
Grant Applied For 2,000,000.00 77 1/9/2014 2017 - 2018
In addition to providing recreational services to a large number of people on a daily basis, the Recreation Building at Coral Reef
Park also serves as a secondary EOC location for the Village of Palmetto Bay. The 2,000 SF structure was built in 1978 and does
not currently meet building code requirements for the South Florida area.
There have been no significant updates made to the building since it was first constructed. Recent inspections of the facility
show that its roof’s useful lifetime has been exceeded and requires full replacement. The main structural glue-laminated beam is
rotting and, over time, has separated from the supporting structural walls. New wood soffits are also needed and truss
connections must be re-strapped. The repairs are extremely critical. The building, as it stands now, is at great risk of caving-in in
the event of even a small hurricane.
In addition to the roof, the building envelope must be hardened to withstand the impact of heavy storm winds and flying debris.
All existing exterior windows and doors must be replaced with hurricane-approved ones, all masonry corners must be reinforced
and the electrical and plumbing systems must be upgraded.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Flood Zone Data Maintenance: GIS
System 50% complete ,Flood/Storm
Surge,Other General Funds Funding Secured 100,000.00 70 12/30/2013 < 4 year
This project will fund the creation of a GIS system to support several activities of the Village's National Flood Insurance
Community Rating System program including mapping, annual outreach and notification, and the maintenance of all flood zone
designations and other data for all real property folio numbers within the Village. In addition, the project will integrate Village's
data into Miami-Dade County's GIS system tailoring products generated for Village use. The additional information generated by
this system will be essential for the preparation of detailed flood mitigation reports and allow users to track conditions by
specific property location. This data will then be utilized to clearly identify and designate low lying areas, which will streamline
flood prevention efforts when designing new systems and upgrading drainage systems.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Hazardous Material Containment Future Unfunded
Project
Health,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Wind
Unidentified funding
source 4,000.00 63 1/2/2014 less than 1 year Purchase cabinets and other containment equipment to house and contain chemicals, oils. fuels. and batteries that may spill and
cause polluted run-off during a hurricane.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Improvements to Public Works Facility Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind
No grant funding
identified for this
project
125,000.00 67 1/2/2014 less than 1 year
The Village of Palmetto Bay's Public Works Department facility is need of retrofitting improvements to protect from high wind
and/or flood damage. Proposed improvements include hurricane impact windows and doors, waterproof walls and elevation of
electrical and mechanical utilities that service the building. This will secure the facility for the emergency response team, village
employees and equipment at the time of natural disaster events.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements
Phase VI Funding Secured
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Stormwater Utility
Revenue with the
potential for grant
funding from FDEP and
SFWMD.
Funding Secured 403,733.00 71 12/29/2016 2 years or greater
Existing catch basins should be modified or reconstructed as required to provide sediment traps (sumps) and pollution retardant
baffles to protect the exfiltration trench. Constructing additional infrastructure to include catch basins, manholes, culverts, and
exfiltration trench is recommended to
interconnect the catch basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements
Phase VII
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Potential to secure
FDEP and/or SFWMD
grant funding inclusive
of Village Stormwater
Utility Revenue.
500,000.00 67 12/29/2016 2 years or greater
Roadway drainage basins with closed systems and only minimal drainage infrastructure. Constructing additional catch basins,
manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is recommended to interconnect the catch basins at low points in the roadway swales
of the localized areas. Swale modification may be required in some locations.
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Municipalities Palmetto Bay Pre-Disaster Employee Response Plan
and Training
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Other
Potential use of
Stormwater Utility
Revenue
100,000.00 76 12/27/2013 less than 6 months Create an Emergency Management pre-disaster/disaster response plan to ensure the best practices are in place prior to and
after a disaster.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Public Information and Educational
Campaign Funding Secured
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Power
Failure,Wind,Tech
nological
Disruption,Health
Stormwater Utility
Funding Funding Secured 16,500.00 83 12/30/2013 less than 6 months
Develop a "How to" manual specifically for Palmetto Bay citizens. Through the use of grant funds, the Village can develop
community disaster education programs to promote awareness of emergencies and educate residents on the appropriate
response and necessary preparation when an emergency threatens. This effort should reduce demands on local government and
facilitate recovery after the event. This is a key item since both the Village and the County are responsible for various city
services.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Public structure improvements Other ,Flood/Storm
Surge
Applying for the Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program through
FEMA.
Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 58 11/21/2017 1 month To improve the damaged equipment at a traffic circle within Palmetto bay by raising the electrical box and perhaps using a
different style of lighting that would be more resistant to being submerged.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Purchase Hurricane Preparedness &
Debris Clearance Equipment Flood,Wind Project to be removed.282,450.00 67 1/2/2014 project to be
removed
Acquire Vacon Drain Truck ($193,200) and Trash Grabber with 20-Yard dump bed ($89,250) for hurricane preparedness, debris
clearing and regular maintenance.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Purchase of Portable Emergency
Traffic Lights
Future Unfunded
Project
,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal Disruption
Unidentified at this
time.150,000.00 64 12/27/2013 more than 6
months
Purchase portable solar-powered emergency traffic lights to be used at main intersections throughout the Village of Palmetto
Bay, including US 1.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay
Remove Australian Pines within Village
Limits along Roadways that Connect to
Evacuation Routes
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind
Unidentified funding
source 125,000.00 66 1/2/2014 < 2 years
The Village has a number of old, deteriorated Australian pines that easily become a hazard during high winds. This project would
benefit the Village and mitigate future damages caused by fallen trees and help to reduce the amount of debris present following
a high wind or after a major storm event. The removal of these Australian pines requires specialized equipment and skills that
the Village Public Works Department does not possess. This project would enable the Village to hire a professional contractor to
remove the hazardous Australian pines that are susceptible to uprooting in high winds and heavy storms.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Repetitive Loss Retrofit Funding Secured
Flood/Storm
Surge,Wind,Sea
Level Rise
Stormwater Utility
Revenue
Identified Funding
Source 313,570.00 64 1/2/2014 > than one year Mitigate and Retrofit Repetitive / Severe Repetitive loss properties on FEMA inventory, to reduce flood and wind related losses.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Street Sweeping Program Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Other
Stormwater Utility
Grant
Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 59 12/30/2013 < 2 years
In order to minimize blockage of storm drains, the Village will be required to clean the debris from its roadways before it washes
into the drain. A street sweeping program will comply wit provisions of the federal mandated Clean Water Act. In addition, street
sweeping helps to remove pollutants that potentially can drain into the stormwater system.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Sub-Basin 59/60 Funding Secured
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Storm
Surge
SFWMD and
Stormwater Utility
Revenue
Grant Awarded 1,100,000.00 66 12/28/2016 by the end of 2018
Clean and flush all sediment and debris from existing catch basins and pipes and adjust catch basin elevations and locations to
minimize accumulation of sediment and debris. Install additional infrastructure . Existing catch basins should be modified or
reconstructed as required to provide sediment traps (sumps) and pollution retardant baffles to protect the exfiltration trench.
Constructing additional catch basins, manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is recommended to interconnect the catch
basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Sub-Basin 61 Drainage Improvements Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Stormwater Utility
Revenue, SFWMD grant
and FDEP grant funds
520,000.00 65 12/28/2016 FY 2018-2019
The sub-basin consists of approximately 26.29 acres of existing detached single-family residential development with
approximately 4,770 linear feet of roadway, including SW 155th Street, SW 156th Street, SW 157th Street, SW 158th Street, SW
160th Street, SW 79th Avenue,
SW 78th Place, SW 78th Avenue, and SW 77th Court. The drainage system in this sub-basin includes three outfall connections
along SW 77th Court, but the outfalls are only connected to local catch basins.Clean and flush all sediment and debris from
existing catch basins, pipes, outfalls, and adjust catch basin elevations and locations to minimize accumulation of sediment and
debris. Install the additional infrastructure.Existing catch basins should be modified or reconstructed as required to provide
sediment traps (sumps) and pollution retardant baffles to protect the exfiltration trench. An analysis of the existing outfall
capacities should be performed to evaluate the need for potential outfall improvements. Constructing additional catch basins,
manholes, culverts, and exfiltration trench is recommended to interconnect the catch basins.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Swale and Tree Trimming Program Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Other,Wind
Potential to obtain
funding from an Urban
Forestry Grant
Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 64 1/3/2014 5-2017
Develop and Implement a program o trim trees prior to hurricane season and allow for an increase in survivability of the trees
and reduce the safety concerns of residents. In addition, proper trimming and pruning would benefit in minimizing damages to
utility, building structures, and vehicles as a result of down trees during a severe storm. This initiative will also reduce debris and
protect the infrastructure from damage to sidewalks and roads.
Municipalities Palmetto Bay Water intrusion prevention at Library
and community center
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program through
FEMA.
Identified Funding
Source 40,000.00 72 11/21/2017 1-2 months Flood shields/door dams to eliminate water intrusion to the building.
Municipalities Pinecrest Burial of Over-head Power Lines along
Arterial Roadway
Future Unfunded
Project Wind 50,000,000.00 65 12/1/2012 > 1 year
Design and construct the burial of all over-head power lines along the municipal arterial roadways. This project would mitigate
the potential for loss of power during severe weather events and would enhance the response to areas of the Village during
emergencies by limiting obstacles and life-safety issues on critical transportation infrastructure. Power loss in the Village is
critical since the majority of residents obtain water from wells which use electricity to power their pumps.
Municipalities Pinecrest Canal Bank Erosion Protection Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge Unknown/None 100,000.00 49 12/1/2012 less than 6 months
Design and construct erosion protection structures and bank stabilization projects along village canals which are vulnerable to
bank erosion due to storm surge or inland flooding. This project includes the removal of undesirable debris, trees,
predominantly Australian pines and ficus, located in close proximity to the canal bank. These trees are prone to falling during a
severe windstorm or hurricane causing flow obstructions as well as damage to the canal bank resulting in increased erosion. We
must also schedule regular maintenance of village canals to restore flow.
Municipalities Pinecrest Community Disaster Education
Program
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Unknown/None 30,000.00 62 12/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year
Develop education materials such as brochures and newsletters, and improve communication with the community through
streaming video and radio station improvements to promote emergency preparation awareness and provide information to the
residents of the Village of Pinecrest urging them to act proactively in the preparation of properties and structures in the event of
a disaster.
Municipalities Pinecrest Development of Neighborhood
Response Teams
Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Unknown/None 30,000.00 75 12/1/2012 less than 6 months
Develop and train Neighborhood Response Teams to increasing community involvement in the Village's damage assessment
teams after a storm event. Having volunteers involved in the Windshield Assessment will allow the Village wide assessment to
be done more efficiently and will allow the Certified Inspector to focus their attention in areas sustaining substantial structural
and electrical damage where structures may have to be tagged as Unsafe for Occupancy.
Municipalities Pinecrest Hardening of Coral Pine Park Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unknown/None 50,000.00 56 12/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year Add hurricane rated windows, storm shutters, reinforced doors and otherwise harden the renovated building at Coral Pine Park.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2013.
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Municipalities Pinecrest Improvements to Pinecrest
GardensMain Entrance Building
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Grant Applied For 75,000.00 56 12/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year Installation of hurricane impact windows in the main entrance building of Pinecrest Gardens. This building contains Village
offices as well as two multi-purpose rooms. Pinecrest Gardens is historically designated and this building was built in 1954.
Municipalities Pinecrest Public Works EOC Facility Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards 150,000.00 60 12/1/2012 6 mos to 1 year
The construction of a fully functional EOC facility on the second floor of the existing Public Works Department. Currently, the 2-
story building is structurally safe and provides a lunch room and shop on the first floor. However, the 2nd floor is currently
unused and not sufficiently equipped to provide electricity, air conditioning or any sleeping accommodations. In the event of a
disaster, it is imperative that all Village Public Works Department employees report to duty. Public Works must be operable
before, during and immediately after any disaster to provide residents access to streets and deal with other safety issues.
Municipalities Pinecrest Purchase of Portable Emergency
Traffic Lights
Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Unknown/None 100,000.00 83 12/1/2012 less than 6 months Purchase portable solar-powered emergency traffic lights to be used at main intersections throughout the Village of Pinecrest,
including US1.
Municipalities Pinecrest Purchase of Portable Two-Way Radios Other Communications
Failure (Select)110,000.00 0 12/1/2012 2013 Purchase upgraded portable two-way radios for various departments, including Police, that serve on the disaster assessment
teams and in the recovery process.
Municipalities Pinecrest Reverse 911 System Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Unknown/None 75,000.00 68 12/1/2012 less than 6 months To purchase a reverse 911 system that would allow the Village of Pinecrest Police Department to provide emergency information
to village residents.
Municipalities South Miami Citywide Drainage Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge Funding Secured 700,000.00 2 1/22/2014 Ongoing Yearly
project
The Stormwater Master Plan (SMP) is a citywide study which provides an evaluation of the current flood protection level of
service (LOS) of the existing stormwater infrastructure.
Potential flooding areas that require drainage improvements were identified and prioritized in the SMP. Furthermore, the study
identifies existing and future operation and maintenance needs. These areas will be addressed in phases, by level of priority, as
reported in the SMP.
Municipalities South Miami Citywide Drainage Improvements,
Phase 6
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood/Storm
Surge (Select)275,000.00 14 1/22/2014 1 Year
The scope of work for the proposed storm drainage improvements include providing new drainage inlets and manholes
structures, exfiltration trench, grass swales. milling and resurfacing or overlay of existing asphalt roadways, new traffic pavement
markings and sidewalk repair. The project limits are SW 59th Avenue from SW 74th Street to SW 80th Street, and SW 74th
Terrace from SW 59th Avenue to SW 58th Avenue.
Municipalities South Miami City-Wide Storn Drainage Clean-out Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge Funding Secured 30,000.00 15 1/22/2014 Ongoing Yearly
project
The citywide storm drain cleaning is a routine maintenance completed annually. Drains throughout the City and cleaned out to
prevent flooding.
Municipalities South Miami Improvement of the Stormwater
Drainage System
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge (Select)1,075,000.00 57 12/1/2012 Ongoing Yearly
project
To upgrade the City's drainage system by implementing engineering design and construction plans preparation needed to retrofit
existing positive drain system and construction of new drainage system, in an effort to meet the flood protection responsibilities.
The program will also include removal of slit from the canal system and creating needed depth for proper flow
Municipalities South Miami Installation of Hurricane Shutters in
City Buildings
Future Unfunded
Project Wind (Select)100,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Currently, some of the City's buildings do not have shutters. Installing shutters in these buildings would provide secured facilities
for emergency response team, city employees and equipment
Municipalities South Miami SW 64 Avenue Drainage Improvement
Project
Construction/Project
Begun ,Flood
Storm water Drain
Trust Fund, People's
Transportation Plan
Funding Secured 115,230.00 0 12/8/2016 2017
The scope of work for the storm drainage improvements include providing new drainage inlets and manholes structures,
exfiltration trench, grass swales, milling and resurfacing. The project limits are SW 64th Avenue, between SW 56th Street and
SW 58th Terrace
Municipalities South Miami Sylva Martin Historical Building
Hurricane Protection Funding Applied for ,Wind Grant Applied For 5,000.00 86 1/22/2014 > than one year
The City of South Miami designated the Sylva Martin building as a historical
site and therefore is required to comply with preservation principles. The City is currently restoring the 6 existing nonimpact
windows in a HVHZ (High Volacity Hurricane Zone) based on preservation principles.
This project includes the purchase and installation of wind protective screens over the six openings in the building. This project
will provide impact resistant protection to the restored non-impact windows and will protect against winds up to 175 MPH.
Municipalities Sunny Isles Beach
Central Island Drainage ProjectPump
Station/Rainwater Catchment System
used as an Alternative to Assist with
Flooding and Irrigating
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown/None 1,015,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project consists of a rainwater catchment system and a permanent pump in a chronically flooded area of the City. This
system combines a pump station along with the creation of a rainwater catchment system to irrigate and pressure clean roads
and sidewalks. The area to be served by this project is from North Bay Road to Collins Avenue and from NE 174 Street to NE183
Street. The area is mainly residential, with commercial strip shops on Collins Avenue. This project will mitigate flooding and
damage to resi-dential and commercial structures, and will conserve and re-use water through the recycling process.
Municipalities Sunny Isles Beach Emergency Pedestrian Bridge Future Unfunded
Project All Hazards Unknown/None 3,007,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project will build a bridge to connect North Bay Road. Once a bridge is built to connect North Bay Road, emergency vehicles
will have an alternative and quicker means to access the area. Constructing an emergency pedestrian bridge would also assist
with evacuation of the area and provide access to emergency vehicles. Hurricanes pose imminent danger to the residents of this
area and providing them with alternative roads would reduce evacuation time and better protect the lives of residents, business
owners and visitors.
Municipalities Sunny Isles Beach Hardening the Government Center
Emergency Exit
Future Unfunded
Project Wind Unknown/None 50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The emergency exit located on the east side of the building is also an area of potential problems during a severe weather
event.� A stairwell on the exterior of the building leads from the ground floor directly into the interior with no barrier or
emergency door in between.� This increases the risk of wind and water damage to the building, as wind and water can be
blown from the outside, through the stairwell, and into the interior of the building with no barrier to stop them.�
Municipalities Sunny Isles Beach Heritage Park Rainwater Catchment
Systems
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown/None 150,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The city continues to seek alternative ways of managing rainwater which causes a substantial amount of flooding in the Heritage
Park area of the City. The park is located at 19200 Collins Avenue. This project would construct a rainwater catchment system
near the Heritage Park parking garage adjacent to the William Lehman Causeway on the southwest corner of the park. Heritage
Park has a parking garage which holds approximately 460 vehicles and the runoff creates flooding to the adjacent development.
In order to mitigate this issue the city is proposing containing the excess rainwater that would be expelled by the parking garage
and contain it to be filtered and used for landscape irrigation and pressure cleaning of the parking garage and sidewalks
throughout the park.
Municipalities Sunny Isles Beach Relocation and Purchase of Generator
at the Government Center
Future Unfunded
Project Flood Unknown/None 150,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
This project would consist of relocating the telecommunication equipment and purchasing a new generator to be installed on the
2nd floor. The area would be properly ventilated and reinforced to support the weight of the unit. A Maintenance and
Implementation Plan would be generated to ensure the equipment is functioning properly and ready for use when the threat of a
hurricane arises.
Municipalities Surfside Conduct a Study of Storm Surge
Mitigation Measures Other Flood/Storm
Surge 50,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown The town is subject to the loss of sand from its beaches and has proposed a study to determine if any measures are available to
mitigate the effects of storm surges.
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Municipalities Surfside Generator Relocation Other Flood 48,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
In order to maintain vital and essential functions at the town of Surfside' s Town Hall and Public Safety Building after a hurricane
or flooding event we are proposing moving the existing 225KVA back-up diesel generator from its present location, where it is
vulnerable to the possibility of flooding, to a location several feet above the first floor level of the existing building. The work
would entail the construction of a superstructure to support the generator, the construction of a weather proof enclosure built
to withstand hurricane force winds with enough room to properly service the equipment. It would also include the demolition of
the existing enclosure, the rerouting of the existing diesel fuel lines and electrical conductors. In order to complete the project
some of the existing electrical switch gear and associated equipment need be raised several feet in the existing electrical room.
Municipalities Surfside Install Storm Shutters on the Town Hall Other Wind 147,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The town of Surfside would like to install storm shutters at our Town Hall building which also serves as the Police Department
headquarters. The storm shutters would allow the Police Department to remain in the building during Category 1 and 2 storms
and possibly even a category 3 storm. This would be a tremendous benefit to the community as the police department would not
have to relocate to an off-site facility and would be readily available to respond to emergency calls and provide order
maintenance once the storm passes. It should be noted that Town Hall is located one block from the ocean. ��
Municipalities Surfside Obtain Backup Generators Other Power Failure 0.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown The biggest need for these generators is to provide backup power to two sewer-pumping stations.
Municipalities Surfside Remove Overhead Utility Lines Other Power Failure 0.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown Burying overhead utility lines would reduce future power outages during disaster and improve the aesthetics of the town.
Municipalities Surfside Stormwater Management System
Improvements Other Flood 0.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown There are areas of Surfside that flood repeatedly. This project would improve the stormwater management system in those
areas to reduce flooding in future disasters.
Municipalities Sweetwater Northern Sweetwater Drainage &
Roadway Improvements (Phase 8)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Sea Level
Rise
DEP, CDBG, HMGP, City
Funds Grant Applied For 1,400,000.00 88 01/09/2018 12 months
Installation of a stormwater drainage system in the Northeastern area of the City bounded by NW 19th St to the North, NW 14th
St to the South, NW 109th Ave to the West, and NW 107th Ave to the East. The project shall include all labor and materials
necessary for the installation of a stormwater pump station that will discharge into the canal located North of NW 25 Street as
well as the installation of a storm water collection and transmission system including catch basins, junction boxes, a stormwater
forcemain, manholes, conflict structures and inlets, drainage pipe, asphalt overlay, and swale restoration within project limits.
Currently, this area experiences severe floods during any rainstorm due to antiquidated drainage structures, and a lack of pumps.
Standing water remains for several days before it recedes. This is of great hindrance to the local commercial, industrial, cargo
and freight, businesses as well residential properties.
The completion of this project will result in mitigation of floods, prevention of property damage and loss, and improved traffic
and public safety for businesses and individuals who visit this highly-frequented area.
Municipalities Sweetwater Stormwater Improvements NW 108th
Avenue (Phase I)
Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge
City Funds, DEP, CDBG,
and FEMA Grant Applied For 1,628,808.00 84 12/14/2015 12 months
This project consists of installing a storm drainage system in the northeastern area of the City. It is bounded by NW 25 St to the
North, NW 21 St to the South, NW 109 Ave to the West, NW 107 Ave to the East. The project shall include all labor and materials
necessary for the installation of a stromwater pump station that will discharge into the canal located North of NW 25 Street. The
project will also consist of installing a storm water collection and transmission system including catch basins, junction boxes,
stromwater forcemain, sodding, asphalt, pavement and appurtenances.
Municipalities Sweetwater Stormwater Improvements Phase IIB
North remaining
Construction/Project
Begun
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge
CDBG, GOB, DEP,
SFWMD - All secured Grant Applied For 620,000.00 0 12/10/2015 December 2016
Stormwater Improvement Phase IIB North remaining -At this point, approximately 85 percent of the overall Stormwater
Improvements Phase IIB North Drainage Project described below in the comments section has been funded and completed.
This project is carried out in the following area: between Flagler Street to the North, SW 109th Avenue to the east, SW 4th Street
to the south, and SW 112th Avenue to the west. (see attached illustration)
Municipalities Virginia Gardens VG - 37 street storm water
improvements
Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood State of Florida, fdot Grant Applied For 650,000.00 64 10/23/2015 unknown Add storm water and curb drainage on NW 37 STREET between 62-57 AVE. In addition, mill and overlay roadway adding new
striping and ADA cross walks.
Municipalities Virginia Gardens VG - NW 40 street Stormwater
Improvement Project Funding Secured Flood fdot Grant Awarded 697,000.00 0 7/8/2013 may 2018 Purposed request would permit the ability to retain stormwater runoff in the right of way. There would be improvements to the
stormwater curb drainage including ADA sidewalks, crosswalks along with repaving of the area.
Municipalities Virginia Gardens VG - Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project Future Unfunded
Project ,Flood,Other state of florida or mdc 350,000.00 67 1/21/2015 unknown Drain lines have been filmed village wide. Numerous roots were identified intruding into joints and need to be removed to
ensure proper water flow.
Municipalities Virginia Gardens VG - Village Hall ADA and Voting
Upgrades
Future Unfunded
Project
Health,Other,Win
d State of Florida Grant Applied For 590,000.00 0 7/8/2013 unknown Upgrade current voting area and council chambers to enhance access for handicap individuals and the general public. Reinforce
Village Hall for hurricanes and wind events. Possible shelter capability.
Municipalities Virginia Gardens VG - Water Net Improvement Project Future Unfunded
Project Health,Flood n/a 300,000.00 0 7/8/2013 unknown Add new 1450 feet of 8 inch water main with 2 fire hydrants to eliminate a 2 inch galvanized water main and replace meter
service lines.
Municipalities West Miami Impact Resistant Windows for City Hall Funding Applied for ,Wind General Fund Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 90 2/5/2014 less than 6 months
The windows and doors currently installed are not impact resistant. The project entails the replacement of a total of 18 existing
windows and 2 existing doors (1 storefront and 1 front door) on the West Miami city hall building, with impact resistant windows
and doors.
Estimated cost: $100,000
Municipalities West Miami Localized Drainage Projects Funding Applied for
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Storm
Surge
Storm Water Fund Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 73 1/22/2015 less than 6 months
Installation of french drain system to address localized flooding during rain events. The area included in this project has been
historically flood-prone for storm events exceeding the 10-year frequency. Drainage improvements from SW 62nd Avenue to
SW 57th Avenue and from SW 8th Street to SW 18th Street consisting of construction of storm sewer collection and ex-filtration
systems including street and surface restorations.
Estimated cost: $500,000
Municipalities West Miami Police Department Expansion Funding Applied for ,Security
Breach,Other USDA Grant Applied For 500,000.00 84 10/6/2014 2017 Expansion of the West Miami Police station to provide an EOC room, training, exercise room and internal affairs and interogation
room. Build a second floor over existing structure to provide space for facilities.
Municipalities West Miami West Miami Recreation Center Annex Project in Planning
Stage
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Health Recreation Fund Identified Funding
Source 600,000.00 71 11/23/2016 6 months
This facility floods frequently due to its low finished floor elevation. This flooding occurs for storm events exceeding the 10-year
frequency. Demolish a single story CMU/concrete structure (approx. 2200 sq. ft. area) and construction of a single story
CMU/concrete structure with 2200 sq. ft. with a finished floor elevation above the 100-year flood level. The building’s primary
function is to accommodate the parks recreational operations and will have the capability to serve as a storm shelter. The
buildings design will be sensitive to the spatial and aesthetic needs of the park’s surrounding areas and will reflect an approach
that fully enhances the neighborhood. Estimated cost: $600,000
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Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare 720 Slab Renovation Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Health,Stor
m Surge,Flood,Sea
Level Rise
Capital Fund
Emergency/ Natural
Disaster Funding,CDBG
Community
Development Block
Grants/ State's
Program,HMGP Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program,Public
Assistance Program,Pre-
Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 300,000.00 92 9/28/2016 Unknown Add new slab with supported deep foundations and reinforcement of the walls.
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare Drainage Project at Stanley C. Myers Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Wind Potential Identified Funding
Source 50,000.00 98 1/23/2015 6 months The project will secure drainage against natural hazards
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare Flood Mitigation- Stanley C. Myers Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Potential Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 95 1/23/2015 6 months Add flood gates and other flood protection to building.
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare Flood Mitigation-Beverly Press Site Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Pow
er Failure,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge
Potential Identified Funding
Source 200,000.00 97 1/23/2015 6 months Add flood gates and other flood protection to building.
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare Install Generator Platform Future Unfunded
Project
Storm
Surge,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal Disruption
Potential Identified Funding
Source 100,000.00 94 12/1/2012 12 months The Stanley C. Meyers Center is in need of a redunant emergency power source and the platform to house it. The platform is
needed in case of storm, disaster or power outage.
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare
Roof hardening for Beverly Press
Center
Future Unfunded
Project ,Health,Wind Potential Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 93 1/23/2015 6 months To harden the roof structure against wind hazards at Beverly Press Community Health Center
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare Roofing Project SCM Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Health,Tech
nological
Disruption
Capital Fund
Emergency/ Natural
Disaster Funding,CDBG
Community
Development Block
Grants/ State's
Program,HMGP Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program,Public
Assistance Program,Pre-
Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 350,000.00 95 12/1/2012 6 months The Stanley C. Meyers Center existing roof is more than 15 years in age. Heavy rain or a tropical storm could cause severe
damage to our patient common areas, staff work stations and medical equipment if the roof is damaged.
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare SCM 710 Slab Renovation Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood/Storm
Surge,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Health
Capital Fund
Emergency/ Natural
Disaster Funding,CDBG
Community
Development Block
Grants/ State's
Program,HMGP Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program,Public
Assistance Program,Pre-
Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 150,000.00 94 9/28/2016 Unknown Removal of existing slab and replace with a new slab with supported of deep foundations. Flood proof slab.
Other Miami Beach Community
Healthcare Stanley C. Myers Clinic Hardening Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m
Surge,Health,Sea
Level Rise,Storm
Surge,Wind
Capital Fund
Emergency/ Natural
Disaster Funding,CDBG
Community
Development Block
Grants/ State's
Program,HMGP Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program,Public
Assistance Program,Pre-
Disaster Funding
Programs
Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 94 1/23/2015 12 months The project will harden the exterior structure of a busy community healthcare provider, addressing hazard protection for the
public. The existing walls of the building must be reinforced to resist flood loads.
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PNP NGO Mactown MACtown Generator for Hazard
Mitigation
Project in Planning
Stage ,Power Failure
25% of cost from
Mactown
75% of cost from FEMA
404 mitigation grant
Identified Funding
Source 400,000.00 70 11/28/2017 6 months to one
year
MACtown, founded in 1962, serves Individuals with Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as an Intermediate Care
Facility (ICF/IID) with Adult Day Training, Behavior Services, Residential Habilitation, Supported Independent Living, In-Home
Supports, and Supported Employment programs and services. Service to our constituency requires access to a reliable and
robust power source without interruption. Power outage during Hurricane Irma tested MACtown’s 45-year old generator. It
provided some limited power to our facilities, but was insufficient to do what is required in an ICF. MACtown seeks funding
assistance to purchase a new generator that can safeguard its facilities, constituents, and staff.
Our 56-bed ICF/IID (built 1973) provides 24-hour nursing to consumers throughout their lifespan with ages ranging from 21 to 86
years with varying levels of functioning. During weather-related emergencies, such as hurricanes, the Adult Life Skill Center was
used as a shelter for 50 residents of our Residential Habilitation homes. Our ICF/IID clients were sheltered in place in the three-
story ICF/IID facility. In addition to serving our clients, MACtown is included in the emergency plan as a back-up facility for the
United Community Options of Miami, (formally known as United Cerebral Palsy of Miami).
Direct care staff provides assistance or total care for the consumers, as required. All clients served by MACtown have been
diagnosed with autism/intellectual and developmental disabilities and have dual diagnoses and complex needs. They may
present with a range of medical diagnoses such as seizure disorder, uncontrolled diabetes, visual impairment, urinary problems
requiring catheterization every four hours, sleep apnea, hearing impairment, or a combination of conditions, among others.
Many of MACtown’s ICF/IID residents are non-ambulatory. Nursing services are provided by two Registered Nurses (one of
whom is a certified developmental disability nurse) and nine Licensed Practical Nurses on staff.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) classifies Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with Intellectual
Disabilities (ICF/IID) as Long Term Care Facilities. ICF/IID care is funded by Medicare at 100 percent. The program is highly
regulated by the federal government with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) providing licensure approval and
compliance oversight.
The impact of Hurricane Irma on our ICF/IID and the Adult Life Skills Center was a power outage that continued for five days. Our
aged generator began to fail only providing power to the first floor of the ICF/IID and its kitchen. The generator powered the air-
conditioning, emergency lighting, refrigerators, and the elevator. In the Life Skills Center, 50 of our Residential Habilitation clients
were sheltered and sleeping on air mattresses and cots without air-conditioning or lighting. In the ICF/IID, the second and third
PNP NGO Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Main House and Gardens Seawall, Dry
Floodproofing & Sediment Barrier
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge,Flood,Sea
Level Rise,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Health
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program,
General Obligation
Bond
Identified Funding
Source 6,000,000.00 84 12/21/2015 01/30/2019
Design and build seawall around the property in order to provide protection from seawater rise and storm surge. Design and
implement temporary (installed before event) and permanent dry flood proofing measures as additional protection to the
historic house which is made of porous stone and surrounded by porous stone and numerous openings. The combination of
these two methods of protection would be most likely to prevent continued flooding in the basement.
PNP NGO Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Main House Exterior Window and Door
Restoration & Wind Storm Protection
Reinforcement
Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Security
Breach,Other
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program,
General Obligation
Bond, Florida
Department of State
Appropriation
Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 86 1/23/2013 12/31/2018
The scope of this project entails the refurbishment of the historical windows in Vizcaya's Main House with impact glass and the
addition of wind storm protection for doors and windows throughout the Main House. This project will provide a higher level of
wind storm protection for Vizcaya's Main House, while preserving the historic integrity and aesthetics of this National Historic
Landmark. Windstorm reinforcements will provide additional thermal protection that will help lower electrical costs.
PNP NGO Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Main House MEP System
Floodproofing
Future Unfunded
Project
Health,Power
Failure,Sea Level
Rise,Storm
Surge,Technologic
al
Disruption,Securit
y
Breach,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Flood
Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program,
General Obligation
Bond
Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 88 10/27/2017 2019
Basement mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to be improved and/or relocated to prevent loss of power, equipment,
and personal property as well as prevent risk of electrical shock or health hazards. Where possible, install camlocks, transfer
switches, and electrical panels to facilitate the connection of portable emergency generators; replace pumps with submersible or
inline pumps; install switches, circuit isolation and/or quick connect capability to facilitate rapid connection of back up power;
elevate equipment and controls; anchor or strengthen base connections on tanks and install self-initiating disconnects and shut
off valves between tanks and distribution lines to minimize damage and leaks. Retrofit existing emergency power generator to
become dual-fuel so that power generating capabilities are enhanced in the event one fuel source or the other is compromised
in the aftermath of an event.
PNP NGO Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Main House Roof Replacement & Roof
Structure Enhancement
Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Security
Breach,Other
Government Obligation
Bond, Florida Division
of Historical Resources'
Special Category Grant
Program
Grant Applied For 1,800,000.00 85 1/23/2013 12/31/2017
This project will involve the replacement of the tile roof and membrane on Vizcaya's Main House that has been seriously
compromised from recent hurricanes. The roof wood structure and wood deck will be reinforced to comply with present day
wind storm building codes. The project will also include new insulation throughout the attic area that will help lower electrical
costs.
PNP NGO Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Vizcaya Village Structures Envelope
Restoration & Wind Storm Protection
Future Unfunded
Project
Wind,Security
Breach,Other
General Obligation
Bond
Identified Funding
Source 1,500,000.00 86 1/23/2013 12/31/2017
This project will involve the replacement of the roof systems (cover and underlayment), the refurbishment of historical windows
and the installation of wind storm protection for the windows and doors on Vizcaya's Village structures that have been seriously
compromised from recent hurricanes. These structures consist of the Superintendent's House, Staff Residence, Stables and
Wagon Shed, Storage Shed, Dairy, and Chicken House. The roof wood structures and wood decks will be reinforced and/or
replaced to comply with present day wind storm building codes. The project will also include new insulation throughout the attic
areas of these historic buildings to help lower electrical costs. The project will provide a higher level of wind storm protection for
the Vizcaya Village buildings, while at the same time preserving the historic integrity and aesthetics of these structures. The
windstorm reinforcements will also provide additional thermal protection that will help lower electrical costs.
Regional State South Florida Water
Management District C-1N Canal Capacity Enhancement Future Unfunded
Project Flood NONE Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 0 7/18/2013
2 years after
project funding is
secured
Increase the C-1N canal's cross section up and down stream of the Caribbean Blvd Bridge to remove the existing constriction.
The C-1N is under the jurisdiction of the SFWMD
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Universities Colleges Florida International University
CRISP Type 2: ORganizing
DEcentralized Resilience in CRitical
Interdependent-Infrastructure Systems
and Processes (ORDER-CRISP)
Funding Applied for ,Wind,Flood/Stor
m Surge
NSF Critical Resilient
Interdependent
Infrastructure Systems
and Processes (CRISP)
Grant Applied For 0.00 96 2/24/2016 01/01/2017-
12/31/2020
Our mission is generating integrated and transformative scholarship, information, tools and techniques to support our
overarching goals: (i) to promote cascade-proofing mechanisms in the interdependent infrastructure systems and processes
used by coastal communities, and (ii) facilitate decentralized resilience by enabling citizens to participate and contribute to that
resiliency. Our proposed research is truly interdisciplinary and the individual components are well integrated as they tie
quantitative (computational, engineering-based and socio-economic) analyses with active community engagement. Our
proposed comparative framework (Miami and Houston) include a number of interdisciplinary research components:
(i) analyzing the physical aspects of coastal vulnerability (through storm surge, freshwater flood and wind risk modeling)
on interdependent infrastructures (cascading effects on electricity, water, transportation and communication);
(ii) analyzing social dynamics of risk averting behavior through agent based modeling and micro simulation of evolving
processes of decentralized resilience through sharing critical resources and information;
(iii) a macro-interdependency model integrating the household and social responses with interdependent infrastructure
systems and processes under extreme events;
(iv) policy simulation for facilitating adaptive learning and enhancing decentralized resilience under a wide range of
scenarios; and geo-spatial and visual analytics with data meshing to better communicate interdependent infrastructure failures
and evolving path of decentralized resilience;
(v) build a prototype mobile phone application to promote crowd-sourced participatory resilience.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Academic II Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Academic II Building on the Biscayne Bay campus necessitates hardening of its external envelope including all windows,
doors and other openings. Additionally roof mounted equipment will be better secured. While full student evacuation occurs at
a Category 2 or higher hurricane, the building structure still requires overall hardening to minimize displacement and critical
asset losses. Reinforcing vulnerable areas of the structure will assist FIU in better protecting students, reducing potential losses
and assuring a swift recovery
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Academic One (ACI) Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Academic One building on the Biscayne Bay campus requires strengthening of its external envelop including all windows,
doors and other openings. In addition roof mounted equipment will be better secured and other external protective measures
undertaken. While full student evacuation occurs at a Category 2 or higher hurricane, the building structure still requires overall
hardening to minimize displacement and critical asset losses. Reinforcing vulnerable areas of the structure will assist FIU in
better protecting students, reducing potential losses and assuring a swift recovery.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Chemistry and Physics Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Chemistry & Physics building on the Modesto Maidique campus requires hardening of its external envelop including all
windows, doors, other openings and roof assemblies. Further, the building needs to enclose the roof at the ends of the structure
to better reduce wind loads over a roofed over internal courtyard. In addition, the facility houses multiple research and teaching
laboratories which require proper ventilation equipment in the form of approximately twelve existing roof mounted fume hood
stacks and other critical mechanical equipment; all of which necessitates hardening. Additionally other roof mounted equipment
will be better secured and added external protective measures undertaken. Finally, the building's supporting emergency
generator and the MECH air handlers at the main roof requires a re-routing of the air intake to avoid the potential for electrical
shorts by water infiltration. Chemistry and Physics houses all of the primary chemistry instructional labs, as well as the chemistry
department's stockroom.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Engineering and Computer
Science Building
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Funding Secured 1,600,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Engineering and Computer Science building on the Modesto Maidique campus requires hardening of its external envelop
including all windows, doors, other openings and roof. In addition, the structure houses multiple research and teaching
laboratories which require proper ventilation equipment in the form of roof mounted fume hood stacks and other critical
mechanical equipment; all of which necessitates hardening. Additionally other roof mounted equipment will be better secured
and added external protective measures undertaken. Finally the facility has a vulnerable emergency power back up system. The
generator sits unprotected at ground level and needs to be elevated and enclosed. The associated fuel tanks also require a
protective enclosure. Both projects will ensure continuity of operations during and following a high wind or other disaster event.
ECS houses numerous computer science research activities, networking projects, the computer science department and college
of arts and sciences. The facility also supports numerous marine biology research labs, which contribute to the survival and
understanding of South Florida's ecological system. The support of this facility is critical to the academics of the university, as
well as the future members of information technology fields.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Graham University Center Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,750,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Graham University Center building on the Modesto Maidique campus necessitates overall structural hardening including the
fortification of the building frame assembly, windows, doors, other openings and roofing system. Additionally roof mounted
equipment will be better secured and other external protective measures undertaken. The Graham Center also serves as the
backup shelter for Monroe County residents, and as such, demands additional strengthening. Hardening the Graham University
Center will ensure the safety and security of all occupants and the protection of essential property and other important assets.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
Building I
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 625,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The HLS building serves as one of the principal laboratories for medical research for the new FIU medical school program on the
Modesto Maidique campus. Though constructed to meet current building code, the facility has vulnerable roof top equipment
including fume hood stacks that extend horizontally up 25 feet that require enhanced safeguarding. In addition, FA intakes and
MECH air handlers on the main roof are in need of a protective enclosure. The emergency backup power for the facility is a
generator unit that sits unprotected at ground level and needs to be elevated & enclosed. In addition the associated fuel tanks
also require an enclosure. Combined this will ensure continuity of operations during and following a high wind or other disaster
event. By hardening the HLS building, the vital medical research being conducted daily will be safeguarded and the new FIU
medical program better secured.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Health and Life Sciences (HLS)
II
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The HLS II building serves as one of the key laboratories for medical research for the new FIU medical school program on the
Modesto Maidique campus. Though constructed to meet current building code, the facility has vulnerable roof top equipment
including fume hood stacks that extend horizontally up 25 feet that require enhanced safeguarding. In addition, FA intakes and
MECH air handlers on the main roof are in need of a protective enclosure. The emergency backup power for the facility is a
generator unit that sits unprotected at ground level and needs to be elevated & enclosed. In addition the associated fuel tanks
also require an enclosure. Combined this will ensure continuity of operations during and following a high wind or other disaster
event. By hardening the HLS building, the vital medical research being conducted daily will be safeguarded and the new FIU
medical program secured.
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Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Owa Ehan Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Owa Ehan building on the Modesto Maidique campus requires hardening of its external envelop including all windows, doors
& other openings. In addition, the structure houses multiple research and teaching laboratories which require proper ventilation
equipment in the form of roof mounted fume hood stacks and other critical mechanical equipment; all of which necessitates
hardening. Additionally other roof mounted equipment will be better secured and added external protective measures
undertaken. The facility supports numerous marine biology research labs, which contribute to the survival and understanding of
South Florida's ecological system. Hardening the Owa Ehan building will ensure the safety and security of all occupants and the
protection of essential property and other important assets.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Primera Casa/Charles Perry (01
PC) Building
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,012,460.78 83 12/1/2012 More than 1 year.
The Primera Casa/Charles Perry building on the Modesto Maidique campus houses the main administrative offices, the
University’s datacenter and many classrooms. As such, the building demands enhanced protection of the structural envelop. This
project is for replacement of existing windows with storm resistant windows to the entire building. Hardening the 01 PC building
will ensure the safety and security of all occupants and the protection of essential property, records and other important assets.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden the Wolfe University Center Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 950,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Wolfe University Center on the Biscayne Bay campus needs to harden its external envelope including all windows, doors and
other openings. Additionally roof mounted equipment will be better secured. While full student evacuation occurs at a Category
2 or higher hurricane, the building structure still requires overall hardening to minimize displacement and critical asset losses.
Reinforcing vulnerable areas of the structure will assist FIU in better protecting students, reducing potential losses and assuring a
swift recovery.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Viertes Haus Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Viertes Haus Building on the Modesto Maidique campus requires overall fortification of its external envelope including all
windows, doors and other openings. Additionally roof mounted equipment will be better secured. While full student evacuation
occurs at a Category 2 or higher hurricane, the building structure still requires overall hardening to minimize displacement and
critical asset losses. Reinforcing vulnerable areas of the structure will assist FIU in better protecting students, reducing potential
losses and assuring a swift recovery.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Wolfsonian Annex Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 975,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Wolfsonian Annex is located on Miami Beach in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The facility houses a priceless art
collection of design objects from the early 1900's and is housed in facilities from the same historic era as its artifacts. As such,
the facility is in urgent need of fortification to ensure the preservation of both its invaluable contents and protection of its
historic structures. Specifically, all windows, doors & other openings will be hardened. Hardening the Wolfsonian Annex will
ensure the security and protection of precious artwork and other essential assets.
Universities Colleges Florida International University Harden Wolfsonian Museum Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 535,000.00 68 12/1/2012 unknown
The Wolfsonian Museum is located on Miami Beach in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The facility houses a priceless art
collection of design objects from the early 1900's and is housed in facilities from the same historic era as its artifacts. As such,
the facility is in urgent need of fortification to ensure the preservation of both its invaluable contents and protection of its
historic structures. Specifically, all windows, doors & other openings will be hardened. Hardening the Wolfsonian Museum will
ensure the security and protection of precious artwork and other essential assets.
Universities Colleges Florida International University PG5 Market Station First Floor Shutter
Installation
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,205,959.78 80 01/12/2018 More than 1 year.This project is for the installation of roll down shutters to the first floor of the PG5 Building. The first floor of the PG5 building is
classroom space designated as shelter space for the families of essential personnel.
Universities Colleges Florida International University PG5 Market Station Generator
Installation
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge,Power
Failure,Technologi
cal
Disruption,Wind
HMGP Identified Funding
Source 904,709.16 82 01/12/2018 More than 1 year.
This project is for the installation of a generator in the PG5 building that will provide back up power to portions of the first floor
of the building. The PG5 building is a critical facility as it houses a police station, the emergency operations center and office
space for the management of critical functions. The facility is also the designated shelter for families of essential personnel.
Facility is opened to the surrounding community for storage of personal vehicles to mitigate damage that may be caused to them
by storms. The parking capacity of the facility is 2,100 vehicles.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Entrepreneurial Edu Cntr, bldg 1000 Construction/Project
Begun Wind
HMGP
Grant submitted on
June 7, 2013 (Proposal
ID# G13-0034)
Funding Secured 148,720.00 80 unknown
Installation of hurricane shutters/window screen protection on the two floors of the Entrepreneurial Education Center Building
1000. The Miami Dade College Entrepreneurial Education Center Classroom Building has many large glass windows and doors
that are currently unprotected. MDC will protect the glass windows and doors in vulnerable areas around the building. The
building houses instructional spaces, food services, and student services. The main electrical systems, chiller plant, and
generator are also housed in this building. If windstorm damage occurs, vital infrastructure will suffer, and the damage will
cause a shutdown of the campus. Installation of windstorm damage protection will mitigate hurricane and tornado damage and
ensure that the campus infrastructure is able to weather a disaster.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Homestead Campus Bldg B Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 470,925.00 57 10/31/2016 Unknown
Installation of hurricane shutters/window screen protection on the Homestead Campus Building G. The building has many large
glass windows and doors that are currently unprotected. MDC will protect the glass windows and doors in vulnerable areas
around the building. The building houses both instructional spaces and laboratories. If windstorm damage occurs, vital
infrastructure will suffer, and the damage will cause a shutdown of the campus. Installation of windstorm damage protection will
mitigate hurricane and tornado damage and ensure that the campus infrastructure is able to weather a disaster.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Homestead Campus Bldg G Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 682,500.00 58 10/31/2016 Unknown
Installation of hurricane shutters/window screen protection on the Homestead Campus Building B. The building has many large
glass windows and doors that are currently unprotected. MDC will protect the glass windows and doors in vulnerable areas
around the building. The building houses the campus library, instructional spaces and administrative offices. If windstorm
damage occurs, vital infrastructure will suffer, and the damage will cause a shutdown of the campus. Installation of windstorm
damage protection will mitigate hurricane and tornado damage and ensure that the campus infrastructure is able to weather a
disaster.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Bldg. 9000 Project in Planning
Stage ,Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 1,207,500.00 72 01/12/2018 1 year
Building 9000 houses mission critical units like Business Affairs for Administration and Student Services, as well as the college's
Data Center and it's support team. These areas are necessary and vital for operating the college and we cannot afford to have
these areas damaged or interrupted in any way. We seek to replace existing openings (i.e windows and doors) for the facility to
meet Florida Building Code requirements for impact and wind pressures. This request will primairly focus on the portion of the
facility where the Business Affairs units and Data Center reside.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, bldg 100 Funding Applied for Wind
State of Florida Hazard
Mitigation Grant
Program (potential)
Grant Applied For 455,159.00 80 unknown
This project involves hurricane resistant wind retrofit measures for wind protection. The proposed activity will mitigate wind
damage to Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus Building 100, which has many large windows and doors that are currently
unprotected. The building houses instructional spaces, administrative offices, and student services. If windstorm damage occurs,
vital infrastructure will suffer, and damage will cause a shutdown of the building. Installation of windstorm damage protection
will mitigate hurricane and tornado damage and ensure that the infrastructure is able to weather a disaster
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Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, bldg 7000 Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 286,650.00 78 unknown
This project involves hurricane resistant wind retrofit measures for wind protection, including the removal of existing non-code
compliant hurricane shutters and replacement with code-compliant aluminum accordion shutters and impact glass. The project
will install impact glass and hurricane shutters on windows and doors at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Building 7000. The
building houses administrative offices, student services, and classrooms. The activity will protect the College from property
damage.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, bldg. L HURRICANE
PROTECTION
Future Unfunded
Project ,Wind TBD Identified Funding
Source 723,331.00 65 11/29/2017 TBD
Building L houses the offices of Facilities Management and part of the IT department. These offices house essential records with
the plans and maintenance records for all of the college buildings. The offices of the Emergency Operations Center is also housed
in this facility. It would be a great hardship if these offices were damaged by a windstorm. The request is to install new windows
and doors at the facility to meet Florida Building Code requirements for impact and wind pressures, the request is limited to
replacing the ground floor doors and windows that enclose habitable spaces, essential service spaces, does not include
upgrading the doors and louvers associated with the chiller room.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College MDC-West Administrative Bldg Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 102,375.00 82 unknown
Administrative offices, instructional spaces, offices, and food service are housed in the building. The building is the hub of the
instructional and administrative activities for this campus in the area. Windstorm mitigation of this facility will assure quicker
recovery of services provided. Install protective hurricane (permanent type) screens or other hurricane protection on windows.
Design, specify and install impact resistant hurricane screens or other hurricane protection for Miami Dade College West Campus
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College North Campus, bldg. 900 HURRICANE
PROTECTION
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge TBD Identified Funding
Source 454,298.00 67 11/29/2017 TBD
The existing district facility serves as a district wide support center housing maintenance and receiving offices as well as storage
and maintenance repair areas. A large portion of the existing facility remains unused and is under consideration for
revitalization. The North Campus is not in a flood zone and the existing precast structure is solid with large open spaces. There
are a number of possible uses that could be housed in this facility,including vital response units, however the existing openings
are not protected, the existing overhead doors are solid but are not rated for impact or pressures as prescribed by the present
Florida Building Code.
The request is to install windstorm damage protection to meet Florida Building Code requirements for impact and wind
pressures.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, Bldg 1000
BASEMENT-FLOOD PROTECTION
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge HMGP Identified Funding
Source 250,000.00 77 unknown
The basement of building 1000 is below street level and is subject to flooding. Located in the basement is the main (central)
chiller equipment for buildings 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000. The main electrical systems and generator are also located in the
basement. The Wolfson maintenance department, work order system and storage are in this basement. District and Campus
administrative offices are housed in this building. If flooding occurs in this basement, vital infrastructure will suffer causing a
shutdown of most of Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. Install the backup pump to relieve the basement of flooding and
damage to the equipment. In the case of a major flooding event, this pump will facilitate recovery of this campus and mitigate
associated costs. Design, specify and install a water pump at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Building 1000 basement. The
job will include all necessary equipment, electrical, and mechanical needs.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, Bldg 1000
HURRICANE PROTECTION
Future Unfunded
Project Wind HMGP Identified Funding
Source 3,276,000.00 78 unknown
The District and campus administrative offices, support services and instructional rooms are housed in the building. The main
electrical systems and generator are also located in the building. The Wolfson maintenance department, work order system and
storage are in the basement of this building. District and campus administrative offices are housed in this building. If windstorm
damage occurs, vital infrastructure will suffer causing a shutdown of most of Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. Installing
windstorm damage protection will mitigate damage and facilitate recovery. The building is the hub of the instructional and
administrative activities for this center and other satellite centers in the area. Windstorm mitigation of this facility will assure
quicker recovery of services provided. Install protective hurricane impact resistant glass on all windows, storefronts, and skylight
designed to protect against wind and flying debris damage. Design, specify and install impact resistant sliding glass doors or
other hurricane protection for Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Building 1000 windows and fourth floor sliding glass doors.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, Bldg 5000
HURRICANE PROTECTION
Future Unfunded
Project
Flood/Storm
Surge HMGP Identified Funding
Source 737,407.00 77 unknown
The New World School of the Arts building is home to Miami Dade College, Miami Dade Public School and University of Florida
students studying the arts. Dance and art studios, a performing arts theater, administrative offices, support services, and
instructional rooms are housed in Building 5000. The building has many large glass windows and doors, including one elevation
with glass block, that are currently unprotected. MDC will protect the glass windows, doors, and sheer wall in vulnerable areas
around the building. Installation of windstorm damage protection will mitigate hurricane and tornado damage and ensure that
the campus infrastructure is able to weather a disaster.
Universities Colleges Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, bldg. 5000
BASEMENT FLOOD PROTECTION
Future Unfunded
Project
,Flood,Flood/Stor
m Surge HMGP Identified Funding
Source 203,163.00 59 10/31/2016 Unknown
The basement of building 5000 is below street level. Located in the basement are instructional rooms, mechanical equipment
and storage. Install a backup pump to relieve the basement of water and damage to equipment. In the case of a major flooding
event, this pump will facilitate recovery of this building and mitigate associated costs. Design, specify and install a water pump at
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Building 5000 basement. The job will include all necessary equipment, electrical, and
mechanical needs.
Universities Colleges St. Thomas University Electric Power redundancy Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure
No funding source
determined at this
time.
300,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
Electric power redundancy is identified as a critical node in the Vulnerability Assessment (VA)* conducted in April, 2010 (* VA
funded by a U.S. Department of Education Emergency Management in Higher Education grant and prepared by The O'Gara
Group in April, 2010):Presently, the university has a single power feed, which serves as the rationale for creating a redundant
power feed for the campus. The Vulnerability Assessment specifically suggests configuring in redundant routing paths to
enhance the reliability of service. FPL has advised that the installation of an automatic transfer switch will require $300,000. Like
The City of Miami Gardens' Project 8: Burial of Power Lines, this mitigation action will assure a faster return to normal
operations.
Universities Colleges St. Thomas University Shuttering and Windstorm Protection
of the Law School
Future Unfunded
Project Wind
No funding source has
been determined at
this time.
389,635.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
The CARVER model was used to establish weighted scores for critical buildings and infrastructure, as part of St. Thomas
University's Vulnerability Assessment*. The Law School building and its adjoining Library tied for #1 with another building as
being the most critical to the university's operations. The building has neither shutters nor impact resistant glass windows/doors
and it is a building complex that is critical to university operations (e.g., conduct of law school classes in accordance with
American Bar Association guidelines). Shuttering, and Windstorm Protection initiative aims to: (a) protect every facility in the
county, and (b) the protection of this critical building and its contents helps assure a faster return to normal operations.
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Universities Colleges St. Thomas University Shuttering and Windstorm Protection
of the Main Library
Future Unfunded
Project Wind
No funding source has
been determined at
this moment.
364,000.00 0 12/1/2012 unknown
St. Thomas University's main library is a two-story masonry/metal building with windows on all sides on both stories which are
not hurricane-resistant. The library houses the collection of more than 400,000 volumes, the Archbishop John C. Favalora
Archive and Museum containing the history of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the archives of the University. It also contains the
offices of the President of the University and the Vice President for Advancement, Marketing and Communications, which is
responsible for fundraising for the university and contains all donor records. The library houses five computer laboratories
containing a total of more than 200 computers and the Jorge Sardinas Art Gallery which contains the University's permanent
collection and the current collection on loan, from a prominent artist, at any given time. We propose to install a total of 128 fixed
or egress hurricane screens to protect all openings. The screens are Energy Star Rated, comply with Florida fire codes and meet
or exceed Miami-Dade building and hurricane specifications. These fixed screens also serve as solar screens and will save money
on utility bills. They will also save money on man power, as maintenance personnel will have more time to prepare the
University for the storm.
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miam Smathers Wellness Center Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 76 7/3/2005 Unknown Elevate critical equipment
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Architecture 48 and 49 Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 76 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Eaton Hall Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 8,000,000.00 70 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation, storm surge and power
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Ferre Building Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 74 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Fillmore Building Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Hospital Hardening Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Capital improvement,
HMGP
Identified Funding
Source 5,000,000.00 95 7/2/2005 Unknown
Emergency power connection to CEP The University of Miami Hospital is a 560 bed hospital serving the Miami/Dade community.
By connecting to the University Central Energy Power Plant, a redundancy in emergency power source would be critical for
continue operations during an event resulting in power loss.
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Hospital Hardening Future Unfunded
Project Power Failure Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 4,000,000.00 85 7/3/2005 Unknown
Connect to chill water loop from CEP. The University of Miami Hospital has 560 beds serving the community healthcare needs.
This project would provide a connection to the Central Energy Plants chilled water loop so the hospital could maintain proper
environmental conditions during an event.
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Hospital Hardening Future Unfunded
Project Storm Surge Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 4,000,000.00 94 7/3/2005 Unknown Elevate critical equipment. The University of Miami Hospital has 560 beds providing healthcare to the community. This project
would relocate critical electrical equipment above the storm surge estimates to protect against a loss of power.
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Law C and E Buildings Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Mahoney-Pearson Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 10,000,000.00 72 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Marine Campus
Auditorium
Future Unfunded
Project Other,Wind Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 750,000.00 78 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and roof tie downs
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami McArthur Annex Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Medical Campus CEP Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 2,000,000.00 93 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Medical Campus CEP Future Unfunded
Project Storm Surge Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 1,700,000.00 92 7/3/2005 Unknown
Storm surge. The Central Energy Plant provides chilled water and emergency power to a number of critical healthcare and
research buildings on the medical campus. Protection against storm surge would be critical to prevent a power failure due to
water intrusion.
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Panhellenic Building Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Sewell Building Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital project Identified Funding
Source 1,000,000.00 75 7/3/2005 unknown Wind Mitigation and roof tie downs
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Stanford Towers Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 10,000,000.00 72 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Volpe Building Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami U of Miami Weeks Building Future Unfunded
Project Multiple Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 500,000.00 75 7/3/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and storm surge
Universities Colleges University of Miami Uof Miami SCCC Future Unfunded
Project Wind Capital improvement Identified Funding
Source 3,000,000.00 93 6/27/2005 Unknown Wind Mitigation and roof tie downs+M1F1861:T1870
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Introduction
This section provides a listing of some available funding sources for various types of
mitigation measures. They have been divided into pre and post-disaster availability.
There may be other funding opportunities that present themselves and when the LMS
Coordinator is made aware of these opportunities they will be shared with the LMS
Working Group. This may be used as a guide to help stakeholders identify potential
funding sources.
It is the responsibility of the agency pursuing funding to fill out all of the necessary
documents and provide the supportive materials. The project list should be updated to
reflect any funding that is being pursued or has been awarded.
These funding sites may also render additional funding opportunities:
Florida Mitigation Grants: http://www.floridadisaster.org/Mitigation/index.htm
Federal Grants: http://www.grants.gov
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The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-6 Pre-Disaster Funding Programs Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration To ensure the construction of projects designed to carry out aquatic restoration will improve the quality of the environment, are in the public interest, and are cost‐effective. Focuses on designing and implementing engineering solutions that restore degraded ecosystems to a more natural condition. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),Jacksonville District 701 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207‐8175 Phone: (800) 291‐9405 www.saj.usace.army.mil/ Assistance to Firefighters Grant programs (AFG) AFG program awards grants directly to fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the safety of the public and firefighting personnel. Projects can include operations and firefighter safety, firefighting vehicle acquisition, personal protective equipment, etc. The AFG programs includes Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants http://www.fema.gov/welcome‐assistance‐firefighters‐grant‐program Beach Management Funding Assistance (formerly Beach Erosion Control Program) Under the program, financial assistance in an amount up to 50 percent of project costs is available to Florida's county and municipal governments, community development districts, or special taxing districts for shore protection and preservation activities located on the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, or Straits of Florida. Eligible activities include beach restoration and nourishment activities, project design and engineering studies, environmental studies and monitoring, inlet management planning, inlet sand transfer, dune restoration and protection activities, and other beach erosion prevention related activities consistent with the adopted Strategic Beach Management Plan. The program is authorized by Section 161.101, Florida Statutes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road – MS3500 Tallahassee, FL 32399 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/programs/becp/index.htm FY 2015‐2016 applications were due by August 4, 2014. 265
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-7 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Grants EPA’s Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Initiative is designed to empower states, communities, and other stakeholders in economic redevelopment to work together in a timely manner to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainable reuse Brownfields. A "Brownfield" is a site, or portion thereof, that has actual or perceived contamination and an active potential for redevelopment or reuse. EPA’s Brownfields Initiative strategies include funding pilot programs and other research efforts, clarifying liability issues, entering into partnerships, conducting outreach activities, developing job training programs, and addressing environmental justice concerns. Projects are funded for two years at a total of $200,000 per project. SuperNOFA Information Center at 1‐800‐HUD‐8929 http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/BEDI Clean Water Act Section 319 Grants Formula funds are awarded to states (state agencies)to implement certain non‐point source programs pursuant to Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, including wetland restoration. Federal participation is limited to 60%, and an EPA‐approved State non‐point source management program is required. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/ Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP‐SSSE) To ensure that communities participating in the NFIP are achieving flood loss reduction measures consistent with program direction. The CAP‐SSSEE is intended to identify, prevent and resolve floodplain management issues in participating communities before they develop into problems requiring enforcement action. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mitigation Directorate Program Implementation Division 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐2719 http://www.fema.gov/floodplain‐management/community‐assistance‐program‐state‐support‐services‐element Coastal Partnership Initiative Grants Provides support for innovative local coastal management projects in four program areas: public access, remarkable coastal places, working waterfronts, and community stewardship. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 47 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Phone: (850) 245‐2161 www.dep.state.fl.us/cmp/grants/index.htm 2014 opened in September and closes October 31 266
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-8 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Coastal Zone Management Fund (Section 308) Projects that improve local coastal zone management, emergency grants to State coastal zone management agencies to address disaster‐related circumstances, financial assistance for applying the public trust doctrine, etc. Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management ‐ NOAA 1305 East‐West Highway Silver Springs, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 713‐3155 www.oceanservice.noaa.gov Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The CDBG provides for long‐term needs, such as acquisition, rehabilitation or reconstruction of damaged properties and facilities and redevelopment of disaster‐affected areas. Funds may also be used for emergency response activities, such as debris clearance and demolition, extraordinary increases in the level of necessary public services. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708‐3587 http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/communitydevelopment/programs Community Facilities Loan Program (10.423) To construct, enlarge, extend, or otherwise improve community facilities providing essential services to rural residents. Rural Economic and Community Development 4440 NW 25th Place Gainesville, FL 32614 PO Box 147010 (904) 334‐3440 http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/had‐cf_grants.html Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) This grant program is intended to conserve environmentally endangered lands and provide resource conservation measures for other types of lands. FDEP, Division of State Lands Marjory Stoneman Douglas Bldg. 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 100 Tallahassee, FL 32399‐3000 (850) 245‐2555 www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/ 267
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-9 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Derelict Vessels Removal Program Derelict Vessels in District waterways can cause navigation safety and environment problems. The District provides assistance funding up to $30,000 per county per year to assist other governments with derelict vessel removal projects. Florida Inland Navigation District http://aicw.org/vessel_removal.jsp Disaster Preparedness Improvement Grant (DPIG) Assist states in developing and improving state and local plans, programs,and capabilities for disaster preparedness and mitigation. Provides for grants not to exceed 50% of the cost of improving, maintaining and updating these plans (not to exceed $50,000 per year to any state). Business Recovery Loans EDA Public Works & Infrastructure Development Grants This program is designed to promote long‐term economic development and assist in the construction of public works and development facilities needed to initiate and support the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in areas experiencing substantial economic distress. Project proposals must be located within an economically distressed EDA designated area and be in conformance with an Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) for the eligible area. Projects must also contribute to long‐term economic development of the area by creating or retaining permanent jobs and raising income levels. Examples of projects include 1) Infrastructure for industrial park development; 2) port development and expansion; 3) infrastructure necessary for economic development (e.g. water/sewer facilities); 4) renovation and recycling of old industrial buildings; 5) construction of vocational‐technical facilities and skill centers; and 6) construction of incubator facilities. Project costs range widely, with an average of over $850,000 and federal funding generally allocated to cover 50% of project costs (80% funding may be granted in special cases). Economic Development Administration1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Suite 71014 Washington, DC 20230 202‐482‐2900 http://www.eda.gov/disasterrecovery.htm Emergency Advance Measures For Flood Prevention To perform activities prior of flooding or flood fight that would assist in protecting against loss of life and damages to property due to flooding. USACEAttn: CECW – OE Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272‐0251 Emergency Management Program Assistance (EMPA) Purpose of program is to administer the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistant Trust Fund, count base grants, and incoming federal, state, or private funding. Within this program is the Municipal Grant Program. Cities can apply for up to $50,000 worth of grant money. Also included, is the Open Competitive Grant Program in which cities, counties, not for profits, etc. can apply for up to $300,000 in grant money. Emergency Management Program Assistance 2555 Shumard Oaks Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399‐2100 (850) 413‐9966 268
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-10 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Emergency Management Performance Grant Grants are provided to municipalities with a population of 100,000 or less, are legally constituted, have an authorized, established, and maintained emergency management program, as well as a signed current Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA). Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐2100 Phone: (850) 413‐9969 www.floridadisaster.org/cps/grants.htm#CompetitiveGrant Expanded Local Management Hazardous Waste Program The primary purpose of this fund is to cover costs incurred to establish the expanded local hazardous waste management program as stated in FS403.7238 including training for county personnel, materials & equipment for educational activities. FDEP 2600 Blair Stone Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 488‐0300 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program To improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, and interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing identified deficiencies and needs. FEMA 500 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20472 Phone: (800) 621‐3362 www.fema.gov The Federal Assistance for Beach Re‐nourishment Program Provides up to 65% of the costs to re‐nourish beaches and for up to 50 years of periodic maintenance. Southeast Atlantic Division USACE Jacksonville District (904) 232‐1697 FEMA Pre‐Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM) The PDM program was authorized by Section §203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), as amended by Section §102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, to assist communities to implement hazard mitigation programs designed to reduce overall risk to the population and structures before the next disaster occurs. FDEM2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399‐2100 (850) 413‐9966 http://www.fema.gov/hazard‐mitigation‐assistance 2014 opened 4/21 and closed 7/25 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants This program supports projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The primary goal is to reduce injury and prevent death among high‐risk populations. http://www.fema.gov/fire‐prevention‐safety‐grants 269
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-11 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Flood Control Projects To reduce flood damages through projects not specifically authorized by Congress. Commander US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: CECW – OE Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272‐1975 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) To fund cost effective measures to States and communities that reduce or eliminate the long term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other insurable structures. Program Implementation Division FEMA 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐3619 10/18/13Flood Plain Management Services To promote appropriate recognition of flood hazards in land and water use planning and development through the provision of flood and flood plain related data, technical services, and guidance. USACEAttn: CECW – PF Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272‐0169 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program To work in concert with local, state and federal government entities to achieve protection, preservation and restoration of coastal and sandy beach resources of the state. Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems FDEP 3900 Commonwealth Blvdl, MS 300 Tallahassee, FL 32399‐3000 Phone: (850) 922‐7703 www.dep.state.fl.us/beach Florida Coastal Management Program Provides funding for projects contributing to the protection, management and enhancement of Florida’s ocean and coastal resources including: natural resource protection and management; hazard mitigation; shoreline erosion and land subsidence; and ocean resource management. Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems FDEP 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, MS 300 Tallahassee, FL 32399‐3000 Phone: (850) 922‐7703 www.dep.state.fl.us/beach Florida Communities Trust (FCT) This grant program facilitates the purchase of lands for conservation and/or recreation purposes by local governments. This land acquisition program helps to implement conservation, recreation, open space, and coastal elements of local comprehensive plans. Programs provide funding to local governments and eligible non‐profit organizations to acquire land for parks, open space, greenways and projects supporting Florida's seafood harvesting and aquaculture industries. FDEPFlorida Forever Project 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard M.S. 100 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850‐245‐2555 (phone) 850‐245‐2572 (fax) http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/FL_Communities_Trust/default_cont.htm 270
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-12 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Grants & Loans for Public Works & Development Facilities To provide financial assistance for the construction of public facilities needed to initiate and encourage the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in designated areas where economic growth is lagging. Economic Development Administration The Federal Building Room 423 80 N. Hughey Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 648‐6572 http://www.eda.gov/funding‐opportunities/index.htm Hazardous Materials Training Program for Implementation of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 The goal of the SARA Title III Training Program is to make funding available to support programs of State, local, and Tribal governments, and university sponsored programs designed to improve emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities. These programs must provide special emphasis on emergencies associated with hazardous chemicals. FEMA Mitigation Directorate Program Implementation Division 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐2719 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Formula grants provide up to 75% federal assistance to states, local governments, and urban counties for permanent and transitional housing for low‐income persons. HOME funds can assist renters, new homebuyers, and existing homeowners with acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation, and tenant‐based rental assistance. Florida Housing Finance Corporation227 N. Bronough St. Suite 5000 Tallahassee, FL 32301‐1367 Phone: (850) 488‐4197 Fax: (850) 488‐9809 http://apps.floridahousing.org/StandAlone/FHFC_ECM/ContentPage.aspx?PAGE=0180 Hospital Preparedness Program Funding is used to support public health emergency preparedness through enhanced planning, increasing integration and improving infrastructure. US Department of Health and Human Services http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/hpp/Pages/funding.aspx National Fire Plan – Wildland Urban Interface Assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires by providing assistance in the following areas: 1. Assessment and planning Department of Interior271
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-13 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Community Fire Assistance 2. Mitigation activities3. Community and homeowner education 4. Plan and implement hazardous fuels reduction activities 5. Enhance local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities 6. Enhance the knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts by providing assistance in education and training, protective clothing and equipment purchase, and mitigation methods on a cost share basis. https://www.cfda.gov/index?s=program&mode=form&tab=core&id=8de4ed6487e60924203bb324fcba62c5 National Hurricane Program To reduce the loss of life, property, economic disruption, and disaster assistance costs resulting from hurricanes through conducting Hurricane Evacuation Studies (HES) FEMAProgram Implementation Division Mitigation Directorate 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐4621 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program LWCF is a competitive program which provides grants for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation use. FDEPDivision of Recreation & Parks 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 585 Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐3000 Phone: (850) 245‐2501 www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/OIRS/factslwcf.htm 272
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-14 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) LETPP provides resources to law enforcement and public safety communities to support critical terrorism prevention activities, including establishing and enhancing fusion centers and collaborating with non‐law enforcement partners, other government agencies and the private sector. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, Grant Programs 245 Murray Lane Bldg. #410 Washington, District of Columbia 20531 1‐800‐368‐6498 Livable Communities Initiative Nationally competitive program, generally $1 million in federal support requiring 20% local match. Federal Transit Administration (212) 264‐8162 Region II 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 2940 New York, NY 10278‐0194 http://www.fta.dot.gov/13747_11003.html National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) To enable individuals to purchase insurance against losses from physical damage to or loss of buildings and or contents therein caused by floods, mudflow, or flood‐related erosion, and to promote wise floodplain management practices in the nation’s flood prone areas. Claim and Underwriting Division Flood Insurance Administration (FIA) FEMA 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐3422 North American Wetland Conservation Fund The US Fish and Wildlife Service provides up to 50% federal funds to stimulate public‐private partnerships to protect, restore, and manage a diversity of wetland habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Department of Interiorhttp://www.doi.gov/partnerships/tools/stories/north‐american‐wetlands‐conservation‐fund.cfm Payments to States in Lieu of Real Estate Taxes To compensate local taxing units for the loss of taxes from federally acquired lands, 75 percent of all monies received or deposited in the Treasury during any fiscal year for the account of leasing of lands acquired by the United States for flood control, navigation and allied purposes, including the development of hydroelectric power, are paid at the end of each year to the States in Which such property is situated. Department of Interior 202‐208‐3078 http://www.doi.gov/pilt/index.cfm 273
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-15 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Partners for Fish and Wildlife The US Fish and Wildlife Service provides financial and technical assistance to private landowners, businesses, and local governments interested in restoring wetlands and riparian habitats on their land. http://www.fws.gov/partners/resourceBenefits.html Planning Assistance to States Section 22 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1974 allows the USACE to assist state, tribal, and local governments in the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources with up to 50% federal match. Technical and planning assistance may include studies for wetlands evaluation, flood damage reduction, flood plain management, and water quality/quantity. USACEJacksonville District 701 San Marco Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207‐8175 Phone: (800) 291‐9405 http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/ Pre‐Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) The PDM program provides an approximate total of $150,000,000 dollars (or other amount as appropriated by Congress) annually on a nationally competitive basis to put mitigation initiatives in place prior to a disaster event. Each project may receive 75% of project cost as the federal share not to exceed $3,000,000 for the federal share. This program is administered through the state Division of Emergency Management. Department of Homeland Security –FEMA500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐2500 http://www.fema.gov/pre‐disaster‐mitigation‐grant‐program In 2014 the funding cycle opened on 5/30 and closed on 7/25 Protection, Clearing and Straightening Channels To restore channels for purposes of navigation or flood control.Commander USACE Attn: CECW – OE Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272‐1975 Protection of Essential Highways, Highway Bridge Approaches, and Public Works To provide bank protection of highways, highway bridges, essential public works, churches, hospitals, schools, and other nonprofit public services endangered by flood caused erosion. USACEAttn: CECW – PF Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272‐0169 Public Works Impact Projects To provide financial assistance in the construction of public facilities for the purpose of providing immediate useful work to unemployed and underemployed persons in designated project areas. Economic Development Administration The Federal Building Room 423 274
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-16 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Program (PWIP) (11.304) 80 N. Hughey Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 648‐6572 http://www.eda.gov/funding‐opportunities/ Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP) Promote wind mitigation through education and hazard mitigation upgrades to residents. Florida Division of Emergency Management 850‐413‐9946 http://www.floridadisaster.org/Mitigation/RCMP/index.htm Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program The National Parks Service provides staff consultants and technical assistance for river and trail corridor planning and for open space preservation efforts. http://www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca/apply.htm August 1 deadline Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control To reduce flood damage.USACEAttn: CECW – PF Washington, DC 20314 (202) 272‐0169 Section 533 – Housing Preservation Grant Program Provide loans, grants, interest reduction payments or other assistance to very low and low income homeowners, owners of single or multiple unit rental properties or for the benefit of owners of consumer cooperative housing projects. Can be used to reduce costs of repair and rehabilitation, to remove or correct health or safety hazards, comply with applicable development standards or codes or to make needed repairs. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HAD‐HPG_Grants.html 275
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-17 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Section 5307 Urban Formula/Transportation Enhancements Section 5307 (formerly Section 9) Urban Formula Grants are designated for transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas. Any transit‐related capital or operating expense is eligible for federal funding, requiring a 20% local capital match and up to 50% operating match. Each year, 1% of the Section 5307 appropriation is set aside for transit‐related transportation enhancements. http://www.fta.dot.gov/map21/ Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program HUD offers CDBG recipients guaranteed loan funds to acquire real property, relocate homeowners and businesses, rehabilitate publicly owned real property (including infrastructure), housing rehabilitation, and economic development. https://www.hudexchange.info/section‐108/section‐108‐program‐eligibility‐requirements/ Small Watershed Program (PL‐566 Operations Phase) The objective of this program is to provide technical and financial assistance in carrying out works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land and water resources in small watersheds. Funding is available to any state agency, county or groups of counties, municipality, town or township, soil and water conservation district, flood prevention or flood control district, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or any other nonprofit agency with authority under state law to carry out, maintain, and operate watershed works of improvement may apply for assistance. Program funds may pay for up to 100% of flood prevention costs and requires preparation of an approved watershed plan. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/nd/programs/?cid=nrcs141p2_001682 Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP) Funds are used for programs to improve wind resistance of residences and mobile homes, including loans, subsidies, grants demonstration projects, and direct assistance; cooperative programs with local governments and the Federal Government; and other efforts to prevent or reduce losses or reduce the cost of rebuilding after a disaster. FDEM2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐2100 Phone: (850) 922‐4454 www.floridadisaster.org/mitigation/rcmp/ Smart Growth Implementation Assistance (SGIA) Program EPA solicits applications from state, local,regional, and tribal governments (and non‐profits that have partnered with a governmental entity) that want to incorporate smart growth techniques into their future development. Once selected, communities receive direct Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pease contact Abby Hall (hall.abby@epa.gov, 202‐566‐2086) or see the frequently asked questions for SGIA: 276
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-18 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year technical assistance from a team of national experts in one of two areas: policy analysis (e.g., zoning codes, school siting guidelines, transportation policies) or public participatory processes (e.g., visioning, design workshops, alternatives analysis). EPA tailors the assistance to the community's unique situation and priorities and provides the contractor team. This is not a grant. Through a site visit and a report, the multidisciplinary teams help the community achieve its goal of encouraging growth that fosters economic progress and environmental protection. http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/sgia_faq.htm. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants The program was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, “front line” firefighters available in their communities. http://www.fema.gov/staffing‐adequate‐fire‐emergency‐response‐grants State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) This core assistance program provides funds to build capabilities at the state and local levels through planning, equipment, and training and exercise activities. SHSP also supports the implementation of state homeland security strategies and key elements of the national preparedness architecture, including the National Preparedness Goal, the National Incented Management System and the National Response plan. http://www.fema.gov/fy‐2014‐homeland‐security‐grant‐program‐hsgp Sustainable Development Challenge Grant (SDCG) Funding for Community Challenge Grants to foster reform and reduce barriers to achieve affordable, economically vital, and sustainable communities. EPA Office of Regional Operations and State/Local Relations (1501) 401 M Street SW Washington, D.C. 20460 Phone: (202) 260‐2740 www.epa.gov Transit Capital Investment Program / Section 5309 Capital Funds The transit capital investment program (49 U.S.C. 5309) provides capital assistance for three primary activities: (1) new and replacement buses and facilities, (2) modernization of existing rail systems, and (3) new fixed guideway systems (New Starts). Federal Transit Administration Office of Program Management East Building 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590 Phone: (202) 366‐4020 http://www.fta.dot.gov/12347_5221.html 277
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-19 Pre‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Time of Year Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) provides funding for eligible mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages – including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre‐Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) http://www.fema.gov/grants Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) UASI focuses on the unique planning, equipment, training and exercise needs of high‐threat, high‐density urban areas. It assists them in building sustainable capacity to prevent, protect, respond and recover form acts of terrorism. In FY 2007 there was $746,900,000 available in UASI grants. http://www.fema.gov/fy‐2014‐urban‐areas‐security‐initiative‐uasi‐nonprofit‐security‐grant‐program‐nsgp Waterways Assistance Program Waterway related projects must be located on natural, navigable waterways within the District. Eligible waterway related projects include navigation channel dredging, channel markers, navigation signs or buoys, boat ramps, docking facilities, fishing & viewing piers, waterfront boardwalks, inlet management, environmental education, law enforcement equipment, boating safety programs, beach re‐nourishment, dredge material management, environmental mitigation, and shoreline stabilization. Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) http://aicw.org/wapapp_pdf.jhtml?method=view&wapapp_pdf.id=1 278
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-20 Post-Disaster Funding Programs Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Beach Erosion Control Projects To control public beach and shore erosion through projects not specifically authorized by Congress . Funding: First $100,000 USACE; remainder 50/50 between USACE and Non‐Federal USACE Attn: CECW‐PB, DOD 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20314 Phone: (202) 761‐7674 www.usace.army.mil Capital Fund Emergency/ Natural Disaster Funding To provide for needed repairs in excess of reimbursement from insurance and other sources, such as FEMA. Armando FanaHUD Miami Field Office 909 SE First Ave Miami, FL 33131 Phone: (305) 536‐5678 http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/capfund/emfunding Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program In response to Presidentially declared disasters, Congress may appropriate additional funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as Disaster Recovery grants to rebuild the affected areas and provide crucial seed money to start the recovery process. Since CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG‐DR) assistance may fund a broad range of recovery activities, HUD can help communities and neighborhoods that otherwise might not recover due to limited resources. https://www.hudexchange.info/cdbg‐dr/279
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-21 Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Emergency Operations Flood Response and Post Flood Response To provide emergency flood response and post flood response assistance as required to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities in time of flood coastal storm. Commander USACE Attn: CECW‐ OE Washington, DC 20314‐1000 (202) 272‐0251 Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Protection To prevent erosion damages to public facilities by the emergency construction or repair of streambank and shoreline protection works. USACE 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20314 Phone: (202) 761‐0001 www.usace.army.mil Emergency Watershed Protection To assist sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by a natural disaster that causes a sudden impairment of a watershed. Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) PO Box 2890 Washington, DC 20013 Phone: (202) 720‐3527 www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/flewp.html Federal Emergency Shelter Grants Program for the Homeless Grants for the provision of emergency shelter and essential support services to the homeless. Funds may be used for structural improvements to shelters, shelter operating expenses, furnishings and equipment, and other services. Benefit Recovery & Special Program Economic Services Program 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 487‐2966 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program FDEM works with local, state or federal governments to support eligible activities including beach restoration, and nourishment activities, project design and engineering studies, environmental studies and monitoring, inlet management planning, inlet sand transfer, dune restoration and protection activities, dune walkover construction and other beach erosion prevention‐related activities. Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems FDEP 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, MS 300 Tallahassee, FL 32399‐3000 Phone: (850) 922‐7703 www.dep.state.fl.us/beach 280
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-22 Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) To prevent future losses of lives and property due to disaster; to implement State or local hazard mitigation plans; to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during immediate recovery from a disaster; and to provide funding for previously identified mitigation measures to benefit the disaster area. Director Program Implementation Division Mitigation Directorate FEMA 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐4621 HOME Investment Partnership Program To provide assistance for the acquisition of real property for affordable housing, demolition and clearance for a housing activity, housing construction and reconstruction, and rehabilitation of housing. HUDBroward County Mr. Fred Shepherd, Coordinator Community Development 110 N. E. 3rd Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 765‐5316 Fax: (954) 765‐4686 http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/ Public Assistance Program To provide supplemental assistance to States, local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations to alleviate suffering and hardship resulting from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. PA provides funding for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a public facility or infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a disaster. This includes PA 406, non‐competitive mitigation grants, which fund up to 100% more than the pre‐disaster repair cost estimate. Submitted and approved on the Project Worksheet. Infrastructure Support Division Response and Recovery Directorate FEMA 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646‐3026 281
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-23 Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Public Works and Economic Development Program To support the construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments, attract private sector capital, and promote regional competitiveness. Eligible activities include the acquisition or development of public land and improvements for use in public works, public services, or development facilities. Economic Development Administration Atlanta Office 401 West Peachtree Street, NW Suite 1820 Atlanta, GA 30308‐3510 Phone: (404) 730‐3002 www.eda.gov The Office Depot Foundation Grants The Office Depot Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools that bring systemic change to the communities they serve. The Foundation provides grants in three distinct categories: (1) the Giving Children Tools for Success category focuses on activities that give young people tools to succeed in school and in life through education and inspiration, (2) the Building Capacity to Serve Communities category targets programs that help nonprofit organizations to serve the needs of their communities efficiently, and (3) the Disaster Preparedness, Relief, Recovery, and Rebuilding category supports efforts that help people and communities prepare for disasters and rebuild and recover when disasters occur. Potential applicants should access the online eligibility survey. Applications are retrieved on a monthly basis and are reviewed by a committee. Allow at least 12 weeks after you submit your completed application to receive a response. Applications are only accepted from organizations that can provide proof of qualifying non‐profit status, including a tax‐exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service or proof of the organization's charitable purpose. Average Award: $1,000. http://www.officedepotfoundation.org/funding.asp http://officedepotfoundation.org/?page_id=237 282
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-24 Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation This foundation aims to provide funding, life‐saving equipment, disaster assistance, and educational opportunities for first responders and public safety organizations. Organizations will receive priority for funding if they are located within 60 miles of a Firehouse Subs restaurant. Organizations that have already received funding from the foundation must wait a minimum of one year before submitting another application. It is recommended that the organization is located within 60 miles of a Firehouse Subs restaurant. If the applicant‐organization has already received funding from the Foundation, you must wait a minimum of one year before submitting another application. There is no award or request ceiling, but average funding ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. http://www.firehousesubs.com/FirehouseSubs/files/d0/d0a96b91‐0d90‐4186‐b94a‐457e1cfb2b5e.pdf Lawrence Foundation Environmental, Education, and Human Services Projects The Lawrence Foundation awards grants in support of the environment, education, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Applications are accepted twice a year. The foundation awards both program and operating grants with no geographic restrictions to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, as well as public schools and libraries. Award ceiling not specified. http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/guidelines.php 11/1/2013 State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants This grant program provides funding for service‐learning grants that focus on one of the following issue areas: Community Safety and Natural Disaster Preparedness; Access to higher education/closing the achievement gap; Financial literacy; Environmental responsibility; and Social Health and Wellness issues. To be eligible to receive a grant, applying organizations must be a public K‐12, charter, or higher education institution or school district; non‐profit organizations including government entities are also eligible if they are able to demonstrate how they plan to impact student achievement within the public K‐12 curriculum. All applicants must have a youth contact and adult administrator, as the programs must be youth‐driven and youth‐led. Award Ceiling: $100,000. http://www.statefarmyab.com/issues/community‐safety‐and‐natural‐disaster‐preparedness Cisco Systems Community Impact Cash Community Impact Cash Grants support the unmet needs of underserved communities in the areas of Education and Critical Human Needs. Individual grants help improve literacy and science instruction or increase the number of http://csr.cisco.com/pages/community‐impact‐cash‐grants 283
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-25 Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Grants to Support Education and Critical Needs graduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. The program also supports organizations, projects, and initiatives designed to help residents meet their basic needs for food, shelter, disaster response, water, access to healthcare, and/or breaking the cycle of poverty. To be considered for a Community Impact grant, organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax‐exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service and must serve a constituency that is economically underserved relative to median income level in the target geography. Community Impact Cash Grants are available to qualifying organizations within a fifty‐mile radius of major Cisco communities, including Bangalore, India; Boxborough, Massachusetts; Lawrenceville, Georgia; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; Richardson, Texas; San Jose, California; Shanghai/Beijing, China; and Toronto, Canada. Award Ceiling: $15,000. Revolving Fund Loan Program for Waste Water Treatment (Includes Stormwater Facilities) Provides funding to assist in the financing of publicly owned waste water and stormwater treatment collection, transmission, disposal, and reclamation, re‐use facilities as well as infiltration/inflow correction. Project loans are for up to 20 years at interest rates that are over 60% below market rate. Pollution Control Bond Program This program provides loans to local governments for construction of stormwater, water and wastewater facilities. Special districts are eligible as well as municipalities and county governments. Available funding is up to $300 million a year and the source of the funds are bonds sold by the state. Plans and specifications of proposed facilities are required. The loan interest rate is a pass through rate. 284
The Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Part 3: Funding January 2015 P3-26 Post‐Disaster Program Purpose Contact Waterway Assistance Program & Cooperative Assistance Program Waterway related projects must be located on natural, navigable waterways within the district. Eligible waterway related projects include navigation channel dredging, channel markers, navigation signs or buoys, boat ramps, docking facilities, fishing & viewing piers, waterfront boardwalks, inlet management, environmental education, law enforcement equipment, boating safety programs, beach re‐nourishment, dredge material management, environmental mitigation, and shoreline stabilization. Florida Inland Navigation District http://aicw.org/capapp_pdf.jhtml?method=view&capapp_pdf.id=1 285
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Appendix A: List of LMS Changes ....................................................................... 2
Appendix B: LMS Working Group and Subcommittee Agencies 2017 ............ 3
Appendix C: LMS Committees .............................................................................. 6
Appendix D: Miami-Dade Resolution Adopting the LMS .................................... 8
Appendix E: State Letter Approving the Local Mitigation Strategy.................. 12
Appendix F: FEMA Letter Approving the Local Mitigation Strategy ............... 14
Appendix G: Metropolitan Form of Government ............................................... 16
Appendix H: Integration Document .................................................................... 20
The plans reviewed included ............................................................................... 20
Miami –Dade Emergency Management Recovery Plan ..................................... 69
Miami-Dade 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) .............................. 70
Florida Administrative Code 73C-40.0256 .......................................................... 72
Appendix I: Community Profile .......................................................................... 75
Appendix J: Economic Assessment .................................................................. 77
Appendix K: Maps................................................................................................. 85
Appendix L: 2016 Community Survey ................................................................. 91
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2016 Changes
Section Name Date Change Made Purpose
LMS
Revisions
Since Last
Adoption
January
2017
Updated Annual update
Municipal
Integration of
Mitigation
Measures
January
2017
Updated Annual update
Hazard
Identification
and
Vulnerability
Assessment
January
2017
Update
• Part 1 – (P1-83)
Erosion due to
Hurricane Matthew
• Part 1 – (P1-98-99)
2016 Storms
• Part 1 – Table 9 –
updated Mobile Home
Park list
• Part 1 – (P1-112) 2016
King Tide events
• Part 1 – (P1-121) 2016
Severe Storm event
• Part 1 – (P1-124) 2016
Tornado event
Update with annual statistics
and recent events
Part 2 Appendix 2
Deleted/
Deferred
01/05/2017 Updated list with 2016
status
Annual Update
Projects 01/20/2017 Annual Update to Projects
Annual Update
Part 3 None
Part 4
Appendices
Appendix B January
2017
Updated Active Member
Agency list
Deleted individual name
section
Annual Update
Part 5 Meeting
Minutes
12/21/2016 Updated Section with all
minutes from 2016
meetings and attendance
Annual Update
Part 6 Completed
Projects
01/04/2017 Updated Appendices 2 and
3
Annual Update
Part 7 Flooding –
The NFIP and
CRS
January
2017
Updated the Rainy Season
and Flood Events sections
with 2016 information, and
Appendix A: Public
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Coordinator/Chair: Cathie Perkins, Miami-Dade Office Emergency Management
Co- Chair: Lourdes Rodriguez, Town of Miami Lakes
Colleges and Universities
Florida International University
International Hurricane Research Center
St. Thomas University
University of Miami
Miami Dade College
Miami-Dade County Departments
Miami-Dade Animal Services
Miami-Dade Community Action and Human Services
Miami-Dade Finance
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Office of Emergency Management
Miami-Dade-Internal Services
General Services Administration
Miami-Dade Information Technology Department
Miami Dade-Library
Miami-Dade - Management and Budget
Office of Grants Coordination
Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Miami-Dade Police Department
Miami- Dade Public Housing and Community Development
Miami-Dade Public Works
Miami-Dade Port of Miami
Miami –Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources
Office of Resilience
Permitting
Planning and Zoning (P&Z)
Miami-Dade Solid Waste
Miami-Dade Transit
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
State Agencies
Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Federal Agencies
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
US Army
Hospitals and Health Care
Baptist Health
Citrus Health
Jackson Health Systems
Miami Beach Community Health Center
Mount Sinai Hospital
Niklaus Childrens Hospital
Municipalities
Aventura
Bal Harbour
Bay Harbor
Biscayne Park
Coral Gables
Cutler Bay
Doral
El Portal
Florida City
Golden Beach
Hialeah
Hialeah Gardens
Homestead
Key Biscayne
Medley
Miami
Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
Miami Lakes
Miami Shores
Miami Springs
North Bay Village
North Miami
North Miami Beach
Opa Locka
Palmetto Bay
Pinecrest
South Miami
Sunny Isles
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Surfside
Sweetwater
Virginia Gardens
West Miami
Regional
Broward County Emergency Management
South Florida Water Management District
Private Sector/Businesses
FPL
Pybas Enterprises
Other
Mactown
DSI
Chapman Partnership
Private Citizens
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Appendix C: LMS Committees
Local Mitigation Strategy Steering Committee: 2017
Ricardo Alvarez, Mitigat
Ken Capezzuto, University of Miami
Steve Detwiler, Business Recovery Program
Mike Gambino, Rising Waters Consulting
Hugh Gladwin, Florida International University
Theresa Grandal, Miami Dade College
Nichole Hefty, Miami-Dade Office of Resilience
Stacy Kilroy, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Michael Nardone, AMEC
Cathie Perkins, Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management
Don Pybas, Private Citizen
Robert Molleda, National Weather Service
Jeff Robinson, Hurricane Protection Inc.
Lourdes Rodriguez, Town of Miami Lakes
Erik Salna, International Hurricane Research Center
Armando Villaboy, South Florida Water Management District
LMS Sub- Committees
Agriculture and Landscaping
Education and Outreach
Extreme Weather Events
Financial and Grants
Flooding and CRS
Marine Interests
Structural
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Appendix D: Miami-Dade Resolution Adopting the LMS
Miami Dade County
Board of County Commissioners
Resolution No. R-683-15
Resolution Adopting the Local Mitigation Strategy
On June 6, 2000, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners formally adopted the Local
Mitigation Strategy as official county policy. The Board of County Commissioners renewed their
commitment to the LMS on September 1, 2015, after the State’s conditional approval of the 2015 LMS
update.
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Appendix F: FEMA Letter Approving the Local Mitigation Strategy
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Appendix G: Metropolitan Form of Government
Miami-Dade County has a unique metropolitan form of government, which varies greatly from typical
county powers, in that it provides for resolutions, laws, rules, regulations passed by the county to be
fully and automatically inclusive of all municipalities within the County.
Specific lines in the Charter that would apply to a document such as the LMS (which is adopted by
resolution) being automatically applicable to all municipalities are:
Section 1.01. Board of County Commissioners: Powers
Section 1.01, A, 5:
Prepared and enforce comprehensive plans for the development of the county. (LMS is a part of the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan)
Section 1.01, A, 21:
Exercise all powers and privileges granted to municipalities, counties, and county officers by the
Constitution and laws of the state, and all powers no prohibited by the Constitution or by this Charter
Section 1.01, A, 22:
Adopt such ordinances and resolutions as may be required in the exercise of its powers, and prescribe
fines and penalties for the violation of ordinances
Section 6.02. Municipalities: Municipal Powers
Each municipality shall have the authority to exercise all powers relating to its local affairs not
inconsistent with this Charter. Each municipality may provide for higher standards of zoning, service,
and regulation than those provided by the Board of County Commissioners in order that its individual
character and standards may be preserved for its citizens.
Section 9.04 General Provisions: Supremacy ClauseThis Charter and the ordinances adopted
hereunder shall in cases of conflict supersede all municipal charters and ordinances, except as herein
provided, and where authorized by the Constitution, shall in cases of conflict supersede all special and
general laws of the state.
Specific lines in the Florida Constitution of 1968 that would further apply to a document such as the
LMS (which is adopted by resolution) being automatically applicable to all municipalities within Miami-
Dade County are:
Section 6. Schedule to Article VIII. –
(f) DADE COUNTY; POWERS CONFERRED UPON MUNICIPALITIES. To the extent not inconsistent
with the powers of existing municipalities or general law, the Metropolitan Government of Dade County
may exercise all the powers conferred now or hereafter by general law upon municipalities.
Specific lines in the Miami-Dade County Ordinance 8b that would further solidify something like the
LMS (which is adopted by resolution) being automatically applicable to all municipalities within Miami-
Dade County are:
Sec. 8B-8. Duties of the Director of the Office of Emergency Management
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1) The Director or designee shall prepare a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and
program for the emergency management of Miami-Dade County pursuant to F.S. 252, including, but
not limited to elements addressing mitigation activities, preparedness, responses to disasters and
emergencies, and recovery operations and submit the Plan and program to the Director of the Division
of Emergency Management. State of Florida for review and certification for consistency with the State
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and compliance with Federal emergency management
mandates.
Additionally, the most recent resolution (R-452-10) adopting the LMS further reiterates the fact the
municipalities are included in the line:
Whereas, the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and/or Florida Division of
Emergency Management enters into agreements with Miami-Dade County to provide the funding for
the County and municipalities to jointly develop a Local Mitigation Strategy to become a component of
the Statewide Mitigation Strategy …
Whereas, the Local Mitigation strategy meets the State agreement requirements and was
accomplished with the participation of local governments, the Schools Board of Miami-Dade County.
Effective comprehensive planning has also been a central focus of the Miami-Dade government from
the onset. The power to "prepare and enforce comprehensive plans for the development of the county"
was one of twenty-four specified in the County Home Rule Charter in 1957 and a Department of
Planning is one of the four departments required by the County Home Rule Charter. The County
adopted its first land use plan in 1965 and has since enacted a series of increasingly more refined
growth management plans and procedures as required by the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Act of 1975 as amended from time to time.
In summary, Miami-Dade has a forty-seven year history of intergovernmental coordination for effective
comprehensive planning and plan implementation. This element provides a review of this coordination
and identifies selected aspects in need of change.
Local Governments Within Miami-Dade County Area of Concern
Miami-Dade County Municipalities and Public Schools
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Aventura
Bal Harbour
Bay Harbor Islands
Biscayne Park
Coral Gables
Cutler Bay
Doral
El Portal
Florida City
Golden Beach
Hialeah
Hialeah Gardens
Homestead
Indian Creek Village
Key Biscayne
Medley
Miami
Miami Beach
Miami Lakes
Miami Gardens
Miami Shores
Miami Springs
North Bay Village
North Miami
North Miami Beach
Opa-locka
Palmetto Bay
Pinecrest
South Miami
Sunny Isles
Surfside
Sweetwater
Virginia Gardens
West Miami
Miami-Dade County
Public Schools
Adjacent Counties
Broward
Collier
Monroe
Adjacent Municipalities
Hallandale Beach
Pembroke Park
Miramar
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Appendix H: Integration Document 2
Integration of Policies and Guidance
A myriad of agencies and departments are integral to future land use and development, building codes
and enforcement. The LMS Working Group works to review and integrate policies and guidance to
enhance our collaboration to build a more sustainable and disaster resistant community.
A review of a number of these plans was done to identify elements where mitigation measures are
incorporated and identify items for consideration for future incorporation of mitigation.
The plans reviewed included
• Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan
• Miami-Dade Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP)
• Miami-Dade Emergency Management Recovery Plan
• Miami-Dade 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
• Florida Administrative Code 73C-40.0256
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Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) - In January 2010, Miami-Dade,
Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties entered into a Regional Climate Change Compact
(“Compact”) - a collaborative effort to unite, organize and assess the region in relation to climate
change. The Compact set out to develop regionally consistent methodologies for mapping sea-level
rise, assessing vulnerability and understanding the regional greenhouse gas emissions. The CAP was
developed to identify recommendations to accomplish the goals of the Compact and in October 2012
the CAP was published. The CAP organized the recommendations into seven categories:
• Sustainable Communities and Transportation Planning
• Water Supply, Management and Infrastructure
• Natural Systems
• Agriculture
• Energy and Fuel
• Risk Reduction and Emergency Management
• Outreach and Public Policy
The goals identified in the CAP are highlighted below with a brief overview of the supportive elements
that dovetail into the LMS well. The Regional Climate Action Framework: Implementation Guide can
be found at: http://southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/compact-documents/ and includes potential
partners and funding sources, policy/legislation needed and progress as of October 2012.
In January 2013, Nichole Hefty, Chief, Office of Sustainability, Planning Division was invited to
participate as an LMS Steering Committee member to help ensure the integration of the work being
done by the Compact. Several LMS Working Group members and the LMS Chair are active in
attending meetings and workshops held by the Compact.
The following is a brief synopsis of the areas being incorporated into the LMS and Miami-Dade
Emergency Management plans.
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Sustainable Communities
Goal: Reduce financial and physical losses in our building stock by reshaping where and how we build.
Policy Notation
SP-3 Incorporate “Adaptation Action Area” definition (as provided for in Florida law) into
municipal and/or county Comprehensive Plans, to provide a means to identify those
areas deemed most vulnerable to sea level rise and other climate change impacts
including but not limited to extreme high tides, heavy local rain events, and storm
surge for the purpose of prioritized funding and adaptation planning.
OEM will incorporate language into the LMS in relation to
Adaptation Action Areas and will consider this future
designation in relation to the Benefit Cost Review for LMS
Projects.
SP-7 Develop sea level rise scenario maps to be considered for inclusion in appropriate
Comprehensive Plans and/or regional planning documents as determined by the
appropriate local government to guide municipal and county government climate
adaptation planning efforts and continue to update regional and local planning efforts
as more data becomes available and scientific projections are refined.
OEM is currently working with WASD to roll out the ground
and surface model with variable inputs to start to develop
more refined maps on the potential impacts of sea level rise.
SP-10 Work with appropriate local, regional and state authorities to revise building codes
and land development regulations to discourage new development or post-disaster
redevelopment in vulnerable areas to reduce future risk and economic losses
associated with sea level rise and flooding. In these areas, require vulnerability
reduction measures for all new construction, redevelopment and infrastructure such
as additional hardening, higher floor elevations or incorporation of natural
infrastructure for increased resilience.
OEM is updating the Recovery Plan and the Mitigation
Recovery Support Function and the Post Disaster
Redevelopment plan and the Technical Advisory Committee
that will be involved in post disaster recovery and
redevelopment guidance/decisions.
Water Supply, Management and Infrastructure
Goal: Advance water management strategies and infrastructure improvements needed to mitigate for adverse impacts of climate change
and sea level rise on water supplies, water and wastewater infrastructure, and water management systems.
Policy Notation
WS-3 Utilize existing and refined inundation maps and stormwater management models to
identify areas and infrastructure at increased risk of flooding and tidal inundation with
increases in sea level, to be used as a basis for identifying and prioritizing
adaptation needs and strategies.
OEM is currently working with WASD to roll out the ground
and surface model with variable inputs to start to gather more
refined maps on the potential impacts of sea level rise.
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WS-9 Incorporate and prioritize preferred climate adaptation improvement projects in
capital improvement plans and pursue funding.
Stakeholders are beginning to identify projects in the LMS
Project list whereby the mitigation measures may also address
the potential impacts of climate change.
Natural Systems
Goal: Implement monitoring, management and conservation programs designed to protect natural systems and improve their capacity
for climate adaptation.
Policy Notation
NS-7 Coordinate “living shorelines” objectives at regional scale to foster use of natural
infrastructure (e.g. coral reefs, native vegetation and mangrove wetlands) instead of
or in addition to grey infrastructure (e.g. bulkheads).
Promotes coastal protection and aligns the CDMP CM
objectives.
NS-14 Maintain/restore urban tree canopy. Aligns with CDMP CON-8M
Area for consideration: Education on proper placement and
maintenance of trees should be provided in conjunction with
this program to avoid underground and overhead
infrastructure being damaged during severe weather events
with trees being uprooted or toppled.
Agriculture
Goal: Ensure the continued viability of agriculture in Southeast Florida through polices which remove barriers to production, promote
economic incentives, improve water reliability, and provide research on best management practices thereby encouraging sustainable
production in the face of a changing climate.
The LMS has an Agriculture/Landscape Sub-Committee that will be engaged in the updated modeling that will be run to better determine the impacts
on the agricultural community.
Risk Reduction and Emergency Management
Goal: Provide a more resilient natural and built physical environment in light of climate change.
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Policy Notation
RR-1 Perform vulnerability analysis to identify and quantify the economic value of regional
infrastructure at risk under various sea level rise scenarios and other climate change
scenarios utilizing inundation mapping, modeling, and other appropriate tools. While
the initial regional vulnerability assessment completed by the Compact Counties for
use in this Regional Climate Action Plan has yielded important new insights on
regional risk, additional and ongoing analysis is required to further refine our current
understanding and to monitor changes in Southeast Florida’s risk profile over time.
Area for consideration: Incorporate analysis of future hazards
with new WASD ground/surface water interactive model and
mapping from PWWM on design storms including current and
future development.
RR-2 Evaluate and improve adaptation responses for communities at risk, to include:
• Development and implementation of methodologies for the assessment and
evaluation of evacuation and relocation options;
Area for consideration: New and updated mapping will provide
OEM with local impacts so that a local response can be
implemented. Currently SLOSH and the FEMA Flood Zones
do NOT incorporate any future sea level rise considerations
nor will the new Coastal Study that is being conducted. The
new Coastal Study Maps will go into effect in 2019. Local
governments need assistance from the federal government to
incorporate sea level rise into hazard planning.
RR-3 Incorporate climate change adaptation into the relevant Local Mitigation Strategy
(LMS) to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from
disasters. Within the LMS, update local risk assessments to include climate change
in the hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment section. Develop strategies for
hazard mitigation and post-disaster redevelopment planning.
The 2014 five year update of the LMS will include climate
change considerations. OEM is currently working with WASD
to roll out new modeling capabilities to help better define local
potential impacts. Climate Change impacts are being
integrated into the Threat and Hazard Identification Risk
Analysis (THIRA) document that both the CEMP and the LMS
reference for the hazard and vulnerability analysis. The
Whole Community Infrastructure Planner/LMS Chair is
coordinating with the Whole Community Recovery Planner for
incorporation and integration of adaptation action areas and
climate change impacts in the Recovery and Post-Disaster
Redevelopment Plans.
RR-4 Identify transportation infrastructure at risk from climate change in the region;
determine whether, when, where, and to whom projected impacts from climate
change might be significant. Employ inundation mapping, modeling and other
appropriate tools to assess the vulnerability of transportation infrastructure to the
projected impacts of climate change under various sea level rise and other climate
change scenarios.
OEM is currently working with WASD to roll out the ground
and surface model with variable inputs to start to gather more
refined maps on the potential impacts of sea level rise. Once
we have these more detailed maps we can overlay the Critical
Facility/Infrastructure data layers to identify
structures/facilities.
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Policy Notation
RR-5 Enforce Coastal Construction Line and build upon goals, objectives and policies
related to Coastal High Hazard Area designations in Comprehensive Plans. OEM will work with RER in relation to the CHHA and HVZs as
the evacuation zones have shifted based on new SLOSH data
and new zones set in 2013.
RR-6 Adopt consistent plans at all levels of regional government that adequately address
and integrate mitigation, sea level rise and climate change adaptation. The following
plans must all be consistent: Disaster recovery and redevelopment plans;
Comprehensive plans; Long range transportation plans; Comprehensive emergency
management plans; Capital improvement plans; Economic development plans, Local
Mitigation Strategy, Climate Change Action Plan; Future Land Use Plan.
OEM is currently updating and working on the CEMP, LMS,
Recovery Plan, Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan and the
THIRA. The Whole Community Infrastructure Planner/LMS
Chair has engaged in a review of other relevant community
planning documents to identify areas of integration and areas
for consideration. This review will also be circulated to the
LMS Working Group to encourage review and incorporation of
other community planning documents including but not limited
to municipalities and other regional and state planners.
RR-7 Continue to implement and enforce strong building codes that require new
construction and substantial improvements to existing structures to mitigate against
the impacts of flooding, severe winds, and sea level rise, and which are consistent
with Climate Change Adaptation policy
Area for consideration: Develop mitigation measures for
existing structures facing future impacts is needed to help
determine feasible measures that can be implemented.
RER: Does this include considering new codes for storm
surge damage which may be more significant with SLR?
Public Outreach
Goal: Communicate the risks related to climate change and the value of adapting policies and practices to achieve resilience throughout
the region.
Policy Notation
PO-1 Provide outreach to residents, stakeholders and elected officials on the importance
of addressing climate change adaptation and preparedness and develop a program
to educate specific interest groups about the Compact, Regional Climate Action
Plan, and the benefits of Adaptation Action Area. Consider utilizing the Leadership
Academy concept to educate elected leaders, academic interests and other decision
makers.
Area for consideration: Develop a PPI for Activity 330 for the
CRS. Currently being looked at the CRS Sub-Committee of
the LMS.
PO-2 Counties, municipalities and appropriate agencies will collaborate to develop and
carry out outreach/educational programs to increase public awareness about
hazards exacerbated by climate change, mitigation efforts, and adaptation strategies
to minimize damage and risk associated with climate change.
Area for consideration: Inclusion in the PPI being developed
for Activity 330 for the CRS.
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PO-6 Develop early warning systems and social media applications to both inform
residents and visitors of extreme high-tide events and to raise overall awareness on
sea level rise and climate change issues. Also consider roadway signage for tidal
flooding zones.
Area for consideration: develop and install posts that show
potential storm surge, historic flooding levels and future
projected sea level rise heights in vulnerable areas.
RER: Also consider developing an app or public notice that
warns of expected high tides so residents can take
appropriate action in advance.
Public Policy
Goal: Guide and influence local, regional, state and federal climate change related policies and programs through collaboration and joint
advocacy.
Policy Notation
PP-4 Counties, municipalities, regional agencies and other appropriate government and
private sector partners should integrate consideration of climate change impacts and
adaptation strategies into existing and future system wide planning, operations,
policies, and programs. The guiding principles developed by the Interagency Task
Force on Climate Change Adaptation for federal agencies should be incorporated by
entities when designing and implementing adaptation strategies:
Adopt integrated approaches.
Prioritize the most vulnerable.
Use best-available science.
Build strong partnerships.
Apply risk-management methods and tools.
Apply ecosystem-based approaches.
Maximize mutual benefits.
Continuously evaluate performance.
Review of other planning documents to look for areas for
consideration in integrating and improving mitigation practices.
PP-11 Urge Congress to provide recognition of an “Adaptation Action Area” designation in
federal law for the purpose of prioritizing funding for infrastructure needs and
adaptation planning, with special attention to modifications in law that enhance
funding opportunities through USACE and EPA appropriations processes, as
requested by members of Congress.
Area for consideration: Identify projects in the LMS Project list
that are in the future designation of Adaptation Action Areas
for review and prioritization of funding opportunities.
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Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) expresses Miami-Dade County’s
general objectives and policies addressing where and how it intends development and the
conservation of land and natural resources to occur during the next 10-20 years. This review
includes updates that were added as of June 2013.
RER comment:
During the Evaluation and Appraisal Report adopted in 2011, climate change was identified as
one of the priorities to address in the County’s Comprehensive Development Master Plan
(CDMP). Miami-Dade has incorporated climate change considerations and language in several
of the Elements of the CDMP update which was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in October, 2013. These policies now form a sound foundation for Miami-Dade
County to begin actively incorporating these considerations into existing capital investment and
infrastructure planning processes.
The following is a brief synopsis of the elements that support and promote mitigation. The
complete CDMP may be found at http://www.miamidade.gov/planning/cdmp-adopted.asp
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Land Use Element Objective LU-1
The location and configuration of Miami-Dade County's urban growth through the year 2030 shall emphasize concentration and intensification
of development around centers of activity, development of well-designed communities containing a variety of uses, housing types and public
services, renewal and rehabilitation of blighted areas, and contiguous urban expansion when warranted, rather than sprawl.
Policy Notation
LU-1H The County should identify sites having good potential to serve as greenbelts, and
should recommend retention and enhancement strategies, where warranted. Such
greenbelts should be suggested on the basis of their ability to provide aesthetically
pleasing urban spaces, recreational opportunities, or wildlife benefits. Considered
sites should include canal, road or powerline rights-of-way, or portions thereof,
particularly where they could link other parklands, wildlife habitats, or other open
spaces.
This will provide for additional drainage areas and may help
alleviate flooding issues.
Area for consideration: If the sites are mapped we can overlay
it with RL and SRL loss properties and areas of reported
flooding so that we can see if they may help those areas.
LU-1R Miami-Dade County shall take steps to reserve the amount of land necessary to
maintain an economically viable agricultural industry. Miami-Dade County shall adopt
and develop a transfer of developments rights (TDR) program to preserve agricultural
land that will be supplemented by a purchase of development rights program to
preserve agricultural land and environmentally sensitive property. The density cap of
the land use category in the receiving area established by the TDR program may be
exceeded. Land development regulations shall be developed to determine the extent
that the density cap may be exceeded based on parcel size but in no case shall it
exceed 20 percent.
This will help maintain “open spaces” and any future
development would be limited in density to reduce potential
drainage concerns.
Area for consideration: The density cap may need to be re-
evaluated as we continue with the modeling process for
potential sea level rise and with consideration that some of the
areas may become adaptation action areas.
LU-1S The Miami-Dade County Strategic Plan shall be consistent with the Comprehensive
Development Master Plan (CDMP). The Miami-Dade County Strategic Plan includes
Countywide community goals, strategies and key outcomes for Miami-Dade County
government. Key outcomes of the Strategic Plan that are relevant to the Land Use
element of the CDMP include increased urban infill development and urban center
development, protection of viable agriculture and environmentally-sensitive land,
reduced flooding, improved infrastructure and redevelopment to attract businesses,
availability of high quality green space throughout the County, and development of
mixed-use, multi-modal, well designed, and sustainable communities.
This measure promotes consistency amongst plans.
One item for consideration would be to track which policies
apply to all jurisdictions and ones that may be for only the
UMSA. For areas where policies do not apply to municipal
entities a review should be conducted to see if there is a
comparable initiative at the municipal level exists.
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Objective LU-3
The location, design and management practices of development and redevelopment in Miami-Dade County shall ensure the protection
of natural resources and systems by recognizing, and sensitively responding to constraints posed by soil conditions, topography, water
table level, vegetation type, wildlife habitat, and hurricane and other flood hazards, and by reflecting the management policies contained
in resource planning and management plans prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, and approved by the Governor and
Cabinet, or included in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan approved by Congress through the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000.
Policies
Policy Notation
LU-3D Miami-Dade County shall not sponsor any growth-subsidizing programs which
promote future population growth and residential development on the barrier islands
of Miami-Dade County or within the coastal high hazard areas (CHHA). Miami-Dade
County shall coordinate with municipalities in Coastal High Hazard Areas, and areas
with repetitive losses due to flooding or storm damage, to minimize demand for
facilities and services that result from redevelopment and increases in residential
densities. The provision of facilities and services to accomplish the timely evacuation
of already-developed barrier islands in advance of approaching hurricanes shall be a
priority of Miami-Dade County's transportation planning and hurricane preparedness
programs.
Restriction on development in Coastal High Hazard Area
addresses RL, SRL and storm surge flooding and impact on
evacuation clearance times.
Area for consideration: Evacuation is a protective measure that
is accomplished when there is time and adequate resources to
support the need. There could be situations whereby there is
not enough notice or people may not heed the warnings and
may have to shelter in place. Is there any provision that the
developers/building owners are responsible for developing a
plan or designating a “safe area”? This should not be seen as
an alternative to evacuation but rather a last ditch option when
evacuation is not a safe possibility. See also discussion in FAC
73C-40.0256.
RER comment: CDMP policies CM-8C and CM-8D pertain to
this and encourage residents to be better prepared, plan ahead
and enroll in the County’s public safety alert system. It does not
seem likely that a safe room requirement would become a part
of the Florida Building Code for residents; as there already are
specific requirements for the County’s emergency public
shelters and capacity requirements.
LU-3E By 2017, Miami-Dade County shall initiate an analysis on climate change and its
impacts on the built environment addressing development standards and regulations
related to investments in infrastructure, development/redevelopment and public
facilities in hazard prone areas. The analysis shall consider and build on pertinent
Forward looking action item to identify potential impacts and
identifying considerations.
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information, analysis and recommendations of the Regional Climate Change Action
Plan for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact Counties, and will
include the following elements:
a) an evaluation of property rights issues and municipal jurisdiction associated with
the avoidance of areas at risk for climate hazards including sea level rise;
b) an evaluation of the current land supply-demand methodology to consider and
address, as appropriate, the risk associated with infrastructure investments in flood
prone areas; and
c) an evaluation of the CDMP long-term time horizon in relation to addressing
projected long-range climate change impacts.
Recommendations from the analysis shall address appropriate changes to land use
designations and zoning of impacted properties, and development standards, among
other relevant considerations.
OEM is currently working with WASD for the roll out of the
ground and surface water interaction model that will provide for
additional information/maps for how sea level rise may impact
different areas of our community.
Area for consideration: Identify measures for retro-fitting and
future building standards in relation to the impacts of sea level
rise.
Consider evaluating projects in the LMS Project list for areas
where sea level rise impacts cannot be mitigated to determine
the benefit cost of investing limited funding sources.
LU-3F By 2017, Miami-Dade County shall develop a Development Impact Tool or criteria to
assess how proposed development and redevelopment project features including
location, site design, land use types, density and intensity of uses, landscaping, and
building design, will help mitigate climate impacts or may exacerbate climate related
hazards. The tool would also assess each development’s projected level of risk of
exposure to climate change impacts, such as inland flooding.
Area for consideration: Climate impacts may also have
increased wind speeds associated with tropical cyclones,
reduced coastal barriers and higher sea levels that can push
storm surge further inland. Will the Development Impact Tool
include such considerations?
RER: Not sure, will need to determine what it includes as it is
developed.
RER: This issue would first be discussed as part of the
Adaptation Action Areas to determine how these additional
assumptions should be incorporated into the model to identify
vulnerable areas.
LU-3G Miami-Dade County shall, by 2017, analyze and identify public infrastructure
vulnerable to sea level rise and other climate change-related impacts. This analysis
shall include public buildings, water and waste water treatment plants, transmission
lines and pump stations, stormwater systems, roads, rail, bridges, transit facilities and
infrastructure, airport and seaport infrastructure, libraries, fire and police stations and
facilities.
RER working with WASD and PWWM to create an internal
workgroup to determine how to use the surface/groundwater
model to help identify vulnerable areas and infrastructure. This
will help develop methodology for implementing R-451-14 and
Ord. 14-79
RER: BCC Resolution R-451-14 partially implements this
policy.
LU-3H In order to address and adapt to the impacts of climate change, Miami-Dade County
shall continue to improve analysis and mapping capabilities for identifying areas of the
County vulnerable to sea level rise, tidal flooding and other impacts of climate change.
OEM is currently working with WASD to introduce and provide
the new surface/ground water interactive model to our local
stakeholders. (September 2014)
LU-3I Miami-Dade County shall make the practice of adapting the built environment to the
impacts of climate change an integral component of all planning processes, including
but not limited to comprehensive planning, infrastructure planning, building and life
Area for consideration – identify how municipal entities are
addressing this as well.
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Objective LU-6
safety codes, emergency management and development regulations, stormwater
management, and water resources management.
RER comment: This is under the jurisdiction of the affected
municipality(ites), in which some such as Miami Beach have
begun addressing this in their Stormwater Master Plan. Also
See Comment in LU-3G
RER: BCC Resolution R-451-14 and Ordinance 14-79 partially
implement this policy.
LU-3J Miami-Dade County shall continue to actively participate in the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Change Compact and collaborate to increase regional climate
change resiliency by sharing technical expertise, assessing regional vulnerabilities,
advancing agreed upon mitigation and adaptation strategies and developing joint state
and federal legislation policies and programs.
This measure promotes collaboration and integration into
additional planning processes.
LU-3K By 2017, Miami-Dade County shall determine the feasibility of designating areas in the
unincorporated area of the County as Adaptation Action Areas as provided by Section
163.3177(6)(g)(10), Florida Statute, in order to determine those areas vulnerable to
coastal storm surge and sea level rise impacts for the purpose of developing policies
for adaptation and enhance the funding potential of infrastructure adaptation projects.
This language is being integrated into the LMS as well.
Area for consideration: AAAs should also be looked at for post-
disaster redevelopment as well. RER: new surface/ground
water interactive model will also be important for this.
LU-3L Miami-Dade County shall work with its local municipalities to identify and designate
Adaptation Action Areas as provided by Section 163.3164(1), Florida Statute, in order
to develop policies for adaptation and enhance the funding potential for infrastructure
projects.
OEM will add this designation for projects in the LMS Project
list to help identify this criteria.
Area for consideration: AAA designation should also be
incorporated into the Benefit Cost Review for the LMS projects.
.
LU-3M Miami-Dade County shall support the implementation of climate-change related
policies, through education, advocacy and incentive programs. Public outreach, such
as workshops or a website with relevant information, shall seek to shift residents’
everyday transportation decisions and housing choices to support transit oriented
communities and travel patterns. The County shall provide opportunities for the public,
including students, building industry and environmental groups, to participate in the
development of any new climate-change related land development regulations and
initiatives.
Community outreach and education are also addressed in
Policy CM-8C and Policy ICE-8E.
Realtor disclosure of hazards for real estate transactions.
RER comment: Chapter 11-C of the Miami-Dade County Code
requires real estate disclosure if the property is located in a
Special Flood Hazard or Coastal High Hazard Area (FEMA
definition), see
http://www.miamidade.gov/publicworks/flooding-
disclosure.asp
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Miami-Dade County shall protect, preserve, ensure the proper management, and promote public awareness of historical, architectural and
archaeologically significant sites and districts in Miami-Dade County, and shall continue to seek the addition of new listings to the National Register,
and increase the number of locally designated historical and archeological sites, districts and zones.
Policy Notation
LU-6I Miami-Dade County shall pursue efforts with other local, State and federal agencies
to develop policies that recognize the importance of designated historic resources
and that comply with the provisions of the County's Historic Preservation Ordinance.
This objective presents an opportunity as a number of the
LMS stakeholders have structures that are or are becoming
historic designations.
Area for consideration: Identify mitigation measures for historic
structures.
Develop database of local, state and national historic
structures. (PROS and Office of Historic and Archaeological
Resources may already have this.)
Consider how impacts of sea level rise/flooding will be
considered for designated historic resources.
Objective LU-9
Miami-Dade County shall continue to maintain, update and enhance the Code of Miami-Dade County, administrative regulations and procedures,
and special area planning program to ensure that future land use and development in Miami-Dade County is consistent with the CDMP, and to
promote better planned neighborhoods and communities and well-designed buildings.
Policies
Policy Notation
LU-9B Miami-Dade County shall continue to maintain, and enhance as necessary,
regulations consistent with the CDMP which govern the use and development of
land and which, as a minimum, regulate:
iv) areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding
Area for consideration: Determine if this is also being done in
the incorporated areas of the county.
LU-9K By 2016, Miami-Dade County shall initiate the review and revision of its Subdivision
Regulations to facilitate the development of better planned communities. The Public
Works Department shall specifically review and update the Subdivision Regulations
for urban design purposes. Changes to be considered shall include provisions for:
i) Open space in the form of squares, plazas, or green areas in residential and
commercial zoning categories;
Provides for improved drainage.
Area for consideration: Determine if this is also being done in
the incorporated areas of the county.
LU-9M Building, zoning and housing codes will be vigorously enforced in all areas of Miami-
Dade County
Promotes consistency of measures.
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Area for consideration: Determine if this is also being done in
the incorporated areas of the county.
Objective LU-11
Miami-Dade County shall take specific measures to promote redevelopment of dilapidated or abandoned buildings and the renovation, rehabilitation
or adaptive reuse of existing structures.
Policy Notation
LU-11B Miami-Dade County shall continue to utilize its Community Redevelopment Area
(CRA) Program and federal programs such as the Community Development Block
Grant and the HOME program to facilitate redevelopment of dilapidated or
abandoned buildings and the renovation, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of existing
structures in eligible areas.
Area for consideration: Integration of mitigation such as
hardening buildings, elevation to minimize impacts of
disasters.
Post disaster redevelopment should be incorporated here as
well.
Transportation Element
GOAL
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN AN INTEGRATED MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO MOVE PEOPLE AND
GOODS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH OVERALL COUNTYWIDE LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GOALS AND
INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS IN THE FISCAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.
Objective TE-1
Miami-Dade County will provide an integrated multimodal transportation system for the circulation of motorized and non-motorized traffic by enhancing
the Comprehensive Development Master Plan and its transportation plans and implementing programs to provide competitive surface transportation
mode choice, local surface mode connections at strategic locations, and modal linkages between the airport, seaport, rail and other inter-city and
local and intrastate transportation facilities. These plans and programs shall seek to ensure that, among other objectives, all transportation agencies
shall consider climate change adaptation into their public investment processes and decisions.
Policy Notation
TE-1G Miami-Dade County shall develop and adopt climate change adaptation and
mitigation strategies for incorporation into all public investment processes and
decisions, including those concerning transportation improvements.
Promotes consistency.
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infrastructure to climate change and SLR impacts. This should
be complete sometime in 2015. New surface/ground water
interactive model will also be important for this.
TE-1H Transportation agencies developing their transportation plans for Miami-Dade
County shall take into consideration climate change adaptation and mitigation
strategies through project review, design, and funding for all transportation projects.
Transportation agencies should consider extending their planning horizons
appropriately to address climate change impacts.
Area for consideration: Impacts on evacuation needs to be
incorporated as well.
RER comment: Evacuation routes are part of the FDPT, MDX
and PWWM roadway systems and RER reviews development
for concurrency to ensure there is enough capacity for all
services, including roadways.
New LRTP incorporates climate change mitigation, adaptation
and SLR considerations
Traffic Circulation Subelement
Miami-Dade County, since 1957, has been a home rule charter county. The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Planning Division
therefore serves as a metropolitan agency, and the traffic circulation needs and the goal in this Subelement are presented for the entire County,
including the 34 municipalities.
GOAL
DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE, EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
THAT PROVIDES EASE OF MOBILITY TO ALL PEOPLE AND FOR ALL GOODS, IS CONSISTENT WITH DESIRED LAND USE PATTERNS,
CONSERVES ENERGY, PROTECTS THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENHANCES NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES,
SUPPORTS THE USAGE OF TRANSIT, AND STIMULATES ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Objective TC-6
Plan and develop a transportation system that preserves environmentally sensitive areas, conserves energy and natural resources,
addresses climate change impacts, and promotes community aesthetic values.
Policy Notation
TC-6A The County shall avoid transportation improvements which encourage or subsidize
increased development in coastal high hazard areas, environmentally sensitive
areas II-17 identified in the Coastal Management and Conservation, Aquifer
Promotes reduction of building in hazard areas.
Area for consideration: How is “significant flooding” being
defined? Is this being correlated to the RL, SRL and flooding
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Recharge and Drainage Elements, and areas of high risk of significant inland
flooding.
complaints? New surface/ground water interactive model will
also be important for this.
TC-6D New roadways shall be designed to prevent and control soil erosion, minimize
clearing and grubbing operations, minimize storm runoff, minimize exposure and risk
of climate change impacts such as increased flood conditions, and avoid
unnecessary changes in drainage patterns.
Promotes flood mitigation measures.
New surface/ground water interactive model will also be
important for this.
Objective TC-7
Miami-Dade County's Traffic Circulation Subelement, and the plans and programs of the State, region and local jurisdictions, will continue
to be coordinated.
Policy Notation
TC-7A Miami-Dade County shall annually review subsequent Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Five-Year work programs to ensure that they remain
consistent with and further the Traffic Circulation Subelement and other Elements of
Miami-Dade County's CDMP.
Area for consideration: Impacts on evacuation needs to be
incorporated as well.
RER comment: See previous comment on TE-1H.
TC-7E The County shall promote coordination with all relevant transportation agencies to
address climate change impacts.
Promotes collaboration and integration.
See Comments in TE-1G
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which coordinates all transportation planning for Miami-Dade County, is responsible for periodically
updating the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan. It is anticipated that the future traffic circulation network included in the Transportation Element
will be adjusted during future plan amendment cycles to reflect the findings of that planning activity, in keeping with the goals, objectives and policies
of the CDMP.
Housing Element
GOAL II
THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FROM WITHIN THE EXISTING
HOUSING STOCK AND ENSURE ITS EFFICIENT USE THROUGH REHABILITATION AND RENOVATION, AND FACILITATE ADAPTIVE
CONVERSION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES TO HOUSING USE FOR EXTREMELY LOW, VERY LOW, LOW, AND MODERATE-
INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING WORKFORCE HOUSING.
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Objective Notation
HO-7 Miami-Dade County shall support the preservation and enhancement of existing
mobile home communities as an additional source of affordable housing options for
extremely low through moderate income households and encourage residents and
builders to incorporate energy and natural resource conservation strategies into
housing design, site plan design, and improvements for existing mobile homes.
Area for consideration: On site protection for residents, such
as a community building/center.
Assess for impacts of sea level rise and other hazards as the
low to moderate income households may have less
resources to buy insurance or recovery quickly after a
disaster.
HO-5 Reduce the number of substandard housing units in the County by encouraging the
rehabilitation or conservation of the existing housing stock, including historic
structures, and provide that an increased number of extremely low, very low, low
and moderate-income, and workforce units comes from housing rehabilitation and
adaptive re-use of non-residential structures.
Area for consideration Add language for mitigation measures
built into housing rehabilitation.
Assess for impacts of sea level rise and other hazards as the
low to moderate income households may have less
resources to buy insurance or recovery quickly after a
disaster.
GOAL III
ALL VARIATIONS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SHOULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE MOST
ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES, WHILE ENSURING THAT SITE LOCATIONS, SITE AND HOUSING DESIGNS, AND BUILDING
PRACTICES FOSTER ENERGY AND LAND CONSERVATION.
Objective Notation
HO-8 Bring about housing design and development alternatives that are aesthetically
pleasing, encourage energy efficiency and enhance the overall health, safety and
general welfare of County residents.
Area for consideration: Building outside of high hazard areas
and with mitigation measures to lessen the impact to
residents from hazards.
H-11 Continue governmental assistance to persons and families displaced and relocated
by public projects and encourage private-sector assistance in relocating people
displaced by private projects.
Area for consideration: Enter into public private partnerships
to provide for safe and affordable housing. Consider
involving Emergency Support Function #18 and input from
the County’s Public Housing and Community Development
Department.
HO-11C Assure the availability of suitable emergency shelters, transitional housing, and
relocation programs for very low, low- and moderate-income populations who have
lost their housing, especially when displacement occurs due to redevelopment or
natural disaster.
Promotes temporary and transitional housing.
Area for consideration: Assess housing stock and identify
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damages due to hazards, including consideration for impacts
of climate change and sea level rise.
RER: A GIS analysis of housing stock by year might also aid
in identifying older homes that may be at risk in the event of
hurricanes or other natural disasters.
Conservation, Aquifer Recharge and Drainage Element
GOAL
PROVIDE FOR THE CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND USE, AND PROTECTION OF ALL AQUATIC AND UPLAND ECOSYSTEMS
AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND PROTECT THE FUNCTIONS OF AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS AND NATURAL DRAINAGE FEATURES IN
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY.
Objective CON-5
Miami-Dade County shall continue to develop and implement the Stormwater Master Plans comprised of basin plans for each of the sixteen primary
hydrologic basins being addressed by the County, and cut and fill criteria as necessary to: provide adequate flood protection; correct system
deficiencies in County maintained drainage facilities; coordinate the extension of facilities to meet future demands throughout the unincorporated
area; and maintain and improve water quality. Each of the basins’ Master Plans is to be updated every five years, with the next update to be
completed by 2017. The implementing actions recommended in each basin plan shall continue to commence immediately after the applicable plan
is approved. Outside of the Urban Development Boundary the County shall not provide, or approve, additional drainage facilities that would impair
flood protection to easterly developed areas of the County, exacerbate urban sprawl or reduce water storage. RER: New surface/ground water
interactive model will be important for all or most of these policies.
Policies
Policy Notation
CON-
5A
The Stormwater Management (Drainage) Level of Service (LOS) Standards for
Miami-Dade County contain both a Flood Protection (FPLOS) and Water Quality
(WQLOS) component. The minimum acceptable Flood Protection Level of Service
(FPLOS) standards for Miami-Dade County shall be protection from the degree of
flooding that would result for a duration of one day from a ten-year storm, with
exceptions in previously developed canal basins as provided below, where additional
development to this base standard would pose a risk to existing development. All
structures shall be constructed at, or above, the minimum floor elevation specified in
the federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Miami-Dade County, or as specified in
Chapter 11-C of the Miami-Dade County Code, whichever is higher.
Promotes consistency between CDMP and Building Code.
Area for consideration: Integration of Climate Change and
Sea Level Rise.
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CON-
5B
Applicants seeking development orders approving any new use or site alteration
outside the Urban Development Boundary where the elevation of any portion of the
site will remain below County Flood Criteria shall be advised by the permitting agency
that those portions of the land that are not filled to Miami-Dade County Flood Criteria
may be subject to periodic flooding.
Promotes education of flooding risk.
Area for consideration: Integration of future risk with Climate
Change and Sea Level Rise impacts.
Con-5C Miami-Dade County shall work with the South Florida Water Management District to
better identify the developed urban areas within the County that do not have
protection from a one in ten year storm. The County shall develop stormwater
management criteria and plans for all unincorporated areas identified. Where such
areas fall within municipal boundaries, the County will coordinate the stormwater
management planning with the appropriate municipality(ies).
Promotes risk assessment across jurisdictional boundaries
Area for consideration: Currently the CRS program only
allows for individual jurisdictions to participate. Due to our
dependent relationship with SFWMD and the risk that all of
our communities face with flooding, a strategy to try to get
our entire County to be seen as one community in relation to
floodplain management challenges should be investigated.
SFWMD to add their projects to the LMS Project list.
CON-
5D
Miami-Dade County shall seek funding for a comprehensive basin-by-basin drainage
engineering study which will include: identification of public drainage facilities and
private drainage facilities that impact the public facilities, and the entities having
operational responsibility for them; establishment of geographic service areas for the
drainage facilities; and, a facility capacity analysis by geographic service area for the
planning periods 2015 and 2025.
The LMS has started tracking mitigation projects by
drainage basin so we can also map where mitigation
projects are planned. The plan is to be able to show over
time where drainage projects have occurred and to track the
progress in the reduction of flood complaints, and RL and
SRL properties.
CON-
5E
Miami-Dade County shall establish a priority listing of stormwater drainage including:
Drainage/stormwater sewer system improvements in developed urban areas with
persistent drainage problems
• Canal and/or stormwater drainage improvements for developed urban areas that
have less than one in ten year storm protection and where no roadway drainage
improvements are planned or proposed, which would remedy problems
PWWM lists drainage projects in the LMS Project list and
they are required to be prioritized.
Area for consideration: Identify if this also applies to
municipal areas
CON-
5H
Miami-Dade County shall periodically evaluate stormwater drainage criteria as
outlined in the County Code to ensure proper flood protection is being provided to
County residents.
Promotes effectiveness evaluation.
Area for consideration: Identify if this also applies to
municipal areas.
Can this tie into 73C-40.0256.
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Policy Notation
CON-5I When building, expanding or planning for new facilities such as water treatment
plants, Miami-Dade County shall consider areas that will be impacted by sea level
rise.
Promotes consideration of future hazard impacts.
Objective CON-8
Upland forests included on Miami-Dade County's Natural Forest Inventory shall be maintained and protected.
Policy Notation
CON-
8M
Miami-Dade County shall seek to increase the percentage of tree canopy from the
present level of 10% to the national average of 30% by 2020 through the
implementation and/or enforcement of: Adopt-A-Tree and other programs; landscape
and tree protection ordinance changes to further increase canopy; and, other
mechanisms as feasible and appropriate.
Area for consideration: Education on proper placement and
maintenance of trees should be provided in conjunction with
this program to avoid underground and overhead
infrastructure being damaged during severe weather events
with trees being uprooted or toppled.
RER comment: Consult with DERM as they periodically host
an “Adopt a Tree” event which they may provide a pamphlet
or guidance to residents in the proper care and placement of
the tree.
RER: This issue is also addressed in the County’s
Landscape Ordinance – specifically Chapter 18B.
Water and Sewer Subelement
GOAL
PROVIDE FOR POTABLE WATER, AND SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES WHICH MEET THE COUNTY’S NEEDS IN A MANNER THAT
PROMOTES THE PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, CDMP-PLANNED LAND USE, AND
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Objective WS-4
Miami-Dade County shall protect the health of its residents and preserve its environmental integrity by reducing the proportion of residences and
commercial establishments within the County using private wastewater treatment facilities. Miami-Dade County shall discourage the new or continued
use of such facilities through the strict application of the CDMP and land development regulations.
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WS-4H Miami-Dade County shall coordinate with municipalities and the State of Florida to
monitor existing septic tanks that are currently at risk of malfunctioning due to high
groundwater levels or flooding and shall develop and implement programs to abandon
these systems and/or connect users to the public sewer system. The County shall also
coordinate to identify which systems will be adversely impacted by projected sea level
rise and additional storm surge associated with climate change and shall plan to target
those systems to protect public health, natural resources, and the region’s tourism
industry.
Promotes mitigation and future hazard impacts.
New surface/ground water interactive model will also be
important for this.
Currently in the LMS Project list El Portal, Florida City,
Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Homestead and South
Miami have identified projects to support this policy. (July
2014)
Recreation and Open Space Element
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department strives to provide equitable access to all residents of the County
in order to VI-2 provide the opportunity to participate in at-will1 and/or programmed physical activities. The criteria established in the Equity
Access Criteria Chart2 is developed to make Miami-Dade County a more livable and sustainable community where residents should have
access to parks within their neighborhood and be able to walk or bike to a park within ½ mile from their home. In addition, residents should
have access to regional parks and the recreation opportunities there-in within 2-3 miles biking or driving distance from their home.
Area for consideration: Currently under the CRS program municipal entities are not getting credit for open spaces owned and operated
by the County. This can impact their ability to get credit for this and negatively impact their overall CRS score which translates into higher
flood insurance rates for their residents. The map and chart of sites referenced in this element of the CDMP has been included in Part 7:
NFIP/CRS of the LMS.
GOAL
DEVELOP, PROGRAM, AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACES OFFERING
QUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES WHILE PRESERVING AND PROTECTING VALUABLE NATURAL, HISTORICAL
AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, UNIMPAIRED, FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Objective ROS-1
Provide a comprehensive system of public and private sites for recreation, including but limited to public spaces, natural preserve and cultural areas,
greenways, trails, playgrounds, parkways, beaches and public access to beaches, open space, waterways, and other recreational facilities and
programs serving the entire County; and local parks and recreation programs adequately meeting the needs of Miami-Dade County’s unincorporated
population, through 2017.
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ROS-
1D
In cases of annexation or incorporation efforts, the County shall employ the following
guidelines on a case-by-case basis:
i.) The County shall not transfer either the operation and maintenance or title of any
district park, metropolitan park, natural area preserve, special activity area, or
greenway to a municipality;
ii.) The County shall not allow proposed municipal boundaries to create multiple
jurisdictions within any one area wide park;
iii.) The County shall retain ownership of County-owned local parks encompassed by
municipal annexation or incorporation areas if the majority of park program participants
are residents of unincorporated areas;
Area for consideration: Currently under the CRS program
municipal entities are not getting credit for open spaces
owned and operated by the County. This can impact their
ability to get credit for this and negatively impact their overall
CRS score which translated into higher flood insurance
rates for their residents.
RER comment: This issue needs to be addressed with the
County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department,
as it involves County parks.
Objective ROS-2
Require the availability of adequate local recreation open space as a condition for the approval of residential development orders, and maintain an
adequate inventory of recreational areas and facilities through 2017.
Policy Notation
ROS-
2B
Local recreation open space counted when measuring level of service shall include: 1)
public local parks which exist or are committed by covenant; 2) public school and
college playfields; 3) portions of private recreation open space; and, 4) County-owned
or operated parks that have been incorporated or annexed into municipalities but in
which a majority of park program participants are unincorporated area residents.
Area for consideration: Currently under the CRS program
municipal entities are not getting credit for open spaces
owned and operated by the County. This can impact their
ability to get credit for this and negatively impact their overall
CRS score which translated into higher flood insurance
rates for their residents.
RER comment: see previous comment under ROS-1D.
ROS-
2E
The County shall maintain an updated inventory of County and municipal recreation
open spaces serving public recreational demand. The Parks, Recreation and Open
Spaces Department shall maintain information on designated public and private
recreation open space and facilities necessary for accurate and regular measurements
of levels of service and administration of concurrency requirements.
Area for consideration: Currently under the CRS program
municipal entities are not getting credit for open spaces
owned and operated by the County. This can impact their
ability to get credit for this and negatively impact their overall
CRS score which translated into higher flood insurance
rates for their residents.
RER comment: see previous comment under ROS-1D.
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3D
Through its park and recreation programs and all other available means, Miami-Dade
County shall preserve and protect beaches and shores, water views and maximize
public ownership of these coastal resources. The County shall improve the
maintenance of existing public park and recreation entrances and shall, where
feasible, provide additional access points at waterfront and coastal locations.
Beach re-nourishment programs, dune restoration all have
benefits for mitigating sea level rise and storm surge.
Objective ROS-4
The County shall maintain a capital financing plan to enable provision of park and recreation open spaces and facilities through a variety
of public and private sources and partnerships.
Policy Notation
ROS-
4D
The County shall continue to explore the use of special taxing districts and other
dedicated funding mechanisms for the long-term provision and management of park
and recreation open space and facilities, especially where they offer economic
advantages to the County and residents.
Area for consideration: Currently under the CRS program
municipal entities are not getting credit for open spaces
owned and operated by the County. This can impact their
ability to get credit for this and negatively impact their overall
CRS score which translated into higher flood insurance
rates for their residents.
RER comment: see previous comment under ROS-1D.
ROS-
4F
The County shall continue implementation of capital projects funded by 2004 Building
Better Communities General Obligation Bond and 2000-2008 Quality Neighborhood
Improvement Bond proceeds available for the acquisition, renovation, restoration, and
development of recreation open spaces and facilities, and that these activities can be
accomplished in a timely fashion. The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Department will continue to explore both fee-simple and less-than-fee-simple
mechanisms for the establishment of open space conservation areas and will seek
additional funds in any future bond issue that the County may propose.
Area for consideration: Currently under the CRS program
municipal entities are not getting credit for open spaces
owned and operated by the County. This can impact their
ability to get credit for this and negatively impact their overall
CRS score which translated into higher flood insurance
rates for their residents.
RER comment: see previous comment under ROS-1D.
ROS-
4G
The Parks, Recreation and Open spaces Department will collaborate with County
agencies that oversee funding programs and accounts related to horticulture,
arboriculture, environmental mitigation, hazard mitigation, transportation, crime
prevention, tourist development, and community and economic development, which
can potentially benefit local residents through the enhancement of parks and
recreation programs, should assist with the implementation of the policies in this
Element by participating in inter-agency partnerships to address, for example, the
following:
Restoration of dunes and beaches and natural areas to
protect the coastal areas from current and future risks such
as sea level rise, coastal flooding and storm surge.
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i.) Acquisition of parkland through leases and management agreements, forfeitures of
land, and developer dedications or conveyances;
ii.) Landscaping maintenance and continued resource management of parkland and
natural areas such as through the use of regulatory fines collected by the Public Works
and Waste Management Department or the Division of Environmental Resources
Management of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources;
iii.) Designation of park sites as off-site mitigation areas for environmental restoration;
Objective ROS-5
Maintain a formal capital improvements planning program that improves and expands the park and recreation system through the
acquisition of land, the renovation and restoration of facilities and natural areas, the development of new park and recreation open space
and facilities, and the linking of parks and other public spaces.
Policy Notation
ROS-
5C
The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department shall, as funds are available,
renovate, restore, and upgrade County facilities following the guidelines of the Miami-
Dade County Park Structure and Landscape Pattern Book “Pattern Book” to enhance
park aesthetics and ensure that the public can safely and securely enjoy recreational
opportunities, and that the County can cost-effectively extend the useful life of existing
facilities. Expenditures for the renovation, restoration and upgrade of existing parks
and recreation facilities are prioritized as follows: 1) repairs and projects increasing
visitor safety; 2) hazard reduction; 3) facility upgrade and resource management; 4)
accessibility improvements in compliance with ADA; and, 5) energy efficiency
improvements. The County shall implement projects and activities including but not
limited to the following in order to address these priorities:
ii.) The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department will remove known hazards
existing within its facilities. Provisions will be made to remove or abate asbestos within
buildings, remove or mitigate materials containing lead, and provide storm protection
to walls, windows, and doors.
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Objective Notation
ROS-8 The Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space System Master Plan (OSMP),
through a 50-year planning horizon, shall guide the creation of an
interconnected framework of parks, public spaces, natural and cultural areas,
greenways, trails, and streets that promote sustainable communities, the
health and wellness of County residents, and that serve the diverse local,
national, and international communities.
Area for consideration: Integration of consideration for
impacts of future hazards, including climate change.
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Coastal Management Element
The Coastal Management Element reflects the uniqueness of the coastal area of Miami-Dade County and the realities of planning for a highly
developed barrier island chain and low-lying mainland, a complex metropolitan area of over 2.5 million residents and 12 million annual tourists that
heavily use the urban park system, especially coastal parks and waterways. The County continues its stewardship of these coastal resources, with
activities including water quality monitoring, coastal wetland restoration, and increasing public awareness of and access to these coastal areas.
Furthermore, Miami-Dade County is the only County in the nation to possess within its boundaries two national parks, Biscayne National Park and
Everglades National Park, as well as the heavily used Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, which is urban Miami-Dade's signature amenity.
Miami-Dade County continues its tradition of strong pre- and post-hurricane planning, utilizing lessons learned from Hurricane Andrew and other
natural disasters. The County’s evacuation zones, labeled A, B, and C, are not storm category dependent. Each storm’s dynamics are modeled to
predict potential impacts based on the Sea, Lake and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) II computer model, developed by the National
Hurricane Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with
state and local offices of emergency management. Orders for evacuations are based on the storm’s track, projected storm surge potential impacts
and consultation with knowledgeable agencies. These three evacuation zones - Zone A, Zone B, and Zone C - as delineated by the Miami-Dade
County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are presented for information purposes on Figure 1. In accordance with Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, coastal high hazard areas (CHHA) are areas that are seaward of the elevation of a category one storm surge line and is depicted in Figure
13 in the Land Use Element.
Area for consideration:
• In 2013 with the new SLOSH data OEM updated the previous evacuation zones with Storm Surge Planning Zones. A closer look at utilizing
the Category one storm surge information needs to be done. OEM uses 18” as the delineation for evacuation but lesser amounts of storm
surge may impact areas that are not reflected in the storm surge planning zones. When the new SLOSH data was analyzed and the new
planning zones were set by OEM there was a shift geographically where the A zone was designated. This may have a direct impact on the
CHHA. See the section on the review of Florida Administrative Code 73C-40.0256
• FEMA is currently conducting the Southeast Florida Coastal Study that includes Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties.
Data is being collected and PWWM and OEM worked collectively to get all municipalities to participate in the Discovery Meeting held on
June 24, 2014. The proposed maps would go into effect in 2019 after the data collection, analysis, review and community input process.
RER comment: An update of the Storm Surge Planning Zones map and text reference is warranted, but needs to be with a comprehensive discussion and evaluation
with OEM, Office of Sustainability, PWWM and other County agencies regarding the change in terminology from “evacuation zones” to “storm surge zones”, and
also address OEM’s concerns with the SLOSH model. This update may be done in coordination with the Adaptation Action Areas and the Development Impact Tool
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GOAL
PROVIDE FOR THE CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND USE AND PROTECTION OF ALL NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES;
LIMIT PUBLIC EXPENDITURES IN AREAS SUBJECT TO DESTRUCTION BY NATURAL DISASTERS; AND PROTECT HUMAN LIFE AND
PROPERTY IN THE COASTAL AREA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Objective CM-1
Protect, conserve and enhance coastal wetlands and living marine resources in Miami- Dade County.
Policy Notation
CM-1A Mangrove wetlands in the following locations and mangrove wetlands within the
“Environmental Protection” designation on the Adopted Land Use Plan (LUP)
Map for Miami-Dade County shall be designated as "Mangrove Protection
Areas"
• Publically owned mangrove wetlands within and adjacent to the Oleta River
State Recreation Area
• Haulover Park
• Bird Key (privately owned)
• Near-shore islands and northwestern shoreline of Virginia Key
• The western shore of Key Biscayne
• Bear Cut Preserve
• The Cocoplum Mangrove Preserve
• Matheson Hammock Park
• R. Hardy Matheson Preserve
• Chapman Field Park
• The Deering Estate and Chicken Key
• Royal Harbor Yacht Club and Paradise Point south shoreline (privately
owned)
Natural systems (including mangrove wetlands) provides
natural storm surge attenuation.
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• Mangrove and scrub mangroves within and adjacent to Biscayne
National Park and Everglades National Park to the landward extent of
the mangroves
• Mangrove and scrub mangroves within and adjacent to Card Sound,
Manatee Bay, Florida Bay and Barnes Sound to the landward extent of
the mangroves
In these areas no cutting, trimming, pruning or other alteration including
dredging or filling of mangroves shall be permitted except for purposes of
surveying or for projects that are: (1) necessary to prevent or eliminate a threat
to public health, safety or welfare; (2) water dependent; (3) required for natural
system restoration and enhancement; or (4) clearly in the public interest; and
where no reasonable upland alternative exists. In such cases, the trimming or
alteration shall be kept to the minimum, and done in a manner, which preserves
the functions of the mangrove system, and does not reduce or adversely affect
habitat used by endangered or threatened species.
Objective CM-2
Protect, conserve or enhance beaches and dunes and offshore reef communities.
Policy Notation
CM-2B Beaches shall be stabilized by planting, maintaining and monitoring appropriate dune
vegetation, and by providing elevated footpaths or other means of traversing the dune
without contributing to erosion. All subsequent activities or development actions on, or
bordering the restored beach, shall be compatible with and contribute to beach
maintenance.
Promotes coastal protection.
Objective CM-4
Miami-Dade County shall continue to work in cooperation with other appropriate agencies to increase the acreage, restoration and enhancement of
publically owned benthic, coastal wetland and coastal hammock habitat. Endangered and threatened animal species and coastal wildlife shall be
protected and coastal habitats restored and managed to improve wildlife values.
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An added benefit of restoration and enhancement of these areas is that it serves as a natural buffer for storm surge and sea level rise. Studies to
determine the projected impacted of sea level rise and climate change on these natural areas would be beneficial to determine if additional measures
can be taken.
Objective CM-5
Miami-Dade County shall increase the amount of shoreline devoted to water-dependent, water-related, and publicly accessible uses.
Policy Notation
CM-5C Miami-Dade County shall continue to place a high priority on the acquisition of coastal
lands for use as parks and preserves. Promotes coastal protection.
CM-5F The siting of public or private water dependent facilities shall be based on upland,
shoreline and in-water characteristics, as well as submerged land ownership. At a
minimum, the following general criteria shall be used to determine the appropriateness
of sites within the Coastal Area for marina/water-dependent projects:
(d) Provide a hurricane contingency plan.
Area for consideration: Where are the hurricane
contingency plans submitted and who reviews them? Is
this a one- time hurricane plan or a requirement that plans
are updated?
RER comment: Certain marine facilities are required to
obtain a yearly Marine Operation Permit (MOP) from
DERM. The thought was coordinate this with the MOP to
have the facilities provide us guidance on their plans in the
event of a hurricane. A sample form is shown in UF-
IFAS/Seagrant’s publication “Hurricane Manual for Marine
Interests” (available on pg. 14 at http://miami-
dade.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/disaster/HurricaneManual1.pdf ) to
foster awareness of the importance of preparing for
hurricanes. In addition, these marine facilities could also
be mapped, which would aid in post-hurricane recovery in
locating boating and marine damage..
Objective CM-6
Miami-Dade County shall preserve traditional shoreline uses and minimize user conflicts and impacts of man-made structures and activities on coastal
resources.
Policy Notation
CM-6A By 2017, Miami-Dade County shall seek funding to study protection of traditional public
uses of the shoreline and water, user conflicts, and impacts of construction and activities
on coastal resources, including potential solutions.
Promotes mitigation and future hazard impacts.
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Objective CM-7
Improve the public's awareness and appreciation of Miami-Dade County's coastal resources and water-dependent and water-related uses.
Policy Notation
CM-7D Miami-Dade County shall continue its public involvement in natural areas restoration
including removing invasive exotic plant species, reseeding or replanting native
vegetation, enhancing habitat, monitoring wildlife, and renourishing dunes in coastal
County parks.
Promotes mitigation.
Objective CM-8
The existing time period required to complete the evacuation of people from flood vulnerable Coastal Areas and mobile homes prior to the arrival of
sustained tropical storm force winds shall be maintained or lowered. Shelter capacity within Miami-Dade County shall be increased as necessary to
provide a safe haven for storm evacuees.
Policy Notation
CM-8A Miami-Dade County shall annually review and update, if necessary, the
hurricane evacuation procedure section of its Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) and maintain or enhance, as necessary, the
resources and capabilities of the Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management
to provide effective implementation of the CEMP.
Area for consideration: when new construction of multi-
family dwellings or business parks occurs, notify
emergency management so outreach on hazards and
protective measures can occur.
RER comment: OEM is notified of all public hearings for
CDMP amendments, which can change the land use and
possibly also the usage and expected population. For
permits for construction and certificates of occupancy,
coordination with the County’s Building department is
needed. However, this only covers the County’s
jurisdiction over property located in unincorporated Miami-
Dade County, as municipalities have their own jurisdiction
over land use and zoning, should also coordinate with the
municipalities’ building departments.
Monitor the evolution of population density to better plan
for supportive resources.
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CM-8B Miami-Dade County shall request that State government better assist Miami-
Dade County with funding emergency planning and operations, including future
State funding for the preparation of hazard mitigation and post-disaster
redevelopment plans. To reflect the larger scale and complexity of planning,
preparation, response, and recovery within large counties, Miami-Dade County
shall request the State to revise its current funding distribution formula for
natural disaster planning and emergency operations from the present equal
distribution of monies between the 67 Florida Counties to a proportionate
distribution formula reflecting population.
CM-8C Miami-Dade County shall develop a public education program prior to the
hurricane season to notify households and operators of hotels, motels or time-
share condominiums in flood vulnerable Coastal Areas of their need to evacuate
and seek safe shelter in the event of a hurricane. The public education program
should also be utilized to disseminate emergency preparedness information.
Emergency information shall be printed in the community interest section of the
telephone book.
Area for consideration: Consistency in language utilized
for other planning purposes such as the Coastal High
Hazard and Hurricane Vulnerable Zones.
Engage CRS community planners to assist with outreach
for flood issues and education on insurance and mitigation
measures.
Update the reference to the telephone book or include
other more modern forms of media.
RER Comment: The last update of the comprehensive
plan kept the language intact as to keep in mind
vulnerable populations who may not have immediate
internet access. The next comprehensive plan update can
add in terms pertaining to the internet or to social media.
CM-8D Miami-Dade County shall encourage its residents to be better prepared and more
self-reliant in the event of a hurricane, including planning ahead for early
evacuation, sheltering with family or friends living outside evacuation areas, or
enrolling in County programs such as the Emergency and Evacuation Assistance
Program, residential shuttering program, or public safety alert programs.
CM-8E Miami-Dade County shall establish and maintain mutual aid agreements and
contracts that would facilitate and expedite post-disaster emergency response
and recovery.
CM-8F If any update of the hurricane evacuation study shows an increase or projected
expansion in the time required to safely clear the roadways in and from areas
subject to coastal flooding, measures shall be undertaken to maintain the existing
Area for consideration: Ensure the new updates made in
2013 have been incorporated into the CDMP.
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evacuation period. These measures may include programming transportation
improvements to increase the capacity of evacuation routes, eliminate congestion
at critical links and intersections, adjust traffic signalization or use directional
signage, public information programs, or amendments to the Comprehensive
Development Master Plan to reduce permitted densities in the areas subject to
coastal flooding.
CM-8G The existing network of designated major evacuation routes shall be kept up-to-
date utilizing the regional hurricane evacuation study or the best information
available to Miami-Dade County.
Area for consideration: Evaluation of these routes in
relation to current and future hazards and identification of
potential mitigation measures.
CM-8H The Transportation Improvement Program shall include improvements to
roadways that would eliminate severe congestion on major evacuation routes and
critical links and intersections. All future improvements to evacuation routes shall
include remedies for flooding. All local bridges shall be rated by the Florida
Department of Transportation for structural and operational sufficiency. All State
and local bridges with unsatisfactory sufficiency ratings shall be programmed for
improvements, or where necessary, replacement.
Area for consideration: also link this to TE-1H the
consideration of climate change adaptation
OEM developed a bridge board in WebEOC to track the
status of bridges in the county, primarily the drawbridges
and bridges that are evacuation routes. This should be
updated to reflect any concerns with the safety or weight
restrictions for bridges and bridges under construction
should be notated in this system to ensure that during
activations agencies in the EOC are aware of any
evacuation concerns/challenges.
CM-8I The Miami-Dade County Transit Agency shall allocate sufficient buses to safely
evacuate areas with large concentrations of households without autos such as
south Miami Beach. The Office of Emergency Management and Miami-Dade
County Transit shall study options for securing drivers.
CM-8J The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) shall maintain and annually update
a listing of people with special needs to plan for the mobilization required to safely
evacuate and shelter those who may need assistance due to physical or medical
limitations. All public shelters should be in compliance with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Special shelters within south, central, and north Miami-
Dade County should be medically staffed and equipped for those persons in need.
CM-8K Miami-Dade County shall annually evaluate the need for expansion of its shelter
capacity and provide for the projected number of hurricane evacuees as
determined by the best information available. Existing and proposed future public
facilities, such as schools, shall be inventoried to identify and designate additional
structures suitable for shelters. Public facilities that are used permanently for
public shelters shall be listed, mapped, and publicized.
Sites that are identified in need of mitigation measures
should be put into the LMS Project List. Currently there
are a number of projects listed for Arnold Hall.
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CM-8L Miami-Dade County shall examine incentives for using privately owned buildings
for public shelters and incorporate into its emergency plans a strategy for
providing post-disaster shelter and temporary housing to large numbers of
disaster victims.
Miami-Dade County shall examine the feasibility of requiring, or adding as an
option for new residential construction, a structurally reinforced "safe room" for
use as a private storm shelter. For existing residences, Miami-Dade County shall
encourage retrofitting a safe room on a voluntary basis. Miami-Dade County shall
also explore incentives and other measures to encourage the wind and/or flood
hardening of structures.
Area for consideration: provide guidance on how a safe
room could be retrofitted. FEMA has some publications
that can be used to promote this.
RER comment: Should coordinate this with the County’s
Building Department.
CM-8N No new mobile home parks shall be allowed in areas subject to coastal flooding
and any new mobile home parks outside the areas subject to coastal flooding shall
include one or more permanent structures in accordance with current and
applicable building and construction codes for use as shelter during a hurricane.
All mobile home park residents, regardless of their location, shall be advised to
evacuate in the event of a hurricane.
CM-8O Trees susceptible to damage by sustained tropical storm force winds (39 knots)
shall be removed from the rights-of-way of evacuation routes and replaced with
suitable, preferably native, species. To strengthen trees planted along roadways
and reduce future breakage and blowdowns, the County shall implement an
ongoing tree maintenance program of regular trimming and fertilizing and
encourage other governments responsible for landscaped roadways to adopt
similar tree maintenance programs
Area for consideration: Ensure other county programs
that encourage tree planting include information regarding
best locations to plant trees to minimize damages to
underground and overhead infrastructure.
RER comment: See previous comment under CON-8L.
Objective CM-9
Miami-Dade County shall continue to orient its planning, regulatory, and service programs to direct future population concentrations away from the
Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and FEMA “V” Zone. Infrastructure shall be available to serve the existing development and redevelopment
proposed in the Land Use Element and population in the CHHA, but shall not be built, expanded, or oversized to promote increased population in the
coastal high-risk area.
Policy Notation
CM-9A Development and redevelopment activities in the Coastal High Hazard Area
(CHHA), Hurricane Evacuation Zone A, and the Hurricane Vulnerability Zone1
Hurricane Zone B shall be limited to those land uses that have acceptable risks to
Area for consideration: This needs to be evaluated as per
the comments in the FAC 9J-2.0256 the criteria that OEM
uses to designate evacuation zones is based on a higher
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life and property. The basis for determining permitted activities shall include
federal, State, and local laws, the pre-disaster study and analysis of the
acceptability of various land uses reported in the County's Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan required by Policy CM-10A, when approved, and
the following guidelines:
i) Discourage development on the CHHA, including the barrier islands and
shoreline areas susceptible to destructive storm surge;
ii) Direct new development and redevelopment to high ground along the Atlantic
Coastal Ridge and inland environmentally suitable lands;
iii) Maintain, or reduce where possible, densities and intensities of new urban
development and redevelopment within Hurricane Evacuation Zone A to that of
surrounding existing development and zoning;
iv) Prohibit construction of new mobile home parks and critical facilities in
Hurricane Evacuation Zone A;
v) Prohibit Land Use Plan map amendments or rezoning actions that would
increase allowable residential density in the FEMA "V" Zone, the CHHA or on
1 According to 92.0256, F.A.C., Hurricane Vulnerability Zones are defined as
areas delineated in the regional or local evacuation plan as requiring evacuation
in the event of a 100-year or category three hurricane event. In Miami-Dade
County, the Hurricane Vulnerability Zones are considered Hurricane Evacuation
Zones A and B.land seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL)
established pursuant to Chapter 161, F.S.; and,
vi) Continue to closely monitor new development and redevelopment in areas
subject to coastal flooding to implement requirements of the federal flood
insurance program.
threshold of water than the data compiled in the
evacuation studies. In 2013 a major change in the extent
of areas where storm surge was modeled covered a more
extensive portion of the county and the areas at risk from
surge for a category one shifted to the southern portions
of the county.
Incorporate Adaptation Action Areas into areas for
restricted or no development and considerations for post
disaster redevelopment.
Update this section to include Zones A, B and C as the
storm surge zones have increased to five from three.
RER comment: See previous comment at the introduction
of this Element. This requires further discussion as to the
exact terminology, as this and several other policies
reference “evacuation zones” while OEM now has five
“storm surge zones”.
Utilize modeling done by PWWM for design storms with
future development to identify future concerns, integrating
new modeling to be done for sea level rise.
CM-9B Land use amendments to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan shall not
be approved in Coastal High Hazard Areas if they would decrease Levels of
Service on roadways below the LOS standards established in the Transportation
Element.
CM-9C Miami-Dade County shall consider undeveloped land in areas most vulnerable to
destructive storm surges for public or private recreational uses and open space,
including restoration of coastal natural areas.
Promotes mitigation.
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Area for consideration: incorporate also areas identified as
Adaptation Action Areas and those identified as at
potential risk for climate change impacts
CM-9D New facilities which must function during a hurricane, such as hospitals, nursing
homes, blood banks, police and fire stations, electrical power generating plants,
communication facilities and emergency command centers shall not be permitted
in the Coastal High Hazard Area and when practical, shall not be located in the
Hurricane Vulnerability Zone.
Promotes mitigation of future risk.
Area for consideration: Also consider analysis as
discussed in LU-3G and adaptation of the built
environment in LU-3I for these facility types.
CM-9E The construction or operation of new non-water dependent industrial or business
facilities that would generate, use or handle more than 50 gallons of hazardous
wastes or materials per year shall be prohibited in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Miami-Dade County shall seek funding to wind- and flood-harden existing public
facilities of this type.
Promotes mitigation
CM-9F Public expenditures that subsidize new or expanded infrastructure that would
encourage additional population growth in the Coastal High Hazard Areas shall
be prohibited. New public facilities shall not be built in the Coastal High Hazard
Area, unless they are necessary to protect the health and safety of the existing
population or for the following exceptions: public parks, beach or shoreline access;
resource protection or restoration; marinas or Ports; or roadways, causeways and
bridges necessary to maintain or improve hurricane evacuation times. Potable
water and sanitary sewer facilities shall not be oversized to subsidize additional
development in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Area for consideration: Links to LU-3! And practice of
adapting the built environment with consideration of
climate change
CM-9G Miami-Dade County shall utilize its Geographic Information System and other
forms of mapping of public buildings and infrastructure within the Coastal High
Hazard Area and Hurricane Vulnerability Zone to facilitate and expedite pre- and
post-disaster decision-making.
CM-9H Rise in sea level projected by the federal government, and refined by the
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, shall be taken into
consideration in all future decisions regarding the design, location, and
development of infrastructure and public facilities in the County.
OEM is currently working with WASD for the roll out of the
ground and surface water interaction model that will provide
for additional information/maps for how sea level rise may
impact different areas of our community.
OEM is incorporating climate change and sea level rise into
the Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
(THIRA).
The LMS has added climate change and sea level rise in
the Benefit Cost Review of projects.
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Unified SLR Projection of Compact being revisited and
should be confirmed as is or refined by end of
2014/beginning of 2015.
Objective CM-10
Reduce the exposure of life and property in Miami-Dade County to hurricanes through the planning and implementation of pre-disaster hazard
mitigation measures. Pre-disaster planning for post-disaster redevelopment shall direct population concentrations away from the undeveloped
designated Coastal High Hazard Areas and away from identified high-risk areas during post-disaster redevelopment.
Policy Notation
CM-
10A
Miami-Dade County shall update its Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan every two years to provide comprehensive pre-disaster planning for pre- and
post-disaster activities, development, and redevelopment.
CM-
10B
During pre-disaster planning, hazard mitigation proposals shall be developed by
Miami-Dade County in conjunction with other agencies and, where appropriate,
included in the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan or the
Comprehensive Development Master Plan.
The LMS Project List is actively updated and tracked. A
review of the CDMP and other community planning
documents is being conducted to better integrate our
efforts and work collaboratively.
CM-
10C
Prior to post-disaster redevelopment, sources of funds to reconstruct, relocate,
or construct new public buildings and infrastructure, consistent with Policy CM-
9F, shall be identified to support and expedite the demands generated by post-
disaster reconstruction.
Area for consideration: incorporation and consideration for
post disaster redevelopment in areas designated as
Adaptation Action Areas.
CM-
10D
Applications for comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, zoning variances
or subdivision approvals for all new development in areas subject to coastal
flooding shall be reviewed for emergency evacuation, sheltering, hazard
mitigation, and post-disaster recovery and redevelopment.
CM-
10E
During pre-disaster planning, Miami-Dade County shall determine the feasibility
of relocating public buildings and infrastructure away from the Coastal High
Hazard Area and Hurricane Vulnerability Zone, particularly the FEMA "V" Zone,
except as provided in Policy CM-9F. The County shall develop a formal process
and guidelines for evaluating alternatives to the replacement or repair of public
facilities damaged by hurricanes such as abandonment, relocation, or repair and
reconstruction with structural modifications. The costs; environmental impacts;
mitigative effects; community impacts; economic development issues;
Promotes mitigation
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employment effects; legal issues; consistency with state, regional and local
plans; time period for implementation; and availability of funds should be
evaluated for each alternative.
CM-10-
F
The Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and Hurricane Vulnerability Zone (HVZ)
boundaries shall be delineated on maps for the unincorporated areas as public
information maintained by Miami-Dade County. The CHHA shall be identified
using the Sea, Lake, Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model and
shall be depicted as one of the maps in the Future Land Use Map series.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other forms of mapping will be used
for the purpose of public information and government planning, administration,
emergency management, zoning, and location of public facilities and services in
the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. This mapping shall be
maintained by the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, the
Office of Emergency Management, and other appropriate departments and
updated as needed. The SLOSH model shall be used to identify the Coastal
High Hazard Areas. The Office of Emergency Management shall manage and
update the SLOSH model and hurricane evacuation studies for Miami-Dade
County and shall work with the South Florida Regional Planning Council to
ensure that such maps and studies are done in a consistent manner, and that
the methodology used for modeling storm surge is that used by the National
Hurricane Center.
Area for consideration: As per other notations regarding
the evacuation study and designation of evacuation zones
by OEM this needs to be looked at.
CM-
10G
In advance of major storms, Miami-Dade County shall identify and map areas in
coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection suitable
and unsuitable for post-disaster relief staging areas, debris storage, and
disposal or burning. Debris shall not be located in wellfield protection areas,
wetlands, parklands with adjacent natural areas, Natural Forest Communities,
historic sites, and designated or known archaeological sites as determined by
the County archaeologist, or other areas identified as unsuitable for such
activities. Debris shall not be burned in the air sheds of Biscayne National Park
and Everglades National Park.
Pre-planning in areas of lower risk and suitable for
disaster response and recovery operations.
CM-
10H
Miami-Dade County shall request the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to develop interactive computer modeling
capabilities between the Sea and Lake Overland Surge from Hurricanes
(SLOSH) and inland flood models.
Area for consideration: As the SFWMD plays such major
role in local drainage control it is paramount that they
assist with the provision of maintenance plans for credit in
the CRS.
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CM-10I Miami-Dade County shall seek funds to conduct a comprehensive marine
hurricane contingency study to:
i.) Describe what owners in all the major public and private marinas in Miami-Dade
County expect to do with their boats in the event of a hurricane;
ii.) Identify areas of potential conflicts and needs;
iii.) Recommend appropriate solutions, such as emergency mooring systems;
iv.) Seek coordinated and multi-jurisdictional adoption and enforcement of the
recommended solutions, and if applicable;
v.) Seek funding to implement capital improvement projects.
This is mainly to support any studies or grants sought by
PROS, DERM, UF-IFAS or SeaGrant in support of these
activities.
CM-10J All facilities subject to DERM’s annual marine facilities operating permit shall
provide as a part of their renewal a hurricane contingency plan.
Area for consideration: Whom does this get submitted to
and who reviews it?
RER comment: See RER remarks under CM-5F.
Objective CM-11
During post-disaster recovery and redevelopment, Miami-Dade County shall implement its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
and applicable CDMP policies and assist hurricane damaged areas with recovery and hazard mitigation measures that reduce the potential for future
loss of life and property.
Policy Notation
CM-
11A
To facilitate post-disaster recovery and redevelopment following a major
hurricane and consistent with available personnel and funding, Miami-Dade
County shall implement the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan as updated pursuant to Policy CM-10A.
A new damage assessment system to identify the effects
of a disaster on the local community to include the
physical, economic, human needs, the environmental
impacts is being implemented in 2014.
CM-
11B
During post-disaster recovery periods, the Miami-Dade County Public Works
and Waste Management Department, the Office of Emergency Management,
the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources and other appropriate
agencies shall identify damaged areas requiring rehabilitation or redevelopment;
implement the redevelopment plan along with public input to reduce or eliminate
future exposure of life and property to future disasters; analyze and recommend
to the County Commission hazard mitigation options for damaged areas and
public facilities; and recommend amendments, if needed, to the Miami-Dade
County Comprehensive Development Master Plan.
Areas to be identified using the new Impact Assessment
system.
In the event the Recovery Plan is activated RSF Land Use
will work with and through the appropriate partners to
implement the redevelopment plan to reduce or eliminate
future exposure of life and property to future disasters;
analyze and recommend to the County Commission
hazard mitigation options for damaged areas and public
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Policy Notation
Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master
Plan.
CM-
11C
If rebuilt, structures with damage exceeding 50 percent of pre-storm market
value shall be reconstructed to ensure compliance with the High Velocity
Hurricane Zone portion of the Florida Building Code and the requirements of
Chapter 11-C of the Miami-Dade County Code for structures located in the "V"
Zone and the 100-year floodplain. Miami-Dade County shall implement uniform
spatial and engineering standards for determining if substantial reconstruction is
required.
Promotes mitigation
CM-
11D
If an area in need of major post-disaster redevelopment is determined to be a
high-risk area for development, permitted post-disaster densities and intensities
shall not exceed the permitted pre-storm densities and intensities.
Area for consideration: incorporation of Adaptation Action
Areas to limit or restrict reconstruction in those areas. Tie
into LU-3E.
CM-
11E
Miami-Dade County shall give priority to the public acquisition of properties in
the HVZ and, in particular, in the CHHA that have been destroyed as a result of
a hurricane. Miami-Dade County shall identify and encourage potential federal
and state acquisition programs to assist with the purchase of these properties
and for possible relocation of facilities on these properties to outside of the
CHHA.
Area for consideration: incorporation of Adaptation Action
Areas
CM-
11F
During post-disaster redevelopment, structures which suffer repeated damage to
pilings, foundations, or load bearing walls shall be required to rebuild landward
of their present location and/or be structurally modified to meet current building
codes.
Area for consideration: Consider future risk. Tie into LU-
3E
CM-
11G
During post-disaster redevelopment the capacities of evacuation routes shall be
improved through redesign and reconstruction of the street network, signage,
and expansion of public transportation systems and services.
Area for consideration: Consider future risk and climate
change impacts.
Objective CM-12
Protect, preserve, and sensitively reuse historic resources and increase the number of locally designated historic sites and districts and
archaeological sites and zones in the coastal area.
Policies
Policy Notation
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12A
In addition to the policies contained in the Land Use Element, the County shall
establish performance standards for the development and sensitive reuse of
historic resources in the Coastal Area.
Helps preserve tourism and economic value of historic
resources.
CM-
12B
The County shall work with the appropriate municipalities to ensure that historic
structures included within designated historic districts are not destroyed unless
they are damaged by a hurricane or otherwise rendered beyond reasonable use
and repair.
Area for consideration: work with LMS group to identify
mitigation measures and guides for historic structures
CM-
12C
The County shall improve the protection of historic resources from the damage
caused by natural disasters and recovery operations by implementing pre- and
post-storm hazard mitigation measures and code enforcement.
A number of stakeholders have mitigation projects
identified for historic structures.
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
GOAL
USE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AS A MAJOR MEANS OF ENSURING CONSISTENCY AMONG LOCAL, COUNTY,
REGIONAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT PLANS AND POLICIES AND OF IMPLEMENTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN.
Objective ICE-1
Maintain and improve coordination of planning, development and impact assessment among governmental entities with applicable responsibilities
within Miami-Dade County's area of concern1
Policy Notation
ICE-1D
In subsequent comprehensive plans, amendments and/or updates, seek to
consider local, County agencies and regional comprehensive plans as
necessary to better reflect Regional/County/City division of local and area wide
comprehensive planning, development regulation and services provision, for
consistency with the County’s CDMP.
Review of various plans for LMS five year update( July
2014)
ICE-1T During pre-development program planning and site selection activities, Miami-
Dade County Internal Services Department and other facility and service
providers shall coordinate with the Miami-Dade County Public School System to
consider all reasonable opportunities to collocate new libraries, parks, and other
public facilities with public schools, where compatible and the potential exists to
create logical focal points for community activity. Early review and coordination
activities will be modified as necessary to timely consider these potentials.
Area for consideration: Identification of potential shelter
locations, if not for hurricanes, for other local disasters that
may require temporary sheltering.
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Objective ICE-3
Encourage the use of interlocal agreements and municipal boundary changes to improve coordination of local development and the
effective and efficient delivery of local services.
Policy Notation
ICE-3G Maintain and utilize the authority provided in the Miami-Dade County Home Rule
Charter for the County to maintain, site, construct and/or operate public facilities
in incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County. Furthermore, in order to
protect and promote the health, safety, order, convenience, and welfare of the
residents, the County shall retain regulatory control over land use, development
and service delivery for all facilities of countywide significance as listed in Table
3. While the County reserves all rights provided by the Miami-Dade County
Home Rule Charter, when siting facilities of countywide significance within the
boundaries of an incorporated municipality, the County will consider the
municipal comprehensive plan and development regulations, as well as the need
for the public facility and suitable alternative locations. The County shall at a
minimum retain the authority to enforce covenants accepted in connection with
Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) or Zoning approvals to
provide facilities of countywide significance in areas subsequently incorporated,
or annexed into existing municipalities.
Area for consideration: Currently the CRS program only
allows for individual jurisdictions to participate. Due to our
dependent relationship with SFWMD and the risk that all
of our communities face with flooding, a strategy to try to
get our entire County to be seen as one community in
relation to floodplain management challenges should be
investigated.
Parks notate in Table 3 (abridged ) below are not currently
counted towards open spaces for CRS communities as
they are county parks.
Table 3
Facilities of Countywide Significance
Department/Facility
Address
Municipality
If Applicable
Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS)
Metropolitan Parks – As located by PROS Various
Natural Area Preserves – As located by
Various Greenways – As located by PROS Various Special Activity Areas – As located by PROS Various District Parks – As located by PROS Various
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 3251 South Miami Ave Miami
Deering Estate
Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens (aka Zoo M iami)
Zoo M iami Entertainment Area I Zoo M iami Entertainment Area II
16701 SW 72 Avenue
12400 SW 152 Street
12400 SW 152 Street
12300 SW 152 Street
Palmetto Bay
Miam i-Dade
Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade
Policy Notation
ICE-5F
The County shall continue participation in the Southeast Florida Regional
Climate Change Compact and shall coordinate with other agencies, local
municipalities, and the private sector to develop initiatives and goals to address
climate change mitigation and adaptation. Climate change related goals that
support regional climate change objectives shall be integrated into the CDMP as
appropriate.
Promotes integration and collaboration.
ICE-5G
All County departmental master plans and strategic business plans shall include
and prioritize climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Climate
change related amendments shall be recommended through the next feasible,
regularly scheduled amendment process or departmental master plan update for
each respective planning document.
a) Each County department shall consider extending planning horizons (i.e. 30,
50, 75-year plans) as appropriate to adequately address the projected long-term
climate change impacts into resource allocation recommendations.
b) All new departmental climate change policies and programs shall be
monitored for effectiveness.
OEM adding climate change to the THIRA, which is the
threat and risk assessment that is referenced by the
CEMP and the LMS.
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Objective ICE-8
Ensure adequate and timely shelter within the region for those residing in hurricane evacuation areas by encouraging all levels of
government to work together.
Policies
Policy Notation
ICE-
8A
Encourage local governments and federal, State and regional agencies to
protect the population by developing a system of emergency communication on
roadways including electronically-controlled message signs and a radio station
to broadcast highway conditions.
Supports evacuation and emergency messaging.
ICE-
8B
Promote the establishment and maintenance of mutual aid agreements among
local governments to protect the population.
Promotes integration and coordinated response,
maximizing resources and minimizes duplication.
ICE-
8C
The Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
and the Office of Emergency Management shall facilitate the coordination of
emergency planning issues by increasing interaction
The Whole Community Infrastructure Planner/LMS Chair
is working more closely with RER in relation to integration
of the CDMP into the LMS and the Adaptation Action
Areas.
ICE-
8D
Encourage local, regional, State and federal agencies and organizations to work
together in evaluating the existing criteria for designating places for shelter and
reaching consensus. Such criteria should include but not be limited to: locations
of shelter; structural integrity of shelter; space provided per person; and
availability of essential provisions.
Area for consideration: Identification of potential shelter
locations, if not for hurricanes, for other local disasters that
may require temporary sheltering. This has been
announced in a municipal quarterly meeting by the Human
Services EM Coordinator
ICE-
8E
Promote the coordination by federal, State, regional and local agencies of a
public information and awareness program concerning various types of hazards
and appropriate response.
Area for consideration: Development of a PPI (Activity
330) for the CRS program and integration of annual
events that OEM participates in.
.
Capital Improvement Element
GOAL
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY SHALL PLAN FOR AND MANAGE IN A FISCALLY PRUDENT MANNER, ITS FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN
ORDER TO ADEQUATELY SERVE CURRENT AND NEW RESIDENTS WHILE EFFICIENTLY USING AND MAINTAINING EXISTING PUBLIC
INVESTMENTS, AND MAKING TIMELY PROVISION OF REQUIRED NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT.
Objective CIE-2
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Policies
Policy Notation
CIE-
2A.
Public funds will not be used to subsidize increased overall density or intensity of
urban development in coastal high hazard areas. However, public beach,
shoreline access, resource restoration, port facilities or similar projects may be
constructed.
Mitigation through density control.
CIE-
2B.
Replacement of infrastructure in coastal high hazard areas will be at or below
existing service capacity except where such replacement will improve hurricane
evacuation time, mitigate storm damage, or meet regulatory requirements.
Area for consideration: review the CHHA in relation to the
new storm surge planning zones. Incorporate future risk of
climate change impacts
RER: Will be addressed in future update and other related
policies.
CIE-
2C.
The Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) is defined as areas seaward of the
elevation of the category 1 storm surge line, as established by a Sea, Lake and
Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model.
Area for consideration: review the CHHA in relation to the
new storm surge planning zones.
Objective CIE-3
CDMP land use decisions will be made in the context of available fiscal resources such that scheduling and providing capital facilities for new
development will not degrade adopted service levels.
Policies
Policy Notation
CIE-
3A.
The capital facilities and infrastructure implications of land use and development
plans and implementation will be analyzed and set forth with attention to the
following:
1. Safety improvements and elimination of hazard.
Promotes mitigation opportunities.
Objective CIE-5
Development approvals will strictly adhere to all adopted growth management and land development regulations and will include specific
reference to the means by which public facilities and infrastructure will be provided.
Policy Notation
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CIE-
5A.
It is intended that previously approved development be properly served prior to
new development approvals under the provisions of this Plan. First priority will
be to serve the area within the Urban Infill Area and Transportation Concurrency
Exception Areas. Second priority shall be given to serve the area between the
Urban Infill Area and the Urban Development Boundary. And third priority for
investments for services and facilities shall support the staged development of
the Urban Expansion Area (UEA). Urban services and facilities which support or
encourage urban development in Agriculture and Open Land areas shall be
avoided, except for those improvements necessary to protect public health and
safety and which service highly localized needs. Areas designated
Environmental Protection shall be particularly avoided
Area for consideration: Analyze future risk with climate
change impacts and design storm maps that show
potential flooding implications in relation to future
development plans.
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Community Health and Design
GOAL
TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH DESIGN AND FOOD ACCESS POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF
RESIDENTS BY INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, ASSURING SAFETY, PROVIDING A NUTRITIONAL FOOD ENVIRONMENT AND
PROTECTING NATURAL SYSTEMS.
Policy Notation
CHD-
5A
The County shall investigate onsite stormwater management alternatives, such
as bio-swales and green roofs, which reuse stormwater and reduce the rate of
runoff from impervious surfaces.
Area for consideration: Development of onsite stormwater
management for residents. Can residents in areas with no
stormwater drains proactively do something to help reduce
their flood risk and their flood insurance costs.
RER: May need coordination with PWWM, DERM on this.
CHD-
5B
Enhance street cross section design standards to incorporate planting strips for
both stormwater percolation and tree planting to provide shade.
Promotes flood mitigation.
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Miami –Dade Emergency Management Recovery Plan
The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management in 2013 revised the Recovery Plan. The
new plan mirrors the National Disaster Recovery Framework. This plan provides an operational
overview and organizational framework that will be implemented during all phases of the disaster
recovery process. It details a coordinated roadmap for recovery operations, identifies the operational
concepts, and provides an overview of organizational structures, which will bridge the gap between the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and the Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan
(PDRP) if necessary. The Recovery Plan addresses policies that promote an expedited, all-hazards
disaster recovery process among all stakeholders including public sector agencies and organizations;
non-profit and faith-based organizations; municipal jurisdiction and independent districts including
water control districts, fire districts, and school districts.
As part of this plan 12 Recovery Support Function (RSF) annexes have been created. These
annexes include:
• RSF Economic
• RSF Environment
• RSF Finance
• RSF Health
• RSF Housing
• RSF Infrastructure
• RSF Intergovernmental
• RSF Land Use
• RSF Mitigation/LMS
• RSF Public Information/Outreach
• RSF Social Services
• RSF Transportation
The RSFs are groups of agencies and organizations that share similar responsibilities into an RSF.
During the recovery phase these agencies and organizations will work together to accomplish the
missions assigned to their RSF. The RSF Mitigation Annex will initiate and encourage meaningful
actions to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards
throughout the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction process.
During the recovery phase this RSF will serve as the bridge between the Local Mitigation Strategy
Working Group and the other RSFs. They will be responsible for working in partnership with the RSFs
to incorporate mitigation into any recovery efforts, this can include:
• Redevelopment of coastal areas that experienced flooding
• Seeking and procuring alternate funding streams for rebuilding efforts
• Incorporating mitigation best-practices in new housing developments
• Educating the public on mitigation steps they should take at their homes and businesses
As of September 2014 ongoing meetings are being held with the RSF agencies to further develop the
strategies. The RSF Infrastructure group, with participation from the LMS Coordinator will recommend
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Miami-Dade 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
The Miami-Dade 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), is adopted to guide transportation investment
in the County for the next 25 years. The Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board just adopted the
2040 LRTP on October 23, 2014 after the review of the 2035 Plan had been completed.
The LRTP includes improvements for roadways, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, greenways and trails.
It contains a “Cost-Feasible Plan” that categorizes projects into priority groupings based upon future funding
availability. Priority I contains those projects scheduled to be funded through by 2014; Priority II contains projects
scheduled to be funded between 2015 and 2020, Priority III contains projects scheduled to be funded between
2021 and 2025; and Priority IV contains projects scheduled to be funded between 2026 and 2035. It should be
pointed out the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) has a planning horizon year of 2030 which
does not coincide with the planning horizon of the Priority IV projects in the “Cost-Feasible Plan.” The “Cost-
Feasible Plan” will continually adjust the costs associated with the funding availability for the Priority IV projects
as the horizon year advances.
This plan may be found at http://miamidade2035transportationplan.com/LRTPadoption.htm
This plan was written in 2009, before the establishment of the Regional Climate Change Compact (“Compact”).
This plan addresses climate change from the perspective of greenhouse gas emission reduction but does not
seem to incorporate consideration for elevation of projects in relation to potential impacts from sea level rise,
hopefully that will be a future consideration as identified in the CDMP TE-1H.
Goal 3, Objective 3.1 “Enhance the capacity of evacuation corridors”. Linkage to the latest evacuation studies
and SLOSH models is critical as areas for potential evacuation have increased significantly with the new Storm
Surge Planning Zones identified in 2013. Area for consideration: ensure that the total lane miles is recalculated
given the expanded zones.
Goal 5, Objective 5.5 “Promote transportation improvements that are consistent with adopted comprehensive
development master plans”. As is stated above the plans are developed on a different cycle. Area for
consideration: Promote and hold meetings that bring various planning agencies together including emergency
management for issues regarding risk and vulnerability, evacuation and mitigation. Linkage to CDMP LU-3F for
new projects to be analyzed through a Development Impact Tool. Also linkage to the Compact RR-4.
Goal 7: “Optimize Sound Investment Strategies for System Improvement and Management/Operation.” Area
for consideration: Assessment of future risk to build to an identified standard to reduce future losses or the need
to replace or retrofit before the end of the lifespan of the project.
Goal 8, Objective 8.3: “Identify and reserve corridors and right-of-way (on roadways, railways and waterways)
for future transportation facilities and services” Area for consideration: In alignment with TC-6D design in a way
to prevent and control soil erosion, minimize storm runoff and minimize exposure and risk of climate change
impacts such as increased flood conditions. Also linkage to CDMP LU-1H as possible sites for greenbelts.
Mitigation measures to address development to a higher standard of future risk will undoubtedly require greater
financial resources and support and in conjunction with the Compact (PP-11), identification of additional funding
sources will be needed.
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rise. Area for consideration: Linkage to the CDMP TC-7E to promote coordination with all relevant transportation
agencies to address climate change impacts.
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Florida Administrative Code 73C-40.0256
This rule establishes how the Department of Community Affairs will evaluate the impacts of proposed
development on hurricane preparedness in the review of applications for a binding letter of
interpretation of development of regional impact (DRI) status, in the review of the proposed DRO
development agreements, in the review of conditions in DRI development orders, and in the review of
applications for development approval (ADA).
RER: This is applicable only to DRIs, which are not as many and as regular as applications to amend
the CMDP. See previous comment under CM-8A.
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Area for consideration: Does this rule take into account updated evacuation studies that change the areas designated for
evacuation which thereby also impact the CHHA and HVZ areas? Does this FAC take into account future impacts of climate
change and sea level rise?
Notation
(2) (c) “High hazard hurricane evacuation area” means the areas identified in the most current regional hurricane
evacuation study as requiring evacuation during a category one hurricane event.
Area for consideration: The SFRPC prepares the study but the
determination for evacuation zones is done by the local office of
emergency management. OEM utilized 18” and higher as the threshold
for evacuation and in a review of the SLOSH data provided from the
latest evacuation study showed more surge in the southern portions of
Miami-Dade County than had been previously mapped for evacuation
zones, where the northern portion of the county was in the A zone
previously. There needs to be a clarification in the verbiage of the FAC
as to whether the determination is based on the data of the SLOSH or
the local emergency management agency for evacuation areas.
(2) (f) “Hurricane vulnerability zone” means the areas delineated by a regional hurricane evacuation study as
requiring evacuation in the event of a 100-year or category three hurricane event.
Area for consideration: Same point as above in that the evacuation
zones are set by local emergency managers and not based solely on the
data received in the regional hurricane evacuation study.
(2) (n) “Regional hurricane evacuation study” or “regional hurricane evacuation plan” means the studies produced
by the Department, the state’s regional planning councils, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, or the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, which detail regional hurricane evacuation clearance times and public
hurricane shelter availability according to various simulated regional hurricane events. The following studies
are incorporated by reference:
2. South Florida Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study, 1996, South Florida Regional Planning Council;
Area for consideration: This does not reflect the current dates of the
2009 evacuation study which provide a significant change in the
footprint for potential surge in the SLOSH model
(2) (q) “Vertical evacuation” means the preplanned use of predetermined structures located in the hurricane
vulnerability zone as hurricane shelters, and the onsite or inplace sheltering of residents in single or multi-
family structures which are elevated above the predicted flood levels anticipated within the hurricane
vulnerability zone.
Area for consideration: The onsite and in-place sheltering could be
incorporated into the CDMP LU-3D.
(5) (a) 3. Provision of onsite shelter where the proposed shelter would be located outside of the identified hurricane
vulnerability zone and the project includes a community center or other facility suitable for use as hurricane
shelter and provides, at a minimum, shelter space available and equal to the proposed development’s
anticipated hurricane shelter space demand. Examples of community facilities include, but would not be
limited to, clubhouses and recreation centers. All community facilities that are to be used as hurricane
shelters under this mitigation option must be equipped with appropriate items as identified in subsection
(2) above, and must be approved by local emergency management officials.
Area for consideration: Incorporation into CDMP LU
(5) (a)
5.(b) 1.
Provision for the establishment and maintenance of a public information program within an existing
homeowners association for the purpose of educating the development’s residents regarding the potential
hurricane threat; the need for timely evacuation in the event of an impending hurricane; the availability and
location of hurricane shelters; and the identification of steps to minimize property damage and to protect
human life. In order to use this mitigation option, the developer must develop a continuing hurricane
Area for consideration:
• Not sure how this is being enforced or monitored.
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awareness program and a hurricane evacuation plan. The hurricane evacuation plan shall address and
include, at a minimum, the following items: operational procedures for the warning and notification of all
residents and visitors prior to and during a hurricane watch and warning period; a public awareness program
which addresses vulnerability, hurricane evacuation, hurricane shelter alternatives including hotels, friends
and public hurricane shelter locations, and other protective actions which may be specific to the
development; identification of who is responsible for implementing the plan; and other items as deemed
appropriate. Where hurricane shelter space is being made available by the developer, it shall be addressed
in the plan and shelter managers identified, and specific responsibilities established. Where the proposed
development will include a private security force, the plan shall identify how the force will be integrated with
the local sheriff’s personnel or other responsible agencies during an impending hurricane event in order to
assist in the notification, warning, and evacuation of the development’s residents. The plan shall be
developed in coordination with local emergency management officials. In order to use this mitigation option,
the final plan must be found sufficient by the reviewing agencies and must address the recommendations
provided by the reviewing agencies.
• This could also include flood issues in areas where flooding is
a problem and assist with the community outreach
component of the CRS – Activity 330.
(5) (a)
5.(b) 2.
Provision for the elevation of all roads within the proposed development above the anticipated category
three hurricane flood levels when these roadways are anticipated to flood during the category three
hurricane event, therefore making evacuation impossible. This provision could also include the requirement
of special drainage treatment for low-lying flood prone roads, elevation of roads leading to hurricane shelters
which would be utilized by the development’s residents, or elevation of off-site roads which are low-lying
and flood prone and which would serve as the only evacuation route for the development’s residents during
a hurricane event.
Area for consideration: Does this take into account future impacts of
climate change and sea level rise?
As the flood maps change and drainage challenges evolve is there a
method to assess this locally? Can this tie into CDMP CON-5H
(5) (a)
5.(b) 4.
Provision of funds to be used for the purpose of procuring communications equipment which would upgrade
the existing warning and notification capability of local emergency management officials. In order to use this
mitigation option, the developer must provide reasonable assurance from local emergency management
officials regarding the provision’s ability to reduce the development’s hurricane evacuation impacts.
Area for consideration: How is this being done?
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Appendix I: Community Profile
This following an excerpt from the Miami-Dade County THIRA updated in 2015.
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III. COMMUNITY PROFILE
The Community Profile is the first component of the THIRA and provides valuable intelligence and situational
awareness. In many jurisdictions, a detailed and in-depth community profile is developed as a key element
of a Hazard Mitigation Plan; however, its utility goes far beyond that plan alone. The Community Profile is an
overview of the political governance, economy, geography, climate, population, community assets, future
development and trends, and commercial and industrial make-up of Miami-Dade County.
The Community Profile provides Miami-Dade County with a solid foundation for developing a common
operational picture for the THIRA, and can also be referenced for other activities, such as emergency training,
exercises and actual incidents.
A. CLIMATE
The climate of a region is determined by the monthly or longer weather pattern conditions that exist within a
specified area. Miami-Dade County, in Southern Florida, has a tropical climate with high humidity and
precipitation. The seasons are determined by the amount of and changes in precipitation. The rainy season
usually begins in late May and ends in mid-October, subjecting Miami-Dade County to thunderstorms, tropical
storms, and hurricanes. The average annual precipitation in the county is 60.5 inches compared to Florida’s
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annual average of 54.57 inches. The average temperature during the rainy season is 80°F in Miami-Dade
County.
Total precipitation in Miami-Dade County varies greatly between the rainy and dry seasons, peaking at 10
inches in June and dipping to less than 2.5 inches in December and January. The dry season lasts from mid-
October to late May, and has an average temperature of 77 °F in Miami-Dade County. The Gulf Stream
regulates the climate variants throughout the state with rare extremes of over 100 °F or below 32 °F. The
average annual temperature of Miami-Dade County is 75.6 °F.
B. GEOLOGY, HYDROLOGY, AND ECOLOGY
Geology
Miami-Dade County is located in the southern portion of Florida, whose geological conditions are considered
young and formed around 120,000 years ago during the Pleistocene Period. Just below the ground surface
there is Miami Limestone, the Fort Thompson Formations, and Anasta sia Formations. Miami Limestone
consists of oolitic and bryozoans facies. The oolit ic facies are a combination of oolitic, small round grains,
limestone and fossils. The bryozoans facies are a sandy fossil limestone. The fossils found include mollusks,
bryozoanz, and corals. In some regions, the Miami Limestone reaches a thickness of 40 feet. Fort Thompson
Formations underlies the Miami Limestone and consists of sandy soils, marine beds, and brackish and
freshwater limestones. The Fort Thompson Formations can reach thicknesses up to 150 feet. The Anastasia
Formations also underlies the Miami Limestone and consists of shelly limestone and coquina limestone. The
Miami Limestone is highly porous and permeable and forms much of the Biscayne Aquifer system. The
natural marl soils found above the Miami Limestone have been affected by drainage and erosion due to
development and agriculture. The Biscayne Aquifer lies just below the surface, and due to the permeability
of the soil, makes the aquifer vulnerable to contamination.
Hydrology
The hydrology of Florida is system of low-gradient drainage, high ground water table, and an extensive
drainage canal network. There are two major aquifers in Florida that comprise the water table. Aquifers are
areas of rock below the ground surface that can produce sufficient amounts of water to efficiently supply the
communities within the region. There are three different types of aquifers: unconfined, where the water table
is able to move freely without interference due to the lack of aquitard (a non-permeable formation); semi-
confined, where the water table is partially confined due to semi-permeable formations; and confined, where
the water table is completely confined by non-permeable formations above and below the body of water. The
aquifers found within Florida are varying degrees of combinations of all three types.
The Floridan Aquifer encompasses the entire state while the Biscayne Aquifer only supports the southern
portion of the state. The Floridan Aquifer produces much of northern and central Florida’s water supply,
however the southern region of the Aquifer has been polluted by brackish water from deep wells. The
Biscayne Aquifer supplies the southern region of the state ; mainly Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe
counties. This aquifer is one of the most productive aquifers in the world, but it is very susceptible to pollution
from agricultural and industrial practices because of the permeability of the soil and rock formations.
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MAP 3B-1 AQUIFER MAP OF FLORIDA
Source: Miami-Dade County, Florida, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) (Revised June 2013)
The extensive system of levees and canals in Miami-Dade County and South Florida, managed by the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), transports surface and ground water and protects against
flooding and salt water intrusion. Precipitation during the rainy season is the main source of surface water,
which travels from the northern and central regions of Florida to the southern region, flowing from Lake
Okeechobee. The levees direct and store surface water to prevent flooding and to maintain reserves for use
during the dry season. Ground water also flows from the northern regions to the coast and is drawn from field
wells from the Biscayne Aquifer.
Ecology
The ecology of Florida is a relationship between organisms and their environments. Due to the unique
combinations of Florida’s geology, hydrology, and climate, over 20 different ecosystems have been identified
by scientists. The various classifications differ depending on the organization and scale of the system being
evaluated, but the basic ecosystems include the following:
Coral Reefs: Colonies of polyps that form complex calcium carbonate shells to protect themselves
against predators and pollutants. As the colonies compete for space or die, new coral grows on top
to form a coral reef. There are over 30 different coral reefs identified around Florida that are home
to thousands of plant and animal species.
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Dunes: Mounds of sand that are created by coastal winds and are held together by grass vegetation.
Over 60% of Florida’s coast is comprised of sand and the dunes serve as a protective barrier for
inland areas from coastal winds and waves.
Freshwater Marshes: An inland standing body of water, generally year round, with little to no tree
or scrub life. Grasses, sedges, and rushes act as a filter to remove particles and pollutants from the
waters that flow through. There are four different types of freshwater marshes in Florida: wet prairies,
sawgrass marshes, ponds, and aquatic sloughs.
Salt Marshes: Areas where freshwater and saltwater meet along the coastal regions. Salt marshes
also contain little to no tree or scrub life. The vegetation that inhabits the areas is brackish in nature.
Freshwater Swamps: Areas inland where there is considerable standing water during the rainy
season and the soils typically dry out during the dry season. The re is a variety of vegetation that
inhabits the swamps including softwood trees, hardwood trees, vines, and ferns.
Upland Hardwoods: Areas of forest with nutrient clay soil that are typically bordered by sand hills
and flatwoods in northern and central regions of the state. There is a vast variety of tree and plant
life with no dominating species within the forests. Most of Florida’s state parks consist of upland
hardwood ecosystem.
Bottom Hardwoods: Areas of forest with wet nutrient soil that typically border lakes, rivers, and
sinkholes found throughout Florida. Bottom hardwood forest provides a transition area between the
upland hardwoods, swamps, marches, and other wetlands and is dominated by Live Oaks, Red
Maples, and Water Oaks. This region typically floods and is constantly changing because of the
different climates and regions in which the forest is found.
Sand hills: Areas of forest with permeable, dry, sandy soils that typically do not flood. The forest is
dominated by Longleaf Pine and Turkey Oak trees with different grass species blanketing the forest
floor. The forest is vulnerable to fire due to the dry, sandy conditions.
Scrubs: Areas with permeable, nutrient poor, sandy soils found on higher elevations where the water
table is low. Scrubs are communities of pinelands with an undergrowth of oaks, shrubs, and
palmettos, and are fire dependent to regenerate because of the soil conditions and lack of water
supply.
Flatwoods: Areas of forest of semi-permeable soil and limestone of level land that makes up 50 %
of the covered land mass of the state. The forest is dominated by Longleaf Pines and Slash Pines
with undergrowth of palmetto, wildflowers, and ferns. Flatwood forests are fire dependent to
regenerate not only due to the soil conditions but the competition between the hardwood forest for
space and sunlight.
Tropical Hammocks: Areas of hardwood forest with thick mounds of permeable soil and peat
bordered by marshes, mangrove swamps, and flatwoods, but typi cally does not flood due to soil
elevation. Hammock forests are dominated by Gumbo-Limbo and Pigeon Plum trees that are only
found in southern Florida and contain plant and animal life found nowhere else in the United States.
Mangroves: Areas of mangrove tree habitat. There are three species of mangroves in Florida: the
White Mangrove, the Black Mangrove, and the Red Mangrove. Each species of mangrove grows in
different regions. All three species typically inhabit areas near saltwater or areas that are regularly
flooded by saltwater. The Red Mangrove inhabits areas along the coast. The Black Mangrove
inhabits inland areas below the water table. The White Mangrove inhabits higher evaluations where
there is a lower water table.
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MAP 3B-2 PHYSIOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, 1999
Source: A.C. Lietz, USGS Water Resources Investigations Report 99-4094 (Tallahassee, FL: U.S. Geological Survey, 1999)
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C. ENVIRONMENT
Florida is a peninsula surrounded by two main bodies of water, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean,
resulting in an environment mostly composed of marshes, swamps, lakes, rivers, and springs. There are
1,711 rivers, streams, and creeks in the state, with notable rivers including St. John’s River, St. Mary’s River,
and Suwannee River. There are 111 lakes in the state; Central Florida has the highest concentration of lakes,
including Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in Florida. The Miami Canal connects Lake
Okeechobee to Biscayne Bay, crossing through Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County is the third largest county in the state, with an area of 2,431 square miles; 1,946 square
miles of land and 485 square miles of water. The Everglades National Park encompasses one -third of the
entire county. Most of the land is close to sea level with an average elevation of 6 feet above sea level. The
eastern side of Miami-Dade County is composed mainly of Oolite Limestone while the western side is
composed mainly of Bryozoa. Most of the county’s water mass is located in the Biscayne Bay area and the
Atlantic Ocean. The Biscayne Bay is divided by South Beach and Miami Beach and is approximately 40 miles
long and ranges from 2-10 miles wide.
The agricultural and industrial development of South Florida since the early 1920’s has caused damage,
erosion, and pollution to some of the ecosystems within the region. The establishment of the Biscayne
National Park in 1968 served to protect marine, plant, and animal life along the coastal region. Since the
1980s, over 20% of the Bay has been degraded due to tourism and development. Efforts are in place to
preserve aquatic life, rebuild reefs, remove air and water pollutants, protect endangered lands, initiate
restoration projects, and ultimately reduce the human impact on the environment.
The County protects the environment through a number of ordinances, including Chapter 24 , the Miami-Dade
County Environmental Protection Ordinance, through which “the Board [found] and [determined] that the
reasonable control and regulation of activities which are causing or may cause pollution or contamination of
air, water, soil and property is required for the protection and preservation of the public health, safety and
welfare” (Part 3, Chapter 24, Article I, Division 1, Section 24-2 of County Code of Ordinances). Other notable
chapters that concern environmental stewardship include:
Chapter 7: Boats, Docks, and Waterways
Chapter 11B: Dumps and Landfill Sites
Chapter 11C: Development within Flood Hazard Districts
Chapter 15: Solid Waste Management
Chapter 24: Environmental Protection
Chapter 24A: Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Chapter 32: Water and Sewer Regulations
Chapter 33: Zoning
Chapter 33B: Areas of Critical Environmental Concern
Chapter 33D: Biscayne Bay Management
Chapter 33F: Key Biscayne Beach Preservation
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MAP 3C-1 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Source: Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management
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D. POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
Miami-Dade County has experienced steady and rapid population growth, particularly in the 1960s and
1970s. Population doubled between 1960 and 1990. Projected growth through 2025 is expected to follow a
similar trend, albeit at a somewhat slower rate. The principal driver of population growth has been and will
continue to be immigration. Net immigration is projected to reach over 240,000 persons between 2020 and
2025. Clearly the effects of immigration over the past half century have dramatically shaped the ethnic
composition of Miami-Dade County. It is expected that there will be a more moderate augmentation of
Hispanics as the dominant ethnic group.
Official population estimates for all jurisdictions within Miami-Dade County are presented in Table 3D-1
Population Estimates for Miami-Dade County. The most current estimated countywide population of Miami-
Dade County is 2,617,176 people (2013 Population Estimates). The most populated city in Miami-Dade
County is Miami, with an estimated 417,650 residents (2013 Population Estimates). An estimated 44.4% of
the countywide population lives in the unincorporated portion of the County. Between 2000 and 2010, Miami -
Dade County as a whole had a growth rate of 10.8%. Based on the 2013 Population Estimates, the most
rapidly growing municipality in Miami-Dade County by average annual change is the City of Sweetwater,
which has increased its population by an average of 17.5% each year between 2010 and 2013. The largest
growth by sheer numbers was the City of Miami, increasing by 18,193 between 2010 and 2013. Additional
information about Miami-Dade County's population and demographics is available in the Social Vulnerabilities
section of the THIRA.
TABLE 3D-1 POPULATION ESTIMATES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Source
July 1,
2013
April 1,
2010
April 1,
2000
2010-2013 2000-2010
Total
Change
Percent
Change
Average
Annual
Change
Total
Change
Percent
Change
Average
Annual
Change
2013
Pop.
Estimate
2010
Census
2000
Census
State of
Florida 19,552,860 18,801,310 15,982,824 751,550 4.0% 1.3% 2,818,486 17.6% 1.8%
Miami-Dade
County 2,617,176 2,496,435 2,253,779 120,741 4.8% 1.6% 242,656 10.8% 1.1%
Aventura 37,199 35,762 25,267 1,437 4.0% 1.3% 10,495 41.5% 4.2%
Bal Harbour 2,613 2,513 3,305 100 4.0% 1.3% -792 -24.0% -2.4%
Bay Harbor
Islands 5,854 5,628 5,146 226 4.0% 1.3% 482 9.4% 0.9%
Biscayne
Park 3,180 3,055 3,269 125 4.1% 1.4% -214 -6.5% -0.7%
Coral Gables 49,631 46,780 42,249 2,851 6.1% 2.0% 4,531 10.7% 1.1%
Cutler Bay 43,328 40,286 0 3,042 7.6% 2.5% 40,286 Not Available Not Available
Doral 50,213 45,704 0 4,509 9.9% 3.3% 45,704 Not Available Not Available
El Portal 2,393 2,325 2,505 68 2.9% 1.0% -180 -7.2% -0.7%
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Source
July 1,
2013
April 1,
2010
April 1,
2000
2010-2013 2000-2010
Total
Change
Percent
Change
Average
Annual
Change
Total
Change
Percent
Change
Average
Annual
Change
2013
Pop.
Estimate
2010
Census
2000
Census
Florida City 11,977 11,245 7,843 732 6.5% 2.2% 3,402 43.4% 4.3%
Golden
Beach 951 919 919 32 3.5% 1.2% 0 0.0% 0.0%
Hialeah 233,394 224,669 226,419 8,725 3.9% 1.3% -1,750 -0.8% -0.1%
Hialeah
Gardens 22,642 21,744 19,297 898 4.1% 1.4% 2,447 12.7% 1.3%
Homestead 64,079 60,512 31,909 3,567 5.9% 2.0% 28,603 89.6% 9.0%
Indian Creek 90 86 33 4 4.7% 1.6% 53 160.6% 16.1%
Key
Biscayne 12,832 12,344 10,507 488 4.0% 1.3% 1,837 17.5% 1.7%
Medley 842 838 1,098 4 0.5% 0.2% -260 -23.7% -2.4%
Miami 417,650 399,457 362,470 18,193 4.6% 1.5% 36,987 10.2% 1.0%
Miami Beach 91,026 87,779 87,933 3,247 3.7% 1.2% -154 -0.2% 0.0%
Miami
Gardens 111,378 107,167 0 4,211 3.9% 1.3% 107,167 Not Available Not Available
Miami Lakes 30,571 29,361 0 1,210 4.1% 1.4% 29,361 Not Available Not Available
Miami
Shores 10,654 10,493 10,380 161 1.5% 0.5% 113 1.1% 0.1%
Miami
Springs 14,316 13,809 13,712 507 3.7% 1.2% 97 0.7% 0.1%
North Bay
Village 7,401 7,137 6,733 264 3.7% 1.2% 404 6.0% 0.6%
North Miami 61,007 58,786 59,880 2,221 3.8% 1.3% -1,094 -1.8% -0.2%
North Miami
Beach 43,250 41,523 40,786 1,727 4.2% 1.4% 737 1.8% 0.2%
Opa-Locka 15,967 15,219 14,951 748 4.9% 1.6% 268 1.8% 0.2%
Palmetto
Bay 24,339 23,410 0 929 4.0% 1.3% 23,410 Not Available Not Available
Pinecrest 19,046 18,223 19,055 823 4.5% 1.5% -832 -4.4% -0.4%
South Miami 12,088 11,657 10,741 431 3.7% 1.2% 916 8.5% 0.9%
Sunny Isles
Beach 21,720 20,832 15,315 888 4.3% 1.4% 5,517 36.0% 3.6%
Surfside 5,954 5,744 4,909 210 3.7% 1.2% 835 17.0% 1.7%
Sweetwater 20,575 13,499 14,226 7,076 52.4% 17.5% -727 -5.1% -0.5%
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Source
July 1,
2013
April 1,
2010
April 1,
2000
2010-2013 2000-2010
Total
Change
Percent
Change
Average
Annual
Change
Total
Change
Percent
Change
Average
Annual
Change
2013
Pop.
Estimate
2010
Census
2000
Census
Virginia
Gardens 2,461 2,375 2,348 86 3.6% 1.2% 27 1.1% 0.1%
West Miami 6,240 5,965 5,863 275 4.6% 1.5% 102 1.7% 0.2%
Unincorporated 1,160,315 1,109,571 1,204,705 50,744 4.6% 1.5% -95,134 -7.9% -0.8%
Source: 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2013 Population Estimates
TABLE 3D-3 POPULATION BY RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN, 2013
Name
Total
Population
Non-Hispanic
Hispanic White Black Asian Other
United States 316,128,839 62.4% 12.3% 5% 3.2% 17.1%
Florida 19,552,860 56.2% 15.4% 2.6% 2.2% 23.6%
Miami-Dade
County 2,617,176 15% 16.8% 1.6% 1.0% 65.6%
Source: 2013 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, DP05 Demographic and Housing Estimates
GRAPH 3D-1 POPULATION BY RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN, 2013
Non-Hispanic Hispanic
White Black Asian Other Hispanic
Source: 2013 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, DP05 Demographic and Housing Estimates
15%
17%
1%1%66%
MIAMI -DADE
56%
15%
3%2%
24%
FLORIDA
63%12%
5%
3%
17%
UNITED STATES
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TABLE 3D-2 POPULATION CHANGE FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, 1980-2010
Year
Population Percent Change
2013 2010 2000 1990 1980
2010 to
2013
2000 to
2010
1990 to
2000
1980 to
1990
State
of
Florida
19,552,860 18,801,310 15,982,824 12,938,071 9,746,961 4.0% 17.6% 23.5% 32.7%
Miami-
Dade
County
2,617,176 2,496,435 2,253,779 1,937,194 1,625,509 4.8% 10.8% 16.3% 19.2%
Source: 1980 Census, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2013 Population Estimates
GRAPH 3D-2 POPULATION AND PERCENT CHANGE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND FLORIDA
Miami-Dade Population (bar), Percent
Change, (line)
Florida Population (bar), Percent Change,
(line)
Source: U.S. Census Data
35.6%
28.2%
19.1%
16.3%
10.8%
37.1%
43.6%
32.7%
23.5%
17.6%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
0
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
18,000,000
20,000,000
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
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TABLE 3D-4 RANK OF FLORIDA COUNTIES BY POPULATION SIZE (TOP 5 COUNTIES)
Name
Population Percent of State Population
2013 2010 2000 1990 1980 2013 2010 2000 1990 1980
Florida 19,552,860 18,801,310 15,982,824 12,938,071 9,746,961 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1 Miami-Dade 2,617,176 2,496,435 2,253,779 1,937,194 1,625,509 13.4% 13.3% 14.1% 14.9% 16.7%
2 Broward 1,838,844 1,748,066 1,623,018 1,255,531 1,018,257 9.4% 9.3% 10.1% 9.7% 10.4%
3 Palm Beach 1,372,171 1,320,134 1,131,191 863,503 576,758 7.0% 7.0% 7.0% 6.7% 5.9%
4 Hillsborough 1,291,578 1,229,226 998,948 834,054 646,939 6.6% 6.5% 6.2% 6.4% 6.6%
5 Orange 1,225,267 1,145,956 896,344 677,491 470,865 6.2% 6.1% 5.6% 5.2% 4.8%
Source: 1980 Census, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2013 Population Estimates
GRAPH 3D-3 LARGEST COUNTIES IN FLORIDA AS A PERCENT OF STATE POPULATION, 2013
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
13%
10%
7%
7%
6%
57%
Miami-Dade
Broward
Palm Beach
Hillsborough
Orange
Rest of Florida
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MAP 3D-1 POPULATION BY MUNICIPALITY, 2013
Source: Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management
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MAP 3D-2 POPULATION DENSITY, 2010
Source: Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management
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MAP 3D-3 POPULATION CHANGES, 2000-2013
Source: Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management
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MAP 3D-4 POPULATION CHANGES, 2000-2010
Source: Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management
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E. CULTURE
Florida has a rich cultural history dating back 10,000 years through archeological discoveries of Native
American nomads that lived off the land and local game. The Tequesta people inhabited the region unaffected
by outside influence until the arrival of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. After the first attempt
to build a mission in 1567, the Spanish eventually gained and continued to control Florida for 250 years. The
United States purchased Florida for 5 million dollars in 1821. At the time of purchase, the main industry was
“wrecking,” and residents survived by retrieving goods from ships that crashed on the nearby coral reefs.
Florida’s population and industry began to boom with the arrival of the railroad in 1896 by Henry Flagler and
again with the development of subdivisions and tourist resorts in the 1920s. During World War II, nearly half
a million men (one-fourth of all Army Air Force officers and one-fifth of the military’s enlisted) were trained at
Miami Beach by the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command. After the war, many troops returned with
their families to take-up a permanent residence, resulting in another population boom. Furthermore, Florida
has become home to thousands of refugees with a significant influx following the Cuban Revolution during
the 1960s and from Haiti in the 1990s.
Since the first Spanish inhabitants, Miami-Dade County has developed into a multi-cultural destination.
Nearly 1,400,000 of Miami-Dade County’s residents were born outside of the United States, accounting for
51.8% of the population. Miami-Dade County has nearly triple the state average and just shy of four times
the national average of Hispanic residents with 65.6% of the population identifying as Hispanic (of any race).
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F. POLITICAL GOVERNANCE
Miami-Dade County was named after a soldier, Major Francis Dade, killed in the Second Seminole War. The
county was formally created in 1836 under the Territorial Act as Dade County. In 1956, a constitutional
amendment was approved by the people of Florida to enact a home rule charter. Up until then the county
was governed and ruled by the state. Since 1957 the county has operated under a two-tier federation
metropolitan system, which separates the local and county government.
The local governments may be responsible for zoning and code enforcement, police and fire protection, and
other city services required within each jurisdiction. The Unincorporated Municipal Services Area (UMSA)
covers the residents of all the unincorporated areas within the County.
The structure of the county government has an elected official, Executive Mayor, and the Board of County
Commissioners with 13 elected members, each serving a four-year term. The Mayor is not a part of the Board
of County Commissioners but has the veto power over the board. The Mayor directly oversees the majority
of the operations of the County. The Board of County Commissioners is the legislative branch that oversees
the legislation, creates departments, and business operations. Miami-Dade County is the only county in
Florida where the Sheriff is appointed by the Mayor and is not elected by the residents.
Miami-Dade County Departments:
Animal Services
Audit and Management Services
Aviation (Miami International Airport)
Community Action and Human Services
Community Information and Outreach
Corrections and Rehabilitation
Cultural Affairs
Elections
Finance
Fire Rescue
Human Resources
Information Technology
Internal Services
Juvenile Services
Libraries
Management and Budget
Medical Examiner
Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Police
Public Housing and Community
Development
Public Works and Waste Management
Regulatory and Economic Resources
Seaport (Port of Miami)
Transit
Water and Sewer
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G. BUILT ENVIROMENT
The term built environment refers to the human-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity,
ranging in scale from personal shelter and buildings to neighborhoods and cities that can often include their
supporting critical infrastructure (bridges, water treatment, highways, etc.) and key resource (schools,
museums, etc.) assets. The built environment is a material, spatial and cultural product of human labor tha t
combines physical elements and energy in forms necessary for living, working and playing. In urban planning,
the phrase connotes the idea that a large percentage of the human environment is man -made, and these
artificial surroundings are so extensive and cohesive that they function as organisms in the consumption of
resources, disposal of wastes, and facilitation of productive enterprise within its bounds.
The built environment can be organized into three broad categories (critical infrastructure, key resources,
and housing stock), which are detailed more thoroughly in the Vulnerability Assessment.
Critical Infrastructure
Airport
Chemical Sector
Communications
Energy Sector
Freight
Information Technology
Monuments and Icons
Pipelines
Solid Waste Facilities
Transit
Transportation
Water Control Structures
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Waterways & Ports
Key Resources
Banking & Finance
Commercial Sector
Critical Manufacturing Sector
Defense Industrial Base
Emergency Services
Food and Agriculture Sector
Healthcare
Schools
Universities
Other Key Resources
Building Stock
Commercial & Industrial
Governmental
Housing Stock
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H. ECONOMY
According to the Miami-Dade County Economic-Demographic Profile, 2013, the four most rapidly growing
industries in Miami-Dade are accommodations & food service (34% growth between 2009 & 2012, 11% of
total jobs in 2012), retail trade (29% growth between 2009 & 2012, 13% of total jobs in 2012), health care &
social assistance (12% growth between 2009 & 2012, 13% of total jobs in 2012), and transportation &
warehousing (10% growth between 2009 & 2012, 6% of total jobs in 2012).
When compared to all firms in the County, minority business firms are characterized by their smaller size as
measured by the number of employees, receipts and payroll. Although the numbers of Black and Hispanic
owned firms, at first glance, appears high at 290,240 or 71.9 percent (as of 2007) of all firms in Miami -Dade
County, most of these are self-employed firms with no employees (Source: US Census).
The two significant external generators of economic activity in Miami-Dade County are international trade
and tourism. While there is no rigorous way to determine the weight of international trade and tourism in
Miami-Dade County’s economy, without doubt, both of these external sectors are vital components for a
healthy and growing local economy.
Tourism in the Greater Miami area continues to be an important component of the overall Miami-Dade County
economy. Since 1980 tourism, as measured by overnight visitors, has grown steadily from just over 6.7 million
in 1980 to 11.3 million total visitors in 2005. However, this growth had been marred by several significant
downturns in tourist activity. From 1980 through 1986, there was a continuous decline in total visitors. In fact,
it was not until 1988 that the total visitor count reached the 1980 level. In addition, from 2000 until 2003, total
visitor count fell continuously, decreasing by 927,700. Currently, tourism continues to grow. For 2013, Miami-
Dade County had record overnight visitors of more than 14.2 million, a +2.2% increase over the previous
year. In addition, there was record spending by visitors of more than $22.8 billion by visitors to the Greater
Miami area in 2013, a +4.6% increase over the previous year. The county also experienced record
accommodations and food service employment of 110,800 jobs, an increase of +4.3% over the previous year
and 48 consecutive months of increases (Source: State of the County 2014).
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I. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIAL TRENDS
Please refer to: Comprehensive Development Master Plan
Miami-Dade County faces many of the same growth issues that challenge communities around the country.
With highly urbanized areas, suburban strip development, and farmland, the county contains many resources
and assets, but must also deal with a variety of development issues and pressures as it balances continued
growth with utilizing and maintaining existing infrastructure and investments. According to a recent Urban
Development report for the county, Miami-Dade County wants to keep its agricultural identity, protect its
unique natural environment, and encourage development to locate in areas with existing infrastructure, transit
and other amenities. For example, one goal is to keep development from spilling toward highly sensitive
lands, including the Everglades National Park.
According to a 2013 Demographic Overview & Population Trends report issued by the Florida Legislature ’s
Office of Economic and Demographic research, by 2030 all of Florida’s population growth will be from net
migration, boosting Miami-Dade County’s population to an estimated 3.2 million people. Where these people
will live is a critical consideration that drives decisions about growth management, provision of affordable
housing, and transportation investments. Furthermore, these decisions will have a profound impact on how
the County works to address issues related to disaster management and mitigation.
Notable projects include the following:
Urban Development Boundary:
The Urban Development Boundary is a line that separates the agricultural and environmental lands from the
urban areas. The boundary will be expanded to add 9.9 acres of land for commercial development of the
current 16,140 acres of undeveloped land within the boundary. Please see the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Growing for a Sustainable Future: Miami-Dade County Urban Development Boundary Assessment
for more information on the UDB.
Transit Development Projects:
The Miami-Dade Transit system is about to embark on MDT10Ahead, the Fiscal Year 2015 -2024 Transit
Development Plan (TDP) to enhance the transit system through increased efficiency, reliability, and financial
sustainability. The MDT system is the 15th largest transit system in the country and handles an average of
more than 353,000 daily boardings, and an average of 5,500 daily Special Transportation Service boardings.
According to the TDP, the seven major goals of MDT10Ahead are: Improve Convenience, Reliability and
Customer Service of Transit Services; Improve Operational Safety and Security; Improve Coordination and
Outreach; Enhance the Integration of Transit Services to Support the Economy and Preserve the
Environment Management/Operation; Maximize Use of All Funding Sources; Maximize and Expand Transit
Services; and, Transit system shall fully meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Eleven new Metrobus routes have been proposed under the 2024 Recommended Service Plan (RSP) in
addition to continued service on existing Metrobus routes (service to existing lines alone is expected to cost
$124 million over the next 10 years). One of the most recent major transit accomplishments was the 2012
inauguration of the $506 million, 2.4 mile Metrorail Orange Line transportation to MIA, however future projects
are looking to less expensive ways to improve service and transportation options.
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Miami-Dade Transit currently has 6 park and ride stations with plans to add 7 park and ride stations
(potentially up to 18 more stations). There are currently 30 transit centers, with plans to extend 8 current
centers and add 6 new centers.
In addition, the MIA Mover, a 1.27-mile automated transport system, opened on September 9, 2011, and
transports more than 3,000 passengers per hour between Miami International Airport and the Miami
Intermodal Center. The LEED gold-certified system replaced the Rental Car Center shuttle service,
eliminating 1,400 daily shuttle trips and reducing carbon emissions from MIA’s roadways by 30%.
IMAGE 3I-1 MIA MOVER
Source: Steven Brooke Studio & Miami International Airport
All Aboard Project Underway
A multimodal hub station is planned for Miami, just east of Miami-Dade County Hall. The project is designed
by All Aboard Florida, a privately funded, 235 -mile express passenger rail service. Passengers will be able
to travel to and from Central Florida, with stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Construction on
the station and surrounding transit-oriented development (including a nine-acre transportation hub and a two-
acre multi-use complex) is expected to begin in early 2015.
IMAGE 3I-2 ALL ABOARD MIAMICENTRAL STATION
Source: All Aboard Florida
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Marlins Park:
The LEED certified ballpark for the Miami Marlins was completed in March 2012 after a $515 million
construction effort. With a seating capacity of only 37,442, fans can see their favorite players up -close in the
smallest stadium in Major League Baseball (by actual capacity).
IMAGE 3I-3 MARLINS PARK
Source: Fishatbat.com
Museum Park:
Museum Park, created in 1976 as Bicentennial Park, partially opened to the public on June 14, 2014 after
extensive renovations to the 30 acre parcel of land. The Park is home to the Pérez Art Museum Miami and
soon the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, and can host up to 45,000 people for large scale
music festivals, conventions, and other events.
IMAGE 3I-4 MUSEUM PARK
Source: FrostScience.org
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Brickell City Centre:
The Brickell City Centre is a $1.05 billion mixed -use development project in the heart of Miami’s financial
district. Construction began in July 2012, and at the time of writing, it is currently the largest project underway
in downtown Miami.
IMAGE 3I-5 BRICKELL CITY CENTRE
Source: Miami Capital Properties
Public Works Department:
The county has several new construction and improvement projects conducted by the Public Works
Department. The projects range from three months to a year in durat ion with projects including: intersection
improvements, traffic signal safety improvements and installations, road reconstruction, sidewalk installations
and repairs, bridge widening, and drainage system installation and replacements.
Department of Transportation I-95 Construction
The Department of Transportation is planning the most significant I -95 project since the installment of toll
express lanes (northbound opened in 2008, southbound opened in 2010): replacing pavement, upgrading
existing bridge railings, upgraded drainage, and installing electronic message signs. The project is expected
to begin in September 2017, with two phases between Northwest Eighth and 79th streets. The project budget
is $70 million and is expected to take 5 years to complete.
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Appendix J: Economic Assessment
Overview
Community resiliency is heavily impacted by the ability of the economic engines of a
community to survive a disaster to be able to maintain operations and provide jobs.
As was seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many businesses left the areas that
were impacted and as such communities were heavily impacted economically.
The economy in Miami-Dade is led by a diversified group of several sectors, these
are:
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale and Retail Trade
• Transportation and Warehousing
• Financial Services
• Professional and Business Services
• Health Services
• Leisure and Hospitality
The two significant external generators of economic activity in Miami-Dade County
are international trade and tourism. While there is no rigorous way to determine the
weight of international trade and tourism in the Miami-Dade economy, without doubt,
both of these external sectors are vital components for a healthy and growing local
economy.
Sectors of the Economy
The major sectors of the Miami-Dade County economy based on employment are:
Construction
According to the Beacon Council there are a total of 5,000+ construction related
businesses. It currently employs 30,399 individuals in Miami-Dade County. 3 Out of
the top eight sectors this is the smallest in terms of employment.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector is divided into durable and non-durable goods. It currently
employs 35,595 individuals in the county.4 There are over 2,500 businesses in the
county devoted to the manufacturing industry.
3 Miami-Dade County 2013 Economic-Demographic Profile:
http://www.miamidade.gov/business/library/reports/2013-economic-demographic-profile.pdf
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Wholesale and Retail Trade
Trade accounts for 195,118 jobs in the county.5 There are a total of 20,236
businesses in the county devoted to trade. The top trading partners with Miami-Dade
County businesses is South America, Central America and the Caribbean. In 2011
South America accounted for $35 million in trade and Central America and the
Caribbean accounted for $20 million. 6
Transportation and Warehousing
As the “Gateway to the Americas,” Miami-Dade County has emerged as an
international hub for commerce. Our proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean is
a key strategic asset while the Port of Miami is the pivotal connecting point between
the Americas and Europe, as well as Asia. The Port of Miami is the #1 container port
in Florida and among the top ten container ports in the United States, as well as North
America’s closest port to the Panama Canal. The Miami International Airport (MIA)
is first among U.S. airports for international freight, second in international
passengers and third in total freight. Among worldwide airports, MIA is ninth in
international freight and tenth in total freight.7
Financial Services
At a glance for domestic and international banks, as well as a host of other financial
services companies, Miami-Dade County provides a proven platform for growth. For
over 25 years, Miami-Dade has been home to the largest concentration of domestic
and international banks on the East Coast south of New York City. Today, roughly
100 commercial banks, thrift institutions, foreign bank agencies and Edge Act banks
have facilities here, along with hundreds of other wealth management, brokerage and
other financial services companies. This sector also employs 67,439 people in
Miami-Dade County.8 The top employers are Wachovia which employs 2,179
employees in the county and Bank of America which employs 2,000 employees. The
other financial institutions that employ a majority of their sector include:
• Bank United
• Regions Bank
• Ocean Bank
• Suntrust Bank
• Citi Bank
• Mellon United National Bank
• Northern Trust Bank of America
5 Miami-Dade County 2013 Economic-Demographic Profile:
http://www.miamidade.gov/business/library/reports/2013-economic-demographic-profile.pdf
6 Miami-Dade County 2013 Economic-Demographic Profile:
http://www.miamidade.gov/business/library/reports/2013-economic-demographic-profile.pdf
7 Miami-Dade County Aviation Department website: http://www.miami-airport.com/about_us.asp
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Professional and Business Services
Miami-Dade’s strong professional services sector provides ease and comfort when
doing business locally, nationally and internationally. Miami-Dade County is home to
hundreds of successful professional-service firms and licensed professionals that
assist organizations of all types and sizes to meet their goals.
This industry is comprised of licensed professionals and experts experienced in the
following disciplines:
• Accounting
• Architects
• Commercial Real Estate
• Engineers
• Legal Services
This industry is propelled by Miami-Dade County’s access and influence in Latin
America and the Caribbean; nourished by the area’s graduate and post-graduate
educational institutions; and sustained by the 16, 237 accounting, architectural, real
estate, engineering, and legal services firms that grow and flourish in Miami-Dade
County.
As of 2012, there were 126,531 employees in Miami-Dade’s professional services
industries, which garnered total revenue of more than $57 billion. These numbers are
sure to grow as more multi-national companies relocate and expand into Miami-Dade
County, providing more opportunities for these firms.
Health Services
Miami-Dade County is currently home to more than 1,300 health sciences companies
with 156,015 employees.9 South Florida’s health sciences industry is anchored in the
north by the Scripps Research Institute and to the south by the University of Miami’s
multiple research institutions and Jackson Memorial Hospital. The two top biomedical
employers in the county, each employing over 1,000 employees are Beckman Coulter
Corporation and Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.
Leisure and Hospitality
Miami has long been known as one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. Millions
of visitors from locations all over the globe travel to our community for industry
conventions and trade shows, business meetings, family vacations, and romantic
getaways. National organizations regularly host their conventions at one of Miami-
Dade’s world-class meeting centers, and our community’s emergence as a global
hub for international commerce has attracted business leaders from Latin America,
Europe, Asia, and beyond. Our area has also become a year-round destination with
the cultural offerings and exciting nightlife that makes our area perfect for families
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and individuals wanting to experience everything Miami has to offer.
In 2011, Miami-Dade County experienced another record year for the visitor industry
with almost 13.4 million visitors to Miami-Dade County; an increase of 6.7
percent since 2010. The number of domestic visitors increased by 6.2 percent, while
the number of international tourists increased by 7.2 percent.
Figure 1: Employment by Industry
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Largest Employers
The top employers in Miami-Dade County are a combination of the private and the
public sector. The top private sector employer is the University of Miami which
employs 16,000 employees.10 The other top private sector employers are:
• Baptist Health South Florida with 13,376 employees
• Publix Supermarkets with 10,800 employees
• American Airlines with 9,000 employees
Additional top private employers are listed in Figure 2.
The top public-sector employer in the county is the Miami-Dade County Public
Schools which employees 44,132 employees.11 The other top employees include:
• Miami-Dade County government employs 25,000 employees
• The Federal government employs 19,500 employees
• The State of Florida employs 17,100 employees
• The Jackson Health System employs 12,571 employees
Figure 2: Top Private Employers in the County
2010 TOP PRIVATE EMPLOYERS 12
Company No. of Employees
University of Miami 16,000
Baptist Health South Florida 13,376
Publix Super Markets 10,800
American Airlines 9,000
Precision Response Corporation * 5,000
Florida Power & Light Company ** 3,840
Carnival Cruise Lines 3,500
Winn-Dixie Stores 3,400
AT&T 3,100
Mount Sinai Medical Center 3,000
Miami Children's Hospital 2,800
Sedanos Supermarkets 2,500
Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Co. 2,179
Assurant Solutions * 2,100
Bank of America 2,000
Royal Caribbean
International/Celebrity Cruises
1,880
10 Beacon Council website:
http://www.beaconcouncil.com/web/Content.aspx?Page=majorEmployers
11 Beacon Council website:
http://www.beaconcouncil.com/web/Content.aspx?Page=majorEmployers
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2010 TOP PRIVATE EMPLOYERS 12
Company No. of Employees
Beckman Coulter Corp. 1,400
United Parcel Service 1,150
Federal Express 1,134
Eulen America ** 1,000
Miami Herald Publishing Co. 850
BankUnited 750
Regions Bank 700
Ocean Bank 633
SunTrust Bank 400
Miami-Dade County Public Schools 42,132
Miami-Dade County 25,000
Federal Government 19,500
Florida State Government 17,100
Jackson Health System 12,571
Florida International University 8,000
Miami-Dade College 6,200
City of Miami 4,309
Homestead AFB 2,700
Miami V A Healthcare System ** 2,385
City of Miami Beach 1,950
City of Hialeah 1,700
U.S. Southern Command ** 1,600
City of North Miami Beach 626
City of Coral Gables 901
Figures 3 and 4 provide an overview of the types of structures located in each
jurisdictional are within Miami-Dade. The information was pulled from the Property
Appraiser database. They include commercial, industrial, residential and other.
The other category includes:
• agriculture,
• cemeteries,
• communications, utilities, terminals and plants
• institutional
• hotels and motels
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Figure 3: Commercial and Industrial Facilities by Municipality
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
JURISDICTION R BLDG VALUE Count BLDG VALUE
AVENTURA 234 $ 285,980,200 6 $ 13,857,021
BAL HARBOUR 4 $ 2,093,721
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 96 $ 18,740,096
BISCAYNE PARK
CORAL GABLES 1,285 $ 1,107,930,132 1 $ 73,244
CUTLER BAY 104 $ 101,894,369 854 $ 947,336,883
DORAL 371 $ 686,722,762 1 $ 1,295,212
EL PORTAL 6 $ 1,190,843 39 $ 17,525,002
FLORIDA CITY 105 $ 83,185,403
GOLDEN BEACH
HIALEAH 1,523 $ 632,094,967 1,648 $ 532,423,721
HIALEAH GARDENS 138 $ 71,043,365 202 $ 56,490,291
HOMESTEAD 496 $ 200,732,181 124 $ 39,222,406
INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE
KEY BISCAYNE 105 $ 33,405,802
MEDLEY 51 $ 15,213,276 455 $ 608,452,267
MIAMI 6,631 $ 3,263,786,483 1,383 $ 325,959,732
MIAMI BEACH 1,071 $ 970,746,572 11 $ 1,756,701
MIAMI GARDENS 400 $ 460,628,947 255 $ 308,073,693
MIAMI LAKES 150 $ 191,668,579 234 $ 97,165,268
MIAMI SHORES 74 $ 31,482,577 1 $ 84,384
MIAMI SPRINGS 136 $ 35,818,047 8 $ 2,711,847
NORTH BAY VILLAGE 15 $ 9,606,542 2 $ 4,402,072
NORTH MIAMI 594 $ 226,549,678 105 $ 42,136,211
NORTH MIAMI BEACH 497 $ 276,625,328 56 $ 15,192,672
OPA-LOCKA 169 $ 29,847,763 341 $ 139,268,372
PALMETTO BAY 246 $ 147,116,876 1 $ 1,540,548
PINECREST 145 $ 117,256,833 1 $ 185,510
SOUTH MIAMI 549 $ 93,321,471 33 $ 2,517,742
SUNNY ISLES BEACH 33 $ 31,771,205
SURFSIDE 46 $ 11,062,703
SWEETWATER 136 $ 365,640,700 56 $ 60,361,364
UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE 5,130 $ 3,618,674,874 2,751 $ 2,075,401,210
VIRGINIA GARDENS 23 $ 25,527,254 3 $ 5,937,275
WEST MIAMI 95 $ 18,580,328 29 $ 362,563
20,658 13,165,939,877 8,608 $ 5,302,144,749
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Figure 4: Residential and Other Structures by Municipality
RESIDENTIAL OTHER
JURISDICTION COUNT BLDG VALUE Count BLDG VALUE
AVENTURA 22,018 $ 452,099,741 1,716 $ 223,586,025
BAL HARBOUR 3,013 $ 155,667,450 685 $ 3,316,767
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 2,427 $ 141,230,896 47 $ 36,993,058
BISCAYNE PARK 1,070 $ 131,732,197 5 $ 816,927
CORAL GABLES 16,919 $ 4,277,349,220 474 $ 464,893,182
CUTLER BAY 13,532 $ 1,417,756,760 782 $ 111,172,820
DORAL 17,366 $ 1,627,776,013 514 $ 629,799,128
EL PORTAL 755 $ 81,625,819 6 $ 5,363,491
FLORIDA CITY 2,030 $ 96,121,151 98 $ 81,485,679
GOLDEN BEACH 349 $ 230,372,538 6 $ 836,173
HIALEAH 49,622 $ 3,205,866,586 2,451 $ 717,381,935
HIALEAH GARDENS 5,647 $ 375,181,636 54 $ 215,935,394
HOMESTEAD 17,031 $ 989,626,448 857 $ 368,912,797
INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE 32 $ 135,218,524 6 $ 5,148,996
KEY BISCAYNE 6,532 $ 780,754,604 419 $ 32,380,038
MEDLEY 74 $ 3,832,240 50 $ 23,856,290
MIAMI 98,407 $ 6,764,052,101 8,344 $ 3,664,217,872
MIAMI BEACH 46,120 $ 2,979,606,039 7,748 $ 1,147,149,903
MIAMI GARDENS 28,674 $ 2,138,130,155 307 $ 328,810,224
MIAMI LAKES 8,838 $ 1,255,028,443 172 $ 214,547,633
MIAMI SHORES 3,768 $ 531,019,167 44 $ 94,778,292
MIAMI SPRINGS 3,953 $ 526,199,792 81 $ 159,940,660
NORTH BAY VILLAGE 3,435 $ 78,001,468 413 $ 6,562,912
NORTH MIAMI 14,793 $ 1,092,360,712 529 $ 246,477,793
NORTH MIAMI BEACH 12,044 $ 745,290,290 679 $ 113,048,594
OPA-LOCKA 2,898 $ 188,308,792 146 $ 104,312,231
PALMETTO BAY 7,916 $ 1,553,502,217 248 $ 90,024,289
PINECREST 6,063 $ 1,833,813,872 42 $ 84,894,313
SOUTH MIAMI 3,660 $ 526,044,958 82 $ 121,909,220
SUNNY ISLES BEACH 15,698 $ 137,520,139 2,379 $ 20,127,377
SURFSIDE 3,122 $ 215,784,636 270 $ 10,227,544
SWEETWATER 3,478 $ 243,832,215 318 $ 82,690,698
UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE 311,682 $ 28,338,300,470 14,862 $ 5,325,890,876
VIRGINIA GARDENS 621 $ 63,387,736 6 $ 6,796,096
WEST MIAMI 1,585 $ 180,806,673 19 $ 9,595,918
735,173 63,493,468,471 45,361 $ 14,866,211,711
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Map 1: Miami-Dade Comprehensive Land Use 13
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Map 4: Miami-Dade 2010 Census Block Data
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Appendix L: 2016 Community Survey
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Miami-Dade County, Florida
Evacuation Study
2016
Miami-Dade County
Office of Emergency
Management (OEM)
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178-2414
305-468-5400
www.miamidade.gov/oem
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CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Miami-Dade County Municipalities and Residents
Miami-Dade County Businesses, Organizations, and Partners
Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Major Findings .................................................................................................. 2
Storm Surge Zones ................................................................................................. 2
Experience and Preparedness ............................................................................... 2
Emergency Information Sources............................................................................. 3
Suggestions for Improvement by Respondents ...................................................... 3
Evacuation .............................................................................................................. 4
Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program ................................................... 5
Pet Ownership ........................................................................................................ 5
Demographics ........................................................................................................ 5
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Purpose............................................................................................................. 8
3. Methodology ............................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Questionnaire .................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Sampling & Demographic Comparisons ......................................................... 12
4. Hazard Risk Perception ......................................................................................... 14
4.1 Hazards Presenting the Greatest Risk ............................................................ 15
4.2 Hurricanes....................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Long Term Residents ...................................................................................... 22
4.4 Observations & Considerations ....................................................................... 26
5. Disaster Preparedness ........................................................................................... 28
5.1 General Preparedness .................................................................................... 29
5.2 Observations & Considerations ....................................................................... 34
6. Emergency Public Information, Accessibility, & Services ................................. 36
6.1 Preferred Information Source .......................................................................... 37
6.2 Information Accessibility ................................................................................. 46
6.3 Disaster Services ............................................................................................ 63
6.4 Observations & Considerations ....................................................................... 70
7. Evacuation .............................................................................................................. 75
7.1 Evacuation Experience ................................................................................... 76
7.2 Evacuation Compliance Behavior ................................................................... 83
7.3 Evacuation Influence ..................................................................................... 103
7.4 Hurricane Evacuation .................................................................................... 108
7.5 Evacuation Relocation and Destinations ....................................................... 112
7.6 Evacuation & Vehicle Usage ......................................................................... 120
7.7 Observations & Considerations ..................................................................... 142
8. Storm Surge Planning Zones ............................................................................... 147
8.1 Storm Surge Planning Zone & Awareness .................................................... 150
8.2 Storm Surge Planning Zone Accuracy Assessment ...................................... 154
Storm Surge Planning Zone A ............................................................................ 155
Storm Surge Planning Zone B ............................................................................ 156
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Storm Surge Planning Zone C ............................................................................ 157
Storm Surge Planning Zone D ............................................................................ 158
Storm Surge Planning Zone E ............................................................................ 159
Resides Outside a Storm Surge Planning Zone ................................................. 160
Do Not Know What Storm Surge Planning Zone Respondent Resides In .......... 161
8.3 Observations & Considerations ..................................................................... 162
9. Functional & Access Needs ................................................................................. 164
9.1 Evacuation Assistance .................................................................................. 165
9.2 Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program ............................................. 171
9.3 Observations & Considerations ..................................................................... 174
10. Emergency Pet Preparedness ........................................................................... 176
10.1 Pet Ownership & Preparedness ................................................................ 177
10.2 Observations & Considerations ................................................................. 185
11. Households .......................................................................................................... 186
11.1 Data ........................................................................................................... 187
11.2 Observations ............................................................................................. 192
12. Demographics ..................................................................................................... 194
13. References ........................................................................................................... 208
14. Appendices .......................................................................................................... 212
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Evacuation is a process by which people are moved from a place where there is
immediate or anticipated danger to a place of safety, offered appropriate temporary
shelter facilities, and when the threat to safety is gone, enabled to return to their normal
activities, or to make suitable alternative arrangements.
A large-scale evacuation is a complex, multi-jurisdictional effort that requires
coordination between many disciplines, agencies, and organizations. It is also only one
element of the larger disaster and incident response effort. E mergency services and
other public safety organizations play key roles in ensuring that an evacuation is
effective, efficient, and safe. The purpose of this study is to establish a framework for
understanding evacuee behavior, perceptions, and public comprehension of current
evacuation related public information.
1.1 Major Findings
Storm Surge Zones
The most significant finding from this survey was the dramatic increase in Storm Surge
Zone comprehension from the 2014 survey. In 2014, 50% of respondents did not know
what Storm Surge Zone they were located in. In 2016, only 7% of respondents indicated
that they did not know what Storm Surge Zone they were in, and an increased
percentage of respondents in all Storm Surge Zones were able to correctly identify th e
Storm Surge Zone they were in.
Experience and Preparedness
Most survey respondents had experienced a category 5 hurricane (39%) and were long-
term Miami-Dade County residents (21 or more years). The most common
preparedness activity undertaken by respondents was to procure adequate materials to
protect the home or residence from a storm (65%, up 8% from 2014). Only 29% of
respondents have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts. In some of the open-ended
answers, a number of respondents indicated that they were unaware of Miami-Dade
Alerts and were interested to know how to sign up. This may be an area for increased
awareness campaigns.
Residents who have lived in the county for more than 10 years are more likely to have
undertaken the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have lived in
the county for less than 5 years (except for signing up for Miami-Dade Alerts or visiting
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local government websites for emergency preparedness information). Similarly, those
who have experienced major or catastrophic damage are more likely to have
undertaken the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have never
experienced property damage (except for visiting local government websites for
emergency preparedness information). Finally, respondents who have experienced a
major storm (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir Simpson Scale) are more likely to have
undertaken the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have
experienced a minor storm (tropical storm, category 1, or category 2 ), who are more
likely to have undertaken the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who
have never experienced any tropical activity. Therefore, long-term residents, residents
who have experienced major storm damages, and residents who have ex perienced a
major hurricane are more likely to have undertaken preparation activities than those
who have not lived in the county as long or have not experienced major damages or a
major hurricane.
Emergency Information Sources
Television remains the highest rated source for emergency notices and information
(95% “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to use), followed by the Weather Channel (92%
“very likely” or “somewhat likely” to use), and local radio (90% “very likely” or “somewhat
likely” to use). Miami-Dade Alerts reliance is high among all age groups, while older
residents tend to rely on television and radio while younger residents tend to rely on
internet media and websites.
The least percentage of residents plan to rely on print media for emergency notices
(46% “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to use), and only slightly more residents plan to
rely on 3-1-1 (47% “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to use). Although social media was
the third least likely source of information for respondents overall (51% “very likely” or
“somewhat likely” to use), it is more highly rated among respondents 34 years old and
younger (additionally, the survey demographics showed that respondents tended to be
older and the response rate for respondents under age 34 is abo ut half of what would
have been expected based on the county’s American Community Survey age data).
Households that do not speak English rely more on word-of-mouth (46%) than the
overall respondent group (32%).
Suggestions for Improvement by Respondents
The majority of open response suggestions for Miami-Dade County to improve
preparedness services focused on materials and education. These requests included
email, printed materials, educational outreach, and workshops. Those who make over
$40,000 annually sought information in all of the requested formats (i.e., email, in
person or phone outreach, local news, printed materials, text alerts, and
workshops/education). Those who make less than $14,999 only requested more
information on the local news and printed materials.
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Evacuation
Most respondents have not evacuated for any hazard in Miami-Dade County. One
quarter have evacuated for a hurricane. New residents to Miami -Dade County (less than
5 years) reported that they would be most likely to evacuate because a public official
ordered or recommended an evacuation. Those who have lived in the county for 6 to 10
years were most strongly influenced by their belief that the hazard posed a real danger.
Those who have lived in the county for 11 to 20 years were mo st strongly influenced by
a public official ordering an evacuation, and those who have lived in the county for over
21 years were equally influenced by an evacuation order and their belief in the hazard’s
danger. There is very little difference between long-term residents who have
experienced a weak storm and suffered minor damage and long -term residents who
have experienced a strong storm and suffered major damage; both groups are most
strongly influenced by public safety officials.
Less familiar hazards (i.e. hazardous materials release and radiological incidents)
received higher “very likely” evacuation compliance ratings while more familiar hazards
(i.e, hurricanes and especially flooding) received lower “very likely” evacuation
compliance ratings. This finding correlates to the research that suggests evacuation
rates will be high for most hazardous materials events and lower for flooding events.
Of those who selected reasons why they may not be able to evacuate, the highest
ranked concern was their job (23%) followed by their pet (21%). Those with annual
household incomes of greater than $80,000 were twice as likely to not evacuate due to
their job (29%), their spouse (16%), or traffic (20%) compared to those with annual
household incomes of less than $25,000 (job: 16%, spouse: 8%, traffic: 9%). Those with
annual household incomes of less than $25,000 were twice as likely to not evacuate
due to not having a place to go (19%), three times as likely due to disability/health
issues (13%) and four times as likely due to lack of money (27%) compared to those
with an annual household income of greater than $80,000 (no place to go: 10%,
disability/health: 4%, lack of money: 7%).
Although the majority of respondents selected a n evacuation influencer that Miami-
Dade County can partner with (i.e., public safety officials, elected official, and local news
and radio), a sizeable amount of respondents chose family, friends, or neighbors (26%
combined). An effective approach may be to consider how best to reach those who may
be influenced by their loved ones; one potential option for consideration is to have
Miami-Dade County partners encourage listeners to share inform ation with their loved
ones and encourage them to follow evacuation orders.
The majority of respondents planned to stay with a friend or relative during an
evacuation (52%) or a hotel (17%), but 9% planned to stay at a shelter and 6% planned
to stay at a Pet-Friendly Evacuation Center (PFEC). Ten percent (10%) did not know
where they would stay. Those with annual incomes of less than $25,000 were twice as
likely to use the PFEC (7%) and five times more likely to use a shelter (21%) than those
with annual incomes of greater than $80,000 (4% and 4%, respectively).
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On average, respondents plan to bring 2.36 people per car during an evacuation (the
difference between in county and out of county averages is 0.01). Storm Surge Zones
do not appear to have a stron g correlation to the evacuation destination of respondents;
the majority of all respondents in each Storm Surge Zone planned to remain in Miami-
Dade County.
Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program
Of the respondents who indicated they or someone in their household would need
assistance during an evacuation or did not know (15% of all respondents), 44% are not
signed up with the Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP).
Pet Ownership
Half of the respondents owned at least one pet. Three quarte rs of all pet owners
reported that they have at least 1 dog. Of the 2,581 pets referenced in the survey, 44%
were dogs, 29% were cats, and 28% were another type of animal. Therefore, Miami -
Dade County can assume that most pet owners will have dogs and/or c ats, but there is
still a sizeable number of pets who may need shelter and/or assistance that are not
dogs or cats. Five percent (5%) of the pet owning respondents indicated they plan to
bring their pet to the PFEC.
Demographics
Demographically, it appears that the survey is heavy on those who work in the
government, completed post graduate work, females, older age ranges (notably heavy
in the 50 – 64 age range and light in the 16 – 24 age range), and higher income. Some
of these demographic differences were mitigated through the randomized mailing (such
as employment and sex) however others did not see the same impact (such as
education level and income) and some were even more off target (such as age). While it
is difficult to say exactly why some of the demographic measures were off target, it is
possible that certain populations are more likely to engage in/complete survey research
or that the survey simply reached more of those populations.
As was the case in 2014, this survey was designed to not only solicit information from
the survey takers but also provide an opportunity to educate/inform participants on risks
and services. This survey reached a larger population than the 201 4 survey and
methodologies to reach additional portions of the populatio n will be considered for future
surveys.
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2.
INTRODUCTION
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2 INTRODUCTION
This report details the findings from the 2016 Miami-Dade County Evacuation Study
conducted in Miami-Dade County during the spring and summer of 2016. The main goal
of the study was to understand the evacuation tendencies and needs of Miami-Dade
County residents, as well as to identify trends in emergency management
communications and community efforts. Questions were also included to gauge
preparedness measures and risk perception in the County. The Miami-Dade County
Office of Emergency Management commissioned the study to determine how their
preparedness and communication strategies could better serve the community.
2.1 Purpose
The primary objective of the study was to conduct a county-wide, multilingual survey
focused on disaster behavior of the community as it relates to education, information,
outreach, and response.
This study was primarily designed to gauge evacuation habits of people living in Miami-
Dade County, and to determine behavioral inputs that might impact evacuation
strategies.
Additionally, this study examined the most effective means of educating the public on
preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation information for all hazards, covering
topics that include:
What emergency preparedness efforts have community members undertaken?
Is Miami-Dade County providing services the community needs during a
disaster?
Do residents have an accurate perception of risk in the county?
Do residents understand the Storm Surge Planning Zone maps?
What sources does the public rely on for emergency information?
Where would residents go during an evacuation?
How would residents evacuate?
What promotes and discourages evacuation?
Is Miami-Dade County effectively communicating with all community groups
(including but not limited to: those with access and functional needs; pet owners;
those without vehicles; etc.)?
The secondary objective was to provide residents with important preparedness
information. The survey was used as a means to educate and inform residents of key
preparedness and evacuation programs and policies. At the conclusion of the survey,
respondents were provided with important information about Miami-Dade County’s
disaster programs. Respondents were also given the option to provide their contact
information if they wanted to further discuss concerns or questions regarding the
County’s emergency preparedness services.
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3.
METHODOLOGY
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3 METHODOLOGY
Surveys were distributed through a variety of methods beginning on June 1, 2016
including e-mail blasts, social media (i.e., Facebook and Twitter), mailings, special
events, and widespread distribution of promotional postcards (Appendix C) pointing to
an online survey. Hardcopy surveys were distributed throughout the county, especially
in those areas where access to the internet may most likely be limited based on
previous study observations (i.e., mobile home parks, areas with less access to internet
due to sociodemographic indicators, etc.). Community organizations were critical in
connecting county residents with the survey, and the Miami-Dade County Office of
Emergency Management (OEM) utilized their broad-based distribution lists of
community stakeholders and partners to disseminate the survey to county residents.
Additionally, 10,000 hardcopy surveys were sent to a random sample of Miami -Dade
residents. Of those, 539 surveys were returned (5.39% response rate). It should be
noted that some surveys that were returned had comments that it was difficult to fit the
completed survey into the enclosed envelope, which may have impacted the return rate.
InfoUSA was used to print and distribute the survey to the 10,000 residents, so the
return envelope was not able to be examined by the County before the surveys were
mailed. Future projects with return envelopes should consider if the envelope used is of
appropriate size.
Online and hardcopy survey results were compiled together upon the close of the
survey on October 8, 2016.
In total, 2,911 respondents participated in the survey. To ensure all data could be
accurately correlated, only the 1,970 completed surveys were used in this report (please
reference the first row in the table below). Approximately, 240 respondents were
disqualified for living outside the county and 700 submitted incomplete surveys.
Survey Status Online Hardcopy Total
Completed 1,461 509 1,970
Partial 671 29 700
Disqualified 240 1 241
Total 2,372 539 2,911
Note: As the intent of this project was both to gather information and educate the public,
the survey initially directed people out of the survey to Miami -Dade County’s Storm
Surge Planning Zone interactive map to locate their zone. However, the survey was
receiving high drop off rates due to respondents not returning after going to the
interactive map. To mitigate the drop off rate, the link to the interactive map was
removed and a static image of the map was included. After the static image was
included, the drop off rate was reduced.
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3.1 Questionnaire
The survey instrument utilized a combination of descriptive and exploratory questions to
gain an understanding of general preparedness intention s and behavior, as well as
personal and demographic factors influencing decision making (e.g., information
sources, risk perception, age, and socioeconomic status). Due to the diverse make-up
of Miami-Dade County, surveys (both hardcopy and online) were available in English,
Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Special requests (e.g. Braille) were arranged through
OEM.
The survey was a combination of multiple choice, Likert -scale rating (degree of
agreement/disagreement style questions), and open -ended questions. It totaled 41
questions, and respondents took an average of 16 minutes to complete the
questionnaire (both online and hardcopy).
The survey instrument (Appendix B) contained questions that fall into a number of
broad categories: general preparedness; hurricane history; storm surge familiarity;
evacuation; information sources; transportation; evacuation assistance; pet evacuation;
and demographics.
3.2 Sampling & Demographic Comparisons
A convenience sample was determined to be the most effective survey method for this
study. Respondents for this survey were selected from among those who volunteered to
participate. No special weighting was done to reflect the demographic composition of
the County. Demographic data (via the US Census and Miami-Dade County) was used
to guide sampling strategies to target, as best as possible, participants who reflected
the demographic makeup of the County (Section 12: Demographics).
Additionally, 10,000 hard copy versions were sent to a random sample of Miami -Dade
residents. The return rate of 5% provided a confidence level of 95%. Results of this
random sample will be provided with the data gathered from the convenience sample
below for comparison. Data that includes all survey responses will be noted with “All
Survey Responses” while data that only includes the randomized mailing response s will
be noted with “Randomized Sample.” 2014 results were also included, where
applicable, and are labeled accordingly.
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4.
HAZARD
RISK
PERCEPTION
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4 HAZARD RISK PERCEPTION
4.1 Hazards Presenting the Greatest Risk
Survey Question #8: Do you believe that your place of residence might ever be
threatened by the following hazards? Please rate what hazards present the
greatest risk to your household.
Low Risk = Low impact on threat to life and property damage
Medium Risk = Medium impact on threat to life and property damage
High Risk = High impact on threat to life and property damage
Figure 4.1.1: 2016 Risk Perceptions (All Survey Responses: Hurricane n=1,910; Wildfire n=1,830;
Flood n=1,867; Hazardous Materials Incident n=1,830; Radiological Incident n=1,836; Public Health
Emergency n=1,823; Sea Level Rise n=1,847)
58%
4%
26%
6%
13%
14%
20%
33%
11%
36%
17%
21%
38%
24%
9%
66%
34%
62%
49%
41%
41%
0%
19%
3%
15%
18%
7%
15%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
Hurricane
Wildfire
Flood (example: rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials Incident (example: chemical release)
Radiological Incident (example: nuclear power plant)
Public Health Emergency
Sea Level Rise
High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk Not Applicable
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Figure 4.1.2: 2016 Risk Perceptions (Randomized Mailing: Hurricane n=489; Wildfire n=468; Flood
n=480; Hazardous Materials Incident n=471; Radiological Incident n=476; Public Health Emergency
n=464; Sea Level Rise n=470)
Figure 4.1.3: 2014 Risk Perceptions (Hurricane n=2,029; Wildfire n=1,987; Flood n=2,001; Hazardous
Materials Incident n=1,997; Radiological Incident n=1,996)
58%
3%
26%
6%
11%
16%
20%
33%
10%
38%
16%
21%
41%
22%
8%
68%
34%
65%
52%
36%
43%
1%
18%
2%
14%
17%
7%
15%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Hurricane
Wildfire
Flood (example: rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials Incident (example: chemical release)
Radiological Incident (example: nuclear power plant)
Public Health Emergency
Sea Level Rise
High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk Not Applicable
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52%
6%
22%
10%
15%
36%
17%
42%
22%
20%
11%
63%
33%
57%
51%
1%
14%
3%
11%
14%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
Hurricane
Wildfire
Flood (example: rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials Incident (example: chemical release)
Radiological Incident (example: nuclear power plant)
High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk Not Applicable
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4.2 Hurricanes
Survey Question #9: Please indicate the strongest tropical storm/hurricane you
have experienced.
Figure 4.2.1: 2016 Strongest Tropical Storm/Hurricane Experienced (All Survey Responses:
n=1,935)
Figure 4.2.2: 2016 Strongest Tropical Storm/Hurricane Experienced (Randomized Mailing: n=494)
5%
5%
5%
7%
14%
22%
39%
3%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
I have never experienced a tropical storm/hurricane before
Tropical storm (wind 39 - 73 mph)
Category 1 hurricane (wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 hurricane (wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 hurricane (wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 hurricane (wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 hurricane (wind 157+ mph)
Do not know
Not applicable
3%
5%
4%
8%
14%
23%
40%
2%
0%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
I have never experienced a tropical storm/hurricane before
Tropical storm (wind 39 - 73 mph)
Category 1 hurricane (wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 hurricane (wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 hurricane (wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 hurricane (wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 hurricane (wind 157+ mph)
Do not know
Not applicable
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Figure 4.2.3: 2016 Strongest Tropical Storm/Hurricane Experienced Based on Years of Residency in
Miami-Dade County (All Survey Responses) (0 to 5 Years n=196; 6 to 10 Years n=121; 11 to 20 Years
n=285; 21+ Years n=1,308)
32%
17%
10%
3%
12%
9%
10%
5%
2%
16%
27%
8%
10%
12%
10%
11%
3%
4%
2%
4%
9%
19%
28%
20%
15%
3%
1%
1%
2%
3%
5%
11%
26%
51%
2%
0%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
I have never experienced a tropical storm/hurricane before
Tropical storm (wind 39 - 73 mph)
Category 1 hurricane (wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 hurricane (wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 hurricane (wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 hurricane (wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 hurricane (wind 157+ mph)
Do not know
Not applicable
0 to 5 Years 6 to 10 Years 11 to 20 Years 21+ Years
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Survey Question #10: Please select the answer that best describes your past
experience.
Figure 4.2.4: 2016 Property Damage Experience (All Survey Responses: n=1,922)
Figure 4.2.5: 2016 Property Damage Experience (Randomized Mailing: n=493)
23%
46%
22%
10%
I have never experienced property
damage or loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced minor property
damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced major property
damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced catastrophic
property damage and loss from
hurricane(s)
23%
48%
22%
8%
I have never experienced property
damage or loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced minor property
damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced major property
damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced catastrophic
property damage and loss from
hurricane(s)
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Figure 4.2.6: 2014 Property Damage Experience (n=2,027)
Figure 4.2.7: 2016 Property Damage Experience Based on Years of Residency in Miami-Dade
County (All Survey Responses) (0 to 5 Years n=193; 6 to 10 Years n=118; 11 to 20 Years n=281; 21+
Years n=1,305)
32%
44%
18%
7%
I have never experienced property
damage or loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced minor property
damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced major property
damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced catastrophic
property damage and loss from
hurricane(s)
64%
61%
35%
11%
23%
30%
51%
50%
10%
8%
12%
27%
2%
2%
2%
13%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
0 to 5 Years
6 to 10 Years
11 to 20 Years
21+ Years
I have never experienced property damage or loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced minor property damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced major property damage and loss from hurricane(s)
I have experienced catastrophic property damage and loss from hurricane(s)
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4.3 Long Term Residents
Some research has found that long-term residents of coastal areas, who experienced
minor hurricanes without severe damages, become complacent, and are less likely to
evacuate in subsequent events (Windham et al., 1977). To test this finding for Miami-
Dade County, respondents who have lived in Miami-Dade County for at least 11 years
were broken into two groups:
1. Minor Storms: Have experienced a tropical storm, Category 1 or 2 hurricane and
have never experienced property damage or loss or have only experienced minor
property damage or loss (column 1 for each question in Figure 4.3.1).
2. Major Storms: Have experienced a Category 3, 4, or 5 hurricane and have
experienced major or catastrophic damage or loss (column 2 for each question in
Figure 4.3.1).
Three survey questions were measured:
Survey Question #12: If a hurricane evacuation was ordered by public safety
officials for your area, please indicate how likely you would be to do the
following.
Figure 4.3.1: Evacuation Actions for Long-Term Residents based on Storm Strength Experience &
Damage Experience (Immediately evacuate: Minor n=170, Major n=483; First consult with family and
friends: Minor n=148, Major n=428; Wait and see: Minor n=143, Major n=434; Refuse to evacuate:
Minor n=137, Major n=415)
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Survey Question #13: If one of the hazards below threatened your community,
and an evacuation for your area was ordered by public safety officials, how likely
would you be to evacuate?*
Figure 4.3.2: Evacuation Compliance After Order for Long-Term Residents based on Storm Strength
Experience & Damage Experience (Minor n=179; Major n=515)
*Since the research and filters only apply to hurricanes, only the respondents answer to
hurricanes is shown above.
Survey Question #18: If a hurricane was threatening Miami-Dade County, and an
evacuation was ordered for your area, how likely would you be to evacuate for the
following Hurricane “Categories”?
Figure 4.3.3: Evacuation Compliance by Storm Category for Long-Term Residents based on Storm
Strength Experience & Damage Experience (Category 1: Minor n=161, Major n=485; Category 2:
55% 49%
37% 41%
26% 27%
6% 4%
28%
30%
37% 36%
33% 33%
9% 8%
12% 19% 24% 21%
41% 38%
75% 81%
5% 2% 2% 1% 1% 2% 10% 7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Immediately evacuate
as instructed.
I would first consult
with family and friends
before making a
decision to evacuate.
Wait and see how bad
the situation is going to
be before deciding to
evacuate.
Refuse to evacuate no
matter what.
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
73%
61%
20%
27%
7%
11%
1%
1%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Minor Storm
Major StormHurricane
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Minor n=164, Major n=489; Category 3: Minor n=163, Major n=496; Category 4: Minor n=162, Major
n=501; Category 5: Minor n=162, Major n=507)
22%
8%
30%
13%
56%
32%
82%
63%
90%
81%
17%
13%
27%
18%
29%
32%
11%
26%
4%
13%
60%
77%
40%
67%
11%
36%
3% 11% 2% 5% 2% 1% 4% 1% 3% 4% 4% 1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Minor
Storm
Major
Storm
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Bowser and Cutter found that “as a general rule, individuals are likely to
react to hazards they feel present a danger to them or their families… A
multitude of cultural and demographic factors may influence personal
risk perception and thus indirectly influence evacuation behavior. These
indirect influences carry at least some significance in hurricane risk
perception and decision making, but are not the same consistent set of
indicators across all of the research” (2015).
Experiencing a disaster or a close call with an event often shapes
people's response to future events; however, it does not do so in a
predictable or systematic way. Direct hazard experience does not affect
interpretation of warning information, decision processes, behavior, or
information seeking (Lindell and Perry, 2003).
Others have suggested that long-term residents of coastal areas, who
experienced minor hurricanes without severe damages, become
complacent, and are less likely to evacuate in subsequent events
(Windham et al., 1977).
Others have suggested previous experience has had a mixed effect on
warning response (Sorensen, 2000). In some cases it deters response
and in others it increases response.
Perception of risk and previous experience with hurricane evacuations
are two of the most predictive indicators of future evacuation behavior.
Prior experience both influences behavior positively (Dash and Gladwin
2007; Adeola 2008; Solis et al. 2010) and negatively (Arlikatti, et al.,
2006).
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4.4 Observations & Considerations
Overall, respondents indicated that they feel most at risk for hurricanes (58% rated as
“high risk,” 33% as “medium risk,” and 9% as “low risk”), followed by flooding (26%
rated as “high risk,” 36% rated as “medium risk,” and 34 % rated as “low risk) and sea
level rise (20% rated as “high risk,” 24% rated as “medium risk,” and 41% rated as “low
risk) (Figure 4.1.1). Respondents were least concerned about wildfire (4% rated as
“high risk,” 11% rated as “medium risk,” and 66% rated as “low risk”). This risk ranking
follows the same order as the 2014 findings (with the exception of sea level risk & public
health emergency, which were added in the 2016 survey).
Risk ranking:
1. Hurricane
2. Flood
3. Sea Level Rise
4. Public Health Emergency
5. Radiological Incident
6. Hazardous Materials Release
7. Wildfire
The largest percentage of respondents (39%) have experienced a Category 5 hurricane
(Figure 4.2.1). This correlates with the 69% of respondents who have lived in Miami -
Dade County for 21 or more years; Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm, made
landfall in 1992, 24 years before this survey. Three quarters of respondents have
experienced a major hurricane (Category 3 or greater), 17% have only experienced a
Category 2, 1, or tropical storm, and 5% have never experienced a tropical system.
However, it must be noted that previous research has determined that d irect hazard
experience does not affect interpretation of warning information, decision processes,
behavior, or information seeking (Lindell and Perry, 2003).
There is a general trend between length of residency in the county and strength of
storm experienced. In general, respondents who have lived in the county for a smaller
period of time have experienced weaker storms and those who have lived in the county
longer have experienced stronger storms (Figure 4.2.3).
The 2016 results found that nearly half of the re spondents have experienced minor
property damage or loss from a hurricane, with just under a quarter who have never
experienced loss and 10% who have experienced catastrophic property damage and
loss (Figure 4.2.4). This is a change from the 2014 survey; although nearly identical
percentages of respondents indicated they had experienced minor property damage or
loss, 32% indicated they had never experienced property damage (9% more than
2016). That 9% was dispersed among the three damage categories (minor, major, and
catastrophic damage and loss). This change may be due to residents moving in and out
of the county, the sample used for this survey, or a true increase in storm damage
experiences.
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Again, there is a general but not direct correlation between ye ars of residency in Miami-
Dade County and extent of damages or loss. Generally, the respondent’s damage or
loss experience increases the longer they live in the county (Figure 4.2.7).
Windham (et al., 1977) suggested that long-term residents of coastal areas, who
experienced minor hurricanes without severe damages, become complacent, and are
less likely to evacuate in subsequent events. This survey did not support that finding.
For the purposes of this survey, long-term residents were considered to have lived in
the County for 11 or more years. Minor storms included tropical storms, Category 1 and
Category 2 storms and “without severe damage” was considered none or minor. Major
storms include Category 3 and greater storms and severe damages were considered
major or catastrophic. Fifty-five percent (55%) of “minor storm” residents were “very
likely” to evacuate immediately as instructed, compared to 49% of “major storm”
residents. Additionally, 19% of “major storm” residents were “not likely” to evacuate
immediately as instructed, compared to 12% of “minor storm” residents (Figure 4.3.1).
Twelve percent (12%) more “minor storm” residents than “major storm” residents were
“very likely” to comply with a hurricane evacuation order from a public safety official
(Figure 4.3.2), and in every hurricane category, “minor storm” residents are more “very
likely” to comply with an evacuation notice than “major storm” residents (Figure 4.3.3).
In Category 1 and 2 storms, "minor storm” residents are nearly twice as likely to comply
with an evacuation order as “major storm” residents (when combining both “very likely”
and “somewhat likely” responses). Therefore, it does not appear Windham’s 1977
research holds true for Miami-Dade County, and “minor storm” residents may actu ally
be less complacent and more likely to evacuate in subsequent events than “major
storm” residents. More information on evacuation compliance is available in Section 7.
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5.
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS
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5 GENERAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
5.1 General Preparedness
Survey Question #5: Please indicate those activities your household has done to
prepare for emergencies and disasters. Select ALL that apply. My household
has…
Figure 5.1.1: 2016 Preparedness Activities (All Survey Responses: n=1,917)
Figure 5.1.2: 2016 Preparedness Activities (Randomized Mailing: n=497)
39%
46%
48%
40%
31%
37%
29%
34%
65%
60%
6%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood insurance
Windstorm insurance
A disaster supply kit
An evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Homeowners or renter’s insurance for place of residence
Other (please specify)
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Figure 5.1.3: 2014 Preparedness Activities (n=1,982)
32%
48%
51%
34%
23%
37%
13%
17%
71%
67%
8%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood insurance
Windstorm insurance
A disaster supply kit
An evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Homeowners or renter’s insurance for place of residence
Other (please specify)
42%
43%
41%
45%
27%
34%
57%
44%
22%
4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood Insurance
Windstorm Insurance
A disaster supply kit
A family evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Other (please specify)
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Figure 5.1.4: 2016 Preparedness Activities (All Survey Responses): Residents for 0 to 5 years in
Miami-Dade County compared to those who have lived in Miami-Dade County for 11 or more years.
(0 to 5 years n=197; 11+ years n=1,588)
32%
26%
22%
29%
27%
24%
29%
43%
45%
53%
4%
41%
49%
52%
41%
32%
40%
28%
33%
68%
62%
7%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood insurance
Windstorm insurance
A disaster supply kit
An evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Visited local government web site(s) for emergency preparedness
information
Adequate materials to protect my home/residence from storms
and hurricanes (i.e. hurricane shutters, impact windows and
doors)
Homeowners or renter’s insurance for place of residence
Other (please specify)
0 - 5 Years 11+ Years
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Figure 5.1.5: 2016 Preparedness Activities (All Survey Responses): Respondents who have never
experienced hurricane property damage compared to those who have experienced major to
catastrophic hurricane property damage (never experienced property damage n=441; experienced
major or catastrophic property damage n=605).
32%
34%
33%
31%
28%
31%
28%
39%
49%
51%
5%
46%
51%
59%
44%
35%
42%
30%
33%
73%
68%
7%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood insurance
Windstorm insurance
A disaster supply kit
An evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Visited local government web site(s) for emergency preparedness
information
Adequate materials to protect my home/residence from storms
and hurricanes (i.e. hurricane shutters, impact windows and
doors)
Homeowners or renter’s insurance for place of residence
Other (please specify)
Never experienced property damage Experienced major or catastrophic property damage
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Figure 5.1.6: 2016 Preparedness Activities (All Survey Responses): Respondents based on the
strongest storm they have experienced (Never experienced a tropical storm/hurricane n=99;
Experienced a tropical storm, category 1, and/or category 2 n=316; Experienced a category 3,
category 4, and/or category 5 m=326).
29%
30%
30%
28%
28%
24%
25%
44%
45%
50%
1%
37%
42%
32%
34%
28%
30%
28%
37%
53%
54%
6%
41%
48%
54%
42%
32%
40%
29%
33%
69%
63%
7%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood insurance
Windstorm insurance
A disaster supply kit
An evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Visited local government web site(s) for emergency preparedness
information
Adequate materials to protect my home/residence from storms
and hurricanes (i.e. hurricane shutters, impact windows and
doors)
Homeowners or renter’s insurance for place of residence
Other (please specify)
Never experienced a tropical storm/hurricane Experienced a tropical storm, category 1, and/or category 2
Experienced a category 3, category 4, and/or category 5
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Open-ended Response Summary: The “other” answers provided a number of varied
responses. Many people indicated they have a backup generator, store spare food and
water, and have done home improvements. Others indicated they had lanterns,
flashlights, and batteries, or have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts. Some people
indicated that they live in a group facility (apartment complex, college dorm, hospice,
etc.), and imply that they would rely on those running the facility. Although there were
plenty of responses covering what residents have done, there were still a number of
people who indicated that they have not done anything to prepare for emergencies and
disasters; of the 1,917 who answered the question, 17 left an open-ended answer
indicating that they had not done anything to prepare, or 0.9% of respondents.
However, “none” was not offered as an option in the multiple choice, so this percentage
may not be a correct representation.
5.2 Observations & Considerations
The most common preparedness activity undertaken by respondents was adequate
materials to protect the home or residence from a storm (65%) (Figure 5.1.1). This was
also the most common activity in 2014, however 8% more respondents indicated they
had taken this action in 2016 than in 2014. Only 29% of respondents indicated they had
signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts. In later open-ended answers, a number of
respondents indicated that they were unaware of Miami -Dade Alerts & were interested
to know how to sign up. This may be an area for increased awareness campaigns.
With the exception of visiting local government website for emergency preparedness
information and a slight difference in signing up for Miami -Dade Alerts (1%), residents
who have lived in the county for more than 10 years are more likely to have undertaken
all of the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have lived in the
county for less than 5 years (Figure 5.1.4). Similarly, with the exception of visiting local
government website for emergency preparedness information , those who have
experienced major or catastrophic damage are more likely to have undertaken all of the
provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have never experienced
property damage (Figure 5.1.5). Finally, with the exception of visiting local government
website for emergency preparedness information (where there is a reverse correlation)
and a slight difference in having an evacuation plan, respondents who have
experienced a major storm (Category 3 or higher) are more likely to have undertaken all
of the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have experienced a
minor storm (tropical storm, Category 1, or Category 2), who are more likely to have
undertaken all of the provided emergency preparedness actions than those who have
never experienced any tropical activity (Figure 5.1.6).
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6.
EMERGENCY
PUBLIC
INFORMATION,
ACCESSIBILITY,
& SERVICES
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6 EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION, ACCESSIBILITY,
& SERVICES PROVIDED
Effective and informative notification to the public is vital to conveying whether to
evacuate or shelter-in-place. The public must understand why they need to evacuate or
shelter-in-place, how long they will need to do so, the location of transportation and
evacuation points, the time required for evacuations, the availability of shelters , what
they should take with them, how their pets will be accommodated, how they should
secure their homes, and the security that will be provided when they a re away from their
homes. This section focuses on where respondents get their disaster related
information and the various services offered by the County.
6.1 Preferred Information Source
Survey Question #17: Which of the following source(s) are you most likely to rely
on for emergency information such as hurricane notices and updates?
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Figure 6.1.1: 2016 Evacuation Notice and Source (All Survey Responses: Local Television n=1,890;
Local Radio n=1,732; National/Cable News n=1,545; Weather Channel n=1,746; Print Media n=1,347;
Internet Media n=1,532; Local Gov’t Websites n=1,544; State Gov’t Websites n=1,441; National Gov’t
Websites n=1,411; Social Media n=1,389; Word of Mouth n=1,400; Miami-Dade Alerts n=1,699;
Weather Radio n=1,498; Call 3-1-1 n=1,385; Other n=897)
86%
70%
60%
78%
22%
64%
55%
40%
41%
31%
32%
71%
51%
27%
9%
9%
20%
22%
14%
24%
23%
25%
27%
25%
20%
34%
20%
24%
20%
7%
5%
9%
17%
7%
51%
12%
18%
30%
32%
46%
32%
7%
23%
47%
35%
1%
1%
1%
4%
2%
2%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
6%
49%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 6.1.2: 2016 Evacuation Notice and Source (Randomized Mailing: Local Television n=481;
Local Radio n=418; National/Cable News n=356; Weather Channel n=428; Print Media n=317;
Internet Media n=357; Local Gov’t Websites n=339; State Gov’t Websites n=325; National Gov’t
Websites n=322; Social Media n=326; Word of Mouth n=342; Miami-Dade Alerts n=399; Weather
Radio n=352; Call 3-1-1 n=329; Other n=209)
91%
70%
59%
77%
17%
60%
37%
29%
31%
21%
33%
66%
45%
23%
7%
5%
18%
20%
14%
22%
20%
25%
26%
20%
17%
33%
21%
22%
19%
4%
4%
11%
18%
7%
54%
16%
32%
39%
42%
57%
31%
9%
27%
48%
44%
0%
1%
3%
1%
7%
4%
6%
6%
7%
6%
3%
4%
5%
10%
46%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 6.1.3: 2014 Evacuation Notice and Source (Local English-speaking Television n=1,966;
Local Spanish-speaking Television n=1,585; Local English-speaking Radio n=1,773;
Local Spanish-speaking Radio n=1,534; Local Haitian Creole-speaking Radio n=1,431; National
News n=1,757; Print Media n=1,583; Social Media n=1,570; Local government web sites n=1,730;
Word of Mouth n=1,632; Miami-Dade Alerts n=1,812; Weather Radio n=1,683; Call 3-1-1 n=1,564;
Other n=1,213)
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Figure 6.1.4: 2016 Evacuation Notice and Source (All Survey Responses): Residents 65 and older
(Local Television n=319; Local Radio n=264; National/Cable News n=212; Weather Channel n=269;
Print Media n=184; Internet Media n=213; Local Government Websites n=202; State Government
Websites n=185; National Government Websites n=183; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
82%
30%
65%
24%
7%
59%
32%
30%
51%
38%
65%
55%
33%
10%
11%
15%
20%
15%
7%
21%
22%
22%
28%
34%
22%
22%
19%
8%
2%
10%
6%
13%
10%
9%
18%
18%
9%
13%
5%
9%
17%
11%
1%
27%
3%
29%
43%
6%
17%
20%
5%
7%
3%
6%
16%
11%
2%
3%
3%
4%
5%
3%
5%
5%
3%
4%
3%
4%
8%
20%
1%
15%
2%
16%
28%
3%
6%
6%
3%
3%
2%
4%
6%
41%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local English-speaking Television
Local Spanish-speaking Television
Local English-speaking Radio
Local Spanish-speaking Radio
Local Haitian Creole-speaking Radio
National News (Television or Radio)
Print Media (i.e. Newspaper)
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Local government web sites (i.e. miamidade.gov)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Very Likely Not Likely at All Do Not Know Not Applicable
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n=179; Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) n=198; Miami-Dade Alerts n=247; Weather
Radio n=213; Call 3-1-1 n=189; Other n=123)
Figure 6.1.5: 2016 Evacuation Notice and Source (All Survey Responses): Residents 34 and
younger (Local Television n=288; Local Radio n=276; National/Cable News n=267; Weather Channel
n=276; Print Media n=259; Internet Media n=271; Local Government Websites n=269; State
Government Websites n=264; National Government Websites n=263; Social Media (Facebook,
90%
72%
55%
77%
18%
50%
38%
25%
30%
14%
30%
68%
50%
25%
8%
6%
16%
20%
15%
24%
23%
27%
28%
23%
11%
33%
20%
24%
19%
5%
3%
11%
22%
7%
50%
22%
29%
41%
39%
67%
34%
8%
20%
47%
37%
2%
3%
1%
7%
5%
6%
6%
7%
8%
3%
4%
6%
10%
50%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Twitter, etc.) n=263; Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) n=264; Miami-Dade Alerts
n=277; Weather Radio n=264; Call 3-1-1 n=260; Other n=186)
Figure 6.1.6: 2016 Evacuation Notice and Source (All Survey Responses): Households that do not
speak English (Local Television n=159; Local Radio n=135; National/Cable News n=119; Weather
Channel n=137; Print Media n=101; Internet Media n=114; Local Government Websites n=116; State
Government Websites n=111; National Government Websites n=107; Social Media (Facebook,
73%
59%
58%
74%
18%
78%
52%
42%
43%
49%
39%
67%
42%
25%
8%
16%
25%
25%
16%
26%
16%
27%
27%
27%
27%
37%
24%
23%
20%
10%
10%
15%
16%
9%
54%
6%
20%
31%
30%
23%
24%
8%
33%
51%
31%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
3%
51%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Twitter, etc.) n=103; Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) n=108; Miami-Dade Alerts
n=142; Weather Radio n=113; Call 3-1-1 n=109; Other n=70)
87%
74%
63%
72%
22%
58%
57%
49%
46%
39%
46%
75%
52%
42%
13%
6%
13%
13%
17%
30%
18%
16%
17%
19%
18%
26%
12%
19%
21%
16%
4%
9%
17%
7%
36%
15%
18%
25%
26%
34%
22%
8%
20%
29%
29%
3%
4%
7%
4%
13%
9%
9%
9%
9%
9%
6%
6%
9%
7%
43%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Note: Nearly all respondents indicated they will or likely will use multiple resources to
gather information on hurricane evacuation and notices. There are a myriad of
combinations of tools that respondents use, but on average, a respondent is likely to
use 8.5 resources to stay informed on emergency information such as hurricane
notices and updates. The following table shows the order of resources respondents
indicated they would or likely would use.
Order Resource
Number of
Respondents
1 Local Television 1,797
2 Weather Channel 1,610
3 Local Radio 1,556
4 Miami-Dade Alerts 1,556
5 Internet Media 1,322
6 National/Cable News 1,270
7 Local Government Websites 1,238
8 Weather Radio 1,119
9 State Government Websites 970
10 National Government Websites 923
11 Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) 922
12 Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 710
13 Call 3-1-1 641
14 Print Media 615
15 Other 144
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Traditionally, television has been the most commonly used source to
seek hurricane forecasts and tracks; however, social media is rapidly
replacing this (Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
Studies indicate the public does not rely on a single official source of
warning information and has access to multiple sources of information,
some of which may be unreliable or not supported by valid models or
detection systems (Drabek, 1969; Perry and Lindell, 1991).
Drabek (1969) suggests the high level of reliance on the news media
appears to be due to people’s desire to confirm the information they
initially received in a warning message from one source by c ontacting a
different source.
Effective evacuations incorporate specific, targeted warnings issued
through a variety of formats, in a manner that residents can understand
and internalize (Cutter and Smith, 2009).
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6.2 Information Accessibility
Survey Question #6: Please indicate what type of device(s) you use to access the
internet. Select ALL that apply.
Figure 6.2.1: 2016 Device Used to Access Internet (All Survey Responses: n= 1,936)
Figure 6.2.2: 2016 Device Used to Access Internet (Randomized Mailing n= 492)
89%
58%
59%
92%
7%
2%
1%
1%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Computer/laptop at home
Computer/laptop at work/office
iPad/tablet
Cell phone
Public computer (i.e. library)
I do not have access to the Internet
Other (please specify)
Not applicable
85%
36%
55%
86%
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iPad/tablet
Cell phone
Public computer (i.e. library)
I do not have access to the Internet
Other (please specify)
Not applicable
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Figure 6.2.3: 2016 Device Used to Access Internet (All Survey Responses): Comparison by Age
Group (34 Years Old or Younger n=290; 35 – 64 Years Old n= 1,273; 65 Years Old and Above n=327)
Open-ended Response Summary: There were few “other” options for this response.
Of those, a few indicated they rely on a type of TV or p hone to access the internet.
Others rely on a portable WiFi device (such as an aircard or MiFi device), or a
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iPad/tablet
Cell phone
Public computer (i.e. library)
I do not have access to the Internet
Other (please specify)
Not applicable
34 Years Old or Younger 35 – 64 Years Old 65 Years Old and Above
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community computer. Finally, a few respondents indicated they do not access the
internet.
Survey Question #7: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
During times of emergency, information is provided in a language or format I can
understand.
Figure 6.2.4: 2016 Language (All Survey Responses: n= 1,926)
Insights into: Respondents who Disagree
There were 20 respondents who indicated that they either “Disagree” (6 respondents)
or “Strongly Disagree” (14 respondents) that during times of emergency, information
is provided in a language or format they can understand. Of these respondents:
Emergency Preparations
Just above 15% of respondents have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts or visited local
government websites for emergency preparedness information.
How can Miami-Dade County better assist you?
Nine respondents left open ended responses on how the county could better assist
them. These responses include:
Clear english would help with communication.
Hola: De la misma manera en que llegan propagandas de los mercados y
tiendas podrian hacer que nos llegara mas informacion, muchas personas son
de una edad abanzada y no tienen acseso a internet o medios para informarse
correctamente y en ocaciones no tienen la posibilidad de crear las condiciones
correctas, quizas podrian ayudar mas al respecto. Gracias
o Translation: “Hello: In the same way that advertisements from the
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Disagree
Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
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markets and shops arrive, we can get more information, many people
are of an old age and do not have access to the Internet or the means
to inform themselves correctly and sometimes they do not have the
possibility to Create the right conditions, maybe they could help more
about it. Thank you”
Move faster when there is a disaster, give people what they need such as
materials
Provide preparedness materials in my language - Bulgarian, provide disaster
supply kit and water.
Provide specifications for specific locations (neighborhoods) storm surge
planning map difficult to interpret (too small)
Simple list of "who to call" after a disaster. Examples - tree removal, fire clean-
up, flood clean-up, down lines
Text messages and a disaster alert app - perhaps they already have such
things.
provide where are shelters by zip code
public service announcements in transportation such as personal vehicles or
automatic alerts such as AMBER alerts
Figure 6.2.5: Sources for Information of Respondents who Disagree or Strongly Disagree that
Emergency Information is Provided in a Language or Format They Can Understand (Loca l
Television n=20; Local Radio n=19; National/Cable News n=16; Weather Channel n=19; Print
Media n=15; Internet Media n=13; Local Government Websites n=15; State Government Websites
n=14; National Government Websites n=13; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) n=14; Word of
Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) n=14; Miami-Dade Alerts n=16; Weather Radio n=15; Call
3-1-1 n=15; Other n=10)
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Language
Of this group, 77.8% speak English and 50% speak Spanish. One respondent speaks
French, one speaks Bulgarian, one speaks Dutch, and one speaks an Indian dialect.
Education & Income
Of this group, 16% completed some high school, 11% completed some college, 26%
graduated college, 31% completed post graduate school, and 16% indicated this
question was not applicable. The group’s income levels were also widely varied: 28%
earned less than $25,000 annually and 22% earned more than $100,000 annually.
Figure 6.2.6: 2016 Language (Randomized Mailing: n= 490)
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National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 6.2.7: 2014 Language (n= 2,018)
Figure 6.2.8: 2016 Language (All Survey Responses): Households that do not Speak English (n=261)
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Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Increasing ethnic diversity has created barriers to communication with
minority groups. Some researchers indicate that membership in a
minority group typically isolates a person from information and
decreases the likelihood of responding to a warning (Perr y et al., 1982,
Gladwin and Peacock, 1997).
Other studies demonstrate that ethnicity does not have a significant
effect on evacuation when perceived risk has the greatest influence
(Perry and Lindell, 1991).
Language - the inability to understand the warning message - may also
be a factor explaining why culturally isolated groups fail to understand a
warning. The high number of deaths of Hispanics in the Saragosa, TX
tornado, was attributed to a failure to provide a good translation of the
warning into Spanish (Aquirre et al., 1991).
Minorities are less exposed to disaster warnings and evacuation
information. Instead, they are more likely to rely on informal sources.
For example, Spanish-speaking Latino homeowners are more likely to
report friends and family members as important sources of disaster
mitigation information (Lindell & Perry, 1992).
Lindell and Perry (1992) indicate, that translations should be
professionally executed to avoid complications arising from dialect
variations within the same language group.
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Survey Question #7: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I
can easily obtain emergency information in times of emergency.
Figure 6.2.9: 2016 Ease of Obtaining Information (All Survey Responses: n= 1,922)
Insights into: Respondents who Disagree
There were 40 respondents who indicated that they either “Disagree” (25
respondents) or “Strongly Disagree” (15 respondents) that they can easily obtain
emergency information in times of emergency. Of these respondents:
Emergency Preparations
Of this group, 21% have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts and 28% have visited local
government websites for emergency preparedness information.
How can Miami-Dade County better assist you?
Sixteen respondents left ideas on how the county could better assist them. Ideas
include:
Alternative for energy shortage should be provided.
Be able to transfer wheelchair people to another place when light is gone and
they have to keep inside of the apartment for a whole month while light service
is restored
Better awareness of hurricane preparedness at one site that is easy to access
from computer or cellphone
Food and water
Have a live person answer the telephone and respond to specific questions
with specific information
I don't know how I will get updates from M-DC or alerts on my phone or social
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media - even if I don't follow or sign up, there should be a way to reach me
Instead of waiting for a disaster to take place then providing assistance, maybe
the county could supply low income households certain items ahead of an
emergency situation.
Move faster when there is a disaster, give people what they need such as
materials
Provide preparedness materials in my language - Bulgarian, provide disaster
supply kit and water.
Rectify power outages in a more timely manner
Simple list of "who to call" after a disaster. Examples - tree removal, fire clean-
up, flood clean-up, down lines
Text messages and a disaster alert app - perhaps they already have such
things.
When the Governor declares a state of emergency, the Mayor of MDC should
produce a statement on this website. Your employees and facilities need to
know you're thinking about them. They need your guidance and leadership and
I do not see one single mention of Hurricane Matthew on this site. It is a public
neglect that needs to be corrected. We are looking to you for leadership and
yes, breast cancer and pet adoption is important but you are not preparing your
county for the potential of a major hurricane and it is a blaring and ridiculous
failure.
help out after the evacuation and curve traffic
website, app
Language
In this group, 84% speak English, 55% speak Spanish and 3% speak Haitian Creole.
Just over 5% speak French, 1 respondent speaks Bulgarian, 1 speaks Dutch and 1
speaks Portuguese.
Education & Income
In this group, 5% completed some high school, 5% are high school graduates, 18%
completed some college, 39% are college graduates, and 23% completed post
graduate work. This group also had a wide spread of income levels: 11% earned less
than $15,000 annually, 8% earned $15,000 to $24,999, 11% earned $25,000 to
$39,999, 22% earned $40,000 to $79,999, 16% earned $80,000 to $99,999, and 16%
earned over $100,000.
Internet & Sources of Information for Emergency Information
Only 5% of this group does not have access to the internet. 74% access the internet
on a computer or laptop at their home, 42% use a computer or laptop at work, 47%
use an iPad or tablet, and 84% use a cell phone.
Figure 6.2.10: Sources for Information of Respondents who Disagree or Strongly Disagree that
They can Easily Obtain Information During an Emergency (Local Television n=39; Local Radio
n=33; National/Cable News n=33; Weather Channel n=36; Print Media n=30; Internet Media n=32;
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Local Government Websites n=31; State Government Websites n=28; National Government
Websites n=29; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) n=31; Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family,
co-workers) n=30; Miami-Dade Alerts n=31; Weather Radio n=30; Call 3-1-1 n=30; Other n=18)
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Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 6.2.11: 2016 Ease of Obtaining Information (Randomized Mailing n= 490)
Figure 6.2.12: 2014 Ease of Obtaining Information (n=2,018)
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Figure 6.2.13: 2016 Ease of Obtaining Information (All Survey Responses): Households that do not
Speak English (n=162)
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Survey Question #7: Please indicate how Miami-Dade County can better assist
you in preparing for emergencies and disasters (example: provide preparedness
materials in my language).
The following is a summary of the open-ended responses that offer additional insight to
the needs of residents (also see Appendix A for all open-ended responses):
Open-ended Response Summary: Many people offered suggestions on how the
County could better assist in preparing for emergencies and disasters. In general, an
overarching theme was the desire for more advertisement and education regarding
what services are available from the County. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of all requests
regarded additional information (much of which is already available) and 7% requested
alerts (which are also available). Materials were requested in all different forms,
including physical and electronic pamphlets and brochures; door-to-door visits and
phone calls; text and email alerts; information on television, the radio and the internet;
and community preparedness events. Many requested materials in their language; the
most requested languages were English and Spanish, but there was at least one
request for Haitian-Creole, Arabic, Bulgarian, and Turkish materials. Many people
requested more timely and frequent communication across various methods. The charts
below display the demographic information for the most requested forms of materials (to
be included on these charts, at least 10 people must have requested the method). Eight
percent (8%) did not have any recommendations or did not know what services were
available.
Figure 6.2.14: Materials Request by Ethnicity (Black – African American n=12; Black – Hispanic n=8;
Black – Other (i.e. Haitian, Other West Indies) n=10; White – Non Hispanic n=38; White – Hispanic
n=87; Far East Asian (i.e. Chinese, Korean) n=0; South Asian (i.e. Indian, Pakistani) n=0; Pacific
Islander n=0; American Indian or Alaska Native n=1; Other (please specify) n=9)
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Figure 6.2.15: Materials Request by Language Spoken at Home (Email n=12; In Person/Phone n=14;
Local News n=32; Printer Materials n=56; Text Alerts n=14; Workshops/Classes n=24)
Figure 6.2.16: Materials Request by Education (Some high school n=2; High school graduate n=6;
Some college n=36; College graduate n=60; Post graduate n=46)
8%
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Black – African American
Black – Hispanic
Black – Other (i.e. Haitian, Other West Indies)
White – Non Hispanic
White – Hispanic
American Indian or Alaska Native
Other (please specify)
Email In Person or Phone Local News Printed Materials Text Alerts Workshops Education
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Email Materials In Person/Phone Local News Printed Materials Text Alerts Workshops/Classes
English Spanish Haitian Creole French Other
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33%
8%
5%
9%
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Some high school
High school graduate
Some college
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Email In Person or Phone Local News Printed Materials Text Alerts Workshops Education
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Figure 6.2.17: Materials Request by Age (20-24 n=7; 25-34 n=23; 35-49 n=46; 50-64 n=62; 65-74 n=7;
75-79 n=2; 80 or older n=3)
Figure 6.2.18: Materials Request by Income (Email n=12; In Person/Phone n=14; Local News n=32;
Printer Materials n=56; Text Alerts n=14; Workshops/Classes n=24)
Many specified concerns about flooding (sunny day, normal storm, and hurricane
flooding) and requested more information on evacuation and shelters. There were
requests for assistance with individual home needs (food, water, sandbags, etc.) and
with personal emergency plans, especially for those with p ets. Many indicated that they
did not know what shelters were pet friendly, or that there were not enough pet friendly
shelter options. There were requests for additional access and functional needs
considerations, but also praise for the current work that is being done for this
community. There were a few requests for specific community improvements (including
a number of power concerns) and issues specific to County employees.
However, in addition to the many ideas on how Miami-Dade County government could
improve, many respondents also stated that they are very pleased with the current
efforts in place and commended the County.
4%
7%
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17%
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10%
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Email In Person or Phone Local News Printed Materials Text Alerts Workshops Education
3%
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Email Materials
In Person/Phone
Local News
Printed Materials
Text Alerts
Workshops/Classes
$14,999 or less $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $79,999
$80,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Do not know Not applicable
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6.3 Disaster Services
Survey Question #7: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Miami-Dade County is providing the services necessary to prepare me for a
disaster.
Figure 6.3.1: 2016 Services Provided (All Survey Responses: n= 1,939)
Insights into: Respondents who Disagree
There were 64 respondents who indicated that they either “Disagree” (45
respondents) or “Strongly Disagree” (19 respondents) that Miami-Dade County is
providing the services necessary to prepare them for a disaster. Of these
respondents:
Emergency Preparations
21% of respondents have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts and 23% have visited local
government websites for emergency preparedness information.
How can Miami-Dade County better assist you?
Thirty-one respondents left open ended responses on how the county could better
assist them. These responses include:
(81 yr old mother cannot be high up) My complex floods enormously just during
rain, I was flooded out of Apt #131 in 2013 lost everything, Miami Dade must
make law for all complexes, all apartments on 1st floor needs to have
sandbags available in case of flooding, at least, can protect until you get
assistance.
Do a fair where people can buy basic products that they will need in an
31%
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emergency with good prices. Take the opportunity to explain more about
disasters and what you really need in this situation
Food and water
Give resident (homeowners) enough sand bags in case of flood emergency.
Water, food is in emergency kit.
Have Law Enforcement Officers respond to inform the communities, in person
or deliver flyers, door hangers, etc.
Have a live person answer the telephone and respond to specific questions
with specific information
Help access supplies and transportation
I would like to receive a hurricane preparedness guide at home by mail. All
households should receive one. All text messages sent during a storm should
provide a link to a resources website. We need to understand in case of
communications interruptions (no internet access, no phone access, etc...)
what are the choices available? County employees could be used as a source
to distribute hurricane guides to the community if we only shared a few copies
to our immediate relatives...... so perhaps the first distribution of such
resources guide can start with our own County employees (by email as
downloadable PDF as well as printed)
Improve pre-disaster prep. Partner with organizations (schools, HOAs, Service
groups) to heighten awareness. Prep for disaster readiness/response beyond
weather events.
Information needs to be better disseminated throughout the communities,
especially low-income, minority ones, and in English, Spanish, and Haitian
Creole, at least.
Instead of waiting for a disaster to take place then providing assistance, maybe
the county could supply low income households certain items ahead of an
emergency situation.
Mail out to the residence saying what to do, How to prepare and where to go to
get the items needed to become storm ready or emergency ready. The mail
out should include coupons to those who can't afford it.
Managing the traffic and response time in a more timely manner
Move faster when there is a disaster, give people what they need such as
materials
Provide materials with routes, contact information
Provide necessities PRIOR to the hurricane
Provide the desired form of communication (US mail, email, text messages, fb)
to its residents regarding preparedness. In other words, ask me my preferred
communication to receive regular updates and tips, then send. Pre/during/post
emergencies.
Sending evacuation routes, shelters information, family tips
Simple list of "who to call" after a disaster. Examples - tree removal, fire clean-
up, flood clean-up, down lines
Spanish
Text messages and a disaster alert app - perhaps they already have such
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things.
The amount of time allowable for residents to prepare their homes prior to an
event. Have been caught in previous tropical storms in the car on the way
home because the call was made too late. Puts residents in danger.
Use the same kiosk for the transit schedules to also post emergency
preparedness info.
When the Governor declares a state of emergency, the Mayor of MDC should
produce a statement on this website. Your employees and facilities need to
know you're thinking about them. They need your guidance and leadership and
I do not see one single mention of Hurricane Matthew on this site. It is a public
neglect that needs to be corrected. We are looking to you for leadership and
yes, breast cancer and pet adoption is important but you are not preparing your
county for the potential of a major hurricane and it is a blaring and ridiculous
failure.
When u move into this county a book should accompany ur lease stating
rainfall amounts and best estimate of flooding from just extensive rainfall
situations to possible Hurricane flooding. The Keys gate group supplied little to
no info except about insurance. And I am from the Midwest I lived at
confluence of Mississippi & Missouri River and everyone knew flood plain just
by insurance companies to pamphlets from the state and the Core of
Engineers. Here u can't drive down a road and tell it floods in Missouri u could
see debri in trees water lines on trees and look at info provided and know what
to watch for. Not sure what to do here only been here 3 months. Wife's RN with
VA so she can't just evacuate she has job liabilities.
available/ better/ home insurance-affordable
don't know how to sign up for alerts, assisting residents who can’t afford with
affordable shutters, providing assistance with rides, making hurricane supplies
tax deductible
evacuation plan for South Florida
visiting areas to educate people
website, app
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Figure 6.3.2: Sources for Information of Respondents who Disagree or Strongly Disagree that
Miami-Dade County is Providing the Service Necessary to Prepare them for a Disaster (Local
Television n=62; Local Radio n=57; National/Cable News n=50; Weather Channel n=56; Print
Media n=48; Internet Media n=52; Local Government Websites n=51; State Government Websites
n=50; National Government Websites n=49; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) n=50; Word of
Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) n=49; Miami-Dade Alerts n=51; Weather Radio n=52; Call
3-1-1 n=50; Other n=36)
Language
Of this group, 90.3% speak English and 62.9% speak Spanish. Two respondents
speak French, two speak Portuguese and one speaks Dutch.
Education & Income
Of this group, 5% completed some high school, 14% graduated high school, 13%
completed some college, 41% graduated college, 22% completed post graduate
school, and 5% indicated this question was not applicable or did not know. 11% of
this group earned less than $25,000 annually, 15% earned $25,000 to $39,999, 31%
earned $40,000 to $79,999, 19% earned $80,000 to $99,999 and 16% earned
$100,000 or more.
79%
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Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 6.3.3: 2016 Services Provided (Randomized Mailing: n= 493)
Figure 6.3.4: 2014 Services Provided (n=2,020)
17%
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Disagree
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Disagree
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Survey Question #7: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Miami-Dade County is prepared to protect, respond and recover from a disaster in
my community.
Figure 6.3.5: 2016 Miami-Dade is Prepared to Protect, Respond, and Recover from a Disaster (All
Survey Responses: n= 1,926)
Figure 6.3.6: 2016 Miami-Dade is Prepared to Protect, Respond, and Recover from a Disaster
(Randomized Mailing: n= 492)
29%
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Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor
Disagree
Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
16%
44%
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Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor
Disagree
Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
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Insights into: Respondents who Disagree
There were 58 respondents who indicated that they either “Disagree” (41
respondents) or “Strongly Disagree” (17 respondents) that Miami-Dade County is
prepared to protect, respond, and recover from a disaster. Of these respondents:
Emergency Preparations
26% of respondents have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts and 19% have visited local
government websites for emergency preparedness information.
How can Miami-Dade County better assist you?
No respondents left suggestions on how Miami-Dade County could better assist them
in preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Figure 6.3.7: Sources for Information of Respondents who Disagree or Strongly Disagree that
Miami-Dade County is Providing the Services Necessary to Prepare them for a Disaster (Local
Television n=57; Local Radio n=51; National/Cable News n=43; Weather Channel n=55; Print
Media n=41; Internet Media n=44; Local Government Websites n=45; State Government Websites
n=43; National Government Websites n=43; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) n=44; Word of
Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers) n=44; Miami-Dade Alerts n=48; Weather Radio n=45; Call
3-1-1 n=41; Other n=31)
Language
Of this group, 96% speak English, 57% speak Spanish, 4% speak Haitian Creole and
7% speak French.
81%
67%
51%
80%
22%
61%
44%
40%
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0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Education & Income
Of this group, 2% completed some high school, 12% graduated high school, 19%
completed some college, 37% graduated college, 23% completed post g raduate
school, and 7% indicated this question was not applicable. 9% of this group earned
less than $25,000 annually, 11% earned $25,000 to $39,999, 33% earned $40,000 to
$79,999, 11% earned $80,000 to $99,999 and 25% earned $100,000 or more.
6.4 Observations & Considerations
Although local television was the highest rated source respondents selected as “very
likely” to rely on for evacuation notices and updates (86% rated as “very likely” and 9%
as “somewhat likely), respondents indicated that they would also use other sources as
well (Figure 6.1.1). Over 70% of respondents indicated that they would be “very likely”
to use local radio (70%), the Weather Channel (78%) and Miami -Dade Alerts (71%).
Respondents were least likely to use print media (51% a re “not likely” to use it), followed
by 3-1-1 (47%) and social media (46%). However, it should be noted that younger
residents are more likely to use social media than older residents. According to 2017
PEW research, 86% of U.S. adults between the ages of 18 and 29, 80% of U.S. adults
between the ages of 30 and 49, 64% of U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 64, and
34% of U.S. adults above age 65 use at least one social media site. This difference can
be seen between Figure 6.1.4 Evacuation Notice Source for Residents 65 and older and
Figure 6.1.5 Evacuation Notice Source for Residents 34 and younger; only 14% of
residents 65 and older would be “very likely” to rely on social media and 67% of them
would be “not likely” to rely on social media. Nearly 40% of residents 34 and younger
would be “very likely” to rely on social media and only 23% would be “not likely” to rely
on social media.
Additional differences in evacuation notice sources between younger and older county
residents is an increased use of local television and local radio among older residents
and an increased use of internet media and websites among younger county residents.
Neither group plans to rely heavily on print media and both groups are relatively likely to
use Miami-Dade Alerts (only 8% of both age groups were “not likely” to use Miami-Dade
Alerts).
Among households that do not speak English, 87% indicated they are “very likely” to
rely on local television, 75% are “very likely” to use Miami -Dade Alerts, 74% are “very
likely” to use local radio, and 72% are “very likely” to use the Weather Channel. There is
a sizable increase in “very likely” reliance on word -of-mouth from 32% among all survey
respondents to 46% among non-English speaking households and an increase in “very
likely” to call 3-1-1 from 27% among all survey respondents to 42% among non -English
speaking households (Figure 6.1.6).
In keeping with the research, respondents used multiple sources to confirm information;
respondents selected an average of 8.5 resources they were “very likely” or “somewhat
likely” to use.
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The most common device used to access the internet was the cell phone (92%)
followed closely by a computer or laptop at home (89%) (Figure 6.2.1). There is a
general trend in younger respondents to be more likely to use all of the presented
internet access methods than older respondents (with the exception of the 35 to 64 year
old group, which is slightly more likely to use a work laptop or computer than those 34
years old or younger) (Figure 6.2.3). Miami-Dade County should continue to ensure that
all releases on the website or that link back to the website are viewable in both
computer and mobile formats.
Overwhelmingly respondents indicated that during times of emergency, information is
provided in a language or format they can understand (Figure 6.2.4). One percent (1%)
of respondents indicated that they disagreed or strongly disagreed with that statement.
Of those respondents, just above 15% have used resources provided by Miami -Dade
County to distribute information (Miami-Dade Alerts & local government website). This
group tends to rely less on local television and radio than the general public (60% are
“very likely” to rely on local television & 63% are “very likely” to rely on the local radio).
Their most likely source to rely on for emergency information is Miami -Dade Alerts (69%
rated as “very likely”) (Figure 6.2.5).
Among households that do not speak English, 4% either disagreed or strongly
disagreed that during times of emergency information is provided in a language or
format they can understand, and 9% neither agreed nor disagreed (Figure 6.2.8).
Nearly 80% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that they can easily obtain
emergency information during an emergency while 2% either disagreed or st rongly
disagreed (Figure 6.2.9). Of those who did not agree that they can easily obtain
emergency information, just over 20% have signed up for Miami -Dade Alerts and 28%
have visited local government websites for emergency preparedness information. This
group has slightly less internet access than the general public; only 84% access the
internet on their cell phone, 74% on a home laptop or computer, 42% on a work laptop
or computer and 47% on a tablet. Five percent (5%) of this group does not have access
to the internet. This groups strongest source for information is local television (72%
“very likely” to use this source) followed by the Weather Channel (61% “very likely”) and
internet media (53% “very likely”). This group is less likely to use all of the e mergency
information sources presented than the overall respondent group (this group has higher
“not likely” ratings on every source of information compared to the overall respondent
group) (Figure 6.2.10).
Among households that do not speak English, 5% either disagreed or strongly
disagreed that they can easily obtain emergency information during an emergency and
11% neither disagreed nor agreed (Figure 6.2.13).
When asked how Miami-Dade County could better assist the respondent in preparing
for emergencies and disasters, many ideas were presented but the majority focused on
more preparedness materials and education. Printed materials were most highly
requested among the Black – African American, White – Non Hispanic, White –
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Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native respondents (Figure 6.2.14). The Black –
Hispanic respondents most wanted to see additional in person or phone outreach. The
Black – Other (i.e. Haitian, Other West Indies) respondents equally most wanted to see
more information on the local news and in printed materials, while those who indicated
their ethnicity was “Other” most wanted to receive materials via email and print.
Nearly all respondents who requested additional materials or education speak English.
Eighty six percent (86%) of those who wanted more in person or phone outreach also
speak Spanish. Those who speak Haitian Creole most wanted to see additional in
person or phone outreach and printed materials (Figure 6.2.15).
The only source respondents with less than a high school di ploma requested was
additional information on local news. High school graduates wanted to see more emails
and printed materials. Those with some college and college degrees wanted to see
more printed materials and those with a post graduate education wante d to see more
information on the local news and in printed materials (Figure 6.2.16).
Those ages 20 to 24 most requested additional printed materials or
workshops/education. Those ages 25 to 74 most wanted additional printed materials.
Those ages 75-79 (2 respondents) requested additional printed materials and those
ages 80 or older (3 respondents) wanted to see more on the local news (Figure 6.2.17).
Local news and printed materials were requested by the largest variance of income, and
included respondents from all income groups. Email materials were only requested by
respondents whose households make over $25,000 annually. Those whose households
make over $40,000 requested every information/education source, while those who
make between $15,000 and $24,999 only requested in person or phone outreach, local
news, printed materials, and workshops/classes and those whose households make
less than $14,999 annually only requested more information on the lo cal news and
printed materials (Figure 6.2.18).
Nearly 80% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that Miami-Dade County is
providing the services necessary to prepare them for a disaster (Figure 6.3.1). Of the
3% that disagree or strongly disagree with this statement, just over 20% have signed up
for Miami-Dade Alerts or visited local government websites for emergency information.
This group provided thirty one open-ended answers on how the county could better
assist them and included everything from flooding assistance to providing emergency
supplies and additional printed materials. The majority of this group would use local
television for emergency alerts (79% very likely). This group is not likely to use printed
materials or call 3-1-1 (Figure 6.3.2).
Just over 72% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that Miami-Dade County is
prepared to protect, respond, and recovery from a disaster (Figure 6.3.5). Three percent
(3%) disagreed or strongly disagreed with that statement. Twenty-six percent (26%) of
those who disagreed or strongly disagreed have signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts and
less than 20% have visited local government websites for emergency preparedness
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information. This group is likely to rely on local television and the Weather Channel for
emergency information, but not likely to rely on print media or call 3-1-1. Less than half
will rely on social media (Figure 6.3.7).
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7.
EVACUATION
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7 EVACUATION
Evacuation is a process by which people are moved from a place where there is
immediate or anticipated danger to a place of safety, offered appropriate temporary
shelter facilities, and when the threat to safety is gone, enabled to return to their normal
activities, or to make suitable alternative arrangements.
A large-scale evacuation is a complex, multi-jurisdictional effort that requires
coordination between many disciplines, agencies, and organizations. The section
addresses key findings as it relates to understanding evacuee behavior, experience,
perceptions, and compliance.
7.1 Evacuation Experience
Survey Question #14: While residing in Miami-Dade County, have you ever
evacuated your place of residence for the hazards listed below? Please answer
for EACH hazard, and select ALL that apply. Note: It is possible you have evacuated
more than once for some of the hazards listed below. If you have, please select all
hazards that apply and indicate the different locations you may have evacuated to.
Figure 7.1.1: 2016 Previous Evacuation (All Survey Responses: Hurricane n=1,916; Wildfire n=1,840;
Flood n=1,847; HazMat n=1,830)
17%
4% 5% 3% 6%
1% 1% 1%
75%
91% 91% 92%
1% 4% 2% 4%
0%
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30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Hurricane Wildfire Flood (example: rainstorm)Hazardous Materials Incident
(example: chemical release)
Yes, evacuated but stayed in Miami-Dade County
Yes, evacuated but went someplace outside of Miami-Dade County
No, I have never evacuated
Do Not Know
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Figure 7.1.2: 2016 Previous Evacuation (Randomized Mailing: Hurricane n=483; Wildfire n=458;
Flood n=462; HazMat n=457)
Figure 7.1.3: 2014 Previous Evacuation (Hurricane n=2,064; Wildfire n=2,026; Flood n=2,028;
Hazardous Materials Incident n=2,006; Radiological Incident n=3)
17%
3% 3% 2%
7%
1% 1%
75%
92% 94% 93%
4% 2% 5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Hurricane Wildfire Flood (example: rainstorm)Hazardous Materials Incident
(example: chemical release)
Yes, evacuated but stayed in Miami-Dade County
Yes, evacuated but went someplace outside of Miami-Dade County
No, I have never evacuated
Do Not Know
21%
5% 7% 4%
10% 5% 6% 4%
63% 66%
73%
67%
100%
1% 2% 1% 2% 5%
22%
13%
22%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Hurricane Wildfire Flood (example:
rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials
Incident (example:
Chemical release)
Radiological Incident
(example: Nuclear Power
Plant)
Yes, evacuated but stayed in Miami-Dade County
Yes, evacuated but went someplace outside of Miami-Dade County
No, I have never evacuated
Do Not Know
Not Applicable
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Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Experiencing a disaster or a close call with an event often shapes
people's response to future events; however, it does not do so in a
predictable or systematic way. Direct hazard experience does not affect
interpretation of warning information, decision processes, behavior, or
information seeking (Lindell and Perry, 2004). Hurricane Kate led to an
evacuation of the Tampa Bay area about 4 months after Hurricane
Elena had prompted an unnecessary evacuation of the same area.
Baker (1987) found that evacuation rates in the Tampa Bay area for
Hurricane Kate were similar to that for Elena, despite the ea rlier false
alarm. Others have suggested that long-term residents of coastal areas,
who experienced minor hurricanes without severe damages, become
complacent, and are less likely to evacuate in subsequent events
(Windham et al., 1977). Others have suggested previous experience
had a mixed effect on warning response (Sorensen, 2000). In some
cases, it deters response and in others it increases response. “Many
studies acknowledge the salience of hurricane experience, but whether
it influences evacuation responses positively or negatively is unclear”
(Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
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Survey Question #14a: If you answered “Yes” to any of the hazards (i.e.
hurricane, wildfire, etc.), why did you evacuate? Select ALL that apply.
Figure 7.1.4: 2016 Reasons for Evacuation (All Survey Responses: n= 464)
Note: On average, respondents used 2 of the above factors as a part of their decision
to evacuate.
37%
31%
28%
35%
22%
13%
24%
12%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
A public official ordered an evacuation.
A public official recommended an evacuation.
There was no evacuation order but I chose to evacuate.
I believed the hazard posed a real danger.
Family members were evacuating.
Neighbors were evacuating.
Evacuated to protect children in our household.
Other
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Figure 7.1.5: 2016 Reasons for Evacuation (All Survey Responses: 0 – 2 Years (n=10); 3 – 5 Years
(n=9); 6 – 10 Years (n=12); 11 – 20 Years (n=69); 21 or More Years (n=360))
“Other” Reasons:
6 – 10 Years (n=12)
No response
11 – 20 Years (n=5)
I don't remember whether evacuation was ordered or recommended
I evacuated to be with someone (mother-family)
60%
44%
33%
38%
36%
50%
56%
42%
30%
30%
20%
11%
17%
30%
29%
30%
22%
50%
29%
36%
20%
22%
17%
15%
23%
44%
17%
10%
12%
10%
11%
42%
23%
23%
8%
7%
14%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
0 - 2 Years
3 - 5 Years
6 - 10 Years
11 - 20 Years
21 or More Years
A public official ordered an evacuation.A public official recommended an evacuation.
There was no evacuation order but I chose to evacuate.I believed the hazard posed a real danger.
Family members were evacuating.Neighbors were evacuating.
Evacuated to protect children in our household.Other
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Miami Beach 33141
No electricity with a newborn baby, left the county
homeless
21 or More Years (n=49)
I was a volunteer, managing a SNEC shelter center at the time a public official
ordered an evacuation.
After Wilma without power I had rats in my house
All
BROTHER WITH BETTER PROPERTY
Chemical explosion in my apartment building
DIDN'T BELIEVE HOME WAS SAFE
Elderly living at home
Evacuated to go care for my mother, as her home care aids did not stay during
hurricanes
Evacuated to protect other family members also in hurricane's potential path
Evacuated after Hurricane Andrew because there was no electricity and no water
service.
Had friends and family in the area on vacation and rather than having spend time
in hot place without electrical power and no A/C, we took off for Orlando.
Had to leave home after Hurricane Andrew--deemed uninhabitable
Home damaged
Hurricane Andrew the order to evacuate did not occur early enough.
Hurricane Andrew after the fact
I am in a high-rise condo and will evacuate if we get a cat 3 or higher hurricane,
for a 1 or 2, the building is secure, for 3 or higher, or depending on the size and
nature of any storm based on news reports and closely following the storms
development, then I decide whether to stay or go. I lived through Hu rricane
Andrew and never want to go through that again.
I evacuate to a shelter because I feel that these homes in Miami Dade County
that have been through Hurricane Andrew, Wilma & Katrina can't take too much
more! Peace of mind.
I had family to stay with in another zone
I lived on a boat at marina
Mom decided when child
My house was flooded
No electricity
Place was unsafe
Protect pets
Sick family member that may have required medical assistance
TV-evacuation
To protect pets as well.
Too young to remember
Worked in hospital had to return
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evacuated to protect elderly in household
had a newborn and felt more secure at my parents' location
had to be out of town the upcoming week and didn’t want to risk being stuck in
miami
had to work on 72 hour emergency shift
i was a child & my family did so
lived in a trailer
never experienced a tragic disaster
no need to evacuate
not threatened but mock trial etc. - went to a hotel
only left while repairs were being made
seeing and feeling the weather
stayed at hospital - pregnancy
was moving that day and had not choice.
went in labor
went to adult child's home with added safeguards
went to stay with a relative
Figure 7.1.6: 2016 Reasons for Evacuation (Randomized Mailing: n= 121)
Open-ended Response Summary: Respondents indicated they had evacuated both
before and following a disaster. Overwhelmingly, people evacuated because their place
of residence was unsafe or to be with or protect family. Some indicated that there was
no water or power at their house, or that they evacuated to protect their pets. Finally,
some were in a medical facility (either sick or in labor), or had to go to work.
32%
28%
33%
30%
19%
11%
22%
8%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
A public official ordered an evacuation.
A public official recommended an evacuation.
There was no evacuation order but I chose to evacuate.
I believed the hazard posed a real danger.
Family members were evacuating.
Neighbors were evacuating.
Evacuated to protect children in our household.
Other
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7.2 Evacuation Compliance Behavior
Survey Question #13: If one of the hazards below threatened your community,
and an evacuation for your area was ordered by public safety officials, how likely
would you be to evacuate?
Figure 7.2.1: 2016 Evacuation Behavior Based on Hazards (All Survey Responses: Hurricane
n=1,923; Wildfire n=1,864; Flood n=1,872; HazMat n=1,863; Radiological n=1,868)
Figure 7.2.2: 2016 Evacuation Behavior Based on Hazards (Randomized Mailing: Hurricane n=486;
Wildfire n=466; Flood n=474; HazMat n=466; Radiological n=467)
67% 71%
53%
83% 87%
24%
15%
32%
11% 7% 8% 9% 13%
4% 3% 1% 5% 2% 3% 3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Hurricane Wildfire Flood (example:
rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials
Incident (example:
chemical release)
Radiological Incident
(example: nuclear power
plant)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
65% 67%
50%
80% 85%
23%
15%
32%
10% 6% 10% 11% 15%
6% 4% 2%
7%
3% 4% 5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Hurricane Wildfire Flood (example:
rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials
Incident (example:
chemical release)
Radiological Incident
(example: nuclear power
plant)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 7.2.3: 2014 Evacuation Behavior Based on Hazards (Hurricane n=2,025; Wildfire n=2,017;
Flood n=2,018; Hazardous Materials Incident n=2,018; Radiological Incident n=2,015)
48% 51%
41%
61% 64%
28%
18%
28%
17%
13% 14%
10%
17%
7% 6% 7% 6% 8%
4% 4% 3% 4% 3% 4% 5%
1%
12%
3%
8% 9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Hurricane Wildfire Flood (example:
rainstorm)
Hazardous Materials
Incident (example:
Chemical release)
Radiological Incident
(example: Nuclear Power
Plant)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Very Likely Not Likely at All Do Not Know Not Applicable
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Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Usually, recommended or mandatory evacuation notices will receive
universal compliance. Reasons for non-compliance include not having
access to transportation, being mobility impaired, not being able to
afford to evacuate, needing to work, ne eding to provide care, and an
incorrect risk perception (they believe the hazard is not as dangerous as
it actually is). Evacuation rates vary for different hazard types, for
different events, and for different levels of risk (for example, different
Storm Surge zones). Evacuation rates are very high for most hazardous
material accidents, where compliance may be in the high 90% range.
Evacuation rates are typically low for slow onset events such as riverine
floods. Evacuation rates vary in hurricanes depending on the strength of
the storm and location. In high-hazard storm surge area evacuation
rates may be as high as 90% in major storms. Evacuation rates are
much lower for smaller hurricanes and in lower risk zones (Rodriguez,
Quarantelli, and Dynes, 2007; Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
Bowser and Cutter found that “while official evacuation notices are
important and continue to be so, the more people believe their
knowledge is adequate in the face of the hazard, the more willing they
become to make their own decisions rather than deferring to expert
opinion. The rise of hurricane-savvy populations mean that some
coastal residents may be more willing to interpret risk information
(sometimes incorrectly) independent of official directives (2015).
Individual demographic factors alone are inconsistent and insufficient in
and of themselves to fully understand what motivates people to stay or
leave in the face of a hurricane (Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
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Survey Question #12: If an evacuation was ordered by public safety officials for
your area, please indicate how likely you would be to do the following.
Figure 7.2.4: 2016 Immediately Evacuate as Instructed (All Survey Responses: n=1,810)
Figure 7.2.5: 2016 Immediately Evacuate as Instructed (Randomized Mailing: n=440)
54%
30%
14%
3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
51%
27%
18%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
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Figure 7.2.6: 2016 First Consult with Family and Friends (All Survey Responses: n=1,582)
Figure 7.2.7: 2016 First Consult with Family and Friends (Randomized Mailing: n=380)
42%
35%
22%
2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
46%
31%
20%
2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
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Figure 7.2.8: 2016 Wait and See (All Survey Responses: n=1,568)
Figure 7.2.9: 2016 Wait and See (Randomized Mailing: n=373)
24%
33%
41%
2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
30%
35%
32%
3%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
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Figure 7.2.10: 2016 Refuse to Evacuate (All Survey Responses: n=1,506)
3%
7%
82%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
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Insights into: Respondents Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Of the 1,506 respondents who answered how likely they would be to refuse to
evacuate, 52 indicated they were “very likely” to refuse to evacuate and 101 indicated
they were “somewhat likely” to refuse to evacuate.
County Resident Length
Figure 7.2.11: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Length of County Residency (0 – 2 years
n=85; 3 – 5 years n=79; 6 – 10 years n=97; 11 – 20 years n=222; 21 or more years n=1008)
Figure 7.2.11 breaks down the likelihood to refuse to evacuate by length of County
residency. There is a gradual increase in likelihood to refuse to evacuate as the
length of residency in the County increases. Additionally, only those who have lived in
the County for more than 5 years indicated they were “very likely” to refuse to
evacuate.
Storm Surge Zone
The majority of respondents who selected they were “very likely” to refuse to
evacuate did not provide an address or provided an unusable address to confirm
what Storm Surge Zone they are in (63%). Of those who did provide a usable
address, 58% selected an incorrect Storm Surge Zone. Considering a resident may
select they are “very likely” to refuse to evacuate if they believe they are outside the
Storm Surge Zones, the data was reviewed for that category; of the 7 who selected
that they did not live in a Storm Surge Zone, 1 was confirmed correct, 3 were
confirmed incorrect, and 3 did not provide an address to confirm their selection.
The majority of respondents who selected they were “somewhat likely” to refuse to
evacuate also did not provide an address or provided an unusable address to confirm
what Storm Surge Zone they are in (62%). Of those who did provide a usable
address, 42% selected an incorrect Storm Surge Zone. Considering a resident may
select they are “somewhat likely” to refuse to evacuate if they believe they are outside
3%
3%
4%
5%
5%
4%
7%
7%
86%
90%
87%
83%
80%
9%
5%
6%
6%
9%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
0 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
6 - 10 years
11 - 20 years
21 or more years
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
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the Storm Surge Zones, the data was reviewed for that category; of the 7 who
selected that they did not live in a Storm Surge Zone, 2 were confirmed correct, 2 did
not provide a usable address, and 3 did not provide an address to confirm their
selection.
Table 7.1.1: Respondents who are “Very Likely” or “Somewhat Likely” to Refuse to Evacuate
Based on Actual Storm Surge Zone (Very Likely n=52; Somewhat Likely n=101))
Very Likely Somewhat Likely
Total
Correct
Zone
Incorrect
Zone Total
Correct
Zone
Incorrect
Zone
Zone A 0 0 0 2 0 2
Zone B 4 2 2 10 6 4
Zone C 2 1 1 4 2 2
Zone D 4 3 1 8 6 2
Zone E 4 2 2 9 6 3
No Zone 5 1 4 5 2 3
Unknown 33 N/A N/A 63 N/A N/A
County Approval
Another potential reason a respondent may have indicated they are “very likely” or
“somewhat likely” to refuse to evacuate may depend on their confidence in the
government. The below compares the respondents likelihood to evacuate by their
approval ratings of the County in various topics. The data did not find a strong
correlation between disapproval for the County & refusal to evacuate. In fact, in some
areas, respondents who were “very likely” to refuse to evacuate approved more
strongly of the County that those who were “not likely” to refuse to evacuate.
Figure 7.2.12: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Confidence in Miami-Dade County Providing
Services Necessary to Prepare Respondent for a Disaster (Not Likely n=1,150; Somewhat Likely
n=93; Very Likely n=48)
31%
20%
47%
45%
45%
29%
15%
23%
14%
2%
2%
4%
1%
3%
6%
7%
6%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Not Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Very Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disasgree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
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Figure 7.2.13: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Confidence in Miami-Dade County’s Ability to
Protect, Respond, and Recovery from a Disaster (Not Likely n=1,127; Somewhat Likely n=93;
Very Likely n=46)
Figure 7.2.14: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Emergency Information Provided in a
Language or Format the Respondent Can Understand (Not Likely n=1,187; Somewhat Likely
n=99; Very Likely n=48)
Figure 7.2.15: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Ease of Ability to Obtain Information During
29%
17%
44%
44%
48%
28%
17%
22%
16%
2%
4%
4%
1%
2%
8%
7%
8%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Not Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Very Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disasgree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
50%
37%
56%
42%
50%
30%
5%
11%
8% 2%
1%
1%
3%
1%
4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Not Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Very Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disasgree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
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an Emergency (Not Likely n=1,139; Somewhat Likely n=97; Very Likely n=48)
Evacuation Preventions
Respondents were asked to identify possible reasons they would be unable to
evacuate; the data was reviewed to identify any differences between those who
indicated they were “very likely,” “somewhat likely,” and “not likely” to refuse to
evacuate. The data was expected to show the “very likely” to refuse to evacuate
group with the highest ratings on factors prohibiting evacuation, followed by the
“somewhat likely” group and then the “not likely” group (as was seen in the
“Disability/health issues” category in Figure 7.2.15). However, the “somewhat likely”
group tended to perceive more barriers to evacuation than the “very likely” group. The
“very likely” group rated similarly to or below the “not likely” group on nearly all
categories with the exception of the “Disability/health issues” factor and reiterating
that they “would refuse to evacuate no matter what.”
Figure 7.2.16: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Evacuation Preventions (Not Likely n=1,202;
Somewhat Likely n=101; Very Likely n=51)
36%
28%
44%
44%
43%
40%
12%
20%
10%
1%
5%
2%
1%
1%
7%
3%
4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Not Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Very Likely to Refuse to Evacuate
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disasgree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know
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Demographics
There was a slight trend between likelihood to refuse to evacuate and education;
those with lower educational attainments were more likely to refuse to evacuate than
those with higher educational attainments.
Figure 7.2.17: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Education (Not Likely n=1,203; Somewhat
Likely n=101; Very Likely n=51)
24%
16%
16%
2%
18%
16%
8%
2%
12%
4%
16%
22%
22%
4%
37%
31%
22%
27%
33%
20%
14%
2%
23%
12%
9%
4%
10%
3%
21%
25%
14%
15%
15%
15%
17%
7%
19%
13%
6%
30%
2%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
Pet
Job
Need to care for another person
Spouse/significant other won't leave
Need to stay and protect property
Lack of money
No place to go
No transportation
Traffic
Lack of gas/fuel for vehicle
Disability/health issues
I would refuse to evacuate no matter what
No obstacles would prevent me from evacuating
Other
"Very Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate "Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate""Not Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate
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Income did not appear to be a deciding factor among respondents who were “very
likely” to refuse to evacuate. Those who were “very likely” to refuse to evacuate were
relatively even distributed among all income categories.
Figure 7.2.18: Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate by Income (Not Likely n=1,188; Somewhat Likely
n=96; Very Likely n=52)
Finally, it appeared that some vocations may be more likely to refuse to evacuate
than others (such as healthcare, stay-at-home parents/caretakers, the retired, and the
unemployed). The largest percentage of those who indicated they are “very likely” to
refuse to evacuate among any vocation were the respondents who indicated they did
6%
18%
29%
24%
18%
2% 4% 5% 7%
23%
37%
27%
2% 1%
8%
21%
42%
28%
1%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Some High
School
High School
Graduate
Some College College Graduate Post Graduate Do Not Know Not Applicable
"Very Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate "Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate""Not Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate
15%
12%
14% 14%
17%
12% 12%
6% 6%
3%
9%
31%
14%
29%
4% 3% 3% 4%
10%
30%
13%
31%
3%
7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
$14,999 or
Less
$15,000 to
$24,999
$25,000 to
$39,999
$40,000 to
$79,999
$80,000 to
$99,999
$100,000 or
More
Do Not Know Not Applicable
"Very Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate "Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate""Not Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate
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not know what their job was, however there were only 8 respondents who selected
this response.
Figure 7.2.19: Employment by Likelihood to Refuse to Evacuate (Construction n=27; Agriculture
and Landscaping n=8; Manufacturing n=13; Wholesale Trade n=8; Hospitality Services & Tourism
n=34; University Student n=35; Retail and consumer services n=30; Transportation n=22; Utilities
n=29; Professional, financial, or IT services n=161; Education n=73; Healthcare n=132;
Government n=595; Military n=2; Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker n=16; Retired n=139;
Unemployed n=37; Do not know n=8; Other n=110)
Figure 7.2.20: 2016 Refuse to Evacuate (Randomized Mailing: n=351)
3%
1%
1%
6%
3%
6%
9%
5%
38%
3%
7%
8%
6%
7%
5%
10%
7%
5%
5%
7%
6%
10%
14%
5%
78%
88%
69%
75%
88%
83%
87%
86%
83%
84%
92%
83%
100%
88%
65%
70%
38%
88%
15%
13%
23%
25%
9%
11%
7%
9%
7%
8%
1%
8%
7%
15%
11%
25%
4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Construction
Agriculture and Landscaping
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Hospitality Services & Tourism
University Student
Retail and consumer services
Transportation
Utilities
Professional, financial, or IT services
Education
Healthcare
Government
Military
Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker
Retired
Unemployed
Do not know
Other
"Very Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate "Somewhat Likely to Refuse to Evacuate"
"Not Likely" to Refuse to Evacuate Do Not Know
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5% 7%
76%
12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Evacuation is rarely an individual process. Even in single person
households, the first response to the initial evacuation warning is to
seek further information on the validity of the threat or consult with a
friend, co-worker, neighbor, family member or relative. Evacuations
usually take place in a group context (Drabek and Stephenson, 1971).
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Survey Question #25: What might prevent you from leaving your place of
residence if there was an evacuation order? Select ALL that apply.
Figure 7.2.21: 2016 Factors Preventing Evacuation (All Survey Responses: n=1,901)
Figure 7.2.22: 2016 Factors Preventing Evacuation (Randomized Mailing: n=484)
21%
23%
14%
14%
17%
14%
16%
6%
18%
12%
7%
1%
30%
2%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
Pet
Job
Need to care for another person
Spouse/significant other won't leave
Need to stay and protect property
Lack of money
No place to go
No transportation
Traffic
Lack of gas/fuel for vehicle
Disability/health issues
I would refuse to evacuate no matter what
No obstacles would prevent me from evacuating
Other
22%
11%
12%
13%
20%
11%
16%
5%
19%
12%
8%
2%
33%
2%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
Pet
Job
Need to care for another person
Spouse/significant other won't leave
Need to stay and protect property
Lack of money
No place to go
No transportation
Traffic
Lack of gas/fuel for vehicle
Disability/health issues
I would refuse to evacuate no matter what
No obstacles would prevent me from evacuating
Other
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Figure 7.2.23: 2014 Factors Preventing Evacuation (n=2,010)
31%
16%
10%
15%
24%
22%
17%
9%
21%
14%
6%
2%
26%
2%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
Pet
Job
Need to care for another person
Spouse/Significant Other won’t leave
Need to stay and protect property
Lack of money
No place to go
No transportation
Traffic
Lack of gas/fuel for vehicle
Disability/Health Issues
Other (please specify)
No obstacles would prevent me from evacuating
I would refuse to evacuate no matter what
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Figure 7.2.24: 2016 Factors Preventing Evacuation (All Survey Responses): Comparison by Annual
Household Income (Less than $25,000 n=180; $80,000 or more n=767)*
Note: Poverty is a multi-dimensional statistic with a variety of approaches to measure it.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services releases annual guidelines based on
the Census Bureau’s poverty thresholds adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index
(CPI-U). These guidelines are based on the number of persons in the household and
are developed in three overarching groups: the 48 contiguous states and the District of
Columbia; Hawaii; and Alaska. Since identifying a single annual household income to
measure poverty is difficult and is not localized, the chart above uses the bottom and
top 30% of income earnings in Miami-Dade County (these groups are approximate –
based on the 2015 5-Year American Community Survey estimates Table DP03
Selected Economic Characteristics, 30.7% of households in Miami-Dade County earn
less than $25,000 and 28.1% of households earn more than $75,000). This survey
measured income from $40,000 to $79,999 and $80,000 to $99,999, so the chart above
does not include those who earn between $75,000 and $79,999.
20%
16%
13%
8%
12%
27%
19%
11%
9%
12%
13%
2%
23%
4%
22%
29%
14%
16%
18%
7%
10%
2%
20%
10%
4%
2%
29%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
Pet
Job
Need to care for another person
Spouse/Significant Other won’t leave
Need to stay and protect property
Lack of money
No place to go
No transportation
Traffic
Lack of gas/fuel for vehicle
Disability/Health Issues
Other (please specify)
No obstacles would prevent me from evacuating
I would refuse to evacuate no matter what
Annual Household Income of Less than $25,000 Annual Household Income of $80,000 or more
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Figure 7.2.25: Job Preventing Evacuation by Employment (Construction n=41; Agriculture and
Landscaping n=9; Manufacturing n=16; Wholesale Trade n=10; Hospitality Services & Tourism
n=40; University Student n=37; Retail and consumer services n=37; Transportation n=25; Utilities
n=30; Professional, financial, or IT services n=198; Education n=86; Healthcare n=169; Government
n=752; Military n=3; Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker n=22; Retired n=239; Unemployed n=43; Do not
know n=9; Other n=146)
The data was also sorted to identify if any employment sectors tended to be a factor in
determining the respondent’s ability to evacuate. Care should be taken when using this
data, as some employment categories did not have many respondents (for example,
there were only 3 military respondents). Others, however, received many respondents
(for example, the 752 government workers). The larger the respondent group, the more
confidence can be placed in the result. However, Miami-Dade County can also use
these high ranking employment sectors as priority targets for future education regarding
evacuation.
22%
11%
6%
40%
32%
19%
24%
33%
12%
24%
31%
32%
33%
2%
14%
18%
78%
89%
94%
100%
60%
68%
81%
76%
67%
88%
76%
69%
68%
67%
100%
98%
86%
100%
82%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Construction
Agriculture and Landscaping
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Hospitality Services & Tourism
University Student
Retail and consumer services
Transportation
Utilities
Professional, financial, or IT services
Education
Healthcare
Government
Military
Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker
Retired
Unemployed
Do not know
Other
Job May Prevent Evacuation Job Will Not Prevent Evacuation
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Open-ended Response Summary: Most respondents who provided written responses
felt they would not be able to leave due to work or family members. Some said they may
feel unsafe traveling due to weather conditions and others felt their residence was safe
and they would rather stay there. A few did not know if anything would prevent them
from evacuating, and some indicated they would need assistance evacuating. Finally,
one respondent indicated they were concerned it would be hard to get back to their
neighborhood following the storm, another was concerned about travel difficulties, and
another was concerned about his/her pet.
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Usually, recommended or mandatory evacuation notices will receive
universal compliance. Reasons for non-compliance include not having
access to transportation, being mobility impaired, not being able to
afford to evacuate, needing to work, needing to provide care, and an
incorrect risk perception (they believe the hazard is not as dangerous as
it actually is). Evacuation rates vary for different hazard types, for
different events, and for different level of risk (for example, different
Storm Surge zones). Evacuation rates are very high for most hazardous
material accidents, where compliance may be in the high 90% range.
Evacuation rates are typically low for slow onset events such as riverine
floods. Evacuation rates vary in hurricanes depending on the stren gth of
the storm and location. In high-hazard storm surge area evacuation
rates may be as high as 90% in major storms. Evacuation rates are
much lower for smaller hurricanes and in lower risk zones (Rodriguez,
Quarantelli, and Dynes, 2007; Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
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7.3 Evacuation Influence
Survey Question #15: Who is most likely to influence you to comply with an
evacuation order? Please select ONE of the following.
Figure 7.3.1: 2016 Evacuation Influence (All Survey Responses: n=1,919)
Figure 7.3.2: 2016 Evacuation Influence (Randomized Mailing: n=482)
16%
23%
3%
10%
0%
2%
38%
0%
2%
3%
3%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Elected official (i.e. mayor)
Family
Friends and neighbors
Local news and radio broadcasters
Co-workers
Employer
Community group (church/faith-based, civic)
Building manager (i.e., high rise or apartment)
Do not know
Other (please specify)
17%
21%
3%
10%
0%
1%
40%
1%
3%
3%
3%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Elected official (i.e. mayor)
Family
Friends and neighbors
Local news and radio broadcasters
Co-workers
Employer
Community group (church/faith-based, civic)
Building manager (i.e., high rise or apartment)
Do not know
Other (please specify)
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Figure 7.3.3: 2014 Evacuation Influence (n=2,031)
Open-ended Response Summary: Of those who offered an alternate opinion of who
would most likely influence them to comply with an evacuation order, many indicated
they would rely on their own determination or that no one would influence their opinion.
Others indicated that accurate information or a combination of elected officials, public
safety officials, and family opinions would influence their decision to evacuate. Some felt
they would need to comply with their employer’s evacuation procedures, or they would
be influenced by their significant other (spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.). Finally, a few
said they would be influenced by their community or residence (i.e., senior center or
nursing home) or the need to protect their pets.
Insights into: Respondents Most Influenced to Evacuate by Family and Friends
Of the 490 respondents who selected they would be most influenced by their family,
friends, and neighbors, 440 were most influenced by their family & 50 were most
influenced by their friends and neighbors. The details below are provided to help
Miami-Dade County reach those who may be most influenced by this group.
Sources of Information
This group relies heavily on local television for emergency information (96% “very
likely” or “somewhat likely” to rely on), followed by the Weather Channel (91% “very
likely” or “somewhat likely” to rely on) and local radio and Miami -Dade Alerts (both
90% “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to rely on). Just over a quarter of these
respondents indicated they would be “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to rely on word
of mouth (friends, family, coworkers, etc.) for emergency information, up f rom 66% of
all respondents. This group is also slightly more inclined to rely on social media (60%
“very likely” or “somewhat likely” to use) compared to all respondents (51% “very
likely” or “somewhat likely” to use).
10%
39%
26%
5%
11%
1%
6%
3%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Elected official (i.e. Mayor)
Public safety official (i.e. law enforcement, fire, emergency
management)
Family
Friends and neighbors
Local news and radio broadcasters
Co-workers
Do Not Know
Other (please specify)
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Figure 7.3.4: Sources of Emergency Information for Respondents who are most heavily
influenced by Family and Friends during an Evacuation (Local Television n=476; Local Radio
n=441; National/Cable News n=398; Weather Channel n=442; Print Media n=371; Internet Media
n=408; Local Government Websites n=399; State Government Websites n=380; National
Government Websites n=373; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) n=374; Word of Mouth (i.e.
friends, family, co-workers) n=387; Miami-Dade Alerts n=425; Weather Radio n=394; Call 3-1-1
n=367; Other n=264)
85%
69%
57%
75%
23%
67%
45%
32%
34%
41%
44%
65%
47%
20%
10%
11%
21%
25%
15%
25%
20%
29%
29%
28%
19%
33%
25%
23%
19%
8%
4%
9%
16%
8%
48%
12%
25%
36%
36%
37%
21%
8%
27%
54%
35%
1%
2%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
3%
7%
47%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Local Television
Local Radio
National/Cable News
Weather Channel
Print Media
Internet Media
Local Government Websites
State Government Websites
National Government Websites
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Word of Mouth (i.e. friends, family, co-workers)
Miami-Dade Alerts
Weather Radio
Call 3-1-1
Other
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Factors Prohibiting Evacuation
This group has slightly different factors prohibiting evacuation than the overall
respondent group. Notably, they are more likely to need to care for another person or
not leave due to their spouse or significant other.
Figure 7.3.5: Factors Prohibiting Evacuation for Respondents who are most heavily influenced by
Family and Friends during an Evacuation (Influenced by Family/Friends n=480)
Demographics
Nearly 93% of this group speaks English, 54% speak Spanish, 2% speak Haitian-
Creole, 3% speak French & 5% speak another language. Just over 60% of this group
is female.
Figure 7.3.6: Age of Respondents who are most heavily influenced by Family and Friends during
an Evacuation (n=485)
26%
24%
18%
21%
22%
19%
14%
5%
20%
14%
9%
1%
22%
3%
21%
23%
14%
14%
17%
14%
16%
6%
18%
12%
7%
1%
30%
2%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
Pet
Job
Need to care for another person
Spouse/significant other won't leave
Need to stay and protect property
Lack of money
No place to go
No transportation
Traffic
Lack of gas/fuel for vehicle
Disability/health issues
I would refuse to evacuate no matter what
No obstacles would prevent me from evacuating
Other
Influenced by Family/Friends All Respondents
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1% 6% 15% 30% 30% 10% 4% 4% 1%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
16 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 49 50 - 64 65 - 74 75 - 79 80 or older Not Applicable
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
It is well documented that emergency warnings are most effective at
eliciting public protective actions like evacuation when those warnings
are frequently repeated (Mileti and Beck, 1975), confirmatory in
character (Drabek and Stephenson, 1971) and perceived by the public
as credible (Perry et al., 1982).
Previous hazard research has documented that official sources are
generally the most credible, and message recipients infer credibility from
the source's credentials (e.g., job title and educational degrees),
acceptance by other sources of known credibility, or previous history of
job performance (Perry & Lindell, 1991).
The results of these studies indicate authorities (particularly firefighters
and police) tend to be regarded as credible by the majority of all three
ethnic groups, except under special circumstances (Lindell & Perry,
1992). African Americans and Whites tended to be more skeptical of the
mass media than Mexican Americans. In general, Mexican Americans
are more likely than African Americans or Whites to consider peers
(friends, relatives, neighbors, or coworkers) to be the most credible
sources.
As Kasperson (1987) noted, trust in institutions has been decreasing for
some time and television anchors tend to be am ong the few people
other than independent scientists that are generally trusted. Television
anchors are trusted because they are familiar, authoritative, and have
developed a track record of accuracy over time.
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7.4 Hurricane Evacuation
Survey Question #18: If a hurricane was threatening Miami-Dade County, and an
evacuation was ordered for your area, how likely would you be to evacuate for the
following Hurricane “Categories”?
Figure 7.4.1: 2016 Hurricane Evacuation by Category Strength (All Survey Responses: Cat 1
n=1,780; Cat 2 n=1,795; Cat 3 n=1,820; Cat 4 n=1,850; Cat 5 n=1,847)
Figure 7.4.2: 2016 Hurricane Evacuation by Category Strength (Randomized Mailing: Cat 1 n=448;
Cat 2 n=447; Cat 3 n=458; Cat 4 n=463; Cat 5 n=468)
12%
20%
40%
69%
85%
16%
22%
32%
22%
9%
69%
56%
27%
8% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Category 1 Hurricane?
(Wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 Hurricane?
(Wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 Hurricane?
(Wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 Hurricane?
(Wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 Hurricane?
(Wind 157+ mph)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
10%
17%
39%
67%
82%
15%
23%
30%
21%
10%
72%
56%
28%
9%
4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Category 1 Hurricane?
(Wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 Hurricane?
(Wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 Hurricane?
(Wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 Hurricane?
(Wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 Hurricane?
(Wind 157+ mph)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 7.4.3: 2016 Hurricane Evacuation by Category Strength (All Survey Responses): Strongest
Storm/Hurricane Experienced was a Category 3 or Higher (Category 1 n=1318; Category 2 n=1330;
Category 3 n=1352; Category 4 n=1380; Category 5 n=1381)
“If a hurricane was threatening Miami-Dade County, and an evacuation was ordered for your area, how
likely would you be to evacuate for the following Hurricane “Categories”?
Figure 7.4.4: 2016 Hurricane Evacuation by Category Strength (All Survey Responses): Strongest
Storm/Hurricane Experienced was a Tropical Storm or Less (Category 1 n=181; Category 2 n=181;
Category 3 n=186; Category 4 n=184; Category 5 n=186)
“If a hurricane was threatening Miami-Dade County, and an evacuation was ordered for your area, how
likely would you be to evacuate for the following Hurricane “Categories”?
8%
13%
32%
64%
83%
14%
20%
34%
25%
11%
77%
65%
33%
10%
4% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Category 1 Hurricane?
(Wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 Hurricane?
(Wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 Hurricane?
(Wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 Hurricane?
(Wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 Hurricane?
(Wind 157+ mph)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
35%
48%
71%
87% 91%
29% 28%
22%
8% 4%
33%
19%
4% 2% 2% 3% 4% 4% 3% 4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Category 1 Hurricane?
(Wind 74 - 95 mph)
Category 2 Hurricane?
(Wind 96 - 110 mph)
Category 3 Hurricane?
(Wind 111 - 129 mph)
Category 4 Hurricane?
(Wind 130 - 156 mph)
Category 5 Hurricane?
(Wind 157+ mph)
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Survey Question #19: If you decide to evacuate your residence during a major
(Category 3 or greater) hurricane threat, when would your household most likely
evacuate? Please select the best answer.
Figure 7.4.5: 2016 When Would You Most Likely Evacuate During a Major Hurricane Threat (All
Survey Responses: n= 1,922)
Figure 7.4.6: 2016 When Would You Most Likely Evacuate During a Major Hurricane Threat
(Randomized Mailing: n= 495)
7%
15%
20%
46%
4%
8%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
When Miami-Dade County is in the projected landfall cone (3 - 5
days in advance)
When a hurricane watch is issued (48 hours before landfall)
When a warning is issued (36 hours before landfall)
When ordered to evacuate
I will not evacuate
Do not know
Not applicable
6%
16%
21%
41%
5%
11%
0%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
When Miami-Dade County is in the projected landfall cone (3 - 5
days in advance)
When a hurricane watch is issued (48 hours before landfall)
When a warning is issued (36 hours before landfall)
When ordered to evacuate
I will not evacuate
Do not know
Not applicable
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Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Perhaps the most significant issue associated with evacuation is the
need to control travel demand, which is why influencing the number of
evacuees on the roads becomes essential. A contributing problem is
evacuation over-response, or “shadow evacuations.” “The percentages
of overresponses are highly variable from place to place and from storm
to storm. The general rule of thumb for emergency managers is the
expectation of 10-15% shadow evacuees, but for some hurricanes, the
percentages ranged upward to 49%” (Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
Research shows that many people leave before being directed or
ordered to, particularly if they receive direct confirmation of a threat
before an official warning is made. For example, after a chemical plant
explosion on the Mississippi River, people left immediately after hearing
the blast, returned to their homes, and then left again when ordered to
do so by officials.
The 2011 South Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Stu dy found that during
a Category 1 or 2 hurricane, just over 10% of residents living in a
shadow evacuation zones planned on evacuating, however during a
Category 3, 4, or 5 hurricane, the shadow evacuation percentage
increased to nearly 70%.
Recent research confirms what has been known since the early 1990s:
Storm-specific threat factors – strength, projected landfall, likely storm
surge or high winds – are key influences on hurricane evacuation
decisions (Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
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7.5 Evacuation Relocation and Destinations
Survey Question #16: Miami-Dade County officials encourage evacuees to stay
with friends or relatives outside of areas being instructed to evacuate. If
necessary, do you have friends or relatives in safe locations with whom you
could stay during an evacuation?
Figure 7.5.1: 2016 Stay with Family or Friends (All Survey Responses: n=1,921)
Figure 7.5.2: 2016 Stay with Family or Friends (Randomized Mailing: n=485)
67%
24%
10%
Yes
No
Do not know
61%
27%
11%
Yes
No
Do not know
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Figure 7.5.3: 2014 Stay with Family or Friends (n=2,027)
Survey Question #20: If you were to evacuate, where would you most likely go?
Figure 7.5.4: 2016 Evacuation Location (All Survey Responses: n=1,931)
68%
22%
10%
Yes
No
Do not know
32%
11%
5%
0%
1%
0%
25%
7%
19%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
Someplace else in Miami-Dade County
Broward County, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Monroe County. FL
Collier County, FL
Hendry County, FL
Someplace else in Florida
Someplace outside Florida
Do not know
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Figure 7.5.5: 2016 Evacuation Location (Randomized Mailing: n=496)
Figure 7.5.6: 2016 Evacuation Location (All Survey Responses): Comparison by Annual Household
Income (Less than $25,000 n=181; $80,000 or more n=775)
34%
9%
4%
2%
24%
8%
20%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
Someplace else in Miami-Dade County
Broward County, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Collier County, FL
Someplace else in Florida
Someplace outside Florida
Do not know
41%
8%
4%
1%
2%
13%
8%
23%
28%
12%
6%
0%
2%
29%
7%
16%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Someplace else in Miami-Dade County
Broward County, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Monroe County, FL
Collier County, FL
Someplace else in Florida
Someplace outside Florida
Do not know
Annual Household Income of Less than $25,000 Annual Household Income of $80,000 or More
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Open-ended Response Summary: Respondents indicated that they would evacuate
to cities and counties across Florida and the country. T here were even a few
international responses. The cities that the most people indicated they would evacuate
to were Miami and Orlando. Other popular cities included Tampa, Fort Lauderdale,
Pembroke Pines, Jacksonville, Davie, Boca Raton, Naples, and Tallah assee.
Respondents also indicated they would travel all over the state, and planned to travel to
over 60% of the counties in Florida. The most popular county to evacuate to remained
Miami-Dade County, followed by Broward and Orange Counties. Other popula r counties
to evacuate to included Palm Beach, Hillsborough, Duval, Lee, and Collier Counties.
Some respondents did not know where they would evacuate to, or indicated that it
would depend on the track of the storm.
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Survey Question #21: If you were to evacuate, where would you most likely stay?
Please select the best answer.
Figure 7.5.7: 2016 Evacuation Shelter Location (All Survey Responses: n= 1,929)
Figure 7.5.8: 2016 Evacuation Shelter Location (Randomized Mailing: n= 496)
9%
6%
2%
2%
52%
17%
10%
3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Shelter/evacuation center operated by the county and Red Cross
Pet-friendly evacuation center
Church or place of worship
Workplace
Home of a friend or relative
Hotel/motel
Do not know
Other (please specify)
9%
7%
3%
1%
49%
18%
10%
3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Shelter/evacuation center operated by the county and Red Cross
Pet-friendly evacuation center
Church or place of worship
Workplace
Home of a friend or relative
Hotel/motel
Do not know
Other (please specify)
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Figure 7.5.9: 2014 Evacuation Shelter Location (n=2,020)
Figure 7.5.10: 2016 Evacuation Shelter Location (All Survey Responses): Comparison By Annual
Household Income (Less than $25,000 n=183; $80,000 or more n=774)
14%
8%
3%
4%
46%
13%
10%
3%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
Shelter/Evacuation Center operated by the County and Red Cross
Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center
Church or place of worship
Workplace
Home of a friend or relative
Hotel/motel
Do Not Know
Other (please specify)
21%
7%
3%
1%
39%
12%
14%
4%
4%
4%
1%
2%
55%
22%
9%
4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Shelter/evacuation center operated by the county and Red Cross
Pet-friendly evacuation center
Church or place of worship
Workplace
Home of a friend or relative
Hotel/motel
Do not know
Other
Annual Household Income of Less than $25,000 Annual Household Income of $80,000 or More
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Open-ended Response Summary: Most of the open-ended respondents indicated
that they would stay in their second or vacation home, RV, or boat, followed by staying
with family and friends. Some indicated they would go to another Assisted Living Facility
or the hospital. All respondents who indicated they would go to a hotel specified that
they would go to a pet-friendly hotel.
Insights into: Respondents who Plan to Use a Shelter
There were 164 respondents who indicated they would likely use a Red Cross shelter
(not including Pet-Friendly Evacuation Centers, which are discussed in Section 10).
County Residency & Storm Experience
Most of these respondents have lived in the county for 21 or more years (70%); 14%
have lived in the county for 11-20 years, and 16% have lived in the county for less
than 10 years. Generally, this group thinks highly of the County, as shown in Table
7.5.1.
Table 7.5.1: County Approval of those with Planned Shelter Usage (Services n=153; Prepared n=
143; Language n=152; Obtain Information n=147)
Strongly
Agree Agree
Neither
Agree nor
Disagree Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Miami-Dade County is providing the
services necessary to prepare me for
a disaster.
42% 41% 11% 3% 3%
Miami-Dade County is prepared to
protect, respond, and recover from a
disaster in my community.
40% 45% 11% 2% 2%
During times of emergency,
information is provided in a language
or format I can understand.
49% 41% 5% 2% 2%
I can easily obtain emergency
information in times of emergency. 46% 37% 13% 1% 3%
The largest percentage of these respondents (32%) have experienced a category 5
hurricane (6% have experienced a tropical storm, 7% have experienced a category 1
hurricane, 8% have experienced a category 2 hurricane, 16% have experienced a
category 3 hurricane, 18% have experienced a category 4 hurricane).
Evacuation Resources
Half of these respondents (48%) indicated that they did have family or friends they
could stay with during an evacuation. Eight percent (8%) of this group indicated that
they do not have access to a vehicle. Fourteen percent (14%) of this group indicated
that they or someone in their household would need assistance to evacuate. Of those
who indicated they or someone in their household would need assistance, 24% did
not know where that assistance would be coming from and 12% indicated they were
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relying on an outside agency. While 38% of those needing assistance were registere d
with the EEAP, 42% were not.
Group Demographics
Most (86%) of respondents speak English, 58% speak Spanish, 6% speak Haitian
Creole, 8% speak French and 6% speak another language.
Figure 7.5.11: 2016 Planned Shelter Usage by Ethnicity (n=159)
Figure 7.5.12: 2016 Planned Shelter Usage by Home Type (n=162)
21%
6% 8%
14%
49%
1% 1%
6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Black –
African
American
Black –
Hispanic
Black –
Other
White – Non
Hispanic
White –
Hispanic
Far East
Asian
South Asian Pacific
Islander
American
Indian or
Alaska
Native
Other
57%
11%
14%
10%
1% 1% 1% 1%
1%
5%
Detached single family home
Duplex, triplex, quadruple home
Multi-family building – 4 stories or less
(apartment/condo)
Multi-family building – more than 4 stories
(apartment/condo)
Mobile home
Manufactured home
Boat
Some other type of structure
Not applicable
Other (please specify) (click to view)
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Figure 7.5.13: 2016 Planned Shelter Usage by Home Ownership (n=161)
7.6 Evacuation & Vehicle Usage
Evacuation is intrinsically tied to the movement of people, often on roads. The survey
sought to determine how people would leave, how many vehicles they planned to take,
how many people would travel in those vehicles, and if increased travel times would
impact evacuation plans.
However, not all residents have access to a car. People with no access to a vehicle,
sometimes called “carless” populations, refers to individuals and families in a
community that do not have a personal vehicle and generally rely on public
transportation on a daily basis. They may not have a vehicle for reasons including
economic factors, geographic location (e.g., residents of urban areas may not own a
vehicle), health conditions (e.g., those with physical disabilities, some of the very
elderly), environmental conscientiousness, and those without a licen se. The following
highlights vehicle usage during an evacuation.
Survey Question #22: Which of the following methods of transportation would
you most likely take during a hurricane evacuation? Please select the best
answer.
Figure 7.6.1: 2016 Methods of Transportation During a Hurricane Evacuation (All Survey
Responses: n= 1,920)
63%
32%
1% 1%
4% Own
Rent
Other (please specify) (click to view)
Do not know
Not applicable
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92%
3%
2%
0%
2%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
I would travel in a personal or rented vehicle, such as a car
I would travel on an airplane
I would travel on a passenger bus
I would travel on a train
Other (please specify)
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Figure 7.6.2: 2016 Methods of Transportation During a Hurricane Evacuation (Randomized Mailing:
n= 497)
Figure 7.6.3: 2016 Methods of Transportation During a Hurricane Evacuation (All Survey
Responses): Comparison by Annual Household Income (Less than $25,000 n=180; $80,000 or more
n=774)
91%
3%
2%
0%
3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
I would travel in a personal or rented vehicle, such as a car
I would travel on an airplane
I would travel on a passenger bus
I would travel on a train
Other (please specify)
80%
3%
8%
1%
8%
96%
3%
0%
0%
1%
0%20%40%60%80%100%120%
I would travel in a personal or rented vehicle, such as a car
I would travel on an airplane
I would travel on a passenger bus
I would travel on a train
Other
Annual Household Income of Less than $25,000 Annual Household Income of $80,000 or More
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Insights into: Respondents who will Rely on Public Buses During an
Evacuation
The following charts and data look deeper into the 46 respondents who indicated they
will rely on public buses during an evacuation.
Access to Vehicles
Over 50% of those who plan to use a bus to evacuate do not have access to a
vehicle.
Figure 7.6.4: Bus Riders by Vehicle Ownership (n=45)
Storm Surge Zone
Of the 25 respondents who provided their address to verify what Storm Surge Zone
they live in, 12 selected the incorrect zone. The actual zones and selected zones for
bus riders are shown below. The highest Storm Surge Zones that will rely on buses
for evacuation tend to be Zones B & E.
Table 7.6.1: Bus Riders by Storm Surge Zones (n=46)
Actual Zone Selected Zone
Zone A 1 4
Zone B 7 7
Zone C 3 3
Zone D 3 6
Zone E 7 9
Outside of Zones 4 4
Not Usable 21 13
51%
27%
13%
4% 4%
Household does not have access to a
vehicle
1 Vehicle
2 Vehicles
3 Vehicles
4 Vehicles
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Home Ownership
More respondents in this category rent than own their home.
Figure 7.6.5: Bus Riders by Home Ownership (n=44)
Home Type
The majority of bus riders live in a multi-family building (apartment or condo) followed
by detached single family homes. No bus riders lived in mobile homes (however,
there were only 5 mobile home respondents in the entire survey).
Figure 7.6.6: Bus Riders by Home Type (n=44)
41%
48%
2% 9%
Own
Rent
Do not know
Not applicable
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EEAP
A higher percentage of those who will rely on a bus for evacuation also indicated they
will need extra assistance during an evacuation (12% of all respondents indicated
they would or may need assistance, compared to 32% of those using a bus). Of the
bus riders who indicated they would need assistance, only 5% were confident they
were registered with the EEAP.
Figure 7.6.7: Bus Riders by Evacuation Assistance Need (Bus Riders n=44)
Figure 7.6.8: Bus Riders by Registration with the EEAP (Bus Riders n=19)
32%
9%
25%
18%
5%
5%
7% Detached single family home
Duplex, triplex, quadruple home
Multi-family building – 4 stories or less
(apartment/condo)
Multi-family building – more than 4 stories
(apartment/condo)
Manufactured home
Some other type of structure
Other (please specify) (click to view)
6%
21%
6%
11%
81%
48%
3%
11%
4%
9%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
All Respondents
Bus Riders
Yes Maybe No Do not know Not applicable
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Demographics
Figure 7.6.9: Bus Riders by Ethnicity (n=46)
Figure 7.6.10: Bus Riders by Language Spoken in Household (n=45)
19%
5%
44%
42%
27%
47%
10%
5%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
All Respondents
Bus Riders
Yes No Do not know Not applicable
11% 11% 13%
28%
41%
2%
9%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Black – African
American
Black – Hispanic Black – Other
(i.e. Haitian,
Other West
Indies)
White – Non
Hispanic
White – Hispanic Pacific Islander Other (please
specify) (click to
view)
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Figure 7.6.11: Bus Riders by Employment (n=45)
Open-ended Response Summary (all responses): An equal number of respondents
indicated that they would travel in their own vehicle, they did not know how they would
evacuate, or they would rely on public transportation (bus, train, etc.). Some indicated
they would rely on emergency responders (ambulance, police, or Red Cross) or that
friends or family would pick them up. Finally, some respondents indicated they don’t
drive anymore and would need assistance.
Survey Question #23: How many vehicles does your household have access to?
Figure 7.6.12: 2016 Number of Vehicles Residents Have Access to (All Survey Responses: n= 1,919)
87%
47%
11% 4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
English Spanish Haitian Creole French
5%
2%
7%
19%
14%
5%
28%
9%
12%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
Construction
Hospitality Services & Tourism
Retail and consumer services
Healthcare
Government
Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker
Retired
Unemployed
Other
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Figure 7.6.13: 2016 Number of Vehicles Residents Have Access to (Randomized Mailing: n= 489)
Insights into: Carless Households
This section will look at some of the factors of the 67 respondents who indicated their
household does not have access to a vehicle.
Evacuation Transportation
Of those without access to a vehicle, 33% still indicated they would travel in a
personal or rented vehicle. The survey did not ask where this vehicle would come
from; it is possible the respondent plans on renting a vehicle, borrowing one that is
not available for everyday use, or traveling with friends, family, or neighbors. Thirty six
percent (36%) of respondents without a car plan to evacuate by bus. Open ended
4%
29%
42%
17%
8%
1% 1%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Household does
not have access
to a vehicle
1 2 3 4 5 More than 5
5%
36%
40%
13%
5%
1% 0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Household does
not have access
to a vehicle
1 2 3 4 5 More than 5
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responses are presented below Figure 7.6.14.
Figure 7.6.14: Evacuation Transportation (n=64)
Open ended responses
Can't drive staying put
I do not know
My family will pick me up
Not sure mode of transportation
do not know
personal car was stolen-mostly likely bus/evacuation shuttles, if possible.
public transportation
red cross vehicle
senior citizen bus
uber
w/friend don't drive
with friend or public bus
Likelihood to Evacuate
Among those without cars there tends to be less certainty about what they are going
to do during an evacuation. For example, 10% of those without a vehicle do not know
if they will immediately evacuate compared to 3% of all respondents. There is a larger
percentage of those who will “very likely” refuse to evacuate among those without a
vehicle compared to all respondents, however the “very likely” an d “somewhat likely”
categories combined are nearly the same between the two groups.
Figure 7.6.15: Likelihood to Evacuate (No Vehicle Immediately Evacuate n=58; No Vehicle Consult
n=53; No Vehicle Wait and See n=50; No Vehicle Refuse to Evacuate n=51)
33%
6%
36%
5%
20%
Personal or Rented Vehicle (such as a
car)
Airplane
Passenger bus
Train
Other
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52%
54%
49%
42%
22%
24%
8%
3%
33%
30%
23%
35%
28%
33%
4%
7%
5%
14%
19%
22%
38%
41%
75%
82%
10%
3%
9%
2%
12%
2%
14%
8%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
No Vehicle
All Respondents
No Vehicle
All Respondents
No Vehicle
All Respondents
No Vehicle
All RespondentsImmediatelyevacuateConsult withFamily &FriendsWait andSeeRefuse toevacuateVery Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do Not Know
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Survey Question #23a: How many vehicles would your household most likely
take if you evacuated?
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
had access to at least one vehicle. In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated
they did not have access to a vehicle were instructed to skip #23a and #23b.
Figure 7.6.16: 2016 Vehicle Evacuation (All Survey Responses: n=1,806)
Figure 7.6.17: 2016 Vehicle Evacuation (Randomized Mailing: n= 449)
0%
64%
28%
6%
2% 0% 0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Household does
not have access
to a vehicle
1 2 3 4 5 More than 5
0%
74%
20%
4% 1% 0% 0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Household does
not have access
to a vehicle
1 2 3 4 5 More than 5
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Figure 7.6.18: 2014 Vehicle Evacuation (n=1,946)
Car Destinations: To determine how many cars may be headed towards which
destinations, all cars were summed by where the respondent indicated their family
would evacuate. Of 1,970 respondents (not all of whom answered both the evacuation
destination and the number of cars to be used for evacuation, a total of 2,466 cars were
on the road. The table below shows the breakdown by major geographical area and th e
corresponding number of cars.
Table 7.6.2: Vehicle Evacuation Destinations (n=1,970)
Location Evacuation Total Number of Cars Percentage
Miami-Dade County 807 33%
Broward County 316 13%
South Florida 79 3%
Central Florida 273 11%
North Florida 61 2%
Florida* 265 11%
Outside Florida 190 8%
Do Not Know 475 19%
*Note: This category is for respondents who indicated they would remain in Florida but
did not give any specifics as to where in Florida.
5%
56%
30%
5%
1% 0% 2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
0 1 2 3 4 5+Do Not Know
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Survey Question #23b: How many people total will evacuate in your household
vehicles?
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
had access to at least one vehicle. In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated
they did not have access to a vehicle were instructed to skip #23a and #23b.
Figure 7.6.19: 2016 Number of People Evacuating in Household Vehicles (All Survey Responses: n=
1,828)
Figure 7.6.20: 2016 Number of People Evacuating in Household Vehicles (Randomized Mailing: n=
456)
13%
31%
18%
19%
9%
5%
1%
1%
0%
1%
1%
2%
0%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
1 Person
2 People
3 People
4 People
5 People
6 People
7 People
8 People
9 People
10 People
More than 10 (please specify)
Do not know
Not applicable
17%
36%
19%
18%
3%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
1 Person
2 People
3 People
4 People
5 People
6 People
7 People
8 People
9 People
10 People
More than 10 (please specify)
Do not know
Not applicable
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Survey Questions #23a & #23b: Based on the number of vehicles residents plan
to take and the number of people who would evacuate in those vehicles, the
average estimated number of evacuees per car is:
Evacuating Within Miami-Dade County: 2.36 people/car
Evacuating Outside Miami-Dade County: 2.35 people/car
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Families will try to reunite, if possible, to evacuate as a group, but not
necessarily in a single vehicle if two or more vehicles are owned. In
business settings, co-workers typically evacuate in groups (Aguirre et
al., 1998).
Households that take multiple vehicles and/or tra nsport boats, trailers,
or campers add to traffic congestion and slow the overall clearance
times of an area. For example, “in South Carolina’s Hurricane Floyd
evacuation, 25% of the evacuees from the coast took two or more
vehicles, resulting in major traffic jams on the interstates” (Bowser and
Cutter, 2015). While it is likely impossible to prevent everyone from
taking these types of personal possessions with them during an
evacuation scenario, accurate data can be gathered to ensure existing
transportation models accurately reflect the anticipated rate of
households taking multiple vehicles or that plan on pulling boats,
campers, and/or trailers.
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Survey Question #24: During a hurricane threat/evacuation event, traffic volumes
and travel times could be greater than usual. If significant traffic delays were
anticipated on your planned evacuation route, what would you most likely do?
Please select the best answer.
Figure 7.6.21: 2016 Traffic Delays on Planned Evacuation Route (All Survey Responses: n= 1,910)
Figure 7.6.22: 2016 Traffic Delays on Planned Evacuation Route (Randomized Mailing: n= 487)
5%
34%
40%
1%
5%
6%
9%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Take the same route anyway
Take alternative route(s) – i.e. backroads
Leave earlier
Delay travel plans (i.e. reassess/ leave at a later time)
Change your destination (i.e. go somewhere else but out of your
area)
Return and/or remain at residence to ride out the storm
Do not know
Not applicable
6%
28%
39%
2%
6%
7%
11%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Take the same route anyway
Take alternative route(s) – i.e. backroads
Leave earlier
Delay travel plans (i.e. reassess/ leave at a later time)
Change your destination (i.e. go somewhere else but out of your
area)
Return and/or remain at residence to ride out the storm
Do not know
Not applicable
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The following tables and information describe the Storm Surge Zones (actual, based on
the provided address) and evacuation destinations of respondents who indicated they
would either take an alternative route or leave earlier to assist with determining
evacuation clearance times. The data below only includes responses who answered all
of the following questions:
(OPTIONAL) To verify your Storm Surge Zone, please provide your street
address (or nearby intersection).
During a hurricane threat/evacuation event, traffic volumes and travel times could
be greater than usual. If significant traffic delays were anticipated on your
planned evacuation route, what would you most likely do? Please select the best
answer.
If you were to evacuate, where would you most likely go?
Figure 7.6.23: Actual Storm Surge Planning Zone A & Evacuation Destinations for those who would
Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=21)
Figure 7.6.24: Actual Storm Surge Planning Zone B & Evacuation Destinations for those who would
Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=10)
50% 50%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
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Figure 7.6.25: Actual Storm Surge Planning Zone C & Evacuation Destinations for those who would
Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=47)
Figure 7.6.26: Actual Storm Surge Planning Zone D & Evacuation Destinations for those who would
Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=93)
60%
10%
20%
10%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
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14%
14%
14%
29%
7%
21%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
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Figure 7.6.27: Actual Storm Surge Planning Zone E & Evacuation Destinations for those who would
Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=56)
Figure 7.6.28: Actual Storm Surge Planning Outside Zones & Evacuation Destinations for those who
would Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=61)
Figure 7.6.29: Actual Storm Surge Planning No Address Provided/Unknown & Evacuation
Destinations for those who would Leave Earlier during heavy evacuation traffic (n=313)
38%
13% 25%
13%
13%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
25%
13%
13%
25%
25%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
31%
16% 11%
11%
2%
7%
22%
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
South Florida
Central Florida
North Florida
Florida
Outside Florida
Do Not Know
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Figure 7.6.30: Actual Storm Surge Zone for Respondents who would Remain at or Return to their
Place of Residence due to High Traffic (n=60)*
*Note: This chart does not include the 51 respondents who did not provide an address
to confirm their Storm Surge Zone.
Survey Question #26: If a hurricane was threatening Miami-Dade County and you
decide to leave your residence before the storm, what major highways/roadways
within Miami-Dade County would you most likely take to your destination? Select
ALL that apply.
Figure 7.6.31: 2016 Preferred Roadways During Evacuation (All Survey Responses: n= 1,881)
3% 7%
15%
32%
18%
15%
10%
Zone A
Zone B
Zone C
Zone D
Zone E
Outside of Zones
Do Not Know
80%
38%
33%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Highways (ex. I-95, Dolphin
Expressway, Turnpike, etc.)
Major Roadways (i.e., 3-4 lane roads)
(ex. 27th Avenue, LeJuene Avenue,
163 Street, 36 Street, etc.)
Side Roads (i.e., 1-2 lane roads)
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Figure 7.6.32: 2016 Preferred Roadways During Evacuation (Randomized Mailing: n= 467)
Figure 7.6.33: Preferred Roadways During Evacuation by Evacuation Destination (Highways
n=1,521; Major Roadways n= 725; Side Roads n=638)
81%
36% 32%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Highways (ex. I-95, Dolphin
Expressway, Turnpike, etc.)
Major Roadways (i.e., 3-4 lane roads)
(ex. 27th Avenue, LeJuene Avenue,
163 Street, 36 Street, etc.)
Side Roads (i.e., 1-2 lane roads)
26%
39%
36%
12%
10%
12%
5%
3%
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
29%
20%
18%
8%
7%
7%
19%
19%
21%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Highways
Major Roadways
Side Roads
Someplace else in Miami-Dade County Broward County, FL Palm Beach County, FL
Monroe County. FL Collier County, FL Hendry County, FL
Someplace else in Florida Someplace outside Florida Do not know
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7.7 Observations & Considerations
Most respondents have not evacuated for a hazard in Miami -Dade County. Just under
25% of respondents have evacuated for a hurricane, 6% have evacuate d for a flood,
5% for a wildfire and 4% for a hazardous materials incident. Of those who evacuated,
most remained in the county (Figure 7.1.1). When deciding to evacuate, most residents
had at least 2 influencing factors; 37% of respondents said they evacuated because a
public official ordered an evacuation and 35% said they believed the hazard posed a
real danger. Respondents were least likely to evacuate because they saw their
neighbors evacuating (13%) (Figure 7.1.4).
Respondents who have lived in Miami-Dade County for less than 5 years were most
likely to evacuate because a public official ordered or recommended an evacuation.
Those who have lived in the county for 6 to 10 years were most strongly influenced by
their belief that the hazard posed a real danger, those who have lived in the county for
11 to 20 years were most strongly influenced by a public official ordering an evacuation,
and those who have lived in the county for over 21 years were equally influenced by an
evacuation order and their belief in the hazard’s danger (Figure 7.1.5).
The likelihood of a respondent to comply with an evacuation order may have a
correlation to the unfamiliarity of the hazard. Flooding is a common threat in the county;
it also received the lowest evacuation ratings (53% very likely to evacuate). Hurricanes
are also relatively common; they received a 67% “very likely” to evacuate score.
Hazardous materials incidents and especially radiological incidents are relatively rare
and also received the highest “very likely” to comply ratings (83% and 87%,
respectively) and the lowest “not likely” to comply ratings (4% and 3%, respectively)
(Figure 7.2.1). Compared to the 2014 ratings, residents indicated they are more likely to
evacuate following an order for all listed hazards. This finding correlates to the research
that suggests evacuation rates will be high for most hazardous materials events and
lower for flooding events.
Over half of respondents indicated they would “very likely” evacuate immediately as
instructed following an evacuation order (Figure 7.2.4). Seventy-seven percent (77%) of
respondents would “very likely” or “likely” consult with family and friends (Figure 7.2.6).
Just under a quarter of respondents would “very likely” first wait and see how bad the
situation was (Figure 7.2.8), and only 3% would “very likely” refuse to evacuate no
matter what (Figure 7.2.10). This finding supports the research that evacuations are
rarely an individual process.
Of those who selected reasons why they may not be able to evacuate, the highest
ranked concern was their job (23%) followed by their pet (21%) (Figure 7.2.21). The
concern over their pet declined from 31% in 2014 (Figure 7.2.23). Those with annual
household incomes of greater than $80,000 were twice as likely to not evacuate due to
their job (29%), their spouse (16%), or traffic (20%) compared to those with annual
household incomes of less than $25,000 (job: 16%, spouse: 8%, traffic: 9%) (Figure
7.2.25). Compared to those with an annual household income of greater than $80,000,
those with annual household income of less than $25,000 were twice as likely to not
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evacuate due to not having a place to go (19%), three t imes as likely due to
disability/health issues (13%) and four times as likely due to lack of money (27%)
(Figure 7.2.24).
The highest percentage of respondents who indicated that their job may be a factor in
not evacuating work in hospitality & tourism (40%). One third of respondents who work
as a university student, in utilities, healthcare, or the government also indicated that
their jobs may prevent them from evacuating (one third of military respondents also
indicated this was the case, but there were only 3 military respondents) (Figure 7.2.25).
Overwhelmingly, public safety officials were rated as the most likely person to influence
respondents to comply with an evacuation order (38%). Nearly a quarter of respondents
rated family as their most likely influence (23%) followed by an elected official (16%).
Local news and radio broadcasters were preferred by 10% of respondents (Figure
7.3.1). Although the majority of respondents selected a source that Miami-Dade County
works closely with (i.e., public safety officials, elected official, and local news and radio),
a sizeable amount of respondents chose family, friends, or neighbors (26% combined).
Miami-Dade County should consider how to best reach those who may be influenced by
their loved ones; one potential option for consideration is to have Miami-Dade County
partners encourage listeners to share information with their loved ones and encourage
them to follow evacuation orders.
Evacuation compliance for hurricanes increases as the storm strength increases. Nearly
70% of respondents indicated they were “not likely” to evacuate for a Category 1
hurricane but 85% would comply with an evacuation order for a Category 5 hurricane
(Figure 7.4.1). Respondents who have either never experienced a tropical system o r
have only experienced a tropical storm are more likely than the overall respondent
group to comply with an evacuation notice for all hurricane categories; only one -third of
this group was “not likely” to evacuate for a Category 1 hurricane (Figure 7.4.4).
The majority of respondents indicated they would evacuate when ordered to evacuate
(46%). Seven percent (7%) indicated they would evacuate 3 to 5 days before landfall,
15% following a hurricane watch 48 hours before landfall, and 20% following a
hurricane warning 36 hours before landfall (Figure 7.4.5).
Although the majority of respondents (67%) had family or friends they could stay with
during an evacuation, 24% did not and 10% did not know (Figure 7.5.1). Most
respondents indicated they would stay within Miami-Dade County (32%) or within
Florida (25%), but 19% of respondents did not know where they would go during an
evacuation (Figure 7.5.4). Households with an annual income of less than $25,000 are
more likely to stay within Miami-Dade County than those households with an annual
income of $80,000 or more (41% compared to 28%) and households with an annual
income of $80,000 or more are twice as likely to travel someplace else in Florida than
those with less than $25,000 (29% compared to 13%) (Figure 7.5.6).
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The majority of respondents planned to stay with a friend or relative during an
evacuation (52%) or a hotel (17%), but 9% planned to stay at a shelter and 6% planned
to stay at a Pet-Friendly Evacuation Center (PFEC). Ten percent (10%) did not know
where they would stay (Figure 7.5.7). Those with an annual income of greater than
$80,000 were more likely to stay with a friend or relative (55%) and twice as likely to
stay in a hotel or motel (22%) than those with annual incomes of less than $25,000
(39% and 12%, respectively). Those with annual incomes of less than $25,000 were
twice as likely to use the PFEC (7%) and five times more likely to use a shelter (21%)
than those with annual incomes of greater than $80,000 (4% and 4%, respectively)
(Figure 7.5.10).
Of those who indicated they planned to use a shelter (not including a PFEC), most are
long-term residents (70% have lived in the county for more than 21 years) and have
experienced a major hurricane (66% have experienced a category 3 or higher
hurricane). The majority (57%) live in a detached single family home, but a quarter live
in a multi-family building, such as an apartment or condo. Only 1% live in a mobile
home (Figure 7.5.12). The majority are also home owners (63%) (Figure 7.5.13). Half of
these respondents indicated they did have family or friends they could stay with during
an evacuation; it is not immediately clear why they plan to stay in a shelter instead of
with family or friends. Most respondents who indicated they planned to use a shelter
were White – Hispanic (49%), followed by Black – African American (21%) and White –
Non-Hispanic (14%) (Figure 7.5.11). Most (86%) of respondents speak English, 58%
speak Spanish, 6% speak Haitian Creole, 8% speak French and 6% speak another
language.
Nearly all respondents planned to evacuate by a personal or rented vehicle (car) (92%)
(Figure 7.6.1). When broken into annual income groups, 96% of those with annual
household incomes of greater than $80,000 would travel by car while only 80% of those
with $25,000 or less would travel by car. Eight percent (8%) of those with annual
incomes of less than $25,000 would travel on a passenger bus and 8% selected “other”
as their means of transportation (Figure 7.6.3).
Four percent (4%) of respondents do not have access to a vehicle. Of those who do
have access to a vehicle, the majority (64%) plan to bring on e during an evacuation and
36% plan to bring two or more. Half of the respondents with cars plan to remain in
South Florida (33% in Miami-Dade County, 13% in Broward County, and 3% in other
South Florida counties). The majority of respondents indicated two people would be
evacuating in their household vehicles (31%). On average, respondents plan to bring
2.36 people per car (the difference between in county and out of county averages is
0.01).
If heavy traffic was expected on a planned evacuation route, mo st respondents would
either leave earlier (40%) or take an alternative route (34%). Heavy traffic could
influence 6% of respondents to not evacuate. Of those who may not evacuate, the
majority (32%) live in Storm Surge Zone D, followed by Storm Surge Zone E (18%). The
least likely group to not evacuate due to heavy traffic are in Storm Surge Zone A (3%).
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Storm Surge Zones do not appear to have a strong correlation to the evacuation
destination of respondents; the majority of all respondents in each Storm Surge Zone
planned to remain in Miami-Dade County. There was a slight but imperfect trend
between actual Storm Surge Zone and knowing where the respondent will evacuate to;
in general, those in higher risk Storm Surge Zones had fewer respondents who did not
know where they planned to evacuate to (10% in “Zone A”) compared to lower risk
zones (24% in “Zone E”). However, 17% of “Zone B” respondents did not know wh ere
they would evacuate compared to 10% of “Zone C” respondents, so the trend is not
firm. Of those who would take alternative routes to avoid heavy evacuation traffic, the
majority from each Storm Surge Zone would still remain in Miami-Dade County.
Eighty percent (80%) of survey respondents plan to take highways during an
evacuation, 38% plan to take major roadways, and 33% plan to take side roads
(respondents were asked to select all that applied) (Figure 7.6.33). The majority of
respondents (29%) who indicated they would take highways i ndicated they would
evacuate to “someplace else in Florida,” followed by 26% who would remain in Miami-
Dade County.
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8.
STORM
SURGE
PLANNING
ZONES
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8 STORM SURGE PLANNING ZONE
Storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. It occurs when
water from the ocean is pushed on shore by the force of hurricanes. In 2013, Mia mi-
Dade County identified new Storm Surge Planning Z ones to identify areas that people
may need to evacuate for during certain hurricanes. Evacuation may be ordered for an
entire zone, or a portion of a zone, depending on the hurricane’s track and projected
storm surge; independent of the hurricane’s category.
Residents in Zone A are at risk for storm surge in Category 1 and higher storms.
Residents in Zone B are at risk for storm surge in Category 2 and higher storms.
Residents in Zone C are at risk for storm surge in Category 3 and higher storms.
Residents in Zone D are at risk for storm surge in Category 4 and higher storms.
Residents in Zone E are at risk for storm surge in Category 5 storms.
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8.1 Storm Surge Planning Zone & Awareness
Survey Question #11: Using the map below or at this website
[http://gisweb.miamidade.gov/communityservices/?ShowWhat=OEM], within
which of the following Storm Surge Planning Zones do you currently live in?
Please select only ONE of the following.
(Note: Use the map of the County’s Storm Surge Planning Zones to determine what
zone you live in. After visiting the link, click ok and type your address).
Figure 8.1.1: 2016 Storm Surge Planning Zones (All Survey Responses: n= 1,888)
Figure 8.1.2: 2016 Storm Surge Planning Zones (Randomized Mailing: n= 485)
7%
15%
12%
27%
15%
12%
7%
2%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
Zone A: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 1 and higher
storms
Zone B: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 2 and higher
storms
Zone C: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 3 and higher
storms
Zone D: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 4 and higher
storms
Zone E: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 5 and higher
storms
I do NOT live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
I do NOT KNOW if I live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
Map does not show my location
Not applicable
7%
13%
12%
21%
18%
9%
16%
4%
1%
0%5%10%15%20%25%
Zone A: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 1 and higher
storms
Zone B: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 2 and higher
storms
Zone C: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 3 and higher
storms
Zone D: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 4 and higher
storms
Zone E: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 5 and higher
storms
I do NOT live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
I do NOT KNOW if I live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
Map does not show my location
Not applicable
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Figure 8.1.3: 2014 Storm Surge Planning Zones (n= 528)
Figure 8.1.4: Likelihood to Evacuate for a Hurricane After an Evacuation Ordered by a Public Safety
Official by Actual Storm Surge Zone* (A n=47; B n=166; C n=127; D n=288; E n=168; Outside Zones
n=167; No Address Provided/Unknown n=895)
*Note: This chart only includes respondents who provided a street address to verify their
Storm Surge Evacuation Zone.
8%
7%
7%
5%
3%
17%
50%
3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Zone A: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 1 and higher
storms
Zone B: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 2 and higher
storms
Zone C: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 3 and higher
storms
Zone D: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 4 and higher
storms
Zone E: Greatest risk for storm surge for category 5 and higher
storms
I do NOT live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
I do NOT KNOW if I live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
Not applicable
72%
72%
67%
62%
69%
75%
65%
19%
20%
28%
27%
21%
17%
25%
6%
6%
5%
8%
9%
7%
9%
2%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
A
B
C
D
E
Outside Zones
No Address Provided/Unknown
Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely Do not know
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Figure 8.1.5: Evacuation Destination by Actual Storm Surge Zone* (A n=47; B n=166; C n=128; D
n=292; E n=167; Outside Zones n=166; No Address Provided/Unknown n=896)
*Note: This chart only includes respondents who provided a street address to verify their
Storm Surge Evacuation Zone.
Figure 8.1.6: Planned Shelter Usage by Actual Storm Surge Zone* (A n=47; B n=166; C n=127; D
n=288; E n=168; Outside Zones n=167; No Address Provided/Unknown n=895)
*Note: This chart only includes respondents who provided a street address to verify their
Storm Surge Evacuation Zone.
2%
5%
2%
4%
3%
66%
50%
48%
56%
53%
49%
52%
17%
19%
18%
16%
18%
14%
17%
2%
8%
2%
2%
5%
5%
2%
2%
4%
6%
8%
5%
7%
4%
7%
9%
6%
8%
13%
8%
2%
2%
1%
3%
1%
1%
1%
6%
12%
15%
9%
7%
9%
10%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
A
B
C
D
E
Outside Zones
No Address Provided/Unknown
Church Fam/Friend Hotel/motel Other Pet Shelter Shelter Work Do not know
4% 4%
7%
2%
10% 9%
4%
13%
6% 6%
12%
8% 8%
16%
13%
5%
18%
8% 7%
15%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
General Shelter Pet Shelter All Shelters (General & Pet Combined)
A B C D E Outside Zones No Address Provided/Unknown
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Figure 8.1.7: Evacuation Transportation by Actual Storm Surge Zone (A n=46; B n=165; C n=128; D
n=290; E n=165; Outside Zones n=167; No Address Provided/Unknown n=896)
*Note: This chart only includes respondents who provided a street address to verify their
Storm Surge Evacuation Zone.
6% 4% 1% 2% 3% 2%
4%
2%
1% 4% 2% 2%
96%
86% 92%
94% 94% 95% 92%
1% 1% 2% 4% 2% 2% 1% 1% 3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Airplane Bus Personal or rented vehicle Train Other
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8.2 Storm Surge Planning Zone Accuracy Assessment
Of the 2,047 respondents who provided what Storm Surge Zone they believe they live
in, 1,208 respondents (59%) provided a street address to verify their Storm Surge Zone.
The unusable addresses (158) were not included in the percentage totals for each
Storm Surge Zone, but are provided at the bottom of each applicable table for
reference.
Of those who provided usable addresses (1,050 respondents), 704 respondents (67%)
selected the correct Storm Surge Zone for their address. This is an increase from the
15% of respondents who selected the correct Storm Surge Zone for their address in
2014.
Note: Responses from the 2014 survey have been included. The percentages from the
2014 survey have been changed in this report to reflect the updated calculating
methodology which does not include unusable addresses in total percentages to allow
for a direct comparison with 2016 data.
Example
The example below demonstrates the differences between the 2016 data and how the
original 2014 data was originally calculated.
2016 2014
Count Percent Count Percent
Zone A 11 37% 11 30%
Zone B 11 37% 11 30%
Zone C 8 26% 8 22%
Zone D 0 0% 0 0%
Zone E 0 0% 0 0%
Does not reside in a Zone 0 0% 0 0%
N/A Not Included Not Included 7 19%
Total 30 100% 37 100%
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Storm Surge Planning Zone A
Table 8.1.1: Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone A"
Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone A" 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 37 46% 46% of those who believe they live in “Zone A” actually live in “Zone A”. 11 37%
Zone B 25 31% 11 37%
Zone C 9 11% 8 26%
Zone D 4 5% 0 0%
Zone E 2 3% 0 0%
Does not reside in a Zone 3 4% 0 0%
Total 80 100% 30 100%
Unusable Address 14 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone A”, but couldn’t use their address to verify. 7 X
No Address 53 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone A”, but didn’t provide an address to verify. X X
Table 8.1.2: Respondents who actually live in "Zone A"
Respondents who actually live in "Zone A" 2014 Data
Respondent’s Answer Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 37 76% 76% of those who live in “Zone A” know they live in “Zone A” 11 50%
Zone B 5 10% 3 14%
Zone C 3 6% 1 5%
Zone D 1 2% 1 5%
Zone E 0 0% 0
Does not reside in a Zone 0 0% 1 5%
Does not know if they
reside in a Zone 3 6% 6% of those who live in “Zone A” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge
Planning Zone. 5 22%
Map does not show
address 0 0% X X
Not Applicable 0 0% X X
Total 49 100% 22 100%
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Storm Surge Planning Zone B
Table 8.1.3: Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone B"
Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone B" 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 5 3% 3 12%
Zone B 125 77% 77% of those who believe they live in “Zone B” actually live in “Zone B”. 17 65%
Zone C 16 10% 6 23%
Zone D 5 3% 0 0%
Zone E 8 5% 0 0%
Does not reside in a Zone 3 2% 0 0%
Total 162 100% 26 100%
Unusable Address 27 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone B”, but couldn’t use their address to verify. 8 X
No Address 123 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone B”, but didn’t provide an address to verify. X X
Table 8.1.4: Respondents who actually live in "Zone B"
Respondents who actually live in "Zone B" 2014 Data
Respondent’s Answer Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 25 14% 11 13%
Zone B 125 68% 68% of those who live in “Zone B” know they live in “Zone B” 17 20%
Zone C 10 5% 1 1%
Zone D 3 2% 2 2%
Zone E 6 3% 2 2%
Does not reside in a Zone 1 1% 5 6%
Does not know if they
reside in a Zone 9 5% 5% of those who live in “Zone B” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge
Planning Zone. 46 55%
Map does not show
address 3 2% X X
Not Applicable 1 1% X X
Total 183 100% 84 100%
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Storm Surge Planning Zone C
Table 8.1.5: Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone C"
Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone C" 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 3 2% 1 4%
Zone B 10 8% 1 4%
Zone C 87 72% 72% of those who believe they live in “Zone C” actually live in “Zone C”. 12 50%
Zone D 9 7% 6 25%
Zone E 7 6% 2 8%
Does not reside in a Zone 5 4% 2 8%
Total 121 100% 24 100%
Unusable Address 16 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone C”, but couldn’t use their address to verify. 0 X
No Address 116 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone C”, but didn’t provide an address to verify. X X
Table 8.1.6: Respondents who actually live in "Zone C"
Respondents who actually live in "Zone C" 2014 Data
Respondent’s Answer Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 9 6% 8 8%
Zone B 16 11% 6 6%
Zone C 87 62% 62% of those who live in “Zone C” know they live in “Zone C” 12 12%
Zone D 14 10% 5 5%
Zone E 2 1% 2 2%
Does not reside in a Zone 5 4% 7 7%
Does not know if they
reside in a Zone 8 6% 6% of those who live in “Zone C” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge
Planning Zone. 61 60%
Map does not show
address 0 0% X X
Not Applicable 0 0% X X
Total 141 100% 101 100%
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Storm Surge Planning Zone D
Table 8.1.7: Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone D"
Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone D" 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 1 0% 1 3%
Zone B 3 1% 2 7%
Zone C 14 5% 5 17%
Zone D 236 85% 85% of those who believe they live in “Zone D” actually live in “Zone D”. 15 52%
Zone E 11 4% 4 14%
Does not reside in a Zone 14 5% 2 7%
Total 279 100% 29 100%
Unusable Address 36 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone D”, but couldn’t use their address to verify. 0 X
No Address 237 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone D”, but didn’t provide an address to verify. X X
Table 8.1.8: Respondents who actually live in "Zone D"
Respondents who actually live in "Zone D" 2014 Data
Respondent’s Answer Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 4 1% 2 2%
Zone B 5 2% 0 0%
Zone C 9 3% 6 6%
Zone D 236 74% 74% of those who live in “Zone D” know they live in “Zone D” 15 16%
Zone E 15 5% 3 3%
Does not reside in a Zone 15 5% 26 28%
Does not know if they
reside in a Zone 31 10% 10% of those who live in “Zone D” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge
Planning Zone. 42 45%
Map does not show
address 2 1% X X
Not Applicable 1 0% X X
Total 318 100% 94 100%
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Storm Surge Planning Zone E
Table 8.1.9: Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone E"
Respondents who indicated they live in "Zone E" 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 0 0% 0 0%
Zone B 6 4% 2 11%
Zone C 2 1% 2 11%
Zone D 15 9% 3 15%
Zone E 120 74% 74% of those who believe they live in “Zone E” actually live in “Zone E”. 10 53%
Does not reside in a Zone 20 12% 2 11%
Total 163 100% 19 100%
Unusable Address 25 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone E”, but couldn’t use their address to verify. 0 X
No Address 119 N/A Indicated they live in “Zone E”, but didn’t provide an address to verify. X X
Table 8.1.10: Respondents who actually live in "Zone E"
Respondents who actually live in "Zone E" 2014 Data
Respondent’s Answer Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 2 1% 1 2%
Zone B 8 5% 0 0%
Zone C 7 4% 2 4%
Zone D 11 6% 4 7%
Zone E 120 69% 69% of those who live in “Zone E” know they live in “Zone E” 10 18%
Does not reside in a Zone 10 6% 15 27%
Does not know if they
reside in a Zone 12 7% 7% of those who live in “Zone E” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge
Planning Zone. 23 42%
Map does not show
address 4 2% X X
Not Applicable 1 1% X X
Total 175 100% 55
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Resides Outside a Storm Surge Planning Zone
Table 8.1.11: Respondents who indicated they do not live in a Storm Surge Zone
Respondents who indicated they do not live in a Storm Surge Zone 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 0 0% 1 1%
Zone B 1 1% 5 7%
Zone C 5 4% 7 10%
Zone D 15 12% 26 38%
Zone E 10 8% 15 22%
Does not reside in a Zone 99 76% 76% of those who believe they do not live in a Storm Surge Zone actually
live outside of a Zone. 15 22%
Total 130 100% 69 100%
Unusable Address 16 N/A Indicated they do not live in a Zone, but couldn’t use their address to verify. 14 X
No Address 102 N/A Indicated they do not live in a Zone, but didn’t provide an address to verify. X X
Table 8.1.12: Respondents who actually do not live in a Storm Surge Zone
Respondents who actually do not live in a Storm Surge Zone 2014 Data
Respondent’s Answer Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 3 2% 1 2%
Zone B 3 2% 1 2%
Zone C 5 3% 2 3%
Zone D 14 8% 2 3%
Zone E 20 11% 2 3%
Does not reside in a Zone 99 54% 54% of those who do not live in a Storm Surge Zone know they do not live in
Storm Surge Zone 15 24%
Does not know if they
reside in a Zone 24 13% 13% of those who do not live in a Storm Surge Zone do not know if they live
in a Storm Surge Planning Zone. 40 63%
Map does not show
address 10 5% X X
Not Applicable 6 3% X X
Total 184 100% 63 100%
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Do Not Know What Storm Surge Planning Zone Respondent Resides In
Table 8.1.13: Respondents who indicated they do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Zone
Respondents who indicated they do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Zone 2014 Data
Actual Zone Count Percent Notes Count Percent
Zone A 3 3% 5 2%
Zone B 9 10% 46 21%
Zone C 8 9% 61 28%
Zone D 31 36% 42 19%
Zone E 12 14% 23 11%
Does not reside in a Zone 24 28% 40 18%
Total 87 100% 217 100%
Unusable Address 14 N/A Indicated they do not know if they live in a Zone, but couldn’t use their
address to verify. 54 X
No Address 49 N/A Indicated they do not know if they live in a Zone, but didn’t provide an
address to verify. X X
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
“Risk is an inherently spatial concept where location really matters… If people do not understand where
they are in relation to different levels of storm surge on a map, they may plan incorrectly in response to a
hurricane warning… The incorrect identification of risk zones points to potential misunderstandings of
where people are at risk, and this lack of knowledge complicates and results in unnecessary e vacuations
or, more importantly, failures to leave as the hurricane approaches” (Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
Recent studies have shown only one-third to two-thirds of coastal residents can accurately identify their
hurricane risk areas, even when shown a risk area map (Arlikatti, et al 2006; Zhang, Prater & Lindell,
2004).
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8.3 Observations & Considerations
The 2016 survey saw a dramatic decrease in the percentage of respondents who
selected that they did not know their Storm Surge Planning Zone down to 7% in 2016
from 50% in 2014 (Figure 8.1.1).
Evacuation compliance by actual Storm Surge Planning Zone is relatively similar across
all zones. The largest percentage of respondents who were “very likely” to comply with
an evacuation order lived outside the Storm Surge Zones (75%) followed closely by
Storm Surge Zones A & B (both at 72%). The lowest “very likely ” to comply zone was
“Zone D” at 62%. However all zones (including the respondents who did not leave an
address or the address was unusable) had 90% or more respondents “very likely” or
“somewhat likely” to comply with an evacuation order (Figure 8.1.4).
The largest percentage of those who plan to use a shelter come from o utside the Storm
Surge Zones (18%) and the smallest percentage come from “Zone A” (4%), however
there is not a linear increase between the two categories. No “Zone A” respondents
planned to use the PFEC and there was a gradual increase between “Zone B” (2%) to
“Zone E” (8%) in PFEC usage. Combined, there is a gradual increase in use of general
and pet-friendly shelters from “Zone A” (4%) to outside the zones (18%) (Figure 8.1.6).
Between 1% & 4% of all Storm Surge Zones plan to use the bus to evacuate, however
personal vehicle is still the highest preferred evacuation mode among all zones (Figure
8.1.7).
One thousand and fifty respondents provided usable addresses to compare their
selected Storm Surge Planning Zone with their actual Storm Surge Planning Zone. Of
these, 76% selected the correct Storm Surge Planning Zone for their address.
Overall, Storm Surge Planning Zone comprehension appears to have dramatically
increased across all zones. In every zone, larger percentages (in some cases,
dramatically larger percentages) of respondents correctly identified their zone and
smaller percentages of respondents indicated they did not know if they lived in a zone.
Zone A
Forty-six percent (46%) of those who believe they live in “Zone A” actually live in “Zone
A” (up from 37% in 2014) (Table 8.1.1). Seventy-six percent (76%) of those who live in
“Zone A” know they live in “Zone A” (up from 50% in 2014). Six percent (6%) of those
who live in “Zone A” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone (down
from 22% in 2014) (Table 8.1.2).
Zone B
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of those who believe they live in “Zone B” actually live in
“Zone B” (up from 65% in 2014) (Table 8.1.3). Sixty-eight percent (68%) of those who
live in “Zone B” know they live in “Zone B” (up from 20% in 2014). Five percent (5%) of
those who live in “Zone B” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
(down from 55% in 2014 (Table 8.1.4).
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Zone C
Seventy-two percent (72%) of those who believe they live in “Zone C” actually live in
“Zone C” (up from 50% in 2014) (Table 8.1.5). Sixty-two percent (62%) of those who live
in “Zone C” know they live in “Zone C” (up from 12% in 2014). Six percent (6%) of those
who live in “Zone C” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone (down
from 60% in 2014) (Table 8.1.6).
Zone D
Eighty-five percent (85%) of those who believe they live in “Zone D” actually live in
“Zone D” (up from 52% in 2014) (Table 8.1.7). Seventy-four percent (74%) of those who
live in “Zone D” know they live in “Zone D” (up from 16% in 2014). Ten percent (10%) of
those who live in “Zone D” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone
(down from 45% in 2014) (Table 8.1.8).
Zone E
Seventy-four percent (74%) of those who believe they live in “Zone E” actually live in
“Zone E” (up from 53% in 2014) (Table 8.1.9). Sixty-nine percent (69%) of those who
live in “Zone E” know they live in “Zone E” (up from 18% in 2014). Seven percent (7%)
of those who live in “Zone E” do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Plannin g Zone
(down from 42% in 2014) (Table 8.1.10).
Outside a Storm Surge Planning Zone
Seventy-four percent (74%) of those who believe they do not live in a Storm Surge Zone
actually live outside of a Zone (up from 22% in 2014) (Table 8.1.11). Fifty-four percent
(54%) of those who do not live in a Storm Surge Zone know they do not live in Storm
Surge Zone (up from 24% in 2014). Thirteen percent (13%) of those who do not live in a
Storm Surge Zone do not know if they live in a Storm Surge Planning Zone (down from
63% in 2014) (Table 8.1.12).
Map does not show my address
A new option in the 2016 survey allowed respondents to indicate if the map did not
show their address. Fifty one respondents selected this response. All valid addresses
(19) were found on the map. Thirty two addresses were unusable, due to possible
misspelled words, street names without a house number or cross street, and only
providing zipcodes.
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9.
FUNCTIONAL
& ACCESS
NEEDS
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9 FUNCTIONAL & ACCESS NEEDS
While it is true that inequalities and vulnerabilities resulting from race and ethnicity,
gender, age, disability, class, and other areas are major stratifying forces in society with
or without the occurrence of disasters, these patterns of vulnerability become magnified
and more obvious during disaster events. Consequently, these special populations are
typically exposed to greater risks and face increased hardships during a disaster event,
especially one that requires evacuation at any scale.
The terms "vulnerable", "special needs", and "functional needs" populations are often
used to characterize groups whose needs are not fully addressed by traditional means.
Special populations are people who feel they cannot comfortably or safely access and
use the standard resources offered in disaster p reparedness, response, and recovery.
They include, but are not limited to, those who are physically or mentally disabled (blind,
deaf, hard-of-hearing, cognitive disorders, mobility limitations), limited or non-English
speaking, geographically or culturally isolated, medically or chemically dependent,
homeless, frail/elderly, and children.
Whereas the majority of individuals within Miami-Dade County will have the means and
resources to self-evacuate, it should be noted that the individuals who will most likely
necessitate assistance during an evacuation will likely be the individ uals discussed in
this section.
9.1 Evacuation Assistance
Survey Question #27: In an evacuation, would you or anyone in your household
require special assistance in order to evacuate?
Figure 9.1.1: 2016 Require Special Assistance (All Survey Responses: n= 1,920)
6%
6%
81%
3% 4%
Yes
Maybe
No
Do not know
Not applicable
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Figure 9.1.2: 2016 Require Special Assistance (Randomized Mailing: n= 488)
Figure 9.1.3: 2014 Require Special Assistance (n=2,015)
7%
5%
74%
6%
9%
Yes
Maybe
No
Do not know
Not applicable
10%
12%
74%
3% 1%
Yes
Maybe
No
Do Not Know
Not Applicable
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Figure 9.1.4: 2016 Require Special Assistance (All Survey Responses): Residents 65 and older
(n=326)
Survey Question #27a: Would that assistance be provided by someone within
your household, by an outside agency, or by a friend or relative outside your
household?
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
or someone in their household requires or may require special assistance to evacuate .
In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated no one in their household needed
special assistance to evacuate were instructed to skip #27a, #27b, and #27c.
Figure 9.1.5: 2016 Provision of Assistance (All Survey Responses: n= 321)
23%
6%
69%
6%
7%
Yes
Maybe
No
Do Not Know
Not Applicable
42%
22%
9%
27%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Within household
Friend/Relative (outside household)
Outside Agency
Do not know
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Figure 9.1.6: 2016 Provision of Assistance (Randomized Mailing: n= 86)
Figure 9.1.7: 2014 Provision of Assistance (n=438)
34%
22%
8%
36%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
Within household
Friend/Relative (outside household)
Outside Agency
Do not know
49%
29%
9%
14%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Within household
Friend/Relative (outside household)
Outside Agency
Do not know
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Survey Question #27b: If applicable, please indicate what kind of outside
assistance your household may need during an evacuation (i.e. Transportation,
Medical, etc.).
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
or someone in their household requires or may require special assistance to evacuate .
In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated no one in their household needed
special assistance to evacuate were instructed to skip #27a, #27b, and #27c.
The following are a sample of the open-ended responses (also see Appendix A):
Of the 128 open ended responses, 46% requested transportation assistance, 25%
requested medical assistance, 13% requested mobility assistance, and 3% requested
electricity. The specific Access and Functional Needs groups mentioned in the
comments included the elderly, infants, pregnant women, and those who are dependent
on electricity and refrigeration.
Survey Question #27c: Is this person registered with Miami-Dade County’s
Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP)? Individuals who may need
special assistance during an evacuation are recommended to register with Miami -Dade
County’s Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) if they think they will
need assistance. (Note: A link to the EEAP is provided at the end of the survey)
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
or someone in their household requires or may require special assistance to evacuate.
In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated no one in their household needed
special assistance to evacuate were instructed to skip #27a, #27b, and #27c.
Of those respondents that said they or someone in their household would need special
assistance during an evacuation, 19% said this person is registered with Miami -Dade
County’s Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP). Another 44% said this
person is not registered, 27% did not know.
Figure 9.1.8: 2016 Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (All Survey Responses: n= 285)
19%
44%
27%
10%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
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Figure 9.1.9: 2016 Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (Randomized Mailing: n= 74)
Figure 9.1.10: 2014 Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (n=439)
10%
53%
31%
7%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
26%
49%
20%
6%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
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9.2 Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program
As part of the study, a total of 34 individuals registered on Miami-Dade County’s
Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) were interviewed via
telephone. Under most circumstances, the caretaker/caregiver was interviewed on
behalf of the EEAP registrant. The duration of the interviews ranged from 10 to 30
minutes in length. The survey questions (see Appendix B) served as the basis for the
interviews; however, interviewers were encouraged to ask follow -up questions and
probe, as appropriate.
An additional 17 individuals registered on Miami-Dade County’s Emergency and
Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) took the survey. The qualitative findings from
both the interview and survey are included in this section.
The following is a summation of the key findings.
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
The current general population is one that is diverse, aging, and
focused on maintaining independence as long as possible. The
popularity of living situations that provide an “as needed” level of care in
the least restrictive manner is fast becoming the norm. Consideration
should therefore be given to people who may be able to function
independently under normal situations, but who may need assistance in
an emergency situation. A 2005 survey for the AARP found that 15% of
adults age 50 or older, and 25% over the age of 75, require assistance
from another person to evacuate from their home in the event of a
natural disaster (AARP, 2006).
An estimated 1,800 persons died in Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
The fatalities were disproportionately elderly, with 71 % of the victims
older than 60, and 47% over the age of 75. Of the elderly affected by
Katrina, most lived independently, and many were disabled and
mobility-restricted (Benson and Aldrich, 2007).
A Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 40% of hurricane Katrina
victims who did not evacuate were either physically unable to leave or
were caring for a person with a disability (Kaiser, 2006).
According to the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities’ Emergency
Management Task Force in 2006, people with disabilities comprised
25% to 30% of those impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
(CCDEM, 2006).
Research has shown that older adults, especially those living alone, are
likely to have a strong bond with their pets and are unwilling to evacuate
without them (Garrity and Anthrozoos, 1989; Heath, 2001).
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It should be noted that individuals choose to register on the County’s EEAP for various
reasons. While these individuals’ motivations to be part of this program may vary
significantly, they generally are individuals with functional and access needs that may
require assistance to evacuate during an emergency or disaster. Reasons varied from
being asthmatic and diabetic to being completely bed -ridden and dependent upon
medical assistance/devices.
Preparedness Activities
When interviewees and survey respondents were asked what preparedness activities
their household had done, it was interesting to note that most of the respondents
indicated that they had signed up for the EEAP. Four (4) of them emphasized the
importance of having a generator. A common thread, much like the 2014 study, was
participants’ dependence on electricity. Over half of those surveyed and interviewed
indicated they had an emergency preparedness plan. For many respondents, medical
devices and equipment, such as oxygen dispensers/tanks, were very important. A few
indicated they had done nothing.
When respondents were asked how the County could better assist them to prepare for
an emergency or disaster, the following responses were provided:
Some asked for mailers, such as preparedness materials, flyers showing them
the storm surge planning zones, evacuation maps, and emergency contact
information (English/Spanish) during hurricane season. One respondent
suggested that when a person purchases a home in the county, they should be
informed which evacuation zone they reside in.
Given respondents’ dependence on electricity, a few indicated that the County
needed to restore power/electricity in a timelier manner. One respondent shared
that they are bed ridden and would need power immediately to keep their
medical equipment functioning. Another suggested they would need electricity to
keep their medicine refrigerated.
While the EEAP provides accommodations for the registrant, other members of
the family/household were not sure where to go. Most respondents recognized
that only one caregiver/caretaker would be allowed to accompany the registrant
to the shelter/hospital. Some respondents suggested an alternative strategy be
created to provide accommodations for other members of the household.
One respondent indicated that the EEAP needed to have a follow -up telephone
number in case they needed more information.
Another respondent suggested that the Miami-Dade web site URL is too long to
remember. The suggestion was offered to create an easier URL to access during
emergencies.
One respondent shared that many elderly people in the county have not signed
up for the EEAP. She suggested that the County needs to better educate them
about the program. She recommended the County do mo re targeted
presentations to educate and inform key population groups. She indicated that
the only way she found out about the program was because she was a public
health nurse.
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More than 4 respondents indicated that they did not know what to do with their
pets. They suggested the County needed to provide information or a strategy to
help EEAP registrants care for their pets while they are at the hospital/shelter.
Disaster Information & Preferred Sources
When interviewees were asked where they would most likely get their disaster
information, responses were mostly consistent with the general population (television,
Internet, etc.). Access for information and warning via cell/mobile phone was also a
common theme amongst respondents. For a few respondents, reliance on family
members and/or caregivers to keep them informed was consistent. One respondent
said, “I am too old to keep up with this on my own.”
Evacuation & Compliance
When respondents were asked if they would evacuate and comply with the evacuation
instructions, most respondents indicated they would comply (over 90% of respondents).
Respondents also seemed to be very cognizant of their own vulnerabilities, which
seemed to play a role in their will ingness to comply and trust the County. Unique to this
group of respondents was their trust and reliance on their doctor and/or nurse on their
decision to evacuate. This was especially true for those who are bed ridden.
One respondent indicated that the “other” kids (not registered in the EEAP program)
and parents would “wait and see” before evacuating, but the child needing EEAP
assistance would go immediately to the designated shelter/hospital. The respondent
indicated they would all like to go to the s ame shelter with the child, but they were told
only one parent could stay with the child. The respondent indicated maybe they would
follow in the car to see if they would make an exception.
Another respondent indicated that she would not evacuate even if things were very dire,
because she is extremely ill and bed ridden.
Evacuation Assistance
For those respondents indicating they would need assistance to evacuate, over 40%
said they would need assistance from an outside agency. Over 30% did not know where
the assistance would come from. Additionally, transportation and medical assistance
were listed as the specific areas of help that would be needed during an evacuation.
Shelter/Evacuation Center
When participants were asked where they would go if ordered to evacuate, most
interviewees indicated they would most likely go to a hospital. Those who were
dependent upon medical devices expressed a preference for going to a hospital. One
respondent indicated he would not go to a shelter. He would only go if he was being
sent to a hospital.
Overall, however, interviewees were favorable about going to a shelter/hospital. Some
evacuees had evacuated before and felt their needs were met. Three respondents
indicated that the last time they evacuated per the program, they were assigned to
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locations a good distance from their place of residence. The next time, they would
prefer to be relocated somewhere closer.
One common theme amongst households with a person registered under the EEAP
program was the desire to stay together. This was also true of pets. For example, one
respondent said they have dogs. They would find a hotel near the hospital where their
son would go per the EEAP program. The mother would go with the boy to the hospital
and the rest of the family would go to the hotel, including their dogs.
When interviewing one caregiver, she indicated they had 8 dogs and would not leave
them “no matter what.” She said, “My animals are my kids.” One respondent suggested
they may try to smuggle the pet into the hospital.
Another respondent said she had no idea where to go, but would like to be close to her
grandmother who is registered in the EEAP program.
9.3 Observations & Considerations
To increase services throughout the county, Miami-Dade followed up with all
respondents who indicated they needed assistance and provided contact information.
Although most of the respondents (81%) indicated that neither they nor anyone in their
household would need assistance to evacuate, 15% indicated that they or someone in
their household would or may need assistance, or they did not know (Figure 9.1.1). Of
those 65 or older, 35% indicated that they or someone in their household would or may
need assistance, or they did not know (Figure 9.1.4). Most of the expected assistance
would come from within the household (42%) or a friend or relative (22%), however 9%
planned to rely on an outside agency and 27% did not know where the assistance
would come from (nearly double from 14% in 2014) (Figure 9.1.5).
Of those who indicated that they will, may, or do not know if they’ll need assistance,
44% indicated that this person is not signed up with the EEAP, which is a slight
improvement from 49% in 2014 (Figure 9.1.8). Although the County has been able to
register many residents with access and functional needs in the EEAP, it appears that
there are still many residents who are either not aware or not signed up for this service.
The County is recommended to increase advertisements regarding this service and to
consider additional ways to promote registration, perhaps through partnering with and
informing geriatric doctors and other medical professionals who serve the access and
functional needs community.
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10.
EMERGENCY
PET
PREPAREDNESS
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10 EMERGENCY PET PREPAREDNESS
Miami-Dade County recognizes the growing need to accommodate pet care needs
during a disaster. Growing research, including this study, suggests that many pet
owners will stay with or care for their animals during a disaster, especially if their
animals have no way of evacuating. Unfortunately, if people are not willing to comply
with authorities, these actions will likely begin a chain reaction that will potentially
jeopardize the safety and lives of the animal owners themselves and rescuers, which
may seriously disrupt the overall disaster management process.
Contributing to the growing challenge of addressing animal issues during a disaster is
that society today is undergoing unique changes in its attitudes toward animals. Of note,
one of the most significant cultural changes is society’s increasing acceptance of
companion animals as family members. For example, in one study, over 90% of pet
owners identify their pets as members of their family (Hall et al, 2004). In that same
study, one-third of dog owners felt closer to their dogs than to any human family
member. As such, there is growing dependence (i.e. both economic and emotional) and
value placed upon animals in today’s society. This human -animal bond, which is
oftentimes ignored or not fully understood in context of disaster response, must be
acknowledged in order to more readily mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover
from a disaster event impacting the county.
10.1 Pet Ownership & Preparedness
Survey Question #28: Do you have pets?
50% of respondents own a pet or pets.
Figure 10.1.1: 2016 Pet Ownership (All Survey Responses: n= 1,926)
50% 49%
1%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
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Figure 10.1.2: 2016 Pet Ownership (Randomized Mailing: n= 497)
Figure 10.1.3: 2014 Pet Ownership (2,014)
46%
54%
1%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
56%
43%
1% 1%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
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Survey Question #28a: If yes, please indicate what kind of pets you have. Please
select ALL that apply.
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
have at least one pet. In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated they did not
have a pet were instructed to skip #28a, #28b, #28c, and #28d.
Of those respondents who own pets, 76% own dogs and 36 % own cats.
Figure 10.1.4: 2016 Pet Types (All Survey Responses: n= 952)
Figure 10.1.5: 2016 Pet Types (Randomized Mailing: n= 224)
Figure 10.1.6: 2014 Pet Types (n=1,112)
76%
36%
16%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Other pets (please specify)
76%
36%
20%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Other pets (please specify)
74%
42%
15%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Other pets (please specify)
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Open-ended Response Summary: Many respondents indicated that they have birds,
fish, rabbits, and tortoises/turtles as pets. Other common pets included guinea pigs,
hamsters, bearded dragons, and snakes. Some respondents indicated they had farm
animals, such as chickens, horses, and livestock.
Survey Question #28b: If yes, how many pets do you have?
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
have at least one pet. In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated they did not
have a pet were instructed to skip #28a, #28b, #28c, and #28d.
Of the 720 respondents who indicated they had a dog for a pet, 60% had one dog, 28%
had two dogs, 8% had three dogs, and 4% had between four and six dogs (for a total of
1,124 dogs).
Of the 332 respondents who indicated they had a cat for a pet, 44% had one cat, 31%
had two cats, 11% had three cats, 6% had four cats, and 7% had between five and
twenty cats (for a total of 747 cats).
Of the 134 respondents who indicated they had an animal besides a dog or ca t for a
pet, 37% had one pet, 25% had two pets, 12% had three pets, 6% had four pets, 10%
had between five and ten pets, 5% had between eleven and twenty pets, and 5% had
between twenty one and eighty pets (for a total of 710 pets).
Of the 2,581 pets referenced in the survey, 44% were dogs, 29% were cats, and 28%
were another type of animal.
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
It should be noted that not all types of animals will be affected equally
by a disaster. Research suggests that in previous disasters, up to 90%
of pets found after an incident have been cats (Heath, 1999).
Dog owners have an increased risk of evacuation failure due to
logistical difficulties. This is especially true for “outdoor dogs”, which
may be less tolerant to confinement needed for transportation. Many
owners may not know where to take their dogs.
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Survey Question #28c: If yes, what would you do with your pet(s) during an
evacuation? Please select the best answer.
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
have at least one pet. In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated they did not
have a pet were instructed to skip #28a, #28b, #28c, and #28d.
Figure 10.1.7: 2016 Pet Evacuation Actions (All Survey Responses: n= 958)
Figure 10.1.8: 2016 Pet Evacuation Actions (Randomized Mailing: n= 224)
5%
78%
3%
2%
1%
2%
5%
4%
1%
1%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
Stay behind with them
Take them to our destination with us
Leave them at home
Board them
Leave them with a friend
Leave some, take some
Do not know
Not applicable; I would not evacuate
Other (please specify)
Percent
8%
71%
5%
1%
0%
5%
7%
1%
1%
0%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Stay behind with them
Take them to our destination with us
Leave them at home
Board them
Leave them with a friend
Leave some, take some
Do not know
Not applicable; I would not evacuate
Other (please specify)
Percent
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Figure 10.1.9: 2014 Pet Evacuation Actions (n=1,110)
Open-ended Response Summary: Most respondents indicated they would take their
pet(s) with them during an evacuation, or remain at the house with their pet(s) if they
could not evacuate with them. A few respondents indicated that they may take some
pets and leave others (for example, take the dog but leave the fish tank).
11%
70%
2%
8%
2%
1%
1%
4%
1%
0%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Stay behind with them
Take them to our destination with us
Leave them at home
Board them
Leave them with a friend
Leave some, take some
Do Not Know
Not applicable; I would not evacuate
Other (please specify)
Percent
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
In one study, over 50% of pet owners would consider defying authorities
during a disaster and would stay with their pets if not allowed to
evacuate with them (DVMNews, 2006).
According to some studies, animal owners have greater difficulty finding
emergency accommodations than do households without animals. As a
result, about 10% of households with animals will stay in their vehicles
or at campgrounds (Heath, 1999; Heath et al, 2001)
Approximately 50-70% of those who leave their pets behind will attempt
to rescue them later (Hall et al, 2004).
“Pet ownership is an important impediment to evacuation. Pets can be a
catalyst in premature return-entry by some or all of the household should
the pet be left during the evacuation. They can also reduce compliance
rates with mandatory evacuations by an a verage of 2–3%. This
represents a small but important number of nonevacuees, many of
whom could be elderly residents” (Bowser and Cutter, 2015).
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Survey Question #28d: If yes, are you aware that Miami-Dade County has a Pet-
Friendly Evacuation Center? (Note: A link for more information about the County’s
Pet-Friendly Evacuation Center is provided at the end of the survey)
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
have at least one pet. In the hardcopy survey, respondents who indicated they did not
have a pet were instructed to skip #28a, #28b, #28c, and #28d.
Figure 10.1.10: 2016 Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center (All Survey Responses: n= 939)
Figure 10.1.11: 2016 Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center (Randomized Mailing: n= 214)
52%
34%
12%
2%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
44%
36%
19%
1%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
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Figure 10.1.12: 2014 Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center (n=1,100)
54% 35%
10% 1%
Yes
No
Do not know
Not applicable
Comparative Analysis: National Trends and Findings
Owning pets is considered to be the most significant reason why
households without children fail to evacuate (Heath, 1999; Heath et al,
2001).
For every additional dog or cat owned, such households are nearly twice
as likely to fail to evacuate compared with pet-owning households with
children (Heath et al, 2001).
One study found that dog owners have an increased risk of evacuation
failure due to logistical difficulties (Heath et al, 2001). This is especially
true for “outdoor dogs”, which may be less tolerant to confinement
needed for transportation. Many owners may not know where to take
their dogs.
The same study found that pet owners are less likely to evacuate if they
do not have animal carriers. This is especially true for cats (Heath et al,
2001).
Some studies suggest pet owners would be willing to risk their lives to
save their pets (Hall et al, 2004; Heath et al, 2001).
According to one study, over 50% of pet owners are not aware of or
have a list of hotels or other facilities that accommodate pets
(DVMNews, 2006).
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10.2 Observations & Considerations
Pet ownership has remained relatively consistent, with a slight decrease (50% of
respondents owned a pet in 2016 compared to 56% in 2014) (Figure 10.1.1). Three
quarters of pet owners in Miami-Dade County own at least 1 dog. Cat ownership among
respondents with pets decreased slightly from 42% in 2014 to 36% in 2016 while “other”
pet ownership increased from 15% to 20% (Figure 10.1.4). “Other” pets include birds,
fish, rabbits, and tortoises/turtles. Other common pets included guinea pigs, hamsters,
bearded dragons, and snakes. Some respondents indicated they had farm animals,
such as chickens, horses, and livestock.
Of those who own dogs and/or cats, nearly 80% own only one or two dogs and/or cats.
However, of the respondents who owned an “other” animal, 5% owned between 21 and
80 pets. Of the 2,581 pets referenced in the survey, 44% were dogs, 29% were cats,
and 28% were another type of animal. Therefore, Miami-Dade County can assume that
most pet owners will have dogs and/or cats, but there is still a sizeable number of pets
who may need shelter and/or assistance that are not dogs or cats.
Fewer respondents in 2016 indicated they would stay at home with their pets (5% in
2016 vs. 11% in 2014) and more respondents indicated that the y would bring their pets
with them to their destination (78% in 2016 vs.70% in 2014). Five percent (5%) of pet-
owning respondents indicated they were planning to bring their pets to a Miami -Dade
County Pet Friendly Evacuation Center (PFEC) (compared to 8% in 2014) (Figure
10.1.7). Based on the county’s 2015 American Community Survey 5-Year population
estimate of 2,639,042, if 50% of the population owns a pet and 5% of the pet -owning
population is planning to bring their pet to a PFEC, Miami-Dade County could potentially
have 65,976 clients looking to use the PFEC.
2015 ACS 5-Year Population Estimate: 2,639,042
o Half of Population (Pet Owners): 1,319,521
5% of Pet Owning Population: 65,976
Awareness of the PFECs remains similar (54% of pet-owning respondents in 2014 vs.
52% in 2016) (Figure 10.1.10).
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11.
HOUSEHOLDS
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11 HOUSEHOLDS
11.1 Data
The section provides household information of those residents in the county that
participated in the study. This section describes housing structure, whether or not the
respondent owns or rents, and a number of other important categories.
Survey Question #29: What type of structure do you live in?
Table 11.1: Type of Housing Structure (All Survey Responses: n= 1,926)
Type of Structure Percent
Detached single family home 62%
Duplex, triplex, quadruple home 8%
Multi-family building 4 stories or less (apartment/condo) 15%
Multi-family building more than 4 stories (apartment/condo) 11%
Mobile home 0%
Manufactured home 1%
Boat 0%
Some other type of structure 1%
Do not know 0%
Not applicable 0%
Other (please specify) 2%
Table 11.2: Type of Housing Structure (Random Sample: n= 496)
Type of Structure Percent
Detached single family home 62%
Duplex, triplex, quadruple home 8%
Multi-family building 4 stories or less (apartment/condo) 13%
Multi-family building more than 4 stories (apartment/condo) 15%
Manufactured home 1%
Some other type of structure 0%
Do not know 0%
Not applicable 0%
Other (please specify) 1%
Open-ended Response Summary: Overwhelming, those who provided a written
response live in townhomes. A few lived in houses or Assisted Living Facilities. A
couple lived in a condo, apartment, or were homeless and either lived in a shelter or on
the street. One respondent lived in a dorm room.
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Survey Question #30: In what year was your place of residence built?
Table 11.3: Year Residence Was Built (All Survey Responses: n= 1,926)
Year Place of Residence was Built Percent
Before 1994 62%
Between 1994 and 2002 12%
After 2002 13%
Other (please specify) 4%
Do not know 9%
Not applicable 0%
Table 11.4: Year Residence Was Built (Random Sample: n= 499)
Year Place of Residence was Built Percent
Before 1994 66%
Between 1994 and 2002 10%
After 2002 13%
Other (please specify) 5%
Do not know 6%
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Survey Question #31: Is your residence located in a FEMA-defined special flood
hazard area?
Table 11.5: Residence Located in a FEMA-defined Flood Hazard Area (All Survey Responses: n=
1,909)
FEMA-defined flood hazard area Percent
Yes 26%
No 32%
Do not know 42%
Not applicable 1%
Table 11.6: Residence Located in a FEMA-defined Flood Hazard Area (Random Sample: n= 491)
FEMA-defined flood hazard area Percent
Yes 28%
No 30%
Do not know 41%
Not applicable 1%
Figure 11.1: Awareness of Residence in FEMA-defined Flood Hazard Area by Owner vs. Renter*
(Own n=1,395; Rent n=473)
*Note: Respondents who selected any answer other than own or rent were not included
in the chart above (for a total of 52 excluded responses out of 1,920).
30%
15%
39%
14%
31%
70%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Own
Rent
Yes No Do not know Not applicable
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Survey Question #32: Do you own or rent your home/place of residence?
Table 11.7: Own or Rent Residence (All Survey Responses: n= 1,923)
Own or Rent Percent
Own 73%
Rent 25%
Other (please specify) 1%
Do not know 1%
Not applicable 2%
Table 11.8: Own or Rent Residence (Random Sample: n= 499)
Own or Rent Percent
Own 83%
Rent 15%
Other (please specify) 1%
Do not know 0%
Not applicable 1%
Figure 11.2: Preparedness Activities by Owner vs. Renter* (Own n=1,395; Rent n=473)
*Note: Responders who selected any answer other than own or rent were not included
in the chart above (for a total of 53 excluded responses out of 1,923).
38%
56%
60%
41%
29%
39%
27%
33%
73%
69%
5%
38%
14%
12%
34%
31%
28%
32%
37%
39%
34%
7%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
An emergency preparedness plan
Flood insurance
Windstorm insurance
A disaster supply kit
An evacuation plan
A weather radio
Signed up for Miami-Dade Alerts
Visited local government web site(s) for emergency preparedness
information
Adequate materials to protect my home/residence from storms
and hurricanes (i.e. hurricane shutters, impact windows and…
Homeowners or renter’s insurance for place of residence
Other (please specify)
Own Rent
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Figure 11.3: Likelihood to Evacuate Following an Evacuation Ordered by Public Safety Officials by
Owner vs. Renter* (Own n=1,389; Rent n=473)
*Note: Responders who selected any answer other than own or rent were not incl uded
in the chart above (for a total of 53 excluded responses out of 1,915).
Figure 11.4: Actual Storm Surge Zones by Owner vs. Renter* (Own n=707; Rent n=237)
*Note: Respondents who selected any answer other than own or rent were not included
in the chart above as well as respondents who did not provide an address or provided
65%
24%
9%
1%
73%
21%
4%
2%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Likely
Do not know
Own Rent
5%
5%
14%
26%
13%
12%
33%
24%
17%
18%
17%
16%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Own
Rent
A B C D E Outside Zones
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an unusable address (50 non-owners or renters and 865 unusable or missing
addresses).
11.2 Observations
The majority of respondents live in detached, single family homes (62%) (Table 11.1)
and were built before 1994 (62%) (Table 11.3).
Nearly three-quarters of respondents owned their homes (Table 11.7). Owners tended
to know if they were located in a FEMA-defined Flood Hazard Area more than renters,
however 31% of owners still did not know if they were in a FEMA-defined Flood Hazard
Area (Figure 11.1).
Some preparedness activities were just as likely to be completed by owners and
renters, but homeowners were more likely to have flood, windstorm, and homeowner’s
insurance as well as adequate materials to protect their home or residence
(homeowner’s insurance was equated to renters insurance in the survey) (Figure 11.2).
Renters tended to be somewhat more likely to evacuate following an evacuation order
than homeowners (Figure 11.3).
There tended to be more renters in Storm Surge Zone B and more owners in Storm
Surge Zone D. The rest of the Storm Surge Zones had relatively similar owner/renter
rates (Figure 11.4).
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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12 DEMOGRAPHICS
The section provides key demographics of those residents in the county that
participated in the study. This section describes the characteristics of the survey
population, such as: residency status, location/zip code, age, gender, race/ethnicity,
language spoken in household, education level, and a number of other important
categories.
Survey Question #2: Do you live in Miami-Dade County on a full-time basis year-
round?
Table 12.1: Residency Status (All Survey Responses: 1,950)
Do you live in Miami-Dade County on a full-time basis year-round? Percent
Yes 99%
No 1%
Do not know 0%
Table 12.2: Residency Status (Random Sample: n= 505)
Do you live in Miami-Dade County on a full-time basis year-round? Percent
Yes 99%
No 1%
Do not know 0%
Survey Question #2a: If no, at what times of the year do you live in Miami-Dade
County? Select ALL that apply.
Note: Online, this question was only presented to respondents who indicated that they
did not live in Miami-Dade County on a full-time basis year-round. In the hardcopy
survey, respondents who indicated they lived in Miami-Dade County on a full-time basis
year-round were instructed to skip #2a.
Table 12.3: Seasonal Part-time Residents in Miami-Dade County (All Survey Responses: n= 18)
If you don’t live in Miami-Dade full-time, at what times of the year do
you live in Miami-Dade County? Percent
Winter 44%
Spring 61%
Summer 72%
Fall 44%
Table 12.4: Seasonal Part-time Residents in Miami-Dade County (Random Sample: n= 4)
If you don’t live in Miami-Dade full-time, at what times of the year do
you live in Miami-Dade County? Percent
Winter 75%
Spring 100%
Summer 50%
Fall 50%
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Survey Question #3: Approximately how many years have you lived either full-
time or part-time in Miami-Dade County?
Table 12.5: Residency Status: Number of years living in Miami-Dade County (All Survey Responses:
n= 1,942)
Number of Years in Miami-Dade County Percent
0 - 2 Years 5%
3 - 5 Years 5%
6 - 10 Years 6%
11 - 20 Years 15%
21 or more years 69%
Do not know 0%
Table 12.6: Residency Status: Number of years living in Miami-Dade County (Randomized Mailing:
n= 493)
Number of Years in Miami-Dade County Percent
0 - 2 Years 3%
3 - 5 Years 5%
6 - 10 Years 7%
11 - 20 Years 16%
21 or more years 69%
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Survey Question #4: What is your zip code?
Table 12.7: Zip Code of Respondents (All Survey Responses: n= 1,694)
Zip code Percent Zip code Percent
33010 1% 33147 2%
33012 1% 33149 0%
33013 0% 33150 1%
33014 1% 33154 1%
33015 3% 33155 2%
33016 1% 33156 3%
33018 1% 33157 6%
33030 1% 33158 1%
33031 1% 33160 1%
33032 2% 33161 2%
33033 2% 33162 1%
33034 0% 33165 2%
33035 1% 33166 1%
33054 1% 33167 1%
33055 1% 33168 1%
33056 1% 33169 3%
33122 0% 33170 1%
33125 1% 33172 1%
33126 1% 33173 2%
33127 1% 33174 1%
33128 0% 33175 2%
33129 1% 33176 4%
33130 1% 33177 2%
33131 2% 33178 2%
33132 0% 33179 2%
33133 2% 33180 1%
33134 2% 33181 1%
33135 1% 33182 1%
33136 1% 33183 2%
33137 1% 33184 1%
33138 1% 33185 1%
33139 2% 33186 4%
33140 1% 33187 1%
33141 1% 33189 2%
33142 1% 33190 1%
33143 2% 33193 1%
33144 1% 33194 0%
33145 2% 33196 2%
33146 1% Other 0%
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Table 12.8: Zip Code of Respondents (Randomized Mailing: n= 477)
Zip code Percent Zip code Percent
33010 1% 33149 0%
33012 1% 33150 0%
33013 1% 33154 1%
33014 1% 33155 2%
33015 3% 33156 4%
33016 1% 33157 3%
33018 1% 33158 2%
33030 1% 33160 1%
33031 0% 33161 1%
33032 1% 33162 1%
33033 2% 33165 2%
33035 2% 33166 1%
33054 1% 33167 1%
33055 2% 33168 1%
33056 0% 33169 1%
33125 1% 33170 1%
33126 1% 33172 1%
33127 1% 33173 1%
33129 1% 33174 2%
33130 0% 33175 4%
33131 1% 33176 3%
33133 2% 33177 1%
33134 3% 33178 2%
33135 0% 33179 3%
33136 1% 33180 3%
33137 0% 33181 0%
33138 3% 33182 1%
33139 4% 33183 2%
33140 1% 33184 0%
33141 2% 33185 1%
33142 1% 33186 3%
33143 3% 33187 1%
33144 1% 33189 2%
33145 1% 33193 0%
33146 0% 33194 0%
33147 3% 33196 2%
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Survey Question #34: Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?
Select ALL that apply.
Table 12.9: Race/Ethnicity (All Survey Responses: n= 1,913)
Race/Ethnicity Percent
Black African American 13%
Black Hispanic 3%
Black Other (i.e. Haitian, Other West Indies) 4%
White Non-Hispanic 30%
White Hispanic 53%
Far East Asian (i.e. Chinese, Korean) 2%
South Asian (i.e. Indian, Pakistani) 1%
Pacific Islander 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%
Other (please specify) 4%
Table 12.10: Race/Ethnicity (Randomized Mailing: n= 493)
Race/Ethnicity Percent
Black African American 10%
Black Hispanic 3%
Black Other (i.e. Haitian, Other West Indies) 2%
White Non-Hispanic 37%
White Hispanic 53%
Far East Asian (i.e. Chinese, Korean) 1%
South Asian (i.e. Indian, Pakistani) 0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%
Other (please specify) 4%
Open-ended Response Summary: As would be expected in an extremely diverse
place such as Miami-Dade County, there were many races and ethnicities identified in
the written response option. Most who selected this response indicated that they were
biracial. Respondents also indicated races and ethnicities from all across the world,
including but not limited to Cuban, Brazilian, Filipino, Guyanese, Italian, Iranian, and
Russian.
Table 12.11: Race/Ethnicity in Miami-Dade County
Race/Ethnicity 2015 ACS 5-Year
White 76%
Black or African American alone 19%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0%
Asian alone 2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0%
Other 3%
Source: B02001 RACE 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
(Categories adopted from ACS)
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Survey Question #35: Please indicate the language(s) spoken in your household.
Select ALL that apply.
Table 12.12: Language(s) Spoken in Household (All Survey Responses: n= 1,925)
Language(s) Spoken in Household Percent
English 93%
Spanish 55%
Haitian Creole 3%
French 3%
Other (please specify) 5%
*Note: Of all respondents, 186 did not select English as a language spoken in the
household. Eighty three percent (83%) of those households spoke Spanish, 7% spoke
Haitian-Creole, 1% spoke French, and 11% spoke another language (to include
Russian, Bulgarian, German, Italian, Portuguese, Serbian, Tagalog, Arabic, and Broken
English (African))/
Table 12.13: Language(s) Spoken in Household (Randomized Mailing: n= 500)
Language(s) Spoken in Household Percent
English 90%
Spanish 57%
Haitian Creole 2%
French 3%
Other (please specify) 5%
Open-ended Response Summary: Most of those who indicated they spoke a different
language than those provided speak Portuguese. Many spoke Italian or German. Some
spoke Tagalog, Chinese, or Russian. There were also many other languages identified
from all regions of the world, including but not limited to Dutch, Arabic, Polish, Urdu,
Farsi, and Serbian.
Table 12.14: Language(s) Spoken in Household (American Community Survey)
Language(s) Spoken in Household 2015 ACS 5-Year
Speaks only English 27%
Speak a language other than English 73%
Spanish 64%
Other Indo-European languages 7%
Asian and Pacific Island languages 1%
Other languages 1%
Source: S1601 LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2011-2015 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
Note: The methodology for measuring language spoken within the household are
different between the ACS & the Miami-Dade County survey. The Miami-Dade County
survey allowed respondents to select multiple languages; therefore, the 27% that
speaks only English as measured by the ACS is included within the 93% that speak
English in the Miami-Dade County survey.
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Survey Question #36: Which of the following best describes your employment?
Table 12.15: Respondent Employment (All Survey Responses: n= 1,912)
Employment Type Percent
Construction 2%
Agriculture and Landscaping 1%
Manufacturing 1%
Wholesale Trade 1%
Hospitality Services & Tourism 2%
University Student 2%
Retail and consumer services 2%
Transportation 1%
Utilities 2%
Professional, financial, or IT services 10%
Education 5%
Healthcare 9%
Government 39%
Military 0%
Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker 1%
Retired 13%
Unemployed 2%
Do not know 1%
Other (please specify) 8%
Table 12.16: Respondent Employment (Randomized Mailing: n= 496)
Employment Type Percent
Construction 3%
Agriculture and Landscaping 0%
Manufacturing 2%
Wholesale Trade 1%
Hospitality Services & Tourism 3%
University Student 1%
Retail and consumer services 5%
Transportation 3%
Utilities 0%
Professional, financial, or IT services 15%
Education 5%
Healthcare 7%
Government 3%
Military 0%
Stay-at-home parent/Caretaker 1%
Retired 38%
Unemployed 2%
Do not know 0%
Other (please specify) 10%
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Table 12.17: County Resident Employment (American Community Survey)
Employment Type Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1%
Construction 7%
Manufacturing 5%
Wholesale trade 4%
Retail trade 13%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7%
Information 2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7%
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste
management services 13%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food
services 11%
Other services, except public administration 6%
Public administration 4%
Source: C24050 INDUSTRY BY OCCUPATION FOR THE CIVILIAN EMPLOYED
POPULATION 16 YEARS AND OVER 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates
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Survey Question #37: Which category best describes your education level?
Table 12.18: Respondent Education (All Survey Responses: n= 1,914)
Education Level Percent
Some high school 2%
High school graduate 9%
Some college 22%
College graduate 38%
Post graduate 28%
Do not know 0%
Not applicable 1%
Table 12.19: Respondent Education (Randomized Mailing: n= 497)
Education Level Percent
Some high school 5%
High school graduate 11%
Some college 23%
College graduate 32%
Post graduate 26%
Do not know 0%
Not applicable 2%
Table 12.20: County Resident Education (American Community Survey)
Education Level Percent
Population 18 to 24 years (X)
Less than high school graduate 15%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29%
Some college or associate's degree 47%
Bachelor's degree or higher 9%
Population 25 years and over (X)
Less than 9th grade 11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28%
Some college, no degree 16%
Associate's degree 9%
Bachelor's degree 17%
Graduate or professional degree 10%
Source: S1501 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2011-2015 American Community Survey
5-Year Estimates
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Survey Question #38: Please indicate your sex.
Table 12.21: Respondent Sex (All Survey Responses: n= 1,893)
Sex of Respondents Percent
Female 58%
Male 41%
Other 1%
Table 12.22: Respondent Sex (Randomized Mailing: n= 498)
Sex of Respondents Percent
Female 51%
Male 49%
Table 12.23: County Resident Sex
Sex of Respondents Percent
Female 51%
Male 49%
Source: S0101 AGE AND SEX 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates
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Survey Question #39: Please indicate your age.
Table 12.24: Respondent Age (All Survey Responses: n= 1,924)
Age of Respondents Percent
16 - 19 0%
20 - 24 3%
25 - 34 12%
35 - 49 29%
50 - 64 38%
65 - 74 11%
75 - 79 3%
80 or older 4%
Not applicable 1%
Table 12.25: Respondent Age (Randomized Mailing: n= 498)
Age of Respondents Percent
16 - 19 0%
20 - 24 0%
25 - 34 7%
35 - 49 18%
50 - 64 31%
65 - 74 26%
75 - 79 9%
80 or older 10%
Table 12.26: County Resident Age (American Community Survey)
Age of Respondents Original ACS Percent Adjusted ACS Percent*
15 - 19 6% 7%
20 - 24 7% 8%
25 - 34 14% 17%
35 - 49 22% 27%
50 - 64 19% 23%
65 - 74 8% 10%
75 - 79 3% 3%
80 or older 4% 5%
Source: S0101 AGE AND SEX 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates
*Note: The Original ACS data shown above references data covering all residents in
Miami-Dade County, including those younger than 15. The Miami-Dade County survey
was only open to residents 16 years o ld and above. The adjusted ACS percent
references the age category percent when only considering county residents older than
15.
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Survey Question #40: Which of the following ranges best describes your total
household income?
Table 12.27: Household Income (All Survey Responses: n= 1,877)
Household Income Percent
$14,999 or less 5%
$15,000 to $24,999 5%
$25,000 to $39,999 10%
$40,000 to $79,999 29%
$80,000 to $99,999 14%
$100,000 or more 28%
Do not know 4%
Not applicable 6%
Table 12.28: Household Income (Randomized Mailing: n= 478)
Household Income Percent
$14,999 or less 7%
$15,000 to $24,999 10%
$25,000 to $39,999 13%
$40,000 to $79,999 27%
$80,000 to $99,999 10%
$100,000 or more 24%
Do not know 3%
Not applicable 6%
Table 12.29: County Household Income (American Community Survey)
Household Income Percent
$14,999 or less* 17%
$15,000 to $24,999 13%
$25,000 to $34,999 11%
$35,000 to $49,999 14%
$50,000 to $74,999 16%
$75,000 to $99,999 10%
$100,000 or more* 18%
Source: S1901 INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2015 INFLATION -ADJUSTED
DOLLARS) 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
*Note: The lowest and highest income categories in the ACS were combined to allow for
a closer comparison to the Miami-Dade County survey data. In the ACS, there are “Less
than $10,000” and “$10,000 to $14,999” categories and “$100,000 to $149,999”,
“$150,000 to $199,999”, and $200,000 or more” categories.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A: OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS
Note: The following responses have not been edited for grammar and spelling.
Question 5. Please indicate those activities your household has done to prepare
for emergencies and disasters (only “other” answers are displayed here).
Alerts & Apps (8)
I get Alerts on the TV
Red Cross Emergency App
Red cross Emmergency ap
registered at the Miami-Dade Emergency Managemente for handicap
signed up for NHC alerts and TWC
we monitor nhc.noaa.gov; we are not in a flood zone or an evacuation zone.
Have been through Andrew and all subsequent storms.
Weather app for alerts
weather phone app
Group Living (6)
Assisted Living Facility Emergency Plan Updated Annually
hospice
I live in an apartment
I live in government building
i live on campus at barry university
live in dorms
Home Improvements (39)
Accordian Shutters
Automatic standby generator
backup electricity
Emergency generator
emergency panel to be used with a gas operated generator
gas generator
Gates around the house
generator
Generator
generator
Generator
generator
generator
generator
generator
generator
generator
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generator
Generator (full house)
Generator with fuel
generator, food, water
Generator, gasoline and drinking water and water for others needs
generator, water, food for one week
generator,cash,water,plywood
generator/supplies
Home built with higher elevation and impact glass throughout
Hurricane proof garage dr
In the process of getting impact windows and doors
INSTALLED IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS
Portable Generator
prepared my home\'s generator
Purchased Emergency Generator
Purchsed standby power and accessories, water storage, etc.
safe room
Storm shutters
storm windows
storms shuters
Whole House Generator
Windows and doors antihurrianes
Insurance (3)
condo insurance
lives in condo which has flood insurance. Have water, batteries, lanterns and
flashlights, food.
We are forced to have flood insurance even when we do not need it
None (17)
Currently at airbnb home that is in no way prepared.
homeless
homeless
n/a
na
Newly moved to the area so in the process of doing these things
no home insurance
none
none
none
none
none
none of the above
nothing
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nothing
Nothing
nothing yet
Planning (5)
Get emergency preparedness information from HR.
Have the pets travel ready also.
I have ER Prep plan info
I wish that MDC would give me more information about what to expect and put
major storm information on the front page of the web site.
plans for our pets
Supplies (25)
2 week supply of food for people & pets, water containers, barbeque grill,
generator, solar cell phone charger
drinking water
Emergency water and beer supply
extra food
extra food
extra water and gasoline
flash lights, lamps, first aid kit
food
Food and water Supply
food stockpile
food supplies, water
food, flashlight, radio, batteries, water
food/water 7 days
Gas, personal paperwork, cash, emergency back, etc.
Keep and rotate a stock of water and none perishable food supplies as well as
updated medicines
lanterns, food, storm supplies
linternas
Medications
replenish water supply per person; battery-powered lamp; canned food supply;
supplies from years before and contacts too help...
tape windows
water storage jugs ready
water, animal shelter, trimmed trees, tied down sailboat
water, candles coleman stove matches and power bank
water, food, flashlight etc
Training/Experience (3)
ex-marine trained tactics
Ham operator with oem
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lived experience
Catch All (11)
All
Homeowners
how do I sign up for Miami-Dade alerts?
I dont know
I live alone in a garage apt
I rent, so I\'m not sure what kind of insurance the owner has.
living in mother\'s residence at the moment-used to live in Miami Beach
renter
traffic
vivo alquilado i no se nada de eso
YOU
Question 6. Please indicate what type of device(s) you use to access the internet
(only “other” answers are displayed here).
Aircard (2)
aircard
company mifi
Do not use internet (2)
I do not use computers myself only family members, there are computers with
internet service in the home.
I do not use the internet refuse to have my life subjected to it in order to function
Phone (2)
phone in my car
satellital phone
Public Computer (2)
College Computer
senior citizen center
Public Establishments (1)
free wifi dunkin donuts, mcdonalds
Smart TV (2)
battery TV
Smart TV
Catch All (4)
homeless
housephone
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Idk
News Radio/TV
Question 7. Please indicate how Miami-Dade County can better assist you in
preparing for emergencies and disasters (example: provide preparedness
materials in my language).
Alerts (30)
Alerts via or computer
Atencion telefonica, en caso de alguna duda.
email/txt alerts
I would like to see more TV interruptions and media alerts to keep everyone
informed. Miami Dade alerting rather than the news teams.
Issue hourly news updates.
Ley de divulgacion por radio y tv 2 min cada hora durante la temporary. Este
material debe ser corto y preciso
mandar sms de emergencia a todos los celulares con 305 o 786
More awareness to public about the safety text alert system
More consistency of eas
Provide emergency management notifications in case of an emergencies for
preparedness.
Provide scrolling messages across the TV screen in severe weather so we can
understand the threat and how quickly the weather is approaching. This is
common in other states with less severe weather patterns.
provide text messages on an hourly basis when a storm is about to hit.
Provide the desired form of communication (US mail, email, text messages, fb) to
its residents regarding preparedness. In other words, ask me my preferred
communication to receive regular updates and tips, then send. Pre/du ring/post
emergencies.
Public Emergency air Siren when storm is in approach.
public service anoouncements in transportation such as personal vehicles or
automatic alerts such as AMBER alerts
Radio
radio and public announcements, postings, social media, memos, collaterals
radio TV
Send clearer notifications throughout devices.
send message alerts
Sign up for text alerts
Text alerts???
text me alerts email me alerts
text message notification whenever possible
Text messages and a disaster alert app - perhaps they already have such things.
Una APP para telefono con push notifications
use e-mails for notification and emergency info
use my zip code to tell me if i'm in danger
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Use text messaging for alerts
Well a county wide alert "CLEARLY" understandable.
Access & Functional Needs (6)
Be able to transfer wheelchair people to another place when light is gone and
they have to keep inside of the apartment for a whole month while light service is
restored
Provide materials for people with hearing problems and disability.
Providing Deaf Interpreters for ALL conferences and events. Not ASL
interpreters. two different types. Both should be provided. The Deaf community is
growing. Assist the homeless that want help.
Reach out to the elderly or families with elderly to ensure they have what's
needed after disaster or at least that they are ok
Referente a noticias (radio y television) de emergencia y desastres naturales,
cada vez que se informe a la población el condado debe y es su obligación de
tener en cuenta a las personas mudas y sordomudas y siempre contar con
traductores para las población que no hablan ingles, la mayoría de las veces las
autoridades tratan de hablar e informar en un idioma (como por ejemplo,español)
que no dominan y la información no llega clara, ni precisa. Estamos hablando de
informar para proteger la vida de todos en momentos como este, creo que se
debe prestar mas atención a este detalle vital y tener en cuenta que la fluidez y
claridad de lo que se debe transmitir debe ser claro y fidedigno en momentos de
emergencia, donde la vida de todos esta en riesgo. Y la población que no tiene
acceso o no sabe navegar por el internet estará bien informada?
tener reservA de agua y comida para todos los ALF del CONDADO,plantas
moviles electricas y materiales en espanol
Doing Well (36)
Awesome
Creemos que el Condado de Miami Dade esta actualizado de las medidas
necesarias para contrarestar los efectos de un huracan, lo que pasa es que
nosotros somos muy finalista.
do a very good job so I cannot think of anything to add
Doing a great job already
doing good
I believe that since this is a multi-populated city/county that commercial can
reflect most ethnicities this community represents. Overall, the county/city is
doing a great job by informing this community by either social media/media and
radio. concerning
I feel that they are doing a wonderful job through media, flyers in the mail and
website.
I think they have cover everything that the public needs, or to know for
emergencies and disasters.
I think Miami Dade is completely prepared we learned a lot from Andrew and
Wilma and have prepared for any type of emergency.
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I think Miami Dde county does a great job in informing the opulation about
hurricane threats
I think Miami-Dade County has cover all areas in preparing for emergencies and
disasters.
I think you all are doing a good job. Thanks for what you do, we appreciate you.
I think you do quite well.
In my opinion every things are very good .
IS PERFECT
Keep up the excellent work.
Miami Dade County already has prepared me with information regarding
emergencies and disasters awareness regarding a Hurricane . Miami Dade
County has covered all subjects to be prepared. Survival, shleters to go to,
Preparing home for Hurricane, animal shelters, , shelte rs where you can go if
needed. Health medication that is needed to be prepared. I think Miami Dade
has covered all areas to make our county aware and prepared and I thank you.
Miami Dade county does a fine job at making us aware of what's going on and
preparing us for the worst situations
Miami Dade County has provided excellent service in the past. I am not sure
what the County has in place in event of total shut down of all technologies
Miami dade county is great in disaster preparedness materials
Miami-Dade County does a very good job.
Miami-Dade County does an excellent job preparing for emergencies.
Miami-Dade County is doing excellent job at keeping everyone aware.
Miami-Dade County is very prepared and is doing a great job of informing the
public. The public needs to pay attention and not wait until the last minute to
start making preparations.
Miami-Dade provides the necessary information we need to be prepared.
My family is very satisfied with the materials that Miami Dade County had made
available to us.
No comments at this time. Miami-Dade County provides all the necesary
information reqired to be well prepared for any possible emergengy/evacuation.
Not sure. I believe that they are doing a good job of communication the required
information when necessary.
The county and government is doing a good job specially after the disaster.
they are doing a great job
They are doing everything possible in my opinion
They do a fine job as it is and the issue is people don't prepare enough and
expect the government to come to their aid immediately after a hurricane with
essential; e.g., water, ice, etc.
we are very pleased with the services provide by Roberto Cepeda representative
from your dept.
When preparing its emergency plan, Sunflowers Village ALF, Inc. has always
received prompt, precise and accurate assistance when requested. Mr. Cepeda
is an asset to your organization because of his knowledge and customer service.
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You are doing an excellent job. I can sleep at nights peacefully knowing that I live
in a county that has so many resources
You are doing well.
Employee Concerns (15)
Allowing employees to go home with ample time so they too can prepare for
emergency. After an emergency, check to see if your own staff is in need of
assistance, (how can the county assist their employees who may be struggling
through an emergency)
As a County employee...we are required to assist in the event of an emergency.
We should receive free disaster kits for our families while we assist other families
in our community.
As a state employee, perhaps county should join forces and provide info
sessions at state employees' workplace about local services and preparedness.
County employees are required to work disaster assistance, but instructions on
location to report to is not always clear. Seems to be a delay in communications
from the top down.
county is under staffed in man power,materials. As proven in by Andrew. The
county will not get a postive responce they recieved then as someone who
worked 18 hrs a day for at least 6 months.
Get More Emergencies staff
I worked at the airport in the office and according to the managment we are all
esential and I disagree because I'm disabled and I'm a woman what can I do in
my job during a hurracane I understand that after I need to return to work asap
but during the hurricane I want to be home with my family. I think that polize
need to be change. I understand that they need an emergency respond team
before, during and after the hurracane but the office people need to be release
as the rest of the county employees.
If anything, more workers.
It would be helpful if government employees were allowed more time off from
their regular hours to prepare their homes, rather have to wait to after work or
last minute. For example, tropical storm watches & warnings have been up in
Dade since yesterday and employees are still required to report to work 8 hours
minimum or more if providing essential services. I'll never forgive the county for
waiting till the last minute to release employees only hours before Wilma came
ashore. It was horrifying driving down 836 in tropical storm gusts trying to get
home.
Making sure employees can go home within a reasonable time period if over an
hour from home
NOt enough education is done for county employees..
Providing preparedness materials and scheduling obligatory orientation in every
places of work I mean the should be obligatory to employers schedule the
orientations with the county for employees.
Well the biggest problem w/ Andrew was the "volunteers" that were directing
traffic. Why not get volunteers BEFORE the storm and give them the tools they
need
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when a storm is approaching they need to release employees with sufficient time
to properly prepare
When the Governor declares a state of emergency, the Mayor of MDC should
produce a statement on this website. Your employees and facilities need to know
you're thinking about them. They need your guidance and leadership and I do
not see one single mention of Hurricane Matthew on this site. It is a public
neglect that needs to be corrected. We are looking to you for leadership and
yes, breast cancer and pet adoption is important but you are not preparing your
county for the potential of a major hurricane and it is a blaring and ridiculous
failure.
Flood Concerns (16)
(81 yr old mother cannot be high up) My complex f loods enormously just during
rain, I was flooded out of Apt #131 in 2013 lost everything, Miami Dade must
make law for all complexes, all apartments on 1st floor needs to have sandbags
available in case of flooding, at least, can protect until you get assistance.
being prepared and open all cannels to avoid flooding,
better drainage in area around my home
Better planning/placement of dwellings, healthcare facilities, roadways, gas
stations, waste facilities,etc. Many areas of Miami-Dade will be under tidal
surge.......
Better water drainage system in the 33165 area. With regular storms the streets
are flooded into driveways and hazardous. I am not sure how anyone would get
out safely during a hurricane.
During heavy rain storms, we have serious flooding. In the past, we experienced
21 inches. We tried to hook up to the city pipes (we live in Pepperwood), but that
failed.
Fix drainage to prevent additional flooding
Flooding is usually what causes the most damage. A review of the waterways
and sewer infrastructure is needed so that when we get storms drains are not
backed up. Consider that there is a HUGE number of people that don't speak the
language to workshops when hurricane season starts would be useful. Don't
forget to remind people about the elderly, children and pets as these are the
ones that are most likely to need extra help. There is overcrowding of vehicles in
our city, a clearer mandate for evacuation should be set so that people that need
to evacuate do so at the right times so that we are not ALL out on the street at
the same time. A control over the gas prices should also be set with a freeze to
prices so that the community is not being harassed by crooked gas station
owners.
I live in a flood area (Kendall Drive between 97th and 117)th. Keeping street and
storm drains clear is super important year-round, not just in hurricane season.
Make sure all water drains are working properly lake on Little River Drive is clean
Make sure drainage are clean, trees are trimmed. Also, have adequate staff train
for disaster awareness with information.
Make sure that storm drains are adequately functioning and not blocked. Make
sure that trees on public lands (ROWs and Medians) are properly trimmed and
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hurricane ready. Ensure that emergency response centers are adequately
protected from storm events for effective recovery efforts.
Miami Dade County needs to do a better job of clearing storm sewers, and
expanding drainage infrastructures throughout the entire area, not just low-lying.
My community floods very badly during heavy rains. MDC could better assist my
area by improving the drainage system. The community is roughly 10 years old
with new infrastructure that was installed at that time and has been updated and
flooding is still a problem during heavy storms.
Provide better drainage in my immediate area tha is very prone to flooding.
reinforce the County's coastline is reinforced with natural environmental solutions
to block storm surge -such as more mangroves and wetlands areas. Make sure
the Water & Sewer Dept. has sufficient funding to maintain our county's storm
water drains and canal locks have sufficient funding to keep these systems in
proper working order.
Information (170)
Add news and instruction on TV.
Advertise more about the services (i.e. TV ads, mail distributions, etc.
Advertise the offerings more so that residents know what information is available.
advocate in communities such as door to door face time.
Announce more frequently public preparedness awareness in day and eve ning
newscast
appropriate information
As a university student living on campus, it would be great if there could be more
communication between the County and the universities. I know there is plenty of
education for elementary school students, but many uni versity students come
from all over the world and from locations that do not experience hurricanes. For
these reasons, college students need to be exposed to hurricane preparedness.
be more visible the month or so before hurricane season begins; community
events to remind residents how to prepare and mail-outs or even phone tree
messages. many residents here in dade county know when hurricane season
begins, but with daily life activities preparing for the storm may go unnoticed until
it is actually upon us.
being ready the years before can help for any situation befor next event happens
Better awareness of hurricane preparedness at one site that is easy to access
from computer or cellphone
Better publicize tax free shopping days for emergency supplies.
Billboard campaign with websites to visit in case of emergency. I know I can
google and find information but in case of extreme emergency where there is no
electricity maybe internet etc ... I wouldn't know what to do or where to find
information
by creating awareness, videos, and conferences
By email also so I can save it for future. Paper brochures clutter a bit...
By providing all the necessary details of the hurricane shelters. And the location
of one nearby our area where we should be seeking shelter f or.
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by providing brochure
Checklists
Clear english would help with communication.
Communicate through texts or email, provide community with access to such a
service. Inform public.
Communicate with all coulters of Dade County
Consistency of message - i.e. county prepares 1 message that is routed to all
media channels (radio, tv, whatever may be broadcasting at the time). Perhaps a
series of messages grouped by topic would even be helpful (i.e. food, gas, water
supply, traffic, damage control, etc.).
constant rehearsals of emergency plans
DADE COUNTY SHOULD VISIT COUNTY CITIZENS TO BETTER INFORM
SPECIALY SENIOR CITIZENS.
distribute iformation and make more clear the evacuation zones
Distribution of Emergency preparedness materials mailed to the residents before
June 1
don't know how to sign up for alerts, assisting residents who cant afford with
affordable shutters, providing assistance with rides, making hurricane supplies
tax deductible
easier access to information, have booklets available by mail
Easy website to view info
Emergency Preparedness booklets for residents and/or employees.
Emergency Preparedness information should be announced all year long, not
just at the beginning of hurricane season or imminent emergency. More
information on what the county will provide: water, shelter, elderly/sick
assistance. Maybe host workshops for residents to explain actions that the
county will take and on when emergency plans will kick off. Workshops on how to
prepare your home, maybe in conjunction with Home Depot and Lowe's. Flood
us with information.
Emergency respond classes should be given more often
en la pagina web no pude encontrar un mapa que indique las rutas de
evacuacion indicando calles-avenidas-highways que se deberian tomar en caso
de inundacion en brickell
Encourage residents to visit the County's website to get emergency information
ahead of time, like checklists and guidelines.
Ensure that preparedness materials are made available to centers of
government, ex. city halls, in all Miami-Dade Co municipalities.
eso seria muy bueno recibir correspondencia mediante correo de las me didas a
tomar en caso de emergencia
flyers for resident and a publicworkshops for elderly and handicapp residents
Give clear, succinct relevant instructions/directions/information in an emergency
or disaster - remove the drama
Give me necessary information
give us aureate information about the storm ,shelters , were to find water, ice .
guidance for establishing an emergency preparedness plan
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Have a Hurricane 101 for new residents/tourists who have yet to experience a
hurricane.
Have a live person answer the telephone and respond to specific questions with
specific information
Have an almost year round initiative that educates residents on being prepared
for any kind of disaster (natural or man made). Don't just wait until hurricane
season.
Have Law Enforcement Officers respond to inform the communities, in person or
deliver flyers, door hangers, etc.
Have never received any materials on emergency preparedness.
Have staff available during an emergency to provide information for those that do
not have access to computer, phone etc.
Help my neighbors be better prepared. Most do not access the resources I do.
Hola: De la misma manera en que llegan propagandas de los mercados y
tiendas podrian hacer que nos llegara mas informacion, muchas personas son
de una edad abanzada y no tienen acseso a internet o medios para informarse
correctamente y en ocaciones no tienen la posibilidad de crear las condiciones
correctas, quizas podrian ayudar mas al respecto. gracias
I am subscribed to my neighborhood association's (Coconut Grove -
www.vocg.com) email newsletter and I think it would be a great way to contact
homeowners and renters in my neighborhood with information. There are not
many outreach materials or events where i see emergency information, so this
may be a low cost alternative to having to staff a booth or table at city hall
meetings or events. Thanks!
I get information primarily by radio
I need information sandbags
I would like to receive a hurricane preparedness guide at home by mail. All
households should receive one. All text messages sent during a storm should
provide a link to a resources website. We need to understand in case of
communications interruptions (no internet access, no phone access, etc...) what
are the choices available? County employees could be used as a source to
distribute hurricane guides to the community if we only shared a few copies to
our inmediate relatives...... so perhaps the first distribution of such resources
guide can start with our own County employees (by email as downloadable PDF
as well as printed)
I'm OK - but you might want to prepare handouts/info packets and distribute them
in schools, libraries, and the like for those who don't know about hurricanes.
Improve pre-disaster prep.Partner with organizations (schools, HOAs, Service
groups) to hieghten awareness. Prep for diaster readiness/response beyond
weather events.
info booths at local grocery stores
Information needs to be better disseminated throughout the communities,
especially low-income, minority ones, and in English, Spanish, and Haitian
Creole, at least.
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Instead of printing packets and leaving them in public places, things like the
readiness guide should be mailed to houses
It would be nice to have people come around explain and give flyer
just keep doing what you are doing, keeping the community alert to what is going
on
just like they go around for politics should do the same for emergency
Keep us well informed. Provide sandbags.
keeping information simple and transparent without much hype
keeping us informed, giving us steps on what to do in certain circumstances
Know ahead of time where water, ice, etc. will be distributed in case of an
emergency or disaster
Las revistas en papel regularmente las tiramos sin leer, para quien no tiene
internet es until, pero entrar en el mundo de las redes sociales con informes
frescos, oportunos.
Let us know how we can stay informed - for example, I am not aware of the alerts
alluded to earlier in the survey but would love to get them.
Let us know when public transportation stops running.
Local News
Mail list and suggestions on preparedness and evacuation routes and plans.
Mail out to homes in storm surge/evacuation zones maps/evacuation plans and
contacts in English/Spanish during hurricane season every year - a lot of non-
English/uneducated individuals still do not understand the possible pending
dangers.
Mail out to the residence saying what to do, How to prepare and where to go to
get the items needed to become storm ready or emergency ready. The mail out
should include coupons to those who can't afford it.
make it more accessible for elders that may not know how to navigate the
internet.
Making information on emergency accessible for everyone.
Making the information readily available to the public, not only via internet as
many do not have this kind of access or understand how to use this functionality.
Mantener una seccion activa cuando exista la posibilidad huracanes y/o posibles
tormentas tropicales para estar mas informados por medio de nuestro condado
Maps of evacuation routes with 24 hr notice/ that will be supported by the
following: LEOS, suspended tolls, traffic mgmt
Maybe a pamphlet in the mail alerting everyone to all of the preparedness
resources that are available would help.
maybe send outreach materials as I would not know where to go to look for them.
Maybe set up a public work shop, unless there is one in place already.
MDC CAN PREPARE AN INFO ONLY FACEBOOK PAGE FOR DISASTER
INFO - IN ADDITION TO BEING NOTIFIED BY SUPERV OR TEAMS DURING
A DISASTER HAM RADIOS COULD BE ISSUED OR OFFERED TO
EMPLOYEES AT A DISCOUNT FOR THEIR ER SUPPLY ALLOWING
EVERYONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE COMMUNICATION DURING ANY
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UNFORESEEN SITUATION. PHONE DIAL IN NUMBER FOR RECORDED
UPDATES
Me gustaría recibir un email con instrucciones de procedimiento en caso de
hurracones o alguna palestra.
Miami dade County should put more resources and encourage citizens to
become part of organizations such as CERT so that in case of a major disaster
everybody is ready. These community based teams should receive higher levels
of training so that they can be of more assistance to MDFR and MDPD in the
event of a major emergency.
Miami Dade Fire in Doral posee informacion gratis de brochure que he obtenido
y entregado a todos los residentes de mi ALF, familiares y empleados para
tomar conocimento en Emergency Evacuation como deben actuar .Me parece
muy oportuno agradecer la posibilidad de obtener los brochures que son muy
practicos para el entendimiento de la gente en varias lenguas.
Miami-Dade County should periodically provide pamphlets with all service
provided and all emergency contacts need for a safe encounter with a Natural
Disaster.
Monitor, inform and warn ahead of disaster.
More accessible information
more awareness ... maybe more radio time or somehow forced education either
at supermarkets etc... just pamphlets to the side gets missed by people.
More commercials advising of the resources available and informational inter-net
sites.
More community outreach and community awareness. Greater presence is
needed, especially during hurricane season.
More frequent public announcements (radio/TV/press) and include the smaller
neighborhood (free) papers.
More local community outreach workshops or town hall meetings
More local TV commercials to the community about readiness in emergencies or
hurricane
More media info, mail info, seminars
more public outreach through the commercial media
More reading material.
More visible awareness for all, television ads, radio ads, mailers, some type of
community outreach for ALL residents of the county. Too many people are
oblivion.
More visual advertising. A lot of people specially senior do not have access to
thsi information online or dont know how to obtain this information
Natural disasters and acts of violence or terrorism can both cause emergency
situations. Use the media to reach out to the public in order to increase public
awareness about possible emergency situations Make an emergency
preparednes course available to the public for free.
no tengo el listado de refugios en caso de huracanes y no se donde puedo
conseguirlo.
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Overall the city is providing adequate information but my concern is that how will
information and services be disseminated and prioritized after an event.
Play more disaster preparedness information on Mami-Dade TV.
Pls publicize and/or communicate a communication channel for smartphones that
will be used when an event is on land (not pre-storm preparedness [info is well
covered]) how to communicate after the storm.
Post location of distribution stations (in advance) in the event of disaster relief is
made available.
Preparedness material easily at hand in government buildings, libraries, county
offices and even Dr.'s offices too.
preparedness materials as well as county employee readily available to assist in
case of a disaster
Proactive communications in the local media, about preparedness, disaster
planning and updates
Provide a list of hotlines in case of emergencies.
provide a place for shelter after evacuation and have pubic transportation
especially for eleders and women with children.
Provide adequate information on location of shelters and relief stations, if a
hurricane or any disaster affect our community.
Provide an email message with all the checklist items to be filled out and
checked off before sending back to Miami-Dade County. I live in City of
Homestead and sometimes the lines between local and county municipalities is
not clear.
Provide each resident with paper instructions at their residence, i had to find
information out on my own. Carnival Cruise Line (my employer) does a great job
at providing us with info.
Provide info about how sea level rise may affect the next storms and flooding
Keep the public informed about seasonal water management
Provide info in a Smart Phone app
Provide information explaining how Miami-Dade will respond in case of an
emergency of any type.
provide information for people to be ready
PROVIDE INFORMATION OF TELEPHONE # AND PLACES TO CONTACT OR
VISIT IN THE AREA
provide materials like, literature or tv information
Provide materials with routes, contact information
Provide me with phone # that I can call
Provide preparedness materials throughout the entire communities
provide public advices/classes to community's leaders to train and prepare the
community for these events.
provide reminders to set up disaster supply kit, evacuation and emergency
preparedness plan. My family is usually not worried about it because we
generally have plenty of time to formulate a plan for hurricanes, but that probably
isn't the best way.
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Provide specific preparation advice for apartment rentals and tenants in medium
density housing areas.
Provide specifications for specific locations (neighborhoods) storm surge
planning map difficult to interpret (too small)
Provide timely information to local media outlets
provide trainings for emergencies in libraries in .
provide where are shelters by zipcode
Provide with evac plans
Provided information in checklist format
Providing additional detailed information which may be acceessed through the
miamidade.gov page. B. Using the major TV stations (i.e., channels 4, 7, 10) to
inform the public of the miamidade.gov page as well as of other information.
Providing information as soon as it is available.
Providing road alert sign messages throughout major sections in the community.
Publish all available hurricane shelter periodically, not just when storm is
approaching
Reuniones publicas ( en escuelas o Iglesias de la comunidad) distrubuyendo
materiales y explicando como prepararse.
Send for mail emergency numbers o places I can go in an emergency case.
Send information by post vve
send information to phone or email
Send letters of evacuation plans to all homes.
Send to every house a list of preparedness materials and emergency numbers to
call
Sending evacuation routes, shelters information, family tips
Sending us a brochure by Mail or email with all the info on how to prepare,
checklist of what to do an what to take. If we have to evacuate. I think it will be a
good idea to provide discounts on hotels.
Simple list of "who to call" after a disaster. Examples - tree removal, fire clean-
up, flood clean-up, down lines
Simple map and TV program that shows shelters for humans and shelters for
animals, emergency medical locations. Elderly evacuation procedures.
SPREAD THE WORD
Strongly encourage the population to be self -sufficient for one week. Point out
that in case of an hurricane cat. 3 or worse, hitting Miami from the East, th ere
might be very little help from within and assistance from outside will be late.
Suggest what to do with vehicles when a home garage in not available.
Take in consideration those who maybe small communities, but still would need
information in their lenguage.
Taking action before it is late. Because we do not want to commit to a desition
and later was not necessary, the goverment wait to last minute. The public does
not expect the goverment to be future readers, it is okay to make mistakes in
favor of caution.
television
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The amount of time allowable for residents to prepare their homes prior to an
event. Have been caught in previous tropical storms in the car on the way home
because the call was made to late. Puts residents in danger.
The Hurricane Guide should be mailed top residents and the hurricane supply tax
free holiday should be extended.
The preparation is always a good helpful for hands for many specially those with
one to help them.
There is sufficient scientific evidence of the sea level rising being the most
inminent danger for all. This is being minimized and dismissed.
There should be immediate open communication with all media outlets to inform
of emergency situations such as evacuation notices.
They can assist by providing more info rmation material for emergencies and
disaster.
They can distribute hurricane guides at grocery stores since a lot more people
frequent the grocery store than anything else.
To have the information in more places for accessibility purposes.
To improve the indications for the shelters and how to get to them, whenever
they exist. Improve the emergency information through the radio, and in shopping
centers and shops in general.
To provide enough time and warning for staff to go home and prepare. Those
that are exempt to get extra time to go to a shelter.
training classes/ office of safety
TV
Use the same kiosk for the transit schedules to also post emergency
preparedness info.
Using all forms of media whether its TV, local radio stations, social media
platforms, or providing an emergency app to better inform all people exactly what
services are being provided and the details (times, locations, transportation) that
will allow them to access them.
visiting areas to educate people
Ways to evacuate Miami from different locations.
we could receive booklet in the mail
website, app
When u move into this county a book should acompany ur lease stating rainfall
amounts and best estimate of flooding from just exstensive rainfall situations to
possible Hurricane flooding. The Keys gate group supplied little to no info except
about insurance. And I am from the Midwest I lived at confluence of Mississippi &
Missouri River and everyone knew flood plain just by insurance companies to
pamphlets from the state and the Core of Engineers. Here u can't drive down a
road and tell it floods in Missouri u could see debri in trees water lines on trees
and look at info provided and know what to watch for. Not sure what to do here
only been here 3 months. Wife's RN with VA so she can't just evacuate she has
job liabilities.
Where can I find an emergency preparedness plan?
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where in my neighborhood can I access needed services in case of an
emergency?
Insurance/Home Improvement (10)
avaiable/ better/ home insurance-affordable
Cost of permit for hurricane shutters + cost of shutters excludes people like me
who are lower income (< $30,000) & cost is not recuperated enough on home
insurance discounts
give homeowners tax rebates to update and fix windows and roofs
Help to the community for fair Home Owner insurance policy from Citizens.
I think we should assist the elderly more with their shutters.
Make sure landlords and property management companies are being
responsible.
referrals to handyperson to install hurricane shutters as needed
REFRIGERATOR MAGNET WITH REQ SUPPLIES PER HOUSEHOLD
MEMBER.
specially have prepared the insurance company to respond and not to make it
hard to clients.
windows coverings
Language (29)
English
english
espanol
I NEED MY MATERIALS IN ENGLISH
I speak and understand the English language. From my experience with
Hurricane Andrew, I think Miami-Dade county did a very good job.
I would like to get information about it in Spanish for my wife
Indicate sign on the street in Spanish
Ingles o Espanol
need to assist with Spanish and English for our community
Ofrecer materiales de information en mi idioma.
ofreciendo material en mi idioma
Preparation messages must be diffused in multiple languages, especially
because many members of our community have a strong tradition or radio and
television.
prepare/ provide preparedness material in either English or Spanish
Provide good language translation - most Spanish language material is badly
translated
Provide materials in Arabic and give out brochures
Provide Materials in Spanish
provide preparedness information in my language
provide preparedness materials at all libraries in my language.
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Provide preparedness materials in English , Hispanish and Creole for the
Community, workshop for preparation in case of emmergency. Provide shellter
and services. Local news and Radio Broadcasters and Alerts.
Provide preparedness materials in my family's language.
Provide preparedness materials in my language - Bulgarian, provide disaster
supply kit and water.
provide preparedness materials in my language and sending mail to the
residence providing important fact and/or information.
Provide preparedness materials in my native language (Turkish)
provide preparedness materials in Spanish
PROVIDE PREPAREDNESS MATERIALS IN SPANISH
provide radio information in English
Providing Spanish materials and news in Miami
Spanish
spanish
No Suggestion/Don’t know about services (35)
although we've been through 2 bad storms, it hasn't affected our house. don't
know what I would need if we were affected. don't know what MD offers.
County can only do so much to make it easy to obtain emergency info during the
emergency. Sometimes phone lines are down, etc.
dk
Dont know
emergency hasn't happened yet
everything ok for now
How do we know where to go to get this info? Can you mail it to us?
I am unaware of any preparation services
I am very unaware of any service available to me or any service Miami Dade
provides. It would be nice if they went around high schools, places of
employment for parents and students to educate them on this information.
I didn't know about signing up for Miami Dade Alerts? How do I do that ?
I didn't know I can sign up for Miami Dade alerts until just reading it in this survey.
It should be made known better.
I do not expect MiamiDade county to provide for my safety nor the safety of my
family in case of a natural disaster; it is up to my family and I to be ready and
prepare.
I don't know how I will get updates from M-DC or alerts on my phone or social
media - even if I don't follow or sign up, there should be a way to reach me
I HAVE HAD NO REASON TO USE IT'S SEVICES IN THIS AREA AS ON YET.
I have no idea
I have not experienced any state of emergency yet during my stay here
I have not seen much in public services announcements for the storm season.
I haven't received any information on preparations in case of an emergency
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I haven't taken the time to find out about county resources. One way it would help
me to do so, as a county employee if you could send us more information thru
our county e-mails like it was done to announce this survey.
Just moved into the apartment so I'm not sure as I complete the survey
N/A
n/a
NA
NA
NA
NA.
Never lived through a disaster so don't know how Dade will respond and pre pare
no comment
No idea
no se
no suggestions
No suggestions at this time
none
Not too sure, I'm assuming they would call or txt me
Nothing I can think of right now
Pet Concerns (16)
distributing preparedness materials at the library, on buses, schools etc . so
people can be more aware and take it seriously especially those w/pets.
I know they have pet information, but I also know that there are not enough
shelters that we can bring pets to.
Identify shelters that take cats.
Make the evacuation zones easier to understand; let more people know about
the shelters that allow pets
Miami Dade County seems pretty thorough with alerts, routes, shelters, shelters
for pets, preparedness kit and supplies list. suggestion: perhaps police or county
volunteer teams can offer emergency/disaster training at community centers or
libraries to better engage public with this info.
More info re preparedness for pets(dogs) & more shelter facilities for pets
More information should be provided to pet owners in terms of practical options
for evacuating WITH pets in an emergency. Too few shelters accept pets and
leaving them behind is not an option.
more shelters that are dog friendly
Pet friendly shelters and/or services
pet shelters
pets
Places that accept pets
Provide information and access to shelters and plans that will allow me to ensure
the safety of my dog, my sole companion.
Provide more animal-friendly shelters for high-risk evacuation zones, such as
storm surge planning zone A.
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Provide more precise information on flood zon es and have more shelters that
allow pets.
Provide more shelters where pets are allowed or can be housed within the
shelter.
Planning (14)
A map of the shelter's locations
Create a community alert signal or color coded chart that corresponds to or is
revelant to natural disasters or emergencies, this can prepare a community or
municipality for any said natural disaster and can prepare residents for the right
type of emergency.
Ensures that my Emergency Management Plan is reviewed and updated
annualy.
evacuate early, by zones, install weather sirens and test weekly
evacuation from miamidade county realistically will NOT be a viable option and
EM officials should not pretend that it is or encourage it as this will result in
injuries/deaths in vehicles/on roadways (stuck in traffic). Better methods to
shelter in place need to be developed and promoted!
Evacuation options-I think those of us that live south of downtown only think of
getting on 95 north--so depending on the storm track, it would be helpful to share
options as to whether cutting over to go west in Broward and then head north
would be helpful..or just taking the Turnpike and wait in traffic. Some of us might
want to leave earlier and would need ideas on safe places to head. Thanks!
evacuation plan for South Florida
FOR EVACUATION, I SUGESTED MORE BUSES ONTHE ROAD TO
EVACUATE PEOPLE, THAN PEOPLE BEING AVACUATE IN THEIR OWN
CARS THAT MAKES THE TRAFIC MORE EASY TO MOVE.
I live on the Beach in a mandatory evacuation zone, but not every storm has
surge (e.g., coming from the west), so I'm worried that I would be required to
evacuate anyway.
In the event of a natural disaster, I believe that MDC is going to be prepared, in
reference to a man-made disaster, I'm do not know if MDC will be providing the
best preparedness which is something my collegues and I have been thinking
about since the shootings in both Paris and Orlando.
It would be good to conduct emergency drills involving the community.
larger maps
Twice a day (during rush hours) Miami-Dade demonstrates that there are too
many cars and not enough roads. One-way streets would expedite the flow of
traffic so that an evacuation would be no different than rush hour.
Updated evacuation plan. Current list of emergency shelters.
Power (10)
Alternative for energy shortage should be provided.
Assist fpl in restoring power
Bury exposed power lines to minimize power loss (or offer incentives)
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Force FPL to replace wooden poles on the south side of Kendale Drive that are
already leaning over, or split.
If there is no electricity, (no cell phone,no TV) how will I receive information from
emergency services?
Provide FPL updates when power is out via radio
Rectify power outages in a more timely manner
The issue is not Miami Dade, but rather the FPL infrastructure. I live in an area
that has above ground power lines and until FPL makes the investment to bury
them, the likelihood of losing electricity is very high. That is my primary concern.
There are 13 homes that are with FPL in my neighborhood. We are a lways the
first to lose electric. Our wires need changing, (underground). Hasn't been done
since the homes were built.
Underground electric wiring install hard storm poles like some other counties in
FL.
Services (20)
After hurricane passes, in disaster areas, establish police presence, get ice &
bottled water until power is restored. mobilize clean-up crews
Better response from services
County wide WiFi. Because many times before an emergency you are on the
road and you are busy getting supplies and are not near connectivity.
dade county may help by assisting in trimming tree s that are very tall with out
expense of the homeowners.
Do a fair where people can buy basic products that they will need in an
emergency with good prices. Take the opportunity to explain more about
disasters and what you really need in this situation
help out after the evacuation and curve traffic
I think that in times of emergencies and disasters, miami-dade county should try
their best to call individual households and ask them if there is any information
they need, personally. It would be tedious, but would be quite a gesture.
I would like a program that would help with hurricane shuttles. I also would like to
know what type of transportation is offered if my family had to evaluate.
If we have a storm or hurricane hitting the Miami -Dade County. Emergency units
should have ready water pumps for flood areas, portable stop signs to be place
on busy streets to have a four stop in case street lights are not working. If power
is off for several days, a good idea will be to have a place where portable -
sharing chargers are available for the community to recharge cells phones or
electronics. In addition, use the highway electronic boards to provide information
when storm is approaching.
Insure storm drainage, storm drain ponds, residential county tree
trimming/pruning, immediate assistance resources after a disaster event
Make sure that the right numbers to call are available, make sure that in the
event that phones are not working, people know where to go and what to do
Managing the traffic and response time in a more timely manner.
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PLEASEPLEASE have adequate shelters for individuals whose homes cannot
withstand a hurricane and those who are imfirm or dependent on Oxygen
providing transportation
services slow after depends on how bad the hurricane is - Andrew
Since I live in Homestead. My lights and water are with the City of Homestead. I
concerned that the response time will be delayed. Also, if the city of homestead
is ready and provided info to their residents
Slow response time for services (electricity and debris removal) when hurricanes,
etc. do happen in the area
tree trimmings
We can only prepare so much and if it is anything like Hurricane Andrew, I am
sure a lot will be leaving so the roads need to be clear.
When calling 311 or information to speak to a live person takes forever. More
staff to answer calls.
Supplies (31)
El Condado de Miami Dade es muy eficiente y informative , pero en caso de
Desastre que nique Dios lo quiera si nos puede ayudar o materiales nos nos
vendria mal y sobre todo para aquellas personas de bajo recursos que nuestro
Condado es bien pobre.
Food and water
Frist aid kits. Emergency aid kits. Water, Food, and Shelter. and haveing
prepared , trained,and exprienced paramedic's, officers and wise suvillians to
know how and when to responed to emergencies. officiers and
Give resident (homeowners) enough sand bags in case of flood emergency.
Water, food is emergency kit.
Have adequate water and food within walking distances and enough boats or
rafts nearby in case of a major flood. Maybe working in partnership with local
grocery chains.
Help access supplies and transportation
I trust that the Doral Emergency Operations Center has more than pickles and
cookies to feed the Hurricane workers. What about toilet paper at the
Emergency Operations Center? Please do not rely on cellular telephones after
hurricane because they will be jammed during the daytime.
ice supply plan by county
Instead of waiting for a disaster to take place then providing assistance, maybe
the county could supply low income households certain items ahead of an
emergency situation.
make emergency supplies more readily accessible.
materials
materials
Move faster when there is a disaster, give people what they need such as
materials
office computers, phone texts, and personal emails.
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Ofreciendo kits de emergencia a precios accesibles en venta, kit de comida para
dos o tres días a un precio razonable
Provide discounts with stores like Home Depot and Walmart to buy emergency
supplies, etc.
provide emergency kit, provide evacuation plan and locations
Provide free emergency supplies per household i.e. free weather radio or
batteries...something
Provide free weather radios for those under-privilege or low income families.
Example: Elderly, Those receiving: Section 8, Public Housing, shelter assistance,
those who meet the poverty line mark. They all will benefit from this assistance;
free weather radio.
Provide necessities PRIOR to the hurricane
Provide preparedness materials
provide preparedness materials
provide preparedness materials every season
provide radios to keep in contact with staff
provide resources
provide sandbags, lower canal levels prior to storms arrival , p rovide emergency
trash and debris pick-up prior to storm
should distribute emergency kits to needy residents
taking ice and water to the households
The County could offer disaster supply kits (Free or for sale)
The County might better serve the community b y have specific points, or stores
where emergency equipment can be bought by the residents.
We need a working computer in the home. We need disaster supply kit and we
need an evacuation plan.
Catch All (12)
Always doing better than the day before.
How can someone truly prepare for a disaster! It's called a disaster.
I need to do my own research in order to find out if the information is already
available on the web (as I suspect it should be), before making suggestions.
I rely on family members to keep me informed about these things. I am too old to
keep up with this on my own.
I think is a matter of threat that people begin to prep for a storm.
I think the county can assist by providing water, ice, can food ,shelters , media
info for the public.
I work at 311 so I have access to many resources for this
In an effort to get more quality help community service hours should be
offered/given to all students.
It is not the fault of Dade County that I do not have a plan and or resources yet, it
is mine. I know the County does not have the time, money, and resources to
inspect and ensure everyone has an emergency kit or plan. If you live here, you
should know the possibility of a disaster, and it is up to us to prepare. If you do a
quick search on the internet or go to any municipality, they information to help
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people prepare (checklist) and other useful information. The one thing I would
like to see and I have not found, is if am evacuated, where are the emergency
shelters?
Lack of money to prepare
Spend tax payer money wisely
yes
Question 14a. If you answered “Yes” to any of the hazards (i.e. hurricane, wildfire,
etc.), why did you evacuate (only “other” answers are displayed here)?
House Concerns (14)
After Wilma without power I had rats in my house
Chemical explosion in my apartment building
DIDN\'T BELIEVE HOME WAS SAFE
evacuated to a stronger building structure
Had to leave home after Hurricane Andrew--deemed uninhabitable
Home damaged
homeless
I am in a high-rise condo and will evacuate if we get a cat 3 or higher hurricane,
for a 1 or 2, the building is secure, for 3 or higher, or depending on the size and
nature of any storm based on news reports and closely following the storms
development, then I decide whether to stay or go. I lived through H urricane
Andrew and never want to go through that again.
I evacuate to a shelter because I feel that these homes in Miami Dade County
that have been through Hurricane Andrew, Wilma & Katrina can \'t take too much
more! Peace of mind.
I lived on a boat at marina
lived in a trailer
My house was flooded
only left while repairs were being made
Place was unsafe
Family/Pets (19)
BROTHER WITH BETTER PROPERTY
Elderly living at home
Evacuated to go care for my mother, as her home care aids did not stay during
hurricanes
evacuated to protect elderly in household
Evacuated to protect other family members also in hurricane\'s potential path
had a newborn and felt more secure at my parents\' location
I evacuated to be with someone (mother-family)
I had family to stay with in another zone
i was a child & my family did so
Mom decided when child
No electricity with a newborn baby, left the county
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Protect pets
Sick family member that may have required medical assistance
stayed at hospital - pregnancy
To protect pets as well.
Too young to remember
went in labor
went to adult child\'s home with added safeguards
went to stay with a relative
No Utilities (3)
Evacuted after Hurricane Andrew because there was no electricity and no water
service.
Had friends and family in the area on vacation and rather than having spend time
in hot place without electrical power and no A/C, we took off for Orlando.
No electricity
Work (3)
had to be out of town the upcoming week and didnt want to risk being stuck in
miami
had to work on 72 hour emergency shift
Worked in hospital had to return
Catch All (11)
Huricane Andrew the order to evacuate did not occur early enough.
Hurricane Andrew after the fact
I don\'t remember whether evacuation was ordered or recommended
I was a volunteer, managing a SNEC shelter center at the time a public official
ordered a evacuation.
Miami Beach 33141
never experienced a tragic diaster
no need to evacuate
not threatened but mock trial etc - went to a hotel
seeing and feeling the weather
TV-evacuation
was moving that day and had not choice.
Question 15. Who is most likely to influence you to comply with an evacuation
order (only “other” answers are displayed here)?
Combination (7)
all
all
An elected official on the news along with the warning where to go.
Combination of PS official, employer, news, family
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famiy,and maybe officals
News/TV-non-electal official \"expert in field\"
police
Community Group/Home (2)
Senior citizen center
wife\'s nursing home
Facts (6)
A balanced approach through reasoning the facts, history and many of those
listed above.
A combination of the above as I\'d need to know the facts.
Accurate, unbiased info
credible news and information source as to the risks involved.
depend on situation
reality of threat
Job Concerns (2)
Due to my job in health care in Energy Med at a local hospital my personal
evacuation would depend on the hospital\'s essential personnel roster at the
time.
i work at a hospital so would most likely be there anyways for work.
Me (9)
me
me
My better Judgement
my own evaluation
MY SELF
My self
Myself
myself
Self preservation
No One (3)
No One
no one
none
NOAA/Meterologist (5)
NOAA
NOAA, NWS, local respected meteorologists
Watching weather and forecasts on internet
Weather Bureau
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WEATHERMAN
Not Applicable (3)
Evacuation never ordered
feel safe at home-lived in this house 29 yrs
I have never had to be evaculated from my property there should be a N?A
response to #16
Spouse/Significant Other/Family/Pets (7)
Boyfriend
husband
husband
My Husband
My Mom lives with me and she is oxygen machine dependent
pets
The safety of my pets
Catch All (2)
GOD
the evacuation order
Question 20. If you were to evacuate, where would you most likely go? In what
city and state (if applicable) would that be located?
Within Miami-Dade County (194)
33015
33143
33166
33186
2217 nw 7 st
33147 Miami, FL
Aventura
Coral Gables (3)
Country Club Miami Lake
country walk
cutler bay
dade county
dade/broward
Doral (6)
FIU is a shelter
Hialeah (16)
Homestead (3)
Kendall (9)
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Miami (100)
miami beach
Miami-Dade County (20)
Miami Gardens (5)
Miami Lakes
North Miami Beach
North Miami (3)
Palmetto Bay (2)
pinecrest
Redlands
South Miami (3)
Sunny Isles
West Miami (3)
West little rivee
Westchester
Outside Miami-Dade County, Within Florida
Florida (General) (24)
Central Florida (2)
Central/Northern Florida (2)
Florida (12)
Norte
North Florida (4)
Somewhere North
up north middle of the state
Way North of Miami
Alachua County (3)
Gainesville (3)
Brevard County (3)
Melbourne (3)
Broward County (106)
33023
33025
Broward (5)
Carol spring
Coconut Creek (3)
Coral Springs (3)
Davie (12)
Fort Lauderdale (17)
Hollywood (13)
Lauderhill
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Miramar (11)
north lauderdale
Oakland Park
Pampano Beach
Pembroke Pines (16)
Plantation (5)
Pompano
Sunrise (4)
Tamarac
Weston (8)
Brevard County (4)
Brevard County
Palm Bay (3)
Charlotte County (2)
Port Charlotte (2)
Collier County (13)
Marco Island
Naples (12)
Duval County (14)
Jacksonville (14)
Hardee County (1)
Zolfo Springs
Hendry County (1)
Clewiston
Hernando County (2)
Hernando
Spring Hill or Melbourne
Highlands County (4)
33852
Avon Park
Seabring (2)
Hillsboro County (32)
Hillsboro County
Tampa (31)
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Indian River County (2)
Vero Beach (2)
Jackson County (1)
Marianna
Lake County (1)
Leesburg
Lee County (13)
Cape Coral (2)
Fort Meyers (9)
Lee County
Lehigh Acre
Leon County (6)
Tallahassee (6)
Lowndes County (1)
Valdosta
Madison County (1)
Madision
Manatee County (2)
Bradenton (2)
Marion County (6)
Dunnelin (2)
Ocala (4)
Martin County (7)
Jensen Beach (2)
Martin County (2)
Palm City
Stuart (2)
Monroe County (2)
Key Largo (2)
Okaloosa County (1)
Mary Esther
Okeechobee County (1)
Okeechobee
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Orange County (106)
Orange County
Orlando (105)
Osceola County (4)
Kissimmee (2)
St. Cloud
Winter Park
Palm Beach County (36)
Belle glade
Boca Raton (8)
Boynton Beach (4)
Delray Beach (2)
Jupiter (3)
Lakeworth
Lanatana
Palm Beach (3)
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Gardens or Boca Raton
Riviera Beach
Royal palm
Tequesta
West Palm Beach (8)
Pasco County (1)
Pasco County
Pinellas County (5)
Largo
Safety Harbor
ST Pete
St. Petersburg
Tarpon Springs
Polk County (6)
Lake Wales
Lakeland (3)
Winter Haven (2)
Putnam County (3)
Bostwick
Interlachen
Palatka Fla
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Santa Rosa County (1)
Gulf Breeze
Sarasota County (4)
englewood
North Port
Sarasota
Venice
St. Johns County (1)
Palm Coast/St. Augustine
St. Lucie County (9)
Fort Pierce (2)
Port St Lucie (6)
St Lucie County
Suwannee County (1)
Live Oak
Volusia County (7)
Daytona (4)
DeBary
Ormond Beach
Port Orange
Outside Florida (97)
Anywhere north of Georgia
Arizona (2)
Asheville, NC
Athens, GA
Atlanta GA (13)
Baltimore
Blue Ridge Georgia
Boone, North Carolina (2)
Boston, MA
Brevard, NC
Bronx, NY
Brooklyn NY (2)
Brown Summit, North Carolina
Burke, GA
California (3)
Canton, Georgia
Charlotte NC or NYC
Chicago, IL (2)
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Cleveland, Ohio
Dacula, GA
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Elizabeth, New Jersey
GA
Garfield, Georgia
Gatlinburg, Tennessee (3)
Georgia (3)
Glenville, NC
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Houston Texas
Indianapolis
Knoxville, Tennessee
Lanham, Maryland
Lawrence, MA
Loganville, Ga.
Long Beach, CA
Long Island, NY
Los Angeles California
Maryland
Monterey, California
Morehead City NC
NC
New Jersey (2)
New York (2)
North Carolina (2)
Northern Georgia or Carolinas
NYC
Ohio
Philadelphia, PA (2)
Pittsburg, PA, Chester WV
San Diego, California
Savannah, GA (3)
Shaw, Mississippi
Snellville Ga
South Carolina (3)
Springfield, Tennessee
TENNESSEE
Texas (2)
TN
Tulsa, OK
Union Spring AL
Virginia
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Washington DC
Waynesville, NC
West Central Georgia
WEST VIRGINIA
Outside the Country (2)
LIMA, PERU
Puerto Rico
Unknown (33)
? (2)
?????
dk - either Dade County or Broward or Hardee, depending
Do not know
don't know (5)
DON'T KNOW TRAFFIC MIGHT STEAR ME
English
I don't know (7)
n/a (6)
No se (2)
not sure (2)
Undecided
Unknown (2)
unsure
Based on Information (31)
a donde me indiquen las autoridades correspondientes
anywhere available
Away from the danger!!!
Depend on the storm projections
Depending on direction storm is traveling.
Depends
depends on situation how far I need to go to be safe
Depends on storm (2)
Depends on storm track
Depends on the Hurricane's path
Depends on the storms trajectory.
depends on the track of the storm
Depends on tracking
depends on where storm is tracking. One year we drove to orlando and the
storm wound up coming through there, so that was pointless
Depends on where the storm is going
depends on which way the hurricane was coming
depends where the storm is heading
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Have resided in Broward, Palm Beach, and Orlando (so perhaps one of those
areas)
Hopefully remian in Miami dade but as far as Broward
I have Several options
It depends how bad the strom is
it depends where the storms is going
Not sure; depends upon warnings
some safe place
Somewhere the storm isn't going. Sometimes they come across from the Atlantic
and curve back from the gulf higher up state so it will most likely be determined
as information is gathered.
Still in Florida, away from immediate danger
TBD - Outside of "the cone"
whatever area the storm isnt affect
Where is the storm going?
would depend on storm path
Catch All (8)
Mondora
Most likely a shelter
My parents house more inland
NEAREST EVACUATION CENTER
Pine Florida
probaby hospital if they would take us
USA, USA
West of Florida
Question 21. If you were to evacuate, where would you most likely stay? Please
select the best answer.
ALF (4)
alf
Another ALF
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
The assisted Living facility that signed a mu tual agreement with my facility and is
not under an evacuation notice
Family/Friends (11)
depends on where storm is going to go...i may go to a hotel, or may go to a
family\'s members house outside Miami-Dade County
Family
family
Family or shelter
family with pick-me up
FRIENDS IN ANOTHER STATE
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in North Carolina at Tere\'s House
Mother\'s house
residing currently with mother in a zone B area-friends in other counties.
Extended family in Miami not reliable either.
Sister\'s home
Sons
Geographical Location (3)
Boone, NC
Coral Springs
Miami Coral Park
Hospital (3)
Hospital
hospital
jackson Hospital
Pet Friendly Hotel (4)
hotel with pets
Pet Friendly hotel
pet friendly hotel
Pet Friendly Hotel/Motel
Second Home/Boat/RV (17)
2nd Home
2nd home
2nd home in Ga
2nd residence
boat
Have a house in Hendry County
home
home in Georgia
Home outside Florida
Motorhome
my other residence
my vacation home
other home
RV
Vacation 2nd residence
Vacation condo
vacation home
Catch All (10)
A Florida building code certified structure
Anywhere, and i mean anywhere where lives are being needed.
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Apartment
Concrete Warehouse
hunting camp
n/a
Stay home is a safe place
street
we have agreeements
Whereever I had too. All the above if not perhaps in the car or a tent by the car.
Question 22. Which of the following methods of transportation would you most
likely take during a hurricane evacuation (only “other” answers are displayed
here)?
Ambulance (2)
Ambulance
ambulance
Can’t Drive (2)
Can\'t drive staying put
I don\'t drive anymore. Age is a factor. How-and I truly don\'t know. How I would
handle it. Previously left Dade County for more inland Florida-for 3 days.
Depends (6)
DEPENDING / FLIGHT
depends the conditions
depends the situation !
either my car or a plane, it depends on where and how big the hurricane is
which ever is safest
would depend
Don’t Know (11)
do not know
do not know
don\'t know
I do not know
I do not know
I don\'t know
I don\'t know
need assistance for travel
need ride with others
none
Not sure mode of transportation
Family/Friends (4)
Family member will pick me up.
My family will pick me up
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w/friend don\'t drive
with friend or public bus
Personal Vehicle (7)
car
car
I have a Van
Motorhome
My car
my car
RV
Public Transportation (7)
Metro Rail or Metro Mover
personal car was stolen-mostly likely bus/evacuation shuttles, if possible.
public transportation
senior citizen bus
shelter van
STS transportation
uber
Catch All (3)
police car
red cross vehicle
rocket ship
Question 25. What might prevent you from leaving your place of residence if there
was an evacuation order? Select ALL that apply.
Evacuation Issues (2)
Don\'t know if I would be able to easily access my neighborhood after the
emergency.
physical obstacles on roads
Comfort/Confidence in Home (4)
comfort of being at home
CONFIDENCE IN SECURITY OF HOME BASED ON PRIOR STORMS
I feel safer at my apt with impact windows
My home is well secured
Depends (1)
Depending of circumstances
Do Not Know (3)
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do not know
I don\'t know
unknown
Family (7)
81 yr old mother and 16 yr old son
currently residing with elderly mother and a \"know-it-all\" brother who doesn\'t
believe in the \"surge zones!\"
depend on family decision
Depends on plans of other family members.
family
Family members won\'t leave
My family will move me
Health (3)
Needs electricity for brathing machine
Unless in hospital.
Would need an aide to take me
Job (7)
even as esential employee
HOSPITAL DUTY
I\'m a county employee and may need to work
My job let us know recently they expect us to come to work and stay.
spouse is MDPD
spouse\'s job as a first responder
work
Nothing (3)
none
none
NONE
Pet (1)
pet
Weather Conditions (4)
conditons
There is an active storm near my residence.
Uncertainty of landfall location
weather
Question 27b. If applicable, please indicate what kind of outside assistance your
household may need during an evacuation (i.e. Transportation, Medical, etc.).
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Ambulance (4)
ambulance to take mother to the hospital for her respiratory problem
Ambulence
Medical transportation Ambulances with oxygen and suction machine , medical
equipment
stretcher ambulance
Don’t Know/Maybe/None (5)
do not know- I am 87 years old
Don't know at this time-sorry
I don't currently need any, except I am severely hard of hearing.
N/A
Ninguno
Electricity (4)
electricity for oxygen communicator (produces oxygen)
oxygen and bed dependent
Parents are elderly with health issues - oxygen, wheelchair, etc.
spouse is sick needs refridge for insulin
Medical Assistance (29)
Atencion medica
atencion personal, atencion medica, transporte
Autistic Child (wheelchair bound) in my home that would need medical attention,
and to be able to have electricity to hook up g-tube for feeding on machine. Along
with numerous medications to be administered.
maybe medical
medical
medical
medical
medical
medical
medical
medical
medical
medical
Medical
Medical
Medical
Medical
Medical
Medical
Medical
Medical
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medical assistance
medical assistance for daughter
Medical assistance for elderly mother
Medical for my mother of 77 years if she is ill at the time of evacuation.
Medical for my wife who is currently pregnant
Medical. I have a bedridden daughter with lots of special needs.
medicina/doctors
pregnant - depends on how close to birth
Medical Condition (3)
Asthma
diabetics, high blood pressure
spouse with chronic renal failure, amputed toe, aggressive high blood pressure,
sugar
Mobility Assistance (17)
ambulatory (wheelchair)
Assistance walking.
Disable child using a wheel chair.
I am handicapped. I would need wheelchair and assistance from family or friends
packing and getting out of my home
Mobility assistance
Mobility assistance
mother is 81 yrs old cannot walk too much (will need wheelchair)
outside agency, wheelchair
Rollator or wheelchair for walking assistance.
Someone to assist old on in walking
wheel chair and medications for an old person
wheel chair bound
wheelchair
wheelchair accessible
wheelchair accessible vehicle if traffic even allowed for evacuation.
wheelchair assistance for parents.
wheelchair transport
Transportation (55)
A ride
bus
drive a car
Evacuation transportation
Family and or Special Transportation
I might need help with Transportation
may need a lift van
Medical transport, nursing facility
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MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Medical Transportation
medical transportation
metrobus
Special Transportation for both my parents. They cant walk much
STS
STS to transport elderly family member
Transport
Transport. Medical assistance availability due to existing medical situation.
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation and medical
Transportation and medical
transportation as I no longer have access to a vehicle and have h ad a decrease
in salary funds over the years.
transportation medical getting food meds
Transportation of the elderly
Transportation, adequate place to stay where electricity is not threaten for
medical breathing machine functions
Transportation, care for 8 months old Baby and 93 years old
transportation, medical
transportation, medical
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transportation, medical
transportation, medical
transportation, medical for pet
Transportation, our car is broken.
Transporte para disability residentes en el ALF
Catch All (11)
assist in packing
assitive devices
elderly person
everything emergency suplies
help with yard and shuttering; help with personal belongings in event of
evacuation; transportation
helping with an elderly family member
INFANT CHILD
Mine to leave the house faster
My own feet.
Paseo medical center
shelter/hotel
Question 28b. If yes, how many pets do you have?
2 ferrets, 1 gerbil
a bunny
Aquarium fish
Bearded Dragon
Bearded Dragon
Bearded Dragon (reptile)
Bird(s) (53)
bird, turtle
birds, fish
birds, tortoise
canarios
canary, snake
Chickens (3)
doves
Ferrets
Fish (23)
Fish & Parrot
Fish and Bird (2)
fish and turtle (3)
guinea pigs (3)
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Guinea pigs fish
guinea pigs, hedgehog
guinea pigs/rabbits
Hamster(s) (3)
hamsters, getco fish
hare
horses
Horses, livestock
lizard (small)
Lizards and a hamster
outdoor cats
Parrot (7)
parrot, fish, turtle
Rabbit (6)
Rabbit, Turtles, Ball Python, Bearded Dragon
Rabbit/Turtles
rabbits and fish
rabbits, guinea pig, and a pot belly pig.
Rabbits/ fishes/ hamster
Rats, ferrets, rabbit
REPTILES, FISH
Snake (2)
sugar glider
Tarantulas
Tortoise(s) (3)
tortoises, parrots, birds
tortoises, rabbit, lizard
Turtle (2)
TURTLE, GUINEA PIGS
Question 28c. If yes, what would you do with your pet(s) during an evacuation?
Please select the best answer.
Bring Some, Leave Others (2)
Take the bird, leave the fish tank
Tkae dog, leave birds inside house.
Let Go (1)
Let them go
Stay Home (1)
If I can\'t take them with me I will stay with them at home.
Stay with Family (2)
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PET STAYS WITH FAMILY
I would either stay behind and ride out the storm, if a cat 1 or 2, but if it \'s a 3, 4,
or 5 - my dog would go with me no matter what. I would never leave my dog
behind. EVER.
Catch All (2)
Only to the most responsive pets
follow my disaster plan i have in place and aproved by FWC
Question 29. What type of structure do you live in?
ALF (5)
ALF
Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Es un ALF
Single family home licensed as an ALF
Apartment (2)
apartment
garage apt
Condo (2)
2 stories condo
Condo
Dorm Room (1)
dorm room
House (7)
a house and mother daughter
Attached Twin Home
house
house
house
Multi family 3 story
sEMI-DETAC HED SINGLE FAMILY HOME.
Shelter (2)
Homeless Shelter
Shelter
Townhome (22)
attached town home
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TOWN HOME
Town house
Townhome
townhome
Townhome
townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome
Townhome Community
TOWNHOME/ROW HOUSE
townhouse
Townhouse
townhouse
Townhouse
townhouse
townhouse
townhouse
townhouse
townhouse
Townhouse - attached 1 side
Catch All (2)
rental community
shoping center
Question 34. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? Select
ALL that apply.
American (3)
American
AMERICAN
United States Citizen
Bi-Racial/Multi-Racial (10)
1 bi-racial
Mix Race
mix race
mixed
mixed
mixed Far East and South Asian, American Indian, Black,White - non hispanic
Mixed race
multiple
multiracial
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Multi-racial
Not Applicable (8)
Does this really matter?
Human
na
None of your business
noneyourdamnbusiness
NOT APPLICABLE
Not saying
People
Catch All (27)
American Italian descent
black
brasileira
Brown - Hispanic
Caribbean Asian
Caucasian (2)
cuban
Episcopaleon
European (2)
Filipino
guyanese
Haitian
Hispanic (4)
Iranian American
Italian/Puerto Rican
Jamaican
jewish
Middle East
Middle Easter & Latin
Moroccan
Puerto Rican
Russian
South American/English
West Indian (2)
WHITE CUBAN
WHITE- LATIN BRAZILIAN
White West Indies
Question 35. Please indicate the language(s) spoken in your household. Select
ALL that apply.
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Arabic (2)
Brazilian Portuguese (2)
broken English (African)
Bulgarian
Cantonese and Hakga
CAT
Catalan
Chewbacca
Chinese (4)
Creole
dialec paraguay
dialeto india
Dutch (2)
Dutch and Papiamentu
Farsi
German (11)
Greek
hebrew
I speak only English, AirBNB family speaks both English and Spanish
Italian (10)
little Spanish and some French
Mandarin (2)
Native Spanish-speaking mother \"spang-lish\" brother; I am bilingual and fluent
in both; and both 20+ age children are only English native speakers.
Pilipino (2)
Polish (2)
Portuguese (23)
Russian (4)
Serbian
Sicilian (2)
some Spanish
Stillnone of your business
swedish
Tagalog (4)
Tagalog, Ilocano, Pangasinan
Turkish
URDU
urdu
what I like to speak
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APPENDIX C: POSTCARD & HANDOUT
Postcard
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Handout
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Office of Emergency
Management (OEM)
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178-2414
305-468-5400
www.miamidade.gov/oem
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PART 5 – MEETING MINUTES ...................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE MINUTES OF THE WORKING GROUP MEETINGS .................................................................. 1
NOTES FROM MARCH 15, 2017 MEETING ..................................................................................................................... 2
NOTES OF THE JUNE 21, 2017 MEETING ...................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIAL NOVEMBER 15, 2017 MEETING ...................................................................................................................... 9
NOTES FROM DECEMBER 13, 2017 MEETING ............................................................................................................ 10
2017 MEETING ATTENDANCE ................................................................................................................... 14
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Part 5 – Meeting Minutes
Introduction to the Minutes of the Working Group Meetings
The initial meeting between Miami-Dade County and the first group of interested municipalities and other
parties was held May 5, 1998 at the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 5600 S.W 87th Av-
enue, Miami, Florida 33173 (the EOC moved to its present location at 9300 N.W 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178
on June 15, 2000). These representatives formed the nucleus of the Working Group and were established to
fulfill the obligations of a grant from the state of Florida. The following minutes of the meetings of the Local
Mitigation Strategy Working Group will provide the reader with an overview of the beginning, development
and the continuing activities of the group. Originally, it was required by the state that a schedule of meeting
was to be maintained; however, as of the eighth year of the Working Group, the schedule was no longer pub-
lished. August 12, 1999 was the last meeting under the original state contract. In September 1999 the meeting
frequency was changed from monthly to quarterly. Meetings dates have now been stabilized and are generally
held on the central Wednesday of March, June, September and December. In recent times members of the
Working Group have volunteered to host the LMS Working Group meetings, which seems to enhance interest
and attendance. The minutes will be continuously published as they clearly demonstrate the growth and de-
velopment of the Local Mitigation Strategy in Miami-Dade County. While a part of the document, the minutes
are published separately from the LMS document.
As of December 21, 2015 only the most recent year of meeting minutes will be included in Part 5 of the LMS.
A complete archive of meeting minutes from 1998 to the most recent calendar year is available upon request
from the LMS Chair at mdlms@miamidade.gov.
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Notes from March 15, 2017 meeting
Thank you to everyone who could attend our webinar. We had 68 people representing 51 different agencies.
Here is what we covered:
Announcements
• There will be an Open House at NWS Miami on Saturday March 18th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
11691 SW 17 Street, Miami 33165
• The Statewide Hurricane Exercise will be held on May 3rd. This year the seven Divisional EOCs
will activate and host the Satellite EOCs. For the CRS communities that need the credit you should
coordinate with your Divisional EOC to ensure you have representation on exercise day. If you have
questions you may contact Yahiritza Alvarez - yda@miamidade.gov or 305-468-5424
• The 100 Resilient Cities partnership for Greater Miami and the Beaches has opened a survey to get
feedback from the community in relation to what their concerns are now and in the future with cli-
mate change and sea level rise. Please post or send out the following Survey Monkey link to help
get the community to take the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/gm-b the survey is availa-
ble from that location in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
• On March 30th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm there will be a Whole Community Engagement Meeting to dis-
cuss trending topics such as screwworm and rabies updates, emergency shelters, preliminary damage
assessment and Zika. It will be held at the MDFR Training Auditorium (building behind EOC) at
9300 NW 41 Street in Doral.
• There will be a Mosquito Abatement Meeting on April 3, 2017 from 9:30 – 11:00 am in the MDFR
Training Auditorium at 9300 NW 41 Street in Doral. We will make available the Drain and Cover
door hangers, rack cards and posters in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole for you to pick up and
disseminate/display in your community. Please contact Cathie Perkins if you are interested in at-
tending or picking up materials. perkins@miamidade.gov or 305-468-5429.
• There will be a FEMA Coastal Flood Map Technical Update Meeting on March 28th from 10:30 –
12:00 in the MDFR Training Auditorium at 9300 NW 41 Street in Doral. This meeting is a follow
up for the new proposed FEMA Coastal Flood Maps that are being updated and ensuring we have
incorporated any local knowledge to help information flood risk areas.
• On May 12th NOAA will be hosting the National Hurricane Tour at Opa-locka Airport. It will be
open to selected public schools in the morning and then to the public from 2:30 – 5:00 pm. There
will be two hurricane hunter planes on site with educational presentations, static displays and infor-
mational booths. If you are interested in having a table at the event to help promote any hurricane
preparedness information. Please contact Cathie Perkins at perkins@miamidade.gov. We will send
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out the flyers for the event as the date gets closer. This may be a good opportunity for CRS commu-
nities to have someone to speak on flooding issues and have information on hand. Currently we be-
lieve there will be about 1000 school kids in the morning and about 1000 people from the public.
• There will be a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Webinar on March 22nd at 9:00 am to
discuss monies from Hurricanes Matthew and Hermine. Though we are not a Tier 1 or Tier 2 com-
munity you may be able to get some funding if the declared counties do not utilize all the funds
available. The registration link is https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7890229962568261379
State Hazard Mitigation Plan update
The state is working on the update for their plan. They have sent a copy of the risk matrix and the ranking of
the hazards for all the Counties. During the meeting, we discussed it and encouraged everyone to review and
provide feedback.
We received some initial feedback in relation to some of the hazards. Terrorism should be rated higher; we
should consider making extreme heat at least low to account for the vulnerable populations that may have
limited or no access to air conditioning. Freezes should perhaps be at least low to account for agricultural
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interests and Technological Events may need to be at least low or medium due to increases in cyberattacks. If
you have any comments, please pass them along to Cathie Perkins and we will compile them and send them
to the State. We are also doing a comparison to our Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
The State will send out a draft of the Hazard Profiles soon and we stressed the importance of getting local
reviews and input to ensure that any hazards we face here locally are documented in the State plan to ensure
that our unique concerns are included. As soon as that is made available I will provide copies to whomever
is interested, for your review and comment.
Impacts Catalog
Our guest presenter for the meeting was Arlena Moses from National Weather Service Miami to discuss the
Impacts Catalog and how you can help. The NWS Miami wants to ensure they best understand your thresh-
olds/criteria for different weather hazards and how they impact your decision making. The NWS Miami wants
to be able to create better tools to enable them quickly to identify potential weather threats based on your
hazard assessment input.
Arlena provided a survey that I have attached to this email that if you would be so kind as to fill out and return
to her. We would like to get more localized information on flooding. If you have data layers or maps that
could assist with providing this information, please let her know. They also want to make sure their commu-
nications with you are meeting your needs so how they can best communicate with you and what formats
information could best be conveyed in. They would also like to have awareness of any special events you may
have coming up or that you host on an annual basis so they can monitor any weather-related concerns and keep
you apprised.
We opened the meeting up for questions from the group.
Everyone was reminded to send a sign in sheet if they had more than one person on the call so we could ensure
they go accounted for.
Our next meeting will be on June 21, 2017 from 9:30 – 11:30. We are awaiting confirmation if we can have
it at the new Aventura Library, so I will keep you posted. Let me know if there are any special topics you
would like to have discussed. That concluded the meeting.
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Notes of the June 21, 2017 Meeting
Thank you to everyone who could attend our meeting at the beautiful Aventura Library. We had 40 people
representing 27 different agencies.
Here is what we covered:
Announcements
• The Senate has confirmed the new Director for FEMA. Brock Long who served as a previous Direc-
tor of Emergency Management for Alabama and currently works for Hagerty Consulting will be
sworn in soon.
• The proposed federal budget includes cuts to the National Flood Insurance Program. This includes
eliminating the funding to the RiskMAP program. The NFIP program is up for reauthorization the
end of September and this may have a big impact on FL. FL has more NFIP policies than any other
state and Miami-Dade has most those. Surcharges that may be added onto the program will be
passed onto the policy owners. Getting into and maintaining your status in the Community Rating
System will be essential to helping your residents save money.
• The state recently provided us with the Environmental and Historical Preservation class. Federal
dollars that are received may be subject to EHPA considerations. Some of the items you should be
taking into consideration can be found in the Florida Greenbook. http://dos.myflorida.com/me-
dia/697183/fdem-the-florida-greenbook-of-environmental-and-historic-preservation-compliance.pdf
I am also attaching to the email a pdf copy of the slides provided by the instructors for your infor-
mation.
• Miami-Dade County is updating their Comprehensive Development Master Plan. You can provide
input on the plan via this link https://mdc2040.metroquest.com/
• Katie Hageman reported that the County recently wrote a report on which roadways are vulnerable
to flooding and sea level rise. The report points to two resources in a recent FHWA administration
study that identified major roadways that are currently vulnerable and FDOT/UF’s tool that is an
online tool where users can explore in more detail future impacts. http://www.miami-
dade.gov/mayor/library/memos-and-reports/2016/11/11.30.16-Final-Report-for-Assessment-of-
Available-Tools-to-Create-a-More-Resilient-Transportation-System-Directive-160220.pdf
• Miami-Dade ITD and OEM are working with the DSWM and DTPW to create a real-time tracking
tool for debris clearance and removal. This will be rolled out to municipal and the State DOT for
their usage as well to help us track the status of debris issues real time after an event.
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• Miami-Dade OEM continues to work with the ARM360 vendor for the update of the damage assess-
ment system that will include the Android and IOS versions. As soon as it is ready we will send out
information on training.
2017 Hurricane Season and Products Presentation
Rob Molleda of NWS Miami was kind enough to provide us our annual update on the
hurricane season and new products that are available to the public this season. Though
Rob provided the 2017 Hurricane Season Outlook, he cautioned all of us that this does
not by any means tell us what this means for us. This is an overall guestimate and not a
local forecast. We are already at our third named storm of the season, which he said is not unusual. The
current conditions of warmer waters and less wind shear can increase the formation of storms, so be vigilant.
This year you will see some changes in the National Hurricane Center products that will be
made available.
The overall look of the tropical advisory graphics has been designed to have a “cleaner”
look and feel. It will display the initial wind field size of the storm and not just the cone.
Remember the cone shows where the center of the storm is 2/3 of the time but does not
show the extent of the winds. The new image shows the extent – in this case (to the right)
of tropical storm force winds. If there were hurricane force winds they would be indicated
in the reddish-brown color in the key at the bottom of the graphic.
Storm Surge Watches and Warnings will be issued this year to help notify the public of the greatest
threat to life for hurricanes. Storm Surge Watch indicates there is a possibility of life-threatening
inundation within 48 hours and the Warning within 36 hours to these areas. Remember except
for mobile homes residents and electric dependent folks, this is the reason we issue evacuation or-
ders. There will also be a Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map to show how much inundation may
be expected.
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One of the most important things once you know a hurricane is coming your way, is to start monitoring what
the local impacts are going to be. The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service Miami have
a great new Hurricane Threats and Impacts (HTI) page that will give you information on the winds, surge,
flooding rain and tornado threats. The tabs in blue (in the graphic to the right) will show the localized
threats and impacts that we need to plan for and respond to. Bookmark these links weather.gov/hti
or http://www.weather.gov/mfl/
There is also an experimental Time of Arrival Graphic that will show the Earliest Reasonable and the
Most Likely arrival times for Tropical Storm Force Winds (TSFW). From an emergency management
and preparedness point of view the Earliest Reasonable will be a good guide for when you should plan
to have everything battened down and get all of your personnel to safety.
The Potential Tropical Cyclone development is the other new product this year. There have been
several storms that have developed just off the coast and since they system did not have closed circu-
lation there was no product available to issue advisories, watches or warnings. The NHC starting
this year will issue Potential Tropical Cyclone products when there is a threat of tropical storm or
hurricane conditions to land within 48 hours.
If needed, there will also be Extreme Wind Warnings issued for an area when there is a Category 3
or higher storm and there are sustained surface winds of 115 mph or greater expected to occur within
one hour. If you hear this warning you should seek shelter within your shelter. Look for those inte-
rior rooms/closets without windows.
To notify the public of the threats in the area the Wireless
Emergency Alert (WEA) system will include the issuance of
Hurricane Warnings, Extreme Wind Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings.
The experimental NHC products will be utlized this year and are open to comment. You can send feedback
to the NHC on the various new products at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/experimental/?text and scroll down to
the product you wish to provide feedback on.
Community Rating System
Josh Overmyer, CFM, from the State CRS Initiative was kind enough to join us both on the 20th and the 21st
to provide us updates to the CRS Manual. As we discussed earlier in the meeting, it is anticipated that NFIP
Flood rates will continue to rise for individuals and it will be even more critical for our communities to become
CRS members. The 2017 CRS Coordinator’s manual is now available. If you recently had your cycle visit
you will continue to use the 2013 CRS manual until you have your next 3/5-year cycle visit. When you have,
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your next cycle visit you should use the 2017 manual. (If anyone needs the 2013 manual, I have it as a pdf
file and can send it to you.) You can find the updated manual at https://www.fema.gov/media-library-
data/1493905477815-d794671adeed5beab6a6304d8ba0b207/633300_2017_CRS_Coordinators_Man-
ual_508.pdf
In the 2017 manual, you will see vertical bars in the right margin to indicate an area where changes have been
made. Appendix D lists the history of changes to the CRS credits.
Miami-Dade County residents save approximately $34 Million a year on their flood insurance policies due to
the hard work and diligence of their communities. We still have several communities who are not part of the
CRS and we encourage you to do so. I am attaching Josh’s presentation to the email as an attachment for
those that are interested in reviewing it. We also have a new ISO representative for our area. Craig Carpenter
who can be reached at BCarpenter@iso.com or 404-825-3003.
State Hazard Mitigation Plan update
The state continues to work on their plan update. They are asking for input on their hazard analysis. You can
find the documents at this link until June 27th. https://secureftp.floridadisaster.org/?token=74C62BDB-576B-
11e7-80E3-B7B7B45596B1#/
If you have any comments or concerns about their profiles, please let me know so I can compile the comments
and send them up to the State. They currently have drafts of the following hazards:
Winter Storm and Freeze
Wildfire
Tsunami
Tropical Cyclone
Severe Storm
Seismic Event
Geological Event
Flood
Extreme Heat
Erosion
Drought
Our next meeting will be on September 20, 2017 from 9:30 – 11:00 as a webinar. You can register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8459665937381955586
Let me know if there are any special topics you would like to have discussed.
That concluded the meeting.
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Special November 15, 2017 meeting
The scheduled September 20, 2017 meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. In lieu of the quarterly
meeting a special meeting was held on November 15, 2017 for a discussion on Mitigation Opportunities under
406 and 404 mitigation, the Environmental and Historic Preservation considerations and how the Local Miti-
gation Strategy Working Group will move forward with the pending Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Presentations were provided by FEMA representatives who also responded to questions from the LMS WG.
Meeting notes were not kept for this meeting. The power point presentations that were provided can be made
available upon request.
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Notes from December 13, 2017 Meeting
Thank you to everyone who could attend our meeting at the MDFR Training Center on December 13th. We
had 62 people representing 48 different agencies.
Here is what we covered:
Announcements
• We will be offering a Tornado Awareness training on January 17th from 8:30 – 4:30 at the MDFR
training Center to register go to https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/2002/
• Per the State, they believe the HMGP announcement will come out in early January 2018. We will
keep you apprised.
• Tetra-Tech is doing an After Action on Hurricane Irma and our response. We welcome input from
our partner agencies so we can best understand what you feel went well and areas that may need im-
provement.
• When an LMS project is completed please mark it as “Project Complete”, update the timeframe to
include the year or month and year, update the total cost and how you paid for it under the funding
source and if possible add pictures of your finished project. I will archive it for you.
• The Intent to Apply form for HMGP Hurricane Irma monies is due to the LMS Chair by 5:00 pm on
January 12th. The excel form is included in the email with this bulletin. perkins@miamidade.gov
• The annual update of the LMS is underway and we will be including the updated list of projects to
the State, updates to any legislative or policy measures that you have that incorporate mitigation into
your agency/municipality, updates to our hazards and recent impacts. If you have any updates to
provide, please send them asap as the report is due to the State by January 31, 2018.
• We had presentation from three guest speakers as summarized below. The presentations from the
LMS Meeting, with the exception of the US Army Corps of Engineers was sent out on December
14th. If you need a copy, please let me know.
Guest Speakers
Kim Brown, Supervisor of Long-Range Planning, from RER presented on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR) for the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). The CDMP sets a
broad vision for how our county is going to grow and develop over time, this is required by State law. This
helps guide Capital Improvement Programs, and ensure that Regulations and Development Approvals are con-
sistent. The CDMP must be evaluated every 7 years and reflect changes in state law. The County conducts a
comprehensive review and assessment of major issues and reviews the progress towards meeting goals, objec-
tives and policies and identifies needed changes. There are 12 different elements included in the CDMP:
Land Use, Transportation, Water, Sewer and Solid Waste, Coastal Management, Conservative, Aquifer Re-
charge and Drainage, Intergovernmental Coordination, Housing, Capital Improvements, Recreation and Open
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Space, Public School Facilities, Economic, and Community Health and Design. You can find out more
information about the CDMP at http://www.miamidade.gov/planning/cdmp.asp
Kim provided an overview of each element to show the importance of the work being done through this plan-
ning process. Of key importance to all of our communities are the Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA), those
that are below the elevation of the Category 1 Storm surge line, and limiting public expenditures and develop-
ment in those areas. Kim provided an interesting projection that our county will grow from the current
population of 2.7 million to 3.4 million by 2040. By 2030 the housing supply within the current Urban Devel-
opment Boundary (UDB) is projected to be depleted. Agricultural lands which support our economy as the
second largest sector are critical. 52,000 acres of agricultural land are needed to maintain a viable agricultural
industry and 57,000 acres fall outside of the UDB. As developers look for more places to build and locate
people where are they going to go? For Hurricane Irma we evacuated about 650,000 people and as we con-
tinue to grow we may be putting more people in harm’s way, increasing our shelter demand and our evacuation
clearance times. Emergency Management asked all our stakeholders to help us by letting us be a part of
project reviews where there are changes in density and development. Emergency Management needs to be a
consideration up front and not when an event occurs.
Our second speaker, Robert Molleda from the National Weather Service Miami provided a recap of Hurricane
Irma. As we all know we really dodged a bullet with this storm. One, that it was not a direct impact on Miami-
Dade and two that the back side of the storm was much weaker and did not produce as much rain as is typical.
We could have had twice the amount of rain if the storm had been stronger on the backside. Locally South
Florida had hurricane force gusts and additional work is being done to determine if sustained one minute
hurricane force winds were a factor. The images of the trajectory of cone from 3 days before to 2 days before
illustrates how critical monitoring and planning is. If this had been the other way around and projected to
come into the Keys and then veered more to the north then the center could have been us.
The big picture that goes beyond the trajectory of the cone is the overall
size of the storm and the windfields. This next graphic illustrates how
the entire state was experiencing the winds. Even though the eye of the
storm was 90 miles away we had frequent gusts of hurricane force winds
(as high as 100 mph) in SE Florida.
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This next picture shows some of the high water marks and storm surge
impacts that were recorded after the storm. There was a 4-6 foot storm
surge locally even with the eye of the storm 90 miles away. Rob also has
pictures of storm surge at Matheson Hammock park about 5 feet above
ground and Brickell with about 2-3 feet of inundation.
The NWS Miami was an amazing partner to MD OEM, between on-call and in-person presence. For
the first time ever we had a NWS Miami forecaster here in our EOC during the lockdown. Their
guidance and input on the threats and hazards helped us make decisions about where to evacuate. NWS
Miami provided more than 200 media interviews and gained over 30,000 Twitter followers in less than
one week. Our thanks goes out to all of NWS Miami and the National Hurricane Center and to Rob
Molleda and Arlena Moses for being in our EOC and providing
tremendous guidance.
Our last speaker was Colton Bowles from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who spoke about assistance
programs they have available through their General Investigation and Continuing Authorities Program (CAP).
Colton provided and overview and handouts on each program that were sent out on December 13th. Below is
a list of the programs that Colton spoke about. I am also attaching a copy of his power point presentation to
the email sent with this bulletin.
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The USACE has over 36,000 engineers with expertise in a tremendous amount of areas so they are a great
contact to see if they can help with a study or a project. The Corps can pay up to $100K for a feasibility study
and then beyond that it is a 50-50 split.
To initiate projects a letter is sent to the District Engineer to request assistance. A template was made available
as well. The contact here in Florida if you have questions is Dave Apple at 904.232.1757 or david.p.ap-
ple@usace.army.mil.
Our meeting was concluded and our next meeting will be on March 21st as a webinar at 9:30 am.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4786897981911801603
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2017 Meeting Attendance
Organization Jurisdic-
tion
2017 12/13/2017 11/15/2017 6/21/2017 6/20/2017 3/15/2017
Florida Interna-
tional University
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
3 X X X
St. Thomas Uni-
versity
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
1 X
Talmudic Univer-
sity
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
University of Mi-
ami
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
3 X X X
Miami Dade Col-
lege
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
4 X X X X
International
Hurricane Re-
search Center
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
2 X X
University of
Florida IFAS Ex-
tension
Colleges
and Uni-
versities
MD-County Un-
incorporated
MD
County
MD-Animal Ser-
vices
County 2 X X
MD-Aviation County
MD - Communi-
cations
County 1 X
MD-Corrections
and Rehabilita-
tion
County
MD-Courts County
Community Ac-
tion and Human
Services
County 1 X
MD Cultural Af-
fairs
MD-Finance County 2 X X
MD - Fire Rescue County 3 X X X
Office of Emer-
gency Manage-
ment
County 5 QTRLY QRTLY QTRLY CRS
Subcommittee
QTRLY
MD-Internal Ser-
vices (GSA, HR,
Procurement,
A&E of CIP)
County
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tion
2017 12/13/2017 11/15/2017 6/21/2017 6/20/2017 3/15/2017
General Ser-
vices Admin-
istration
County 1 X
MD - Infor-
mation Technol-
ogy Dept.
County 1 X
MD-Library County 3 X X X
MD - Manage-
ment and
Budget
Office of
Grants Coordina-
tion
County 4 X X X X
Office of Capi-
tal Improve-
ments
MD-Parks, Rec-
reation and
Open Spaces
County 2 X X
Agriculture Ex-
tension
County
MD-Police De-
partment
County 1 X
MD-Public Hous-
ing and Commu-
nity Develop-
ment
County
Public Hous-
ing Department
County 4 X X X X
Public Works
Department
County
MD-Port of Mi-
ami
County 2 X X
MD-Regulatory
and Economic
Resources
County 4 X X X X
Environmental
Resources
Mgmt.
2 X X
Permitting
(P&Z)
County 1 X
Planning (P&Z) County 1 X
Environmental
Resources Man-
agement
County
Solid Waste
Management
County 2 X X
MD-Transit County 3 X X X
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tion
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MD-Public
Works
County 1 X
Vizcaya Museum
and Garden
County 2 X X
WASD 3 X X X
Miami Dade
County Public
Schools
County 2 X X
FDEM State 3 X X X
FEMA Federal 1 X
Miami VA Federal
NOAA Federal 3 X X X
SBA Federal
USDA Federal
US ARMY Federal 1 X
Baptist Health Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
2 X X
Citrus Health Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
2 X X
Health Choice
Network
Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
Jackson Health
Systems
Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
3 X X X
Mercy Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
Miami Beach
Community
Health Center
Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
1 X
Niklaus Chil-
drens Hospital
Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
1 X
Mount Sinai
Medical Center
Hospi-
tal/Health
Care
Aventura Municipal-
ities
1 X
Bal Harbour Municipal-
ities
2 X X
Bay Harbor Municipal-
ities
2 X X
Biscayne Park Municipal-
ities
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tion
2017 12/13/2017 11/15/2017 6/21/2017 6/20/2017 3/15/2017
Coral Gables Municipal-
ities
2 X X
Cutler Bay Municipal-
ities
5 X X X X X
Doral Municipal-
ities
5 X X X X X
El Portal Municipal-
ities
1 X
Florida City Municipal-
ities
3 X X X
Golden Beach Municipal-
ities
Hialeah Municipal-
ities
3 X X X
Hialeah Gardens Municipal-
ities
1 X
Homestead Municipal-
ities
3 X X X
Key Biscayne Municipal-
ities
5 X X X X X
Medley Municipal-
ities
2 X X
Miami Municipal-
ities
4 X X X X
Miami Beach Municipal-
ities
5 X X X X X
Miami Gardens Municipal-
ities
4 X X X X
Miami Lakes Municipal-
ities
4 X X X X
Miami Shores Municipal-
ities
5 X X X X X
Miami Springs Municipal-
ities
North Bay Vil-
lage
Municipal-
ities
2 X X
North Miami Municipal-
ities
5 X X X X X
North Miami
Beach
Municipal-
ities
3 X X X
Opa-locka Municipal-
ities
1 X
Palmetto Bay Municipal-
ities
4 X X X X
Pinecrest Municipal-
ities
3 X X X
South Miami Municipal-
ities
Sunny Isles Municipal-
ities
2 X X
Surfside Municipal-
ities
2 X X
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tion
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Sweetwater Municipal-
ities
2 X X
Virginia Gardens Municipal-
ities
4 X X X X
West Miami Municipal-
ities
1 X
Broward Region 1 X
Chapman Part-
nership (Home-
less)
PNP 1 X
dsi PNP 1 X
Mactown PNP 2 X X
FPL Utility 3 X X X
Total Attendance 12/13/2017 11/15/2017 6/21/2017 6/20/2017 3/15/2017
Total Municipalities 28 35 18 22 27
Total County 18 30 15 4 19
Total State 1 0 1 1 2
Total Federal 2 9 2 1
Total Other 6 3 2 10
Total Colleges and Universities 6 4 2 7
Total Guest 1 1
Other County 0 1
Number of Agencies Represented 48 38 27 20 51
Total Individuals in Attendance 62 81 40 27 68
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What is Hazard Mitigation? ............................................................................................. 6
Why Mitigation? ........................................................................................................... 6
Mitigation in Miami-Dade ............................................................................................. 7
406 Mitigation .................................................................................................................. 8
Windstorm Mitigation ....................................................................................................... 9
Academic Institutions ................................................................................................. 10
Miami Christian School .......................................................................................... 10
American High School ............................................................................................ 11
Florida International University ............................................................................... 12
Johnson & Wales University .................................................................................. 13
University of Miami ................................................................................................. 13
University of Miami ................................................................................................. 15
Florida International University ............................................................................... 16
St. Thomas University ............................................................................................ 17
St. Thomas University ............................................................................................ 18
University of Miami ................................................................................................. 19
University of Miami ................................................................................................. 20
Homeless Shelters .................................................................................................... 21
Community Partnership for the Homeless, Inc ....................................................... 21
Miami Rescue Mission ........................................................................................... 22
Unincorporated Miami-Dade County ......................................................................... 23
Miami-Dade Police Department ............................................................................. 23
Miami-Dade Police Department ............................................................................. 23
Miami-Dade Police Department ............................................................................. 25
A Protected AC System ......................................................................................... 26
Port of Miami .......................................................................................................... 27
Municipalities ............................................................................................................. 28
City of Sweetwater ................................................................................................. 28
City of North Miami Beach ..................................................................................... 28
City of Miami Springs ............................................................................................. 30
City of Miami .......................................................................................................... 31
City of Miami .......................................................................................................... 32
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Village of Pinecrest ................................................................................................ 33
Hospitals .................................................................................................................... 34
Miami Children’s Hospital ....................................................................................... 34
Baptist Health South Florida .................................................................................. 34
Jackson Health System .......................................................................................... 36
Jackson Memorial Hospital .................................................................................... 37
The Public Health Trust .......................................................................................... 38
Citrus Health Network ............................................................................................ 39
Low Income Housing ................................................................................................. 40
Hialeah Housing Authority ...................................................................................... 40
The Residential Shuttering Program ...................................................................... 41
Other Projects: The CHARLEE Project...................................................................... 42
Flood Mitigation ............................................................................................................. 43
The C-4 Basin Initiative.............................................................................................. 44
The Tamiami Canal (C-4) Forward Pump .................................................................. 45
The Miami River Forward Pump ................................................................................ 46
The Emergency Detention Basin ............................................................................... 47
The EDB Supply Canal .............................................................................................. 48
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida ............................................................... 49
The Sweetwater Berm ............................................................................................... 50
Storm Water Control .................................................................................................. 51
Other Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................ 52
Proper Tree Trimming................................................................................................ 53
Miami River ................................................................................................................... 54
Hurricane Manual for Boaters ....................................................................................... 54
Terrorism Mitigation....................................................................................................... 56
Partnerships .................................................................................................................. 57
Disaster Resistant Universities .................................................................................. 58
Alternate Spring Break............................................................................................... 59
Miami-Dade Citizen Corps ......................................................................................... 60
Miami-Dade CERT Teams ......................................................................................... 61
Hurricane Expo .......................................................................................................... 62
StormReady County .................................................................................................. 63
National Flood Insurance Program ............................................................................ 64
The Florida Building code .......................................................................................... 65
International Hurricane Research Center .................................................................. 66
Save a Life! ................................................................................................................ 67
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The Ring Shank Nail .................................................................................................. 68
2013 Projects Reported as Completed ...................................................................... 69
2014 Projects Reported as Completed ...................................................................... 73
2015 Projects Reported as Completed ...................................................................... 78
2016 Projects Reported as Completed ...................................................................... 84
2017 Projects Reported as Completed .................................................................... 100
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What is Hazard Mitigation?
“Hazard Mitigation means any action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to
human life and property from natural or manmade hazards.”
Why Mitigation?
Miami-Dade County, in fact, all of South Florida, is vulnerable to disasters of all types
affecting every part of our community; no one is immune. We’ve suffered hurricanes,
tornadoes, severe flooding, lightening, wildfires, plane crashes, hard freezes, droughts,
citrus canker, mass migration and more. Interested?
Want some details? How about this:
• Hurricane Andrew in 1992 – DR 955 – $30,000,000,000
• Storm-of-the-Century in 1993 – DR 982 – $50,000,000
• Tropical Storm Gordon in 1994 – USDA-FSA – $90,000,000
• The Ground Hog Day storms in 1998 – DR 1204 – $50,000,000
• Hurricane Georges in 1998 – ER 3131 – $12,500,000
• Hurricane Irene in 1999 – DR 1306 – $800,000,000
• The No-Name Storm in 2000 – DR 1345 – $500,000,000
• Tornadoes in 2003 – DR 1460 – $15,000,000
• Hurricanes Frances in 2004 – DR 1545 – $33,000,000
• Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 – DR 1561 – $10,400,000
• Hurricane Katrina in 2005 – DR 1602 – $500,000,000
• Hurricane Wilma in 2005 – DR 1609 – $4,000,000,000
That is just a portion of projects that have been embarked upon to make our community
more resilient. In 1998 a decision was made to do something about it and the Local
Mitigation Strategy was born. Now, it’s time to show you what your Local Mitigation
Strategy Working Group has been up to.
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Mitigation in Miami-Dade
Mitigation is not new to Miami-Dade County or to its
municipalities and other organizations. Mitigation, as we
know it now, began for us during the recovery period
following Hurricane Andrew. FEMA, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, introduced Public Assistance
Enhancements, what we call 406 mitigation (from Section
406 of the Stafford Act), which is mitigation that is performed
during the repair or rehabilitation of a facility damaged by the
disaster event, in this case, Hurricane Andrew. 406
mitigation continued during the recovery effort following each
of the disaster declarations issued
since Hurricane Andrew. To protect those facilities that were
not impacted by the event, the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program, or 404 Mitigation, is available as a major source of
funding. Of course, there are many other sources of mitigation funding that are
discussed in the Local Mitigation Strategy document itself.
In 1998, the state of Florida sponsored the program called the Local Mitigation Strategy
(LMS) and provided funding to each county in the state to develop, as the name implies,
a strategy to mitigate damages from a local perspective. The concept is to bring
together all the parties within a county to work together to make their communities safe
from disasters.
In Miami-Dade County, we have truly made this work. Our municipalities, our county
departments, our colleges and universities, our schools, our outreach organizations, our
faith based community and our private sector companies have all joined together in the
Miami-Dade LMS Working Group and made the Local Mitigation Strategy a reality.
The purpose of this supplement to the Local Mitigation Strategy is to document all the
fine work that has been accomplished in Miami-Dade County through the efforts of the
LMS Working Group.1
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406 Mitigation
Floating Docks
Protected Electric
Stronger Towers
Stabilized Banks
Canal Cleaning & Shaping
Or, PA Enhancements in Miami-Dade
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Windstorm Mitigation
One of the major causes of damage in South Florida is windstorm:
hurricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. We have been
impacted by Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Storm-of-the-Century in
1993, Tropical Storm Gordon in 1994, The Ground Hog Day
tornadoes in 1998,
Hurricane Georges in 1998, Hurricane Irene in 1999, the “No-
Name” storm of 2000 and more tornadoes in 2003, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in
2004 and most recently, Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in 2005.
It has been a primary goal of the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group
to mitigate against windstorm whenever and wherever possible. The principle cause of
damage in a windstorm is from flying debris that shatters the windows and allows high
winds to breech the building envelope, which, in turn, can cause the roof to fail. The
most effective, cost beneficial measure to accomplish this is the installation of window
protection. Window protection carries one of the highest benefit-to-cost ratios of any
mitigation measure. Window protection includes storm panels, accordion shutters, roll-
down shutters, passive perforated metal plates, laminated glass, Lexan and other heavy
glass. Although very popular, the use of plywood is not recommended because of the
difficulty putting it up in a hurry and storing it.
This windstorm mitigation has many faces within the LMS program. We have
developed the residential shuttering program that installs free hurricane panels on the
homes of low-income elderly citizens in our community. We have provided window
protection to several organizations that shelter the homeless thereby no longer requiring
them to go to a general population shelter during a storm. We have protected county
buildings, municipal buildings, university buildings, public school buildings and so on
and so forth with the ultimate goal of having every building in Miami-Dade County
protected.
The following are examples of wind storm protection completed
since the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group was formed in
1998.
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Academic Institutions
Miami Christian School
One of five buildings protected by perforated steel window coverings through Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program for total of $230,000. These grants were awarded under
FEMA DR-1545, DR-1561 and DR 1609
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American High School
Schools Retrofit as Hurricane Evacuation Centers
American Senior High School, a part of Miami-Dade County Public
Schools
American High School, above, was retrofit to serve as a hurricane evacuation center
serving the public during a hurricane evacuation. Other schools also retrofitted were
Barbara Goleman Senior High, Citrus Grove Elementary, Miami Springs Senior High,
Southridge Senior High, Sunset Senior High, North Miami Middle School, South Miami
Senior High and Southwood Middle School. The combined total cost of the retrofit was
$3,612,000 and was funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-
1306-DR-FL, Hurricane Irene.
Miami Springs H.S. Miami Southridge H.S. North Miami
Middle
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Florida International University
The third floor of the FIU Biscayne Campus library in North Miami has been hardened
for use as a hurricane shelter at a cost of $366,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program through FEMA-1204-DR-FL, the February 1998 Ground Hog Day
tornadoes. Note: This was the first project completed following the formation of the
Local Mitigation Strategy.
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Johnson & Wales University
Located in North Miami, Florida, this university has an on-campus hurricane shelter
created to house the university’s residential students during a storm. The shelter,
centered on the university library and containing a gourmet kitchen, cost $33,000 and
was funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1204-DR-FL.
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University of Miami
The University’s Richter Library, above, is one of twelve campus buildings protected by
perforated metal panels at a combined total cost of $1,040,000 and funded by the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1300-DR-FL.
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University of Miami
Alumni House Cuban American Studies
Educational Research Behavioral Medicine
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Nursing Dining Hall
Perforated Steel @ $1,040,000
Florida International University
The student dormitories at the University Park campus have steel wire mesh
window protection installed that is hinged and opens out at the center. The total cost is
$1,900,000 funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1300-DR-
FL.
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St. Thomas University
Kennedy Hall, the university’s main administration building, is protected by roll-down
shutters throughout. This building houses all the university’s important records and the
cost of $300,000 was funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-
1345-DR-FL, the No-Name storm of the year 2000.
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St. Thomas University
Cassia Dormitory, above, along with Donnellen Hall and the cafeteria have window
protection at a cost of $313,000 through FEMA-1602-DR-FL
The Cafeteria Donnellen Hall
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University of Miami
The University’s Performing Arts Center, above, is one of three medical campus
buildings protected by perforated metal panels at a combined total cost of $3,618,000
and funded by the FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program of 2003.
Mailman Center for Child Development Rosenstiel Medical
Sciences
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University of Miami
The University’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science including
the Aplysia Rearing Facility, CIMAS Building, Doherty Marine Science Center,
Grosvenor – East, Grosvenor – South, RSMA Science & Administration Building is
protected by heavy duty accordion shutters at a total cost of $466,900 and funded by
the FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program of 2004-2005.
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Homeless Shelters
Community Partnership for the Homeless, Inc
This downtown Miami homeless shelter houses over 500 individuals plus staff and is
protected by heavy-duty hurricane glass installed throughout at a cost $99,000 and
funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1204-DR-FL.
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Miami Rescue Mission
This homeless shelter is located in downtown Miami. The men’s dormitory (above) and
women’s dormitory (below) are protected by at a cost of $158,000 and funded by the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1300-DR-FL.
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Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade Police Department
The Miami-Dade Police Northwest District Station has a reinforced roof at a cost of
$103,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1539-DR-
FL
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Miami-Dade Police Department
The Miami-Dade Police Training Bureau building was hardened at a cost of $102,000
funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1545-DR-FL
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Miami-Dade Police Department
The Hammocks District Station and Northside District Station have hardened roofs at a
cost of $318,000 and funded through the FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program 0f
2004-5. This station also received $90,000 for window protection through the state’s
Residential Construction Mitigation Program.
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Northside District Station
A Protected AC System
Accordion Shutters
Ground Water Intake Ground Water Return
This air handler at the Miami-Dade Information Technologies Building has accordion
shutters installed to protect it from flying debris during a storm. The shutters are closed
just before the arrival of tropical storm force winds and reopened as soon as the winds
subside. The system is also protected from possible loss of the county water supply by
allowing the system to draw directly from ground water for cooling then immediately
returning the water back to ground. Total cost: $220,000
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Port of Miami
Terminal H at the Port of Miami has windstorm protection provided by passive,
perforated metal panels costing $395,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program through FEMA-1609-DR-FL, Hurricane Wilma.
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Municipalities
City of Sweetwater
The city hall, which also houses the city’s Police Department, has windstorm protection
provided by passive, perforated metal panels costing $130,000 and funded by the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1300-DR-FL, Hurricane Floyd.
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City of North Miami Beach
The North Miami Beach City Hall is one of seven municipal buildings in the city of North
Miami Beach with window protection installed at a cost of $70,000 and funded by the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
Solid Waste Facility Washington Park Allen Park Center
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City of Miami Springs
The Senior Citizen’s Activity Center in the city of Miami Springs was outfitted with
accordion shutters at a cost of $17,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program through FEMA-1345-FL-DR.
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City of Miami
Install Shutters on the city’s GSA Property Maintenance Building for $22,000 through
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
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City of Miami
Retrofit the city’s GSA Fleet Maintenance Garage for $565,000 through the Pre-Disaster
Mitigation Program of 2003.
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Village of Pinecrest
The municipal building in the village of Pinecrest was hardened to withstand the
strongest of hurricanes at a cost of $342,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program through FEMA-1345-FL-DR.
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Hospitals
Miami Children’s Hospital
Miami Children’s Hospital is the only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children
in South Florida. The entire main building was encapsulated to provide protection
against the most severe windstorm. $5,000,000 of the encapsulation cost was funded
by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
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Baptist Health South Florida
Doctor’s Hospital in Coral Gables has a wind retrofit
at a cost of $2,027,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program through FEMA-1545-DR-FL
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Jackson Health System
The Highlands Professional Building with steel screen through the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program for $487,000 by FEMA 1602-DR-FL.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
The Ambulatory Care Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital is protected by perforated
steel window coverings for a total of $716,000 through the Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Program of 2004/5.
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The Public Health Trust
Central Building Rehabilitation Annex
$222,000 $395,000
South Wing West Wing
$414,000 $526,000
Institute Building Rehabilitation Building
$394,000 $551,000
Window protection through the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
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Citrus Health Network
This medium sized mental health hospital is located just off the Palmetto Expressway in
Hialeah, Florida. Accordion shutters have been installed throughout at a cost of
$127,000 and funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1204-DR-
FL. Additionally, the hospital telephone system has had a ground fault system installed
to protect against lightning strikes.
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Low Income Housing
Hialeah Housing Authority
Ashley Plaza public housing has steel screen window protection at a cost of $314,400
and funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1609-DR-FL.
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The Residential Shuttering Program
House #1 House #1000
The Residential Shuttering Program installs aluminum storm panels on the homes of
low-income elderly residents of Miami-Dade County and its municipalities. Pictured
above left is house number 1 completed in January 2002. On August 27, 2004, panels
were installed on house number 1,000. Also, in this program exterior doors that open in
are reinforced as added protection to the building envelope. This project is funded in
excess of $2,000,000 through the Residential Construction Mitigation Program, the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and appropriations by the Miami-Dade County Board
of County Commissioners. The Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency is the
lead agency for this program.
The Shuttering Committee
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Other Projects: The CHARLEE Project
This program provides group homes for troubled youth. This is the Kendallwood
House, one of four such homes with accordion shutters installed for $75,000 provided
by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
Shenandoah House Bayshore House Pine Acres House
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Flood Mitigation
The hydrological characteristics of South Florida are unique. Because it is so flat, we
will never have huge volumes of water racing down the hillside destroying everything in
its path. Flood damage here is much more subtle. We have just the opposite problem;
the lack of slope means rainwater does not rapidly run off but must be absorbed into the
ground. So, when the ground is saturated and the lakes and canals are full, there is
nowhere for the rainfall to go hence, we flood.
The main substrate in South Florida is oolitic limestone that is extremely porous; in
layman’s terms, like a giant sponge and, like a sponge, works best when it’s damp.
Neither a totally dry sponge nor a sopping wet sponge works; the damp sponge is what
absorbs water. This is why one of the major stormwater management methods in South
Florida is the use of ground recharge systems more commonly referred to as French
drains.
In 1998, the Quality Neighborhoods Improvement Program (QNIP) bond issue was
passed by the voters of Miami-Dade that includes, among other things, approximately
$50 million for stormwater drainage projects throughout the county. The county funded
mitigation measure was used as the main local cost match for the ensuing C-4 Basin
Initiative.
Additionally, appropriations by the state legislature for stormwater drainage projects
within Miami-Dade County municipal boundaries has averaged $10 million to $15 million
annually for fiscal years 2001 thru 2004. These are primarily ground recharge systems
with outfalls to various primary and secondary conveyance canals or to nearby lakes.
At the same time as the above noted projects are going on, major cleaning and shaping
of the secondary canal system is underway under the supervision of the county’s
Department of Environmental Resources Management and is funded by “406 Mitigation”
tied to Hurricane Irene and the No-Name Storm of the year 2000.
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The C-4 Basin Initiative
In October of 1999, Hurricane Irene passed over
Miami-Dade County causing severe flooding. Then,
in October of 2000, one year later, the No-Name
storm hit once more causing severe flooding. The
governor of Florida tasked the Local Mitigation
Strategy Working Group, acting as the Governor’s
South Florida Flood Task Force, to find a solution to
the flooding problems. A committee was formed
and the South Florida Water Management District
was chosen as the lead agency in the effort. Other
organizations on the committee were the Miami Dade
Office of Emergency Management, Miami-Dade Department of Environment Resources
Management, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, URS Corporation, PBS&J and the municipalities along the waterway.
An analysis was made of the entire county looking at such things as lane-miles of
damage to roads, populations of the various hydrological basins, and flood damage
claims filed with insurance companies, FEMA and the Small Business Administration.
The results of the analysis pointed to the C-4 or Tamiami Canal basin as the place to
start.
The major components of the initiative are large pumps installed downstream of the
flooded area to move outflow against an incoming tide; an emergency detention basin
upstream of the flooded area to divert outflow before it enters the area; dredging and
shaping of the canal between the basin and the pump to improve overall flow and
pumps on the adjacent Miami River to keep the C-4 outflow from overwhelming the river
discharge. Other components of the initiative include drainage projects in the C-4 basin
municipalities and unincorporated areas of the county.
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The Tamiami Canal (C-4) Forward Pump
The forward pump on the C-4 or Tamiami Canal at Structure S25B is designed to push
water flow downstream against the incoming tide thus allowing the system to
continuously drain. It is actually three 54” pumps that together pump 600 cfi (cubic feet
per second), which equals 4,500 gallons per second. This pump is the first element in
the C-4 Basin Initiative and was constructed at a cost of $3,400,000 through the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program funded by FEMA-1345-DR-FL, the October 2000 “No-Name”
storm.
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The Miami River Forward Pump
The forward pump at S-26 on the Miami River (C-6) is designed to counter the effects of
the forward pump on the C-4 and prevent the C-4 Canal outflow from overwhelming the
river thus causing flooding up-river. This pump, which also moves 600 cfi, is the second
element in the C-4 Basin Initiative and was constructed at a cost of $5,200,000 through
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funded by FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
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The Emergency Detention Basin
Pictured is the main pump station at the C-4 emergency detention basin (EDB). The
EDB is made up of two reservoirs of nearly 500 acres each, which allows for
approximately 4,000 acre/feet of water to be diverted from the C-4, which, in turn,
creates increased holding capacity in the downstream section of the canal. The EDB is
one more element in the C-4 Basin Initiative costing $5,500,000 from the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program, FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
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The EDB Supply Canal
The supply canal is the link between the emergency detention basin and the C-4 Canal.
The supply canal and the access bridge were built at a cost of $3,700,000 and were
funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from FEMA-1345-DR-FL. An item of
interest is that the bend in the supply canal at the point it enters the C-4 is to avoid an
ancient Indian midden and burial ground.
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The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
The Miccosukee Indian Reservation is located in the C-4 Basin but upstream of the
initiative improvements. To compensate, these large trailer mounted pumps were
purchased at a cost of $100,000 and, when needed, are placed in strategic locations to
reduce flooding. Funding is through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program from FEMA-
1345-DR-FL.
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The Sweetwater Berm
In the mid-1980’s, the widening of U.S. 41, the Tamiami Trail, raised the elevation of the
south bank of the C-4 or Tamiami Canal, which, in turn, caused an uneven distribution
of floodwaters. This berm was constructed to bring the north bank back even with the
south bank. A linear park with benches, a gazebo and a vitae course was added to
enhance the project. This is another element in the C-4 Basin Initiative and was
constructed at a cost of $967,000 through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funded
by FEMA-1345-DR-FL.
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Storm Water Control
Most of the time, in Miami-Dade County, when you see these curb cuts what you have
is a ground water recharge system, more commonly called a French drain. The photos
below show you what’s underground. In 1998, Miami-Dade County passed a $70
million bond issue named QNIP, the Quality Neighborhoods Improvement Program,
most of which was to relieve neighborhood flooding. Many QNIP dollars were used as
project or global match for the C-4 Basin Initiative.
Uninstalled Curb Cuts Catch Basins
Perforated Pipe A Manhole
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Other Mitigation Measures
While window protection for windstorm and flood protection account for the bulk of the
mitigation dollars spent in Miami-Dade County, they are by no means the only mitigation
measures that are considered.
It should be noted that many projects are sponsored by agencies other than FEMA.
There are dune restoration projects and flood related studies in progress in Miami-Dade
County that are funded though the NOAA Coastal Impact Assistance Program.
Mitigation measures along the Intercoastal Waterway have been funded through the
Florida Inland Navigation District. Wildfire mitigation through controlled or prescribed
burns is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, Florida Division of Forestry and the
National Park Service.
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Proper Tree Trimming
Local Mitigation Strategy partners Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension
Service and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
sponsor annual training classes for arborists and park and public works specialists in
the proper way to prune trees for hurricane survival. Held annually since the year 2000,
this program is presented in cooperation with the Miami-Dade Office of Emergency
Management and the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group.
Before After
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Miami River
Community Benefit Issue Request (CBIR) from FY 2005, FY 2006 and FY2007 was
used to dredge the Miami River shipping channel. $6,800,000 was funded for the
federal channel and $5,200,000 for the non-federal or that part of the river to either side
of the federal channel.
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Hurricane Manual for Boaters
This Hurricane Manual for Marine Interests was developed through the Florida Sea
Grant program, a member of the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group. It explains
the proper ways to prepare boats for hurricanes and teaches marine safety for before,
during and after a storm. The manual was funded through FEMA’s Project Impact.
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Terrorism Mitigation
The terrorism mitigation committee of the Local Mitigation Strategy concluded that the
best way to fight terrorism is through the education of our children. This game, Home
Free USA, was developed as a way to get the kid’s attention. It’s based on the federal
security color chart and asks the student different questions about terrorism. Correct
answers advance the player until he or she is “Home Free.” They are then taught what
terrorism is, what it is not, and to be aware of terrorism without living in fear of it.
Initially, a two-week social studies module has been devised and successfully tested in
several schools.
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Partnerships
The Local Mitigation Strategy of Miami-Dade County promotes partnerships and works
with many other agencies and organizations to promote mitigation activities. The
members of the LMS Working Group come from our municipalities, our county
departments, our colleges and universities, our public and private schools, our service
organizations, our faith based community and our private sector companies and
corporations. There are, on average, over one hundred people and over sixty
organizations represented at any given meeting of the Local Mitigation Strategy
Working Group.
In some of the partnerships, the Local Mitigation Strategy is directly involved in
coordinating efforts or funding measures or inter-organizational liaison and other such
activities. In other cases, such as the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community
Rating System or the High Velocity Hurricane Zone section of the Florida Building Code,
the LMS supports the effort but is not directly involved in the activities.
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Disaster Resistant Universities
In 2001, the Federal Emergency Management Agency initiated the Disaster Resistant
Universities(DRU) program and the University of Miami (above) was one of the charter
members in the program and hosted the first DRU conference. In 2004, Florida
International University entered into the program, as well. The program encourages
colleges and universities nationwide to become active participants in hazard mitigation.
In Miami-Dade County, the University of Miami and FIU are joined by St. Thomas
University, Miami Dade College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Memorial University,
Johnson & Wales University, Barry University and the University of Florida as active
participants in the Local Mitigation Strategy.
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Alternate Spring Break
This program gives college students a way to spend their spring break doing service to
the community. In Miami-Dade County, The American Red Cross of Greater Miami and
the Keys, Americorps, the Community Action Agency and the Miami-Dade Office of
Emergency Management, all partners in the Local Mitigation Strategy, have brought the
students here to install hurricane shutters on the homes of low-income elderly residents.
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Miami-Dade Citizen Corps
The Local Mitigation Strategy works to develop the Miami-Dade Citizen Corps and
all its components. While some components are more fully developed than others,
all will help put Miami-Dade in the forefront of the Citizen Corps national effort. The
Citizen Corps brochure pictured above was funded by the Local Mitigation Strategy
and Project Impact.
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Miami-Dade CERT Teams
The Local Mitigation Strategy works with the Miami-Dade Community Emergency
Response Teams and provided the funding to purchase equipment for low-income
teams and to print the CERT brochure. Miami-Dade’s CERT program is a national
leader with close to 1,500 team members trained.
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Hurricane Expo
The Home Depot and
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue help
Insurance Commissioner Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Tom Gallagher helps Air Rescue helps
Sponsored By
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
The Home Depot
Miami-Dade
Office of Emergency Management
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StormReady County
Jim Lushine, left, of the National Weather
Service’s (NWS) Miami Forecast Office presents
the StormReady County sign to Frank Reddish,
the LMS coordinator and Chuck Lanza, director of
Miami-Dade Emergency Management. The NOAA
and the National Weather Service have set down
certain standards that must be met for a
community to earn the right to call itself a
StormReady Community.
In 2008, Rob Molleda, left, of the NWS Miami
Forecast Office, with LMS coordinator Frank
Reddish and Emergency Management
director Doug Bass, extends StormReady
status for Miami-Dade County through the
year 2011. Miami-Dade County was re-
designated a StormReady Community in
2011-2013.
Miami-Dade was renewed as a StormReady Community again
in 2014.
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National Flood Insurance Program
Miami-Dade County
has a CRS rating of
5 and strives to have
every municipality
within the county
take part in the
Community Rating
System
The Local Mitigation Strategy and the
Department of Environment Resources Management
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The Florida Building code
The strong elements of the South Florida Building Code were retained in the new
Florida Building Code as the “High Velocity Hurricane Zone” section of the code.
Miami-Dade Building Department and the Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance Office
(BCCO) led the effort to keep these strict standards in our county. For this effort, the
Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance Office was awarded the national award for
mitigation at the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans in 2003. BCCO is a
long-standing partner in the Local Mitigation Strategy.
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International Hurricane Research Center
The International Hurricane Research Center at Florida International University is a
charter member of the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group. The K-12 Project is
designed to take the concept of mitigation to schoolchildren. The program consists of a
series of workshops for teachers as well as mitigation expositions in schools.
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Save a Life!
Miami-Dade County has many lakes and canals and at least once a week a vehicle
plunges into one, often costing lives. The life-saving tool pictured above combines a
seat belt cutter, a flashlight and a center punch to break the vehicle window and
escape. These devises are distributed by the Miami-Dade Office of Emergency
Management and were funded through the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy and
Project Impact.
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The Ring Shank Nail
Professor Ricardo Alvarez and his research and development team at Florida
International University recognized that the ring shank nail combined the lift resistance
of screws with the shear strength of regular nails. Wind testing confirmed this and now
use of the ring shank nail is included in the Florida Building Code and is required for
roof installations throughout the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Mr. Alvarez and FIU are
charter members of the Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group.
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2013 Projects Reported as Completed
In 2013 Miami-Dade LMS began tracking projects utilizing a new online system. In
order to transition the list all projects that were in the 2012 Project list were transitioned
to a spreadsheet and all stakeholders were asked to review, update and provide
additional information. The result was an increased number of projects being reported
as completed, even though some of them may have been done in previous years.
The list provided here is of projects that were reported as completed by December
2013. The LMS Chair will continue to work on the archiving process and also try to
identify more historical projects.
Local Mitigation Strategy Project Status Reported 2013
Completed Projects
Florida International University – Public Safety Code Plus Building
Construction
750,000.00
Housing Authority of City of Miami Beach - Windstorm Protection for
Rebecca Towers South
755,640.00
Housing Authority of City of Miami Beach - Housing Authority of City
of Miami Beach North
755,640.00
Housing Authority of City of Miami Beach - Shutter 211 Collins 150,000.00
Housing Authority of City of Miami Beach - Replace Generator,
Rebecca Towers South
100,000.00
Housing Authority of City of Miami Beach - Replace Generator,
Rebecca Towers North
100,000.00
Miami Dade College – North Campus Building 1000 – Hurricane
Shutters
374,200.00
Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus Building 2000 – Hurricane
Protection
200,000.00
Miami Dade Libraries – South Miami Repair Roofing System 250,000.00
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development – Claude
Pepper- Wind Mitigation
1,013,336.00
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development –Peters
Plaza - Wind Mitigation
401,751.00
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development – Kline
Nunn – Wind Mitigation
1,051,693.00
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development –Newberg
- Wind Mitigation
1,000,000.00
University of Miami - Multiple Building Gables – Wind Mitigation 1,000,000.00
University of Miami - Multiple Building Medical – Wind Mitigation 2,900,000.00
University of Miami - Marine Campus SLAB – Wind Mitigation 302,000.00
University of Miami – Multiple Building Medical – Wind Mitigation 2,950,000.00
University of Miami - Multiple Building Marine - Wind Mitigation 466,900.00
University of Miami - Multiple Building Gables - Wind Mitigation 1,800,000.00
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University of Miami – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – Wind Mitigation 3,400,000.00
Cutler Bay – Town Hall EOC Installation of Transfer Switch for
Emergency Power
210,000.00
Cutler Bay – Acquisition of Emergency Generators Town Hall 394,000.00
Cutler Bay – Acquisition of Emergency Generators – Police
Department
Cutler Bay – Acquisition of Emergency Generators - Traffic Signals
Key Biscayne - Stormwater Master Plan Update 150,000.00
Key Biscayne – Ocean Lane Drive – Drainage Wells 465,000.00
Miami Springs - Stormwater Master Plan 2,300,000.00
Miami Springs – Basin 14 – Drainage 654,480.00
Miami Springs – Basin 13 – Drainage 91,125.00
Miami Springs - Basin 19B – Drainage 364,500.00
Miami Springs – Basin 9 – Drainage 457,313.00
Miami Springs – Basin 25 – Drainage 747,225.00
Miami Springs - Shutters for Municipal Buildings 30,000.00
Miami Springs – Emergency Generator for Senior Center 350,000.00
Miami Springs – Storm Sewer Cleaning Program Improvements 350,000.00
Miami Gardens – Drainage Improvements NW 38 Court 121,000.00
Miami Gardens – Drainage Improvement NW 7 Ave Improvements
new roads, drainage and median
5,200,000.00
Miami Gardens – Drainage Improvement NW 27 Ave and 207 Street 634,885.00
Miami Gardens – Venetian Gardens Drainage and Road Improvement
NW 161 - 164 Street and 37-38 Place
315,800.00
Miami Gardens Secondary Canal Bank Stabilization and Sediment
Removal Carol City Canals A and B, Real Site Canal and NW 17
Avenue Canal
1,300,000.00
Miami Gardens – Vista Verde Phase IA Area from NW 38-39 Avenue
and NW 40 Ave Rd to NW 207 Street
670,885.70
Miami Gardens – Emergency Broadcast System 271,000.00
Miami Gardens - NW 191-193 Streets, 9th Ave – 10th Place –
Drainage
233,752.00
Miami Gardens – NW 158-159 Street and NW 28 Place – 29 Court –
Drainage
145,329.00
Miami Gardens – NW 194 Street and 21 Ave – Drainage 350,000.00
Miami Gardens – NW 175 Street and 12 Ave – Drainage 113,200.00
Miami Gardens – NW 38 Place and NW 208-209 Streets – Drainage 150,977.00
Miami Gardens - Bunche Park Neighborhood Revitalization Project 325,000.00
Miami Gardens – King’s Garden Phases I and II – Drainage 480,000.00
Miami Gardens – NW 171 Terrace from NW 44 Avenue to 45 Court –
Drainage
225,000.00
Miami Gardens – Golden Glades Elementary School Swale
Restoration
32,098.60
Miami Gardens – NW 17 Avenue and 194 Street Swale Restoration 3,500.00
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Miami Gardens – NW 159 Drive and 12 Ave, East Swale Restoration 2,758.00
Miami Gardens - 441 From County Line South 100 feet – Drainage 68,700.00
Miami Gardens – NW 211 Street and 29 Court/30 Avenue, Inlets and
Swale Restoration
30,000.00
Miami Gardens – NW 38 Court and 185 Street, Inlets and Swale
Restoration
20,000.00
Miami Gardens – NW 167 and Palmetto East Ramp Road at NW 12
Avenue – Drainage and road improvements
366,070.00
Palmetto Bay -0 Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin #10 790,000.00
Under Construction
Jackson - Wind Retrofit Project at RTC 8,589,588.00
Jackson - Wind Retrofit Project at JRSC 601,281.00
Miami –Dade Public Works and Waste Management - Beach and
Dune Restoration and Maintenance
3,200,000.00
Miami –Dade Public Works and Waste Management – 32nd Street
Breakwater Rehabilitation and Stabilization
800,000.00
Miami –Dade Public Works and Waste Management – 55th Street
Erosion Control Breakwater
1,700,000.00
Miami Dade College – Medical Center Building 1000 – Hurricane
Shutters
200,000.00
Miami Dade College – Medical Center Building 2000 – Hurricane
Protection
263,000.00
Miami Dade College – Hialeah Campus Building 1000 – Hurricane
Protection
250,000.00
University of Miami - U of M Hospital – Wind Mitigation 4,100,000.00
Key Biscayne – Stormwater Outfall Rehabilitation - 50,000.00
Miami Lakes – Downtown Area Drainage Improvements 1,000,000.00
Miami Springs - Removal of Australian Pines – Wind Mitigation 14,000.00
El Portal – Stormwater Improvements 5,000,000.00
Palmetto Bay – Localized Drainage Improvements 900,000.00
Funded - Not Yet Started
Jackson – Tank Farm Enclosure at JMH 498,420.99
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development – Haley
Sofge Towers – Hurricane Shutters – Phase 1
1,000,000.00
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development – Haley
Sofge Towers – Hurricane Shutters – Phase 2
1,000,000.00
Miami Dade Public Housing and Community Development – Ward
Towers
1,000,000.00
Florida City – Rehabilitation of Friendland Manor Drainage System 192,000.00
Key Biscayne – Flap Gates at Outfalls – Drainage 626,700.00
Key Biscayne – Drainage Improvements on Fernwood Road and
Hampton Road
465,275.00
Pinecrest – Purchase of Portable Two – Way Radios –
Communications Redundancy
110,000.00
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Pinecrest – Improvements to Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl –
Structural
50,000.00
Pinecrest – Improvements to Pinecrest Gardens Lower Garden -
Dredging
30,000.00
Total Projects
82 Projects $69,775,023.29
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Local Mitigation Strategy Project Status Reported 12/2013-12/2014
Completed Projects
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital Structure Enhancement 7,000,000.00
Cutler Bay Old Cutler Road JPA 7,524,319.00
Cutler Bay SW 216th Street and SW 97th Ave Traffic Circle 204,486.00
Cutler Bay SW 97th Ave Drainage Improvement 291,494.00
Cutler Bay Development of Floodplain Management Plan 120,000.00
Jackson Wind Retrofit Project at JRSC 601,281.00
Key Biscayne
Village Hall Courtyard Improvement Demonstration
Project 16,500.00
Miami Beach Belle Island Outfall Replacement 374,000.00
Miami Beach Sunset Islands I & II Drainage Improvements 1,916,000.00
Miami Beach Star Island Drainage Improvements 703,000.00
Miami Beach South Point II Drainage Improvements 2,000,000.00
Miami Beach City Center - Historic District Drainage Improvements 2,800,000.00
Miami Beach Parkview Canal Seawall Revetment 1,800,000.00
Miami Beach Biscayne Point Drainage Improvements 6,600,000.00
Miami Beach Lake Pancoast Area Drainage Improvements 1,600,000.00
Miami Beach Regional Communication/Command Van 500,000.00
Miami Gardens Drainage Improvement 151-159 Street and 27-32 Ave 258,500.00
Miami Gardens NW 171 Terrace from NW 44 Avenue to 45 Court 225,000.00
Miami Gardens
Drainage Improvement NW 9 Ave., along NW 183- 185
Dr. to NW 7th Ave 17,000.00
Miami Gardens
NW 178 Drive and 42-47 Avenues Outfall repairs and
restoration 102,000.00
Miami Gardens
Correct Stormwater Utility Fees for Commercial
Properties 0.00
Miami Gardens
Vista Verde Phase 1b area along NW 39 Aven from 207-
209 St 425,000.00
Miami Gardens Bridge Replacement 930,000.00
Miami Lakes Downtown Area Drainage Improvements 1,000,000.00
Miami Lakes NW 154th Street Widening from 83rd to 89th Avenues 1,700,000.00
Miami Springs Purchase and Install a Radio Repeater System 45,000.00
North Miami Beach NE 161 Street Drainage Improvement 350,000.00
North Miami Embankment stabilization at Keystone Point Bridge #2 1,800,000.00
North Miami Global Positioning System 12,000.00
North Miami Security for City Hall 62,750.00
Pinecrest Improvements to Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl 50,000.00
Pinecrest Improvements to Pinecrest Gardens Lower Garden 30,000.00
Pinecrest Improvements to Pinecrest Gardens Generator 5,000.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development Newberg Windstorm Protection 1,923,900.00
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Public Housing and
Community
Development Claude Pepper Windstorm Protection 862,095.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Jack Orr Plaza Windstorm Protection
900,000.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Joe Moretti Plaza Windstorm Protection
2,592,000.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Dante Fascell Windstorm Protection
422,800.00
South Miami Dorn Avenue Drainage Improvements 200,000.00
Completed Total # of Projects: 39 $ 47,970,125.00
Under Construction
El Portal Village of El Portal Stormwater Improvements 5,000,000.00
Coral Gables Fire Station #3 Hurricane shutters 88,000.00
Cutler Bay Caribbean Boulevard JPA Project and Gap 1 11,173,054.00
Cutler Bay Flood Zone Data GIS System 140,000.00
Cutler Bay SW 212th Street 390,000.00
Hialeah Roadway/Stormwater Improvements **
Homestead Sidewalks/ Roadway Improvements 200,000.00
Homestead Upgrade OCB's (Oil Circuit Breakers) with VCB's
(Vacuum Circuit Breakers)
200,000.00
Jackson Wind Retrofit Project at RTC 8,589,588.00
Key Biscayne Traffic Signage & Pavement Marking Improvements
Master plan
40,000.00
Key Biscayne Stormwater outfall Rehabilitation 50,000.00
Key Biscayne Comprehensive Review of Local Laws and Regulations 5,000.00
Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, bldg 1000 250,000.00
Miami Dade College Medical Cntr, bldg 2000 263,000.00
Miami Dade College Medical Cntr, bldg 1000 200,000.00
Miami Gardens Create GIS Layer for Storm Sewer Infrastructure 100,000.00
Miami Springs Removal of Australian Pines 14,000.00
Mount Sinai Protect Critical Services 2,000,000.00
North Miami Sanitary Sewer Backup 700,000.00
North Miami Flood Prevention and Mitigation: Drainage Basin13 500,000.00
North Miami Surge Resistance and Flood Mitigation at Keystone
Point and Sans Souci
500,000.00
North Miami Beach Install Additional Storm Water Basins or Increase
Existing Basins
60,000.00
North Miami Beach Construct Storm Water System that may include
Injection Wells in Areas Prone to Flooding
120,000.00
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North Miami Beach Clean and Improve Drainage Systems 428,400.00
North Miami Beach Miami Industrial District Drainage and Roadway
Improvement
800,000.00
North Miami Beach Eastern Shores Drainage Repair/Replacement 450,000.00
North Miami Beach Renovation of Eastern Shores Outfall Pipes 550,000.00
North Miami Beach NE 172nd Street Drainage Improvement 1,791,692.00
Palmetto Bay Flood Zone Data Maintenance: GIS System 100,000.00
Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements 900,000.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Haley Sofge Towers Windstorm Protection 2,056,321.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Haley Sofge Towers Window Replacement and Repair
Concrete
1,000,000.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Ward Tower Windstorm Protection 1,9240,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
55th Street Erosion Control Breakwater 1,700,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
32nd Street Breakwater Rehabilitation and Stabilization 800,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
Beach and Dune Restoration and Maintenance 3,200,000.00
Seaport Construction of New Seawall - Area 2 8,276,607.00
University of Miami U of Miami Hospital 4,100,000.00
Under Construction
Total
# of Projects: 39 $ 75,975,662.00
Funded - Not Yet Started
Cutler Bay (joint
project with Miami-
Dade PWWM)
Caribbean Boulevard Bridge Project 3,000,000.00
Doral Installation of Transfer Switch for Emergency Power 50,000.00
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP Year 2 1,017,150.00
Doral NW 33 Street from NW 82 Avenue to NW 79 Avenue
Roadway Improvements
1,600,000.00
Florida City Rehabilitation of Friendland Manor Drainage System 192,000.00
Key Biscayne Coastal Dune Vegetation 10,000.00
Key Biscayne Flap Gates at Outfalls 626,700.00
Key Biscayne Drainage Improvements on Fernwood Road & Hampton
Road
465,275.00
Key Biscayne New Stormwater Outfall Construction 210,000.00
Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Enhancements New Medical
Office Tower
3,750,000.00
Mount Sinai Protect the Power Supply 5,000,000.00
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Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Energy Center Facility Protect
Redundant Power Supply
250,000.00
North Miami Beach Dead End Eliminations 42,000.00
North Miami Beach Drainage in Alleyways 50,000.00
North Miami Beach Leak Detection Services 50,000.00
North Miami Beach Storm Water Pump Replacement Program 50,000.00
North Miami Beach Force Main Installations and Lift Stations Rehabilitations 125,000.00
North Miami Beach Pump Replacements 165,000.00
North Miami Beach Inflow and Infiltration Prevention 250,000.00
North Miami Beach Fire Flow Improvements 320,000.00
North Miami Beach Trenchless Pipe Replacements 325,000.00
North Miami Beach Roadway Improvements 327,000.00
North Miami Beach Storm Water Improvement City-Wide 336,885.00
North Miami Beach Aerial Pipe Crossings 350,000.00
Pinecrest Purchase of Portable Two-Way Radios 110,000.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Dante Fascell 422,800.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Haley Sofge Towers 2,056,321.00
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Ward Tower 1,920,400.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
SW 157 AVE Canal Interconnect 1,003,311.98
Public Works and
Waste Management
NE 149 Street, from NE 10 Ave to NE 14 Ave 340,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
Larchmont Gardens Pump Station 1,671,841.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
NE 6 AVE& NE 185 Street; NE Miami CT, from NE 196-
198 ST; NW 22 AVE & NW 175 ST; North DR & NE 14
AVE
835,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
Seaboard Acres Pump Station 1,500,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
NW 19 Avenue and NW 84 Street 120,000.00
Public Works and
Waste Management
NW 39 Street and NW 25 Avenue 130,000.00
Funded - Not Yet
Started
# of Projects: 35 $28,671,683.98
Total Projects 113 $ 152,617,470.98
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Local Mitigation Strategy Project Status Reported 01/2015-12/31/2015
Completed Projects Funding
Source
Aventura NE 29 Place Phase 1 drainage work 425,000.00 FDEP
Cutler Bay Caribbean Boulevard JPA project reduce flooding
and increase traffic flow 11,173,054.00 CITT funds
Cutler Bay SW 212 Street Drainage Improvements from SW
87 Ave to SW 85 Ave 850,000.00 TAP & FL Leg.
Approp. Grant
Emergency
Management Arnold Hall South Engineering Study 50,000.00 State Shelter
Retrofit
Emergency
Management Reilly Coliseum Engineering Study 50,000.00 State Shelter
Retrofit
Emergency
Management Edwards Hall Engineering Study 50,000.00 State Shelter
Retrofit
Emergency
Management
Arnold and Edwards Connector Hall Engineering
Study 50,000.00 State Shelter
Retrofit
Emergency
Management Arnold Hall North Engineering Study 50,000.00 State Shelter
Retrofit
Florida City Generator for Underground Drainage for Friedland
Manor 904,739.00
State Small
City CDBG and
City Funds
Homestead EOC equipment to support activations 450,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Land acquisition for storm water drainage 3,000,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Retrofit of City Hall and EOC to Category 5
hurricanes. 3,958,500.00
HMGP, EOC
Grant, General
Fund
Homestead Emergency generators for EOC 58,382.00 New City Hall
Building fund
Key Biscayne Erosion Control Implementation 10,000.00 Public Works
General fund
Key Biscayne Stormwater outfall rehabilitation on Harbor Drive 150,000.00
Stormwater
Utility and
grant
Miami Training Center and back up EOC Elevator
refurbishment 150,000.00 PDM
Miami Brennan Channel marker replacement 65,000.00 *
Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus installation of hurricane
shutters/window protection Building 1000. 250,000.00 HMGP
Mount Sinai Purchase twelve synchronized generators to
protect patient power supply 5,000,000.00
Grants and
Loans for
Public Works
and
Development
Facilities
Mount Sinai Relocation of generators for energy facility into
hurricane rated enclosure above storm surge 8,994,838.00 State DEM
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Mount Sinai
Provide hurricane rated structures to protect
power equipment and ensure connection to
central energy plant
7,351,169.00 HMGP
Completed Projects continued Funding
Source
Seaport Construction of New Seawall - Area 2 9,600,000.00 FDOT
Seaport Storm Bollards 70,115.00 Seaport Funds
Seaport Concrete Panels 619,858.00 Seaport Funds
Sweetwater Stormwater Improvements Phase IIB North Project 1,600,000.00 US EPA, Miami
Dade GOB
University of Miami Hospital wind mitigation and roof tie downs 4,100,000.00 PDM
Completed Total # of Projects: 26 $58,960,540.00
Under Construction Funding
Source
Bal Harbour IT Enhancements to hardware, software and
security. 170,800.00 Capital
Improvement
Biscayne Park New Municipal/Public Safety Building 856,000.00 Grant
Awarded
Coral Gables Fire Station #3 Hurricane shutters 88,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Cutler Bay Reduction of Floating Debris 60,000.00 Funding
Secured
Cutler Bay Portable Traffic Control Signs 200,000.00 Grant
Cutler Bay Flood Zone Data GIS System 140,000.00 Stormwater
Utility Fees
Cutler Bay Municipal AM Emergency Radio Broadcast Station 85,000.00 Grant
Cutler Bay Removal of Australian Pines and other Exotics 85,000.00 Town Budget
Cutler Bay Emergency Portable Air Conditioner Units 120,000.00 Grant
El Portal Village of El Portal Stormwater Improvements 10,000,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Hialeah Roadway/Stormwater Improvements (SE 4 ST to
HIA DR from 6-8 AVE) 151,469.00 City Capital
Improvement
Hialeah Gardens Central District Drainage Improvements 2,500,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Upgrade OCB's (Oil Circuit Breakers) with VCB's
(Vacuum Circuit Breakers) 150,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Improve Transportation Infrastructure 2,000,000.00
Miami-Dade
County Roads
and State of
Florida Roads
Homestead Wastewater Infiltration/Inflow 2,400,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Sidewalks/ Roadway Improvements 200,000.00
Capital
Improvement
Plan
Homestead Improvements to Existing Buildings 500,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead New Sewer Mains 2,000,000.00 Capital
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Improvement
Homestead Sewer lines in the Northwest Neighborhood and
the West Industrial Area 3,300,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Installation of storm shutters and/or Impact
Resistant Windows at different locations 1,000,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Homestead Police Station Security/Hardening 50,000.00 Bond Issue
Under Construction continued Funding
Source
Homestead City Hall Security Enhancement 60,000.00 New City Hall
building fund
Homestead Customer Service & Finance Secuirty
Enhancement 65,000.00 New City Hall
Building Fund
Jackson Wind Retrofit Project at RTC 8,589,588.00 FEMA Grant
Key Biscayne Traffic Signage & Pavement Marking
Improvements Master plan 40,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Key Biscayne Comprehensive Review of Local Laws and
Regulations 5,000.00 Stormwater
Utility Fund
Miami Beach Venetian Islands Drainage Improvements 9,100,000.00 Grant Applied
For
Miami Beach Drainage Hot Spots ** Grant
Miami Beach Venetian Islands – Neighborhood Improvements ** Grant
Miami Beach Sunset Islands 3 & 4 – Neighborhood
Improvements ** Grant
Miami Beach Lower North Bay Road – Neighborhood
Improvements ** Grant
Miami Beach Citywide Dune Restoration & Enhancement
Project 400,000.00 Grant
Miami Gardens Create GIS Layer for Storm Sewer Infrastructure 100,000.00 *
Miami Springs Removal of Australian Pines 14,000.00 Other Internal
Funding
Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Enhancements Surgical
Tower 6,500,000.00 FEMA
North Miami Flood Prevention and Mitigation: Drainage
Basin13 500,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Sanitary Sewer Backup 700,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Surge Resistance and Flood Mitigation at Keystone
Point and Sans Souci 500,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach NE 172nd Drainage Improvement 17,916.92 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Install Additional Storm Water Basins or Increase
Existing Basins 60,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Construct Storm Water System that may include
Injection Wells in Areas Prone to Flooding 120,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Clean and Improve Drainage Systems 428,400.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Eastern Shores Drainage Repair/Replacement 450,000.00 Capital
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Improvement
Palmetto Bay Flood Zone Data Maintenance: GIS System 100,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements 900,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Public Housing
And Community
Development
Ward Tower 1,920,400.00 Capital
Improvement
Under Construction continued Funding
Source
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Haley Sofge Towers 1,000,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Public Housing and
Community
Development
Haley Sofge Towers 2,056,321.00 Capital
Improvement
Sweetwater South Florida Water Management District Flood
Protection Berm 1,000,000.00 SFWMD
West Miami Impact Resistant Windows for City Hall 52,000.00 CDBG
Under Construction
Total
# of Projects: 50 $ 60,732,894.92
Funded - Not Yet Started
MD Public Works SW 157 AVE Canal Interconnect ** Capital
Improvement
Aventura Stormwater Drainage Projects ** Capital
Improvement
Coral Gables Basin Inflow and Infiltration Upgrade 1,179,793.00 Other Internal
Funding
Cutler Bay Preventive Pruning of Existing Town Tree
Inventory 285,000.00 Budgeted F.Y.
2015 - 2016
Cutler Bay Debris Removal 400,000.00 *
Cutler Bay Storm Water Outfalls 500,000.00 Stormwater
Utility Fund
Doral Installation of Transfer Switch at Morgan Levy Park
for Emergency Power 50,000.00 City General
Fund
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 2 1,017,150.00
State of
Florida
legislation
Doral NW 33 St. from NW 82 Ave. to NW 79 Ave.
Roadway Improvements 1,600,000.00 FDEP Grant
Hialeah Roadway Reconstruction (W 8-10 Ave from W 31-
33 Street) 1,625,000.00 Storm Sewer
Homestead
New Sewer Mains: To upgrade sewer main/lines
to eliminate raw sewage from leaking into the
water table.
2,000,000.00 City General
Fund - Secured
Jackson JMH Campus Wide Roof Replacement 2,500,000.00 CDBG
Jackson Utility/Energy Center at JMH 5,290,000.00 Capital
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Improvement
Jackson Emergency Switchgear Replacements at JNMC 6,950,000.00
Jackson's Bond
Referendum
11/05/2013
Jackson Volt Oil Switch Replacements 7,350,000.00
GOB 2005 &
Jackson's Bond
Referendum
11/05/2013
Key Biscayne Coastal Dune Vegetation 10,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Key Biscayne New Stormwater Outfall Construction 210,000.00
Stormwater
Improvement
Fund
Funded - Not Yet Started continued
Key Biscayne Drainage Improvements on Fernwood Road &
Hampton Road 465,275.00
Stormwater
Utility Fund
Capital
Expenditures
Key Biscayne Flap Gates at Outfalls (Backflow Prevention) 600,000.00 Other Internal
Funding
MD Public Works NW 19 Avenue and NW 84 Street 120,000.00 Internal
Funding
MD Public Works NW 39 Street and NW 25 Avenue 130,000.00 Internal
Funding
MD Public Works
NE 6 AVE& NE 185 Street; NE Miami CT, from NE
196-198 ST; NW 22 AVE & NW 175 ST; North DR &
NE 14 AVE
835,000.00
Stormwater
Utility Capital
Expenditures
MD Public Works Seaboard Acres Pump Station 1,500,000.00 FDOT -
MD Public Works Larchmont Gardens Pump Station 1,671,841.00 Other Internal
Funding
MD Public Works NE 149 Street, from NE 10 Ave to NE 14 Ave 340,000.00
Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Energy Center Facility
Protect Redundant Power Supply 250,000.00 Other Internal
Funding
Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Enhancements New
Medical Office Tower 3,750,000.00 Other Internal
Funding
Mount Sinai Elevate Seawall 7,000,000.00 Private and
bond funding.
North Miami Beach Dead End Eliminations 42,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Drainage in Alleyways 50,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Leak Detection Services 50,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Storm Water Pump Replacement Program 50,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Force Main Installations and Lift Stations
Rehabilitations 125,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Pump Replacements 165,000.00 Capital
Improvement
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North Miami Beach Inflow and Infiltration Prevention 250,000.00 CIP Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Fire Flow Improvements 320,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Trenchless Pipe Replacements 325,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Roadway Improvements 327,000.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Storm Water Improvement City-Wide 336,885.00 Capital
Improvement
North Miami Beach Aerial Pipe Crossings 350,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Pinecrest Purchase of Portable Two-Way Radios 110,000.00 Internal
Funding
Virginia Gardens VG - NW 40 street Stormwater Improvement
Project 500,000.00 Other Internal
Funding
Funded - Not Yet Started continued
Virginia Gardens VG - 66 avenue storm drain, ADA, and road
widening project 650,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Funded - Not Yet
Started
# of Projects: 43 $ 51,281,944.00
Total Projects 129 $ 170,975,378.92
* Funding source not provided
** Project estimates were not available at time document went to print.
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Cutler Bay SW 216th Street and SW 97th Ave Traffic Circle 204,486.00 Town
Homestead New Sewer Mains 2,000,000.00 CIP
Homestead Installation of storm shutters and/or Impact
Resistant Windows at different locations 1,000,000.00 CIP
Homestead Customer Service & Finance Security
Enhancement 65,000.00 City Hall Build.
Fund
Homestead Portable mobile pumps 500,000.00 CIP
Homestead Storm water telemetry system 900,000.00 CIP
Homestead City Hall Security Enhancement 60,000.00 New City Hall
building fund
Homestead Secure three (3) existing water tanks from
structural damage 600,000.00 CIP
Jackson JMH Campus Wide Roof Replacement 2,500,000.00 Bond
Referendum
Key Biscayne Traffic Signage & Pavement Marking
Improvements Master plan 40,000.00 CIP
Key Biscayne Village K-8 Center Stormwater Pump Station 350,000.00 Stormwater
Utility Fund
Miami Training Center Elevator Refurbishment 150,000.00 PDM
Miami Beach Lower North Bay Road – Neighborhood
Improvements 14,000,000.00 City of Miami
Beach
Miami Lakes Lake Martha Drainage Improvements 1,260,000.00 Secured
Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin # 6 490,000.00 Stormwater
Utility
Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin # 3 250,000.00 Stormwater
Utility/ Grant
Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements 900,000.00 Stormwater
Utility/Grant
Palmetto Bay Back-Up Generators and Transfer Switches 75,000.00 Special Rev.
Funds
M-D Public Works SW 82 Ave from Flagler to SW 2 St 109,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Miller Road Drainage Retrofit 368,063.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 146 St between NE 12 Ave and NE 14 Ave 216,880.91 SWU
M-D Public Works
Starlight Development, Ph. I Drainage
Improvement (NW 207 Dr - NW 206 Ter from
NW 44 Ct - 47 Ave)
682,280.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Repetitive Loss Area - Arch Creek 4,528,519.02 QNIP
M-D Public Works
Drainage Improvement Project Multiple Sites -
NW 69 Street from NW 32 Avenue to NW 35
Ave; NW 75 Street and NW 16 Ave ;SW 116 Ave
and SW 185 Street ;SW 115 Ave & SW 185 St
250,000.00 UNKNOWN
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M-D Public Works NW 185-191 St & NW 44-47 Ave (King's Gardens)
[MP 8020, 8023, 623] 722,381.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NPDES OUTFALL (53-41-12-NE001C) 386,747.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works
NW 178 Street to NW 176 Street from NW 82
Avenue to NW 78 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project (Norman and Jean Beach
Park ROW Drainage
650,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NPDES OUTFALL North Miami Ave from NE 91 St
to Little River Canal 141,923.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 178 Terrace from NW 47 Avenue to NW 48
Court Drainage Improvement Project 116,275.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 191 St from NW 2 -9 Ave Drainage
Improvement 401,695.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 20 St. from NW 33 -37 Ave 401,695.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 20 Street and NW 15 Avenue 146,519.41 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 27-32 Ave & NW 191-199 St 229,694.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 35 Avenue from NW 73 Street to NW 74
Street Drainage Improvement Project. 126,228.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 46 St to NW 53 St from NW 17-24 Ave
(Allapatah, Phase II) [ 9060,9123] 873,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 46 St to NW 54 St from NW 32 Ave to NW 35
Ave [624,7081,7080] 245,129.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 53 Terrace from NW 69 Avenue to NW 72
Avenue 247,989.99 SWU
M-D Public Works Oleta River - NE 183 Terrace from NE 23 Court to
NE 24 Avenue 183,326.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Palm Springs North, Phase I 435,739.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Palm Springs North, Phase II 340,423.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Palm Springs North, Phase III 261,205.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Pump Stations Improvement Service Contract
(various pump stations sites) 500,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works PWD Project No. 20070696) 2,981,645.00 RIF
M-D Public Works PWD Project No. 20090089 JPA with Town of
Cutler Bay PTP 519,794.00
JPA with Town
of Cutler Bay
PTP
M-D Public Works Queen's Park Drainage Improvements, NW 114
St & NW 19 Ave 48,894.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Rucks Park Pump Station Improvements (NE 138
St & NE 4 Ave) [S:\ 4030, 610] 540,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works S.W. 82nd Avenue between S.W. 48th Street &
S.W. 56th Street Drainage Improvement 65,877.00 SWU
M-D Public Works San Mateo, Phase I (NW 67 - 74 Ave from NW
169 Ter - 167 St) [8060] [780] 546,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works San Mateo, Phase II (NW 82 - 87 Ave from NW
170 - 171 ST) [8060] 441,000.00
QNIP/SWU
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M-D Public Works San Mateo, Phase III (NW 78 - 82 Ave from NW
170 - NW 171 ST) [8060] 626,100.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works
San Sebastian Drainage Improvement Project -
SW 42 Street to SW 47 Street between SW 132
Avenue to SW 133 Avenue
911,000.00 QNIP/SWU/G
OB
M-D Public Works
San Sebastian Phase I Drainage Improvement
Project - SW 42 Street to SW 47 Street between
SW 132 Ave - SW 133 Ave
286,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works San Simeon Way from NE 215 ST to NE 205 ST 729,145.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Seaboard Acres Ditch Enclosure (NE 4 Ave from
NE 141 St & 142 St) 350,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Serena Lakes and Stonewood Area: SW 137 CT
from SW 181 ST to SW 181 TER 50,731.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Serena Lakes and Stonewood Area: SW 138 PL-
138 CT from SW 180 ST to SW 184 ST 133,241.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Serena Lakes and Stonewood Area: SW 139 PL-
139 Path from SW 180 ST to 184 ST 262,078.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Serena Lakes and Stonewood Area: SW 144 PL
from SW 172 ST to Cul de Sac (Additional Site) 29,175.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Serena Lakes and Stonewood Area: SW 168 ST
from SW 141 CT to SW 143 Pl (Site 9) 122,278.00 QNIP/SWU
-D Public Works Serena Lakes, SW 137 - 142 Ave & SW 180 - 172
St. 1,628,829.00 SWU
M-D Public Works South Miami Ave from SW 21 Rd to SW 25 Rd 495,429.00 SWU
M-D Public Works
South Miami, Phase 1-C / Phase 2 (SW 62 Ave -
SW 74 Ave from SW 40 St - SW 50 St)
[3081,3086]
846,726.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works
Starlight Development, Ph. 2 Drainage
Improvement (NW 207 Dr - 200 St from NW 39
Ct - 44 Ct) [S:\ 615,6005,6020, 6000]
687,654.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Streamland Gardens Drainage Improvement
Project (NW 32 AV & NW 24 ST RD) 195,431.73 SWU
M-D Public Works
Sunshine Industrial Park Drainage Improvement
Project (NW 159 Drive between NW 8 Ave to
NW 12 Ave)
600,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 100 Avenue and SW 30 Street Drainage
Improvement Project (10010 SW 30 Street) 50,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 100 Terrace and SW 117 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project (11624 SW 100 Terrace) 100,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 122nd Avenue & SW 10th Street {340} ** SWU
M-D Public Works SW 128 ST FROM SW 122 AVE TO THE CUL-DE-
SAC 177,214.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 94 Avenue between SW 8 Street to SW 15 St. 312,150.95 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 95 Street and SW 112 Avenue 50,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 129 Ave - 135 Ave & SW 256 St - 268 St
(Meadowood/Cedar Creek Phase II) 308,900.00
QNIP/SWU
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M-D Public Works SW 134 Avenue and SW 26 Street (Matos) 30,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 137 Ave between SW 56 St and SW 72 St 592,190.21 ARRA/SWU
M-D Public Works SW 139 Ave from SW 8 to SW 42 St [9070] 1,795,000.00 SWU/QNIP
M-D Public Works SW 176 Terr and SW 142 Ct ( 14242 SW 176
Terr) 100,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 2 St & SW 136 Pl 57,810.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works SW 21 Street between SW 67 Avenue and SW 71
Avenue (7036-38 SW 21 St) 82,829.91 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 252 Ter - 256 St & SW 124 Ave - SW 127 Ave
(Meadowood/Cedar Creek Phase III) 554,716.41 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works SW 260 ST from SW 139 Ave to SW 139 CT 372,560.00 Drainage
Improvements
M-D Public Works SW 34 St and SW 89 CT 83,561.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 60 STREET & SW 70 AVENUE (6015 SW 70
AVENUE) 120,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 64 St & SW 67 Ave {5095} 85,050.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 70 Avenue to SW 71 Avenue from SW 12
Street to SW 13 Street – Drainage Improvement 319,748.00 GOB
M-D Public Works SW 12 Street and SW 73 Place Drainage
Improvement Project 110,400.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 73 Avenue and SW 12 Street 59,053.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 74 Avenue from SW 42 Street to Rail Road
Crossing 322,317.86 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 76 Avenue from SW 10 Street to SW 12
Street 111,705.00 GOB/SWU
M-D Public Works SW 82 Street from SW 76 Ave to SW 74 Ave 11,500.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 87 AVE & SW 200 ST 163,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 89 Avenue and SW 131 Street - Drainage
Improvement Project 278,034.00 GOB 77456
M-D Public Works SW 97 Ct & SW 1 St 18,859.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Swale Blocks at NE 172 ST & NE 10 AVE 70,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works N.W. 17th Avenue between N.W. 29th Street &
N.W. 35th Street Drainage Improvement Project 60,920.54 PTP/SWU
M-D Public Works NE 15 court between NE 205 st & NE 199 St 326,569.28 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 171 Street and NE 11 Court Drainage
Improvement Project 125,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 147 St from NE 12 - 14 Ave 120,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NE 131 Lane and NE 16 Avenue 150,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 27 Avenue and NW 21 Street Drainage
Improvement Project 193,587.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 12 Avenue from NW 186 St to NW 195 St
Drainage Improvement 223,225.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 10 Ave from NW 103 ST-NW 100 ST 69,260.08 SWU
M-D Public Works NPDES OUTFALL NW 22 Ave from NW 124 St -
139 St 664,196.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works North Miami Avenue from NE 87 St. to 105 St. 157,785.32 WO# 1
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M-D Public Works New Little River Drainage Improvement Project 482,816.23 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NE 89th Street & Bayshore Drive 340,308.91 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 88 Terr from Biscayne Blvd to east end of
road 55,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 5 Court and NE 147 Street (14730 NE 5 Court) 15,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 5 Avenue from NE 143 Street to NE 145
Street Drainage Improvement Project. 120,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 2nd Avenue between NE 116th Street and NE
117th Street Drainage Improvement Project 195,125.24 SWU
M-D Public Works Palm Springs North, Phase IV (NW 170 St - 181
Terr from NW 75 Pl - 79 Ave 122,598.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Oak Brooke - SW 160 Street - SW 180 Street
between SW 102 - SW 112 Avenue 2,074,318.42 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 46 Street to NW 52 Street from NW 35 Ave
to NW 37 Ave 903,329.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 109 Street from NW 11 Avenue to NW 10
Avenue 159,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 93 Street and Little River Boulevard
Drainage Improvement Project 166,764.65 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 67 Street from NW 32 Aveto NW 33 Ave 190,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 65 St W/O NW 18 Ave 34,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 143 Street from NW 7-17 Ave 261,251.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 82 Avenue from West Flagler Street to NW 3
Street MIDWAY ADDITION Phase I 325,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works OCL1-103, C-8 Basin Project (NW 22 Ave from SR
9 to N. Burlington St) 145,200.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 99 Street from NW 21 Avenue to NW 22
Avenue Drainage Improvement Project 93,492.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 117 St From NW 12 Ave to NW 14 Ave
Drainage Improvements 120,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 214 Street and NE 20 Court 100,000.00 SWU PTP
M-D Public Works NE 208 Terr. & NE 26 Ave. Drainage
Improvement 106,268.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NE 201 Street and NE 25 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project 30,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 128 ST from SW 127 Ave and SW 125 Ave 15,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 18 PL from NE 211th Terrace to NE 214th
Terrace 623,891.52 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 31 Street from SW 65 Avenue to SW 67
Avenue Drainage Improvement Project 124,281.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 160 Terr from SW 139 Ave to SW 140 Ct, 95,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 288-296 St & SW 152-157 Ave (Leisure City,
Phase I & Phase II) 984,854.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works SW 27 Avenue from US-1 to Bayshore Drive
(Phases I & II) 4,039,657.00 PTP
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M-D Public Works NW 96 ST FROM NW 13 AVE TO NW 14 AVE 119,660.00 SWU
Completed Projects Funding
Source
M-D Public Works NW 95 Street from NW 2nd Avenue to NW 6th
Avenue 540,357.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 95 Terr Between NW 13 Ave to NW 14 Ave 64,579.24 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 78 Ave to NW 84 Ave from NW 7 ST to NW
10 Midway Pump Station 4,965,866.25 GOB/SWU
M-D Public Works
NW 82 Avenue from NW 3 Street to NW 7 Street
(Midway Add. Phase II) and NW 3 Street from
NW 82 Avenue to NW 84 Avenue (Midway Add.
Phase III)
598,306.00 SWU / QNIP
M-D Public Works NW 41 St to NW 54 St from NW 19-24 Ave
(Allapatah, Phase I 2,973,676.50 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 65 St E/O NW 18 Ave 42,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 64 St from NW 21 Ave to NW 20 Ave 44,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 50 St from NW 69 Ave to NW 72 Ave 100,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 101 ST from NW 23 AVE to NW 22 AVE 112,529.41 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 105 Terrace from NW 11 Avenue to NW 12
Avenue 80,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 105 Street and NW 19 104,978.33 SWU
M-D Public Works NW 106 Street from NW 12 Ave to NW 10 Ave 270,366.00 GOB/SWU
M-D Public Works NE 110 Street from NE 2 to NE 3 Ave Drainage
Improvement Project 60,920.54 SWU
M-D Public Works Telemetry Network Installation including 28
Satellite Canal Level Recorders and Rain Gauges 1,100,000.00 GOB/SWU
M-D Public Works The Tropics Drainage Improvements (NW 35 Ave
- NW 36 Ave from NW 97 St - NW 101 St) 98,382.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Tropical Estates Phase 3- SW 99 Ct to SW 102
Ave from SW 52 Terr to SW 55 St 330,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works
Tropical Estates Phase 4 SW 98 Avenue to SW
102 Avenue from SW 48 Street to SW 51
Terrace
229,120.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Tropical Estates Sub. Phase 1 & 2 - SW 56 Street
to SW 49 Street from SW 97 Ave to SW 98 Court 438,927.00 SWU
M-D Public Works
Twin Lakes (CC7-N-10, Project 9), Phase I / Twin
Lakes, Phase 2 (NW 99 St - NW 102 St NW 12 –
14 Ave - NW 14 Ave
460,857.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works West Miami Lakes, Phase II [3065B] 306,158.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Wynona Park Drainage Improvement (NW 7 - 8
St from NW 72 - 76 Ave) [602] 327,683.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Highland Lakes Blvd., Ph. III 609,331.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Highland Lakes, Ph. I-A, I-B-1& I-B-2 561,597.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works J. G. Head Farms, SW 26 - 40 St. & SW 127 - 132
Ave 746,709.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works JG Head Farms Phase II C 1,350,180.00 GOB/SWU
M-D Public Works Miami River Outfall Retrofit, Basin 21 2,600,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Country Lake Manors, Sec. 2 Drainage 317,505.00 QNIP/SWU
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57 Ct - NW 58 Pl)
Completed Projects Cost Funding
Source
M-D Public Works CRS RL-6 Drainage Improvement 182,477.76 SWU
M-D Public Works Coral Gables Waterway Canal, Phase II, III
,IV,V,VI & VII. Agreement 2. 0 SWU
M-D Public Works Larchmont Backflow Preventors 82,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk (Basin 3) [5071 B, 614, 5071A] 565,582.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk (Basin 5) [5073a, 5073] 981,869.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk Site 1 (SW 152 Ct from SW 150 St -
151 Ter) 123,300.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk (Basin 6) [641, 5074] 1,154,809.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Ives Dairy Rd. & NW 199 St Pollution Control
Structure 61,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Coral Way & Granada 30,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works 193 Polygon 221A Coral Gables Waterway Canal,
Phase VIII, IX, X, XI & XII, XIII, XIV, XV,XVI. 6,533,000.00 SWU/NRCS
Grant
M-D Public Works HIGHLAND LAKES PHASE 4 263,225.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk (Basin 7) [641, 5074] 1,154,809.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Highland Lakes, Ph. II 171,866.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Kendall Point Drainage Improvement (SW 86 Ave
- SW 83 Ave from SW 87 St - SW 84 St) 676,979.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Melrose St 130,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Leisure City Phase I 29,300.00 SWU
M-D Public Works LAKES OF ACADIA 141,784.71 SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk (Basin 2) 565,582.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Coral Gables Loop Phase 1 & 2 800,000.00 SWU/NRCS/SF
WMD
M-D Public Works Broadmor Manor (NW 102 Street from NW 22
Avenue to NW 24 Avenue) 120,965.40 SWU
M-D Public Works Biltmore Park 695,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Belen Phase IIIA 1,600,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Belen Phase I 1,328,614.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Bel-Aire Drainage Improvements (SW 184 - 190
St from SW 82 - 97 Ave) 1,337,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Basin 4 877,200.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works
234 Polygon 280A American Homes Drainage
Improvement (SW 152 St - SW 157 St from SW
144 Ct -Black Creek Canal) [1011] QNIP/SWU SW
144 Ave & SW 154 Terr C1-C-12 C-1 C-1
562,029.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Meadow Wood Phase 4A 701,583.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Miami River Outfall Retrofit, Basin 23, Ph. 1 & 2 842,873.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Belen Phase III 2,600,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Carol City Canal Culvert at NW 39 Ave and NW
199 ST. 755,734.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Coral Way to Bird Road SW 67 Ave to SW 72 Ave 102,785.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Drainage Improvement Project Multiple Sites 41,382.00 SWU
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M-D Public Works Driveway approach reconstruction near NW 52
Avenue and NW 190 Street 5,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Brownsville Site 2, 3125 NW 48 TERR 93,501.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Brownsville Site No. 5, 4500 NW 33 Ave 75,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Blue Lagoon from NW 57 Ave to NW 62 Ave
Drainage Improvements 432,584.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Arch Creek Estates Drainage Improvements (NE
142 - 149 St from NE 14 - 18 Ave) 4,720,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works NW 22 CT FROM NW 128 ST TO EAST GOLF DR. 32,191.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Lawrence Waterway @ NW 7 St / 18 Ave. 73,063.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Miller Dr. from SW 132 AVE to SW 134 PL 200,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Brownsville Site No. 6, 3295 NW 43 Terr 69,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works 13200 block of SW 6 ST 19,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Brownsville Site 1, 79,283.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works Mini-Warehouses Drainage Improvement 59,569.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works High Pines Phase II 2,300,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Drainage Retrofit of Arterial Roadways Project 800,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Drainage Improvement Project Multiple Sites 222,860.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Drainage Improvement Project for NW 97 Ave 327,813.97 SWU
M-D Public Works CRS# RL-1 Munne Subdivision 1,524,555.00 SWU
M-D Public Works CRS# RL-1 Lormar Subdivision 736,570.64 SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk Site 3 (SW 144 St - SW 148 Ter
from SW 152 Ave - 153 Pl) 432,674.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Country Walk Basin 1 (SW 150 St-151 Ter from
SW 144 Ct-151 Ave) 1,074,689.00 SWU
M-D Public Works
Coral Way Homesites (SW 80 Avenue from SW
30 Street to SW 28 Street and SW 30 Street from
SW 81 Avenue to SW 79 Court)
1,029,202.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Coral Way Drainage Retrofit - SW 26 Street
Between SW 119 Avenue to Florida Turnpike 246,736.00 SWU
M-D Public Works
Central Miami Drainage Improvement Project -
(SW 38 ST FROM SW 75 AV TO S. LAKE DR.
between SW 73 CT FROM SW 38 ST TO SW 39
ST)
203,520.00 SWU
M-D Public Works C802-204, C-8 Basin Project (NW 22 Ave from SR
9 to Biscayne Canal) 400,000.00 QNIP/SWU
M-D Public Works
Brickell Area Drainage Improvement Project
(South Miami Avenue b/t SE 14th to SE 10st St &
SW 2nd Avenue b/t SW 11st to SW 9th St.)
542,894.92 SWU
M-D Public Works Belen Conveyance 3,070,344.00 SWU
M-D Public Works 12800 block of SW 87 Ave 10,446.00 QNIP/SWU
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M-D Public Works SW 94 Terrace from SW 122 Avenue to End of
cul-de-sac 60,800.00 SWU
Completed Projects Cost Funding
Source
M-D Public Works
Dadeland Park Subdivision Drainage
Improvement Project - SW 81 Street to SW 83
Street from SW 79 Avenue to SW 87 Avenue
(Includes SW 89 Avenue from SW 85 Street to
SW 88 Street (Snapper Creek Park)
600,000.00 SWU
St. Thomas
University Replacement of wood electric power pole 5,000.00 Self funded
Sweetwater South Florida Water Management District Flood
Protection Berm 1,000,000.00 SFWMD
Virginia Gardens VG - 66 avenue storm drain, ADA, and road
widening project 650,000.00 State of FL
Vizcaya Museum
and Gardens Emergency Structural Repairs 4,500,000.00 Bond
Completed Total # of Projects: 223
$ 117,848,514.33
Under Construction Cost Funding
Source
Aventura NE 191st ST Improvements 711,962.00 City/grant
Aventura NE 29 PL Phase II South 721,000.00 City
Aventura NE 213th ST Sea Wall Restoration 1,387,000.00 City/Grant
Bal Harbour IT Enhancements 170,800.00 CIP
Bay Harbor Rehabilitation of the Broad Causeway Bridges 13,000,000.00 *
Coral Gables Fire Station #3 Hurricane shutters 88,000.00 Capital
Improvement
Coral Gables Basin Inflow and Infiltration Upgrade 1,179,793.00 FDEP Grant
Storm Sewer
Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Manta Drive 488,600.00 Stormwater
Utility
Cutler Bay Reduction of Floating Debris 60,000.00 City budget
Cutler Bay Canal Cleaning and Shaping Town wide 750,000.00 City Budget
Cutler Bay Flood Zone Data GIS System 140,000.00 Stormwater
Utility
Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC HVAC System 610,000.00 *
Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC Hardening Project (Mechanical
HVAC System) 228,000.00 *
Cutler Bay Portable Traffic Control Signs 200,000.00 *
Cutler Bay Emergency Portable Air Conditioner Units 120,000.00 *
Cutler Bay Municipal AM Emergency Radio Broadcast
Station 85,000.00 *
Cutler Bay Removal of Australian Pines and other Exotics 100,000.00 City Budget
Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Manta Drive 488,600.00 Stormwater
Utility
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 3 1,265,749.00 Stormwater
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Fee – Secured
Under Construction Cost Funding
Source
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 2 1,017,150.00 FDOT Grant
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 1 1,800,000.00 FDEP Grant
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 3 1265749.00 Stormwater
Fee
El Portal Village of El Portal Stormwater Improvements 10,000,000.00
Hialeah Roadway/Stormwater Improvements (SE 4 ST to
HIA DR from 6-8 AVE) 151,469.00
City Capital
Improvement
Funds
Hialeah Gardens Central District Drainage Improvements 2,500,000.00
Homestead Sewer lines in the Northwest Neighborhood and
the West Industrial Area 3,300,000.00 CIP
Homestead Police Station Security/Hardening 50,000.00 Bond Issue
Homestead Upgrade OCB's (Oil Circuit Breakers) with VCB's
(Vacuum Circuit Breakers) 150000.00 CIP
Homestead Improvements to Existing Buildings 500,000.00 CIP
Homestead Sidewalks/ Roadway Improvements 200,000.00 CIP
Homestead Improve Transportation Infrastructure 2,000,000.00 State/County
Roads
Homestead Wastewater Infiltration/Inflow 2,400,000.00 CIP
Key Biscayne Flap Gates at Outfalls (Backflow Prevention) 750,000.00
Stormwater
Utility/ Capital
Expenditures
Medley Flood Mitigation Area South 2,300,000.00 State, County
& Town
Medley Medley Public Services Facilities Strengthening 800,000.00 Town Budget
Medley Drainage Improvements Phase III 270,000.00 Town Budget
Medley Drainage Improvements Phase I 150,000.00 Town Budget
Medley Drainage Improvements Phase II 450,000.00 Town Budget
Medley Tobie Wilson Park Flood Proofing &
Strengthening 800,000.00 Town Budget
Medley Town Hall Building Strengthening 800,000.00 Town Budget
Miami Acquire Portable Pumps and Generators 70,000.00 PDM
Miami Beach Citywide Water Infrastructure Improvements 55,000,000.00 Unknown
Miami Beach Citywide Dune Restoration & Enhancement
Project 400,000.00 *
Miami Beach Citywide Wastewater Infrastructure
Improvements 2,250,000.00 *
Miami Beach Drainage Hot Spots ** *
Miami Beach Flood Proofing Sewer and Pump Stations 2,340,000.00 *
Miami Beach Central Bayshore – Neighborhood Improvements
(34th Street South) ** *
Miami Beach Palm & Hibiscus Islands – Neighborhood ** *
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Improvements
Under Construction Cost Funding
Source
Miami Beach Venetian Islands – Neighborhood Improvements
(Phase 2) ** *
Miami Beach Sunset Islands 3 & 4 – Neighborhood
Improvements ** *
Miami Beach West Avenue Neighborhood Drainage
Improvements 15,900,000.00 *
Miami Beach Sunset Harbor Pump Station Upgrades /
Drainage Improvements 800,000.00 *
Miami Beach Purchase of a Safeboat for Miami Beach Police
Dept. Marine Patrol ** *
Miami Beach Storage Tank Refurbishment Project ** *
Miami Gardens Create GIS Layer for Storm Sewer Infrastructure 100,000.00 Unsecured
Miami Springs Engineering Study to determine sites of canal
bank restoration 2,000,000.00 DEP of Water
Prot. Assis
Miami Springs Removal of Australian Pines 14,000.00 City Budget
Mount Sinai Mitigate the Impact of Storm Surge 3,000,000.00 DEP
Mount Sinai Protect the Energy Center Facility Chillers 2,000,000.00 Self funded
Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Enhancements Surgical
Tower 6,500,000.00 FEMA
North Miami Sanitary Sewer Backup 700,000.00 *
North Miami Surge Resistance and Flood Mitigation at
Keystone Point and Sans Souci 500,000.00 *
North Miami Flood Prevention and Mitigation: Drainage
Basin13 500,000.00 *
North Miami Beach Install Additional Storm Water Basins or Increase
Existing Basins 60,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach NE 172nd Street Drainage Improvement 1,791,692.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Clean and Improve Drainage Systems 428,400.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Eastern Shores Drainage Repair/Replacement 450,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Construct Storm Water System that may include
Injection Wells in Areas Prone to Flooding 120,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Miami Industrial District Drainage and Roadway
Improvement 800,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Renovation of Eastern Shores Outfall Pipes 550,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach NE 172nd Drainage Improvement 17,916.92 CIP
North Miami Beach Clean and Improve the Drainage System 428,000.00 CIP
Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin # 10 1,000,000.00
SFWMD Grant
Stormwater
Utility
Palmetto Bay Flood Zone Data Maintenance: GIS System 100,000.00 General Funds
Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements - SW 87 AVE (from SW
168 ST to SW 184 ST) 1,500,000.00 MD County
Stormwater
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Utility
Under Construction Cost Funding
Source
Palmetto Bay Downtown Redevelopment 12,440,000.00
County GOB
Street Sign
Bond
General Funds
Public Housing &
Comm Dev Ward Tower 1,920,400.00 *
Public Housing &
Comm Dev Haley Sofge Towers 2,056,321.00 *
Public Housing &
Comm Dev Haley Sofge Towers 1,000,000.00 *
Public Schools SW 82 ST from SW 73 Ave to SW 76 Ave 304,884.00 SWU
Public Schools SW 165 Ave and SW 88 St 66,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 220 St bet SW 103 CT & SW 102 Ave (10298
SW 229 ST 80,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 207 Terrace from SW 124 Court to SW 126
Avenue Drainage Improvement Project 275,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works PWD Project No. 20130240 SW 2 Street to SW
4Street from SW 82 Avenue and SW 87 Avenue 295,825.00 SWU
M-D Public Works
SW 2 Street to SW 4 Street from SW 82 Avenue
to SW 87 Avenue Drainage Improvement Project
PWD Project No.20130240
144,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 176 Street from US-1 to SW 107 Avenue 4,434,642.00 PTP
M-D Public Works SW 157 Avenue from SW 88 Street to SW 91
Street 213,519.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 157 Avenue from SW 184 Street to SW 152
Street 7,128,130.00 PTP
M-D Public Works SW 152 Street and SW 82 Avenue Drainage
Improvement Project 220,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 132 Avenue from SW 117 Terrace to SW 120
Street 392645.00 PTP
M-D Public Works SW 104 Street from SW 157 Avenue to SW 142
Avenue 505,335.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Seaboard Acres Pump Station Retrofit 3,317,350.00 SWU/GOB
M-D Public Works PWD Project No. 20120157 WO#1) (GOB 295,279.00 GOB
M-D Public Works PWD Project No. 20040389 (PTP) (JPA with City
of Miami) 5,663,390.00 (PTP) (JPA with
City of Miami)
M-D Public Works PWD Project No. 20040386 (PTP) (JPA with City
of Miami) 4,702,799.00 PTP) (JPA with
City of Miami)
M-D Public Works Project No. 20120047 Town of Miami Lakes 93,321.00 Unknown
M-D Public Works Old Cutler Road Bike Path (Phase II) 1,131,821.00 PTP
M-D Public Works NW 87 Avenue from NW 154 Street to NW 186
Street 490,256.00 PTP
M-D Public Works NW 74 Street from NW 87 Avenue to Palmetto
Expressway 5,802,503.00 PTP
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M-D Public Works NW 58 Street from NW 92 Avenue to NW 102
Avenue - Drainage Improvement Project 1,075,000.00 GOB 77465
Under Construction Cost Funding
Source
M-D Public Works NW 37 Avenue from North River Drive to NW 79
Street 14,855,900.00 PTP
M-D Public Works NW 178 Street from NW 89 Avenue to NW 90
Court 72190.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 18 Avenue from NE 191 Street to NE 199
Street (NE 18 Avenue & NE 199 Street) 280,241.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 167 Street & NE 14 Avenue 50,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works NE 12 Ave & NE 169 Terrace 128,302.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Miller Drive & SW 133 PL 223,000.00 GOB
M-D Public Works Midway Addition (Phases V, VI & VII) Drainage
Improvement Project 867,050.00 GOB
M-D Public Works Miami River Greenways 510,359.00 GOB
M-D Public Works Miami River Greenways 1,193,721.00 GOB
M-D Public Works Larchmont Pump Station Retrofit 4,665,069.00 SWU GOB
M-D Public Works Larchmont Pump Retrofit Station Phases 1 & 2 3,300,000.00 SWU/GOB
M-D Public Works Drainage Improvement PWD Project No.
20130156) 632,910.00 GOB/SWU
M-D Public Works Drainage Improvement PWD Project No.
20120161) 189,372.00 QNIP
M-D Public Works Arch Creek Phase IV- Pump Stations
Improvements 120,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Drainage Improvement Project - SW 99 Ave &
SW 101 St; SW 129 AVE & SW 116 ST 0 Unknown
South Miami SW 64 Avenue Drainage Improvement Project 115,230.00
Storm water
People's
Transportation
Plan
South Miami Citywide Drainage Improvements, Phase 6 275,000.00
Vizcaya Museum
and Gardens
Vizcaya Village Roof Replacement & Roof
Structure Reinforcement 2,500,000.00
General
Obligation
Bond
West Miami Impact Resistant Windows for City Hall 52,000.00 General Fund
Under Construction
Total # of Projects: 122 $ 239,143,336.97
Funded Not Yet Started Cost Funding
Source
Bal Harbour Jetty Pedestrian walking surface repairs 332,000.00 Capital Proj.
Reserve Fund
Bal Harbour Sewall and Dock Repair BHV park 55,000.00
Capital
Projects
Reserved
Funding
Cutler Bay Debris Removal 400,000.00 Grants
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Funded Not Yet Started Cost Funding
Source
Cutler Bay Preventive Pruning of Existing Town Tree
Inventory 285,000.00 Town Budget
Cutler Bay Storm Water Outfalls 500,000.00 Stormwater
Utility Fund,
Doral NW 41 St. from NW 79 Ave. to NW 87 Ave.
Roadway Improvements 1,850,000.00
General Fund.
Private Dev.
/Impact Fee
Credit
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 4 1,047,694.00 City's
Stormwater
Emergency
Management Barbara Goleman Senior Survey ** State Retrofit
Funding
FlCity Repair of Sewer Lines in Friedland Manor 475,000.00
CDBG,
Legislative
Appropriation,
City funds
Hialeah Roadway Reconstruction (W 8-10 Ave from W
31-33 Street) 2,190,724.00 CDBG
Homestead
New Sewer Mains: To upgrade sewer main/lines
to eliminate raw sewage from leaking into the
water table.
2,000,000.00 CIP
Jackson Volt Oil Switch Replacements 7,350,000.00
GOB &
Jackson's Bond
Referendum
Jackson Emergency Switchgear Replacements at JNMC 6,950,000.00
GOB &
Jackson's Bond
Referendum
Jackson Utility/Energy Center at JMH 5,290,000.00
GOB 2005 &
Jackson's Bond
Referendum
Key Biscayne Reverse 911 Community Notification System 105,000.00
Capital
Improvement
Fund
Key Biscayne Purchase of Emergency Vehicles 75,000.00
Capital
Improvement
Fund
Key Biscayne New Stormwater Outfall Construction 210,000.00 Private
funding.
Key Biscayne Coastal Dune Vegetation 10,000.00
Capital
Improvement
Fund
Key Biscayne Additional Training 2,500.00 Fire Training
Budget
Miami Station/Facility Apparatus Room Doors 252,000.00 PDM
Miami Mitigation & Resiliency Initiative for Historic 139,500.00 Grants
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Neighborhoods in the City of Miami
Miami Watson Island Baywalk 300,000.00 PDM
Funded Not Yet Started Cost Funding
Source
Miami Study to Reduce Erosion on Virginia Key Beach 75,000.00 PDM
Miami Restoration of Native Species 75,000.00 PDM
Miami Property Maintenance Division Upgrades 160,000.00 PDM
Miami Hurricane Window Barriers for Park Recreation
Buildings 250,000.00 PDM
Miami Fire Station Hardening 144,000.00 PDM
Miami Protect Vital City Records 60,000.00 FMA
Miami Communications Systems Generator 60,000.00 PDM
Miami Beach Indian Creek Drive 25th to 41st Street Drainage
Improvements 2,700,000.00 FDOT and
Miami Beach
Miami Beach Cultural and Historical Resources Hazard
Mitigation Plan **
FEMA and City
of Miami
Beach
Miami Gardens Vista Verde Drainage and Roadway
Improvement Project 3,800,000.00
Stormwater,
CDBG, CITT, FL
Legislative
Appropriations
Grants
Miami Gardens Culvert and Headwall Project 400,000.00 Potential
Miami Gardens NW 13 Avenue/Industrial Area Drainage Outfall
Project 230,000.00 Stormwater
Funding
Miami Gardens NW 11 Avenue Stormwater Drainage Project 100,000.00 Stormwater
Funds
Mount Sinai Code Plus Construction Energy Center Facility
Protect Redundant Power Supply 250,000.00 *
North Miami Beach Leak Detection Services 50,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Drainage in Alleyways 50,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Storm Water Pump Replacement Program 50,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Pump Replacements 165,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Force Main Installations and Lift Stations
Rehabilitations 125,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Aerial Pipe Crossings 350,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Inflow and Infiltration Prevention 250,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Fire Flow Improvements 320,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Trenchless Pipe Replacements 325,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Roadway Improvements 327,000.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Storm Water Improvement City-Wide 336,885.00 CIP
North Miami Beach Dead End Eliminations 42,000.00 CIP
Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements Phase VI 403,733.00
Stormwater
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Utility/Grants
Funded Not Yet Started Cost Funding
Source
Palmetto Bay Sub-Basin 59/60 1,100,000.00
SFWMD and
Stormwater
Utility
Revenue
Palmetto Bay Public Information and Educational Campaign 16,500.00 Stormwater
Utility Funding
Palmetto Bay Repetitive Loss Retrofit 313,570.00
Stormwater
Utility
Revenue
M-D Public Works SW 92 AVE FROM SW 8 TER TO SW 12 ST
ROADWAY DRAINAGE 616537.22
SWU FUNDING
CAPITAL
PROJECT
M-D Public Works NW 76 ST FROM NW 36 AVE TO NW 37 AVE 425,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works Seaboard Acres Pump Station 1,500,000.00 *
M-D Public Works Larchmont Gardens Pump Station 1,671,841.00 *
M-D Public Works
NE 6 AVE& NE 185 Street; NE Miami CT, from NE
196-198 ST; NW 22 AVE & NW 175 ST; North DR
& NE 14 AVE
835,000.00 *
M-D Public Works Belen Phase III B 1,590,000.00 SWU
M-D Public Works SW 157 AVE Canal Interconnect ** *
Virginia Gardens VG - NW 40 street Stormwater Improvement
Project 697,000.00 FDOT
Funded - Not Yet
Started # of Projects: 60
$ 49,683,484.22
Total Projects 405
$ 406,675,335.50
* Funding source not provided
** Project estimates were not available at time document went to print.
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Completed Projects Funding Costs
Coral Gables Basin Inflow and Infiltration Upgrade FDEP Grant Storm
Sewer
1,179,793.00
Cutler Bay Purchase Communications Emergency Equipment budgeted 65,000.00
Cutler Bay Development of Floodplain Management Plan Mitigation grant 120,000.00
Cutler Bay Acquisition of Emergency Generators budgeted 394,000.00
Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC Installation of Transfer Switch for
Emergency Power
budgeted 394,000.00
Cutler Bay Portable Traffic Light Signals * 140,000.00
Cutler Bay Purchase Computerized Equipment Storage for Vital
Public Records
budgeted 75,000.00
Cutler Bay Satellite Phones Budgeted 55,000.00
Cutler Bay SW 97th Ave Drainage Improvement Lennar Homes 291,494.00
Cutler Bay Old Cutler Road JPA Miami Dade County,
CITT, PTP
7,524,319.00
Cutler Bay SW 216th Street and SW 97th Ave Traffic Circle budgeted 204,486.00
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 3 Stormwater Fee -
Secured
1,265,749.00
Florida City Repair of Sewer Lines in Friedland Manor CDBG, Legislative
Approp., City funds
475,000.00
Homestead New Sewer Mains CIP 2,000,000.00
Key Biscayne Purchase of Emergency Vehicles CIP 60,000.00
Miami NW 2nd Avenue (11th to I-395) * 2,000,000.00
Miami
SW 3rd Avenue Road Improvement Project
*
1,450,000.00
Miami Miami River Greenway (NW 10th Ave to NW 12th
Ave)
*
3,000,000.00
Miami Englewood Storm Sewers Project -Phase III * 5,400,000.00
Miami Grove Park Storm Sewers Project * 6,000,000.00
Miami NW 14th Street Streetscape Project * 3,000,000.00
Miami NE/NW 14th Street from NE 2ndAvenue to FEC Track;
North Miami Avenue from NE/NW 15th Street to I-
395 Right-of-way Line.
*
4,000,000.00
Miami Miami River Greenway SE 5th Street Extension * 2,200,000.00
North Miami Flood Prevention and Mitig.: Drainage Basin13 * 600,000.00
North Miami Security for City Hall * 62,750.00
Palmetto Bay Drainage Improvements for Sub-Basin # 10 SFWMD GrantVPB -
Stormwater Utility
1,000,000.00
Public Housing
and Comm.
Dev.
Stirrup Plaza Federal funds 450,000.00
Projects reported as completed 27 $51,259,591.00
*Data not available at time of report
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Projects Under Construction Funding Costs
Aventura NE 29 PL Phase II South City funded project. 721,000.00
Coral Gables Pump Station Cocoplum 1 Emergency Generator Sanitary Sewer Fund 100,884.00
Cutler Bay Town Hall/EOC HVAC System * 610,000.00
Cutler Bay
Town Hall/EOC Hardening Project (Mechanical HVAC
System) * 228,000.00
Cutler Bay Reduction of Floating Debris budgeted, ongoing 60,000.00
Cutler Bay Portable Traffic Control Signs * 200,000.00
Cutler Bay Flood Zone Data GIS System Stormwater Utility fund 140,000.00
Cutler Bay Drainage Improvements - Manta Drive
Stormwater Utility
Funds; applied for FDOT
Tap Grant. 488,600.00
Cutler Bay Removal of Australian Pines and other Exotics
included in F.Y. 2016-
2017 Budget 100,000.00
Cutler Bay Municipal AM Emergency Radio Broadcast Station * 85,000.00
Cutler Bay Emergency Portable Air Conditioner Units * 120,000.00
Cutler Bay Canal Cleaning and Shaping Town wide
budgeted annually,
ongoing 750,000.00
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 4
Funded by City's
Stormwater Fee 1,047,694.00
FlCity Sealing the Palm Drive Canal
Developer Extractions,
City Funds, County Funds 7,000,000.00
Homestead Wastewater Infiltration/Inflow
Capital Improvement
Fund 2,400,000.00
Homestead Improve Transportation Infrastructure
Miami-Dade and State of
Florida 2,000,000.00
Homestead
Upgrade OCB's (Oil Circuit Breakers) with VCB's (Vacuum
Circuit Breakers)
Capital Improvement
Plan 150,000.00
Homestead Sidewalks/ Roadway Improvements
Capital Improvement
Plan 200,000.00
Homestead Improvements to Existing Buildings
Capital Improvement
Plan 500,000.00
Homestead Police Station Security/Hardening Bond Issue 50,000.00
Homestead
Sewer lines in the Northwest Neighborhood and the
West Industrial Area
Capital Improvement
Funds 3,300,000.00
Homestead Interchange Modification
Funded by Toll and
Concessions Revenue 15,000,000.00
Homestead Improve Transportation Infrastructure
Miami-Dade and State of
Florida 2,000,000.00
Homestead
Upgrade OCB's (Oil Circuit Breakers) with VCB's (Vacuum
Circuit Breakers)
Capital Improvement
Plan 150,000.00
Homestead Sidewalks/ Roadway Improvements
Capital Improvement
Plan 200,000.00
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Projects reported as Under Construction Funding Costs
Key Biscayne Phase II Village K-8 Center Stormwater Pump Station
Stormwater Utility
Fund 350,000.00
Key Biscayne Comprehensive Review of Local Laws and Regulations
Stormwater Utility
Fund 5,000.00
Key Biscayne Flap Gates at Outfalls (Backflow Prevention)
Stormwater Utility
Capital Expen. 750,000.00
Miami Acquire Portable Pumps and Generators PDM 70,000.00
Miami Bird Avenue Road Improvement PDM 1,728,000.00
Miami Beach
Venetian Islands – Neighborhood Improvements (Phase
2) * *
Miami Beach
Extensive Repairs to Seawalls & Creation of Living
Shoreline City funds/Grant 3,787,000.00
Miami Beach Citywide Water Infrastructure Improvements * 55,000,000.00
Miami Dade
College Entrepreneurial Educational Cntr, bldg 1000
HMGP
Grant 148,720.00
Miami Gardens Create GIS Layer for Storm Sewer Infrastructure * 100,000.00
Mount Sinai Protect the Energy Center Facility Chillers Self funded 2,000,000.00
North Bay
Village GIS Conversion of Sanitary Sewer System Utility Fund 28,200.00
North Bay
Village Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
State Revolving Loan
Fund 3,900,000.00
North Bay
Village Water Main Rehabilitation
State Revolving Loan
Fund 4,400,000.00
North Bay
Village Water Meter and Service Line Replacement
State Revolving Loan
Fund 4,700,000.00
North Miami
Gravity Sewer Systems Improvements for Groundwater
Infiltration Reduction * 7,000,000.00
North Miami
Surge Resistance and Flood Mitigation at Keystone Point
and Sans Souci * 600,000.00
North Miami
Beach Clean and Improve Drainage Systems CIP 428,400.00
North Miami
Beach Eastern Shores Drainage Repair/Replacement CIP 450,000.00
North Miami
Beach NE 172nd Street Drainage Improvement CIP 1,791,692.00
Palmetto Bay Downtown Redevelopment
County GOB
Street Sign Bond
General Funds 12,440,000.00
Palmetto Bay
Drainage Improvements - SW 87 AVE (from SW 168 ST to
SW 184 ST)
Stormwater Utility
Revenue 1,500,000.00
Palmetto Bay Flood Zone Data Maintenance: GIS System General Funds 100,000.00
Public Works
and Waste
Management
Midway Addition (Phases V, VI & VII) Drainage
Improvement Project - Flagler Street to NW 7 Street
from NW 87 Avenue to NW 79 Avenue PWD Project No.
20130249) (GOB 77452 Midway Addition Phases V VI VII GOB 867,050.00
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Projects reported as Under Construction Funding Costs
Seaport Cruise Berth 6 Stormwater Improv * 750,000.00
South Miami SW 64 Avenue Drainage Improvement Project
Storm water Drain
Trust Fund, People's
Transportation
Plan 115,230.00
Projects reported as Under Construction 48 $ 138,260,470.00
Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy Projects Reported from 01/2017 to 11/30/2017
Projects Funded Not Yet Started Funding Costs
Coral Gables Install Solar Panels at Youth Center Unknown 472,000.00
Cutler Bay Preventive Pruning of Existing Town Tree Inventory
F.Y. 2016 - 2017
285,000.00
Cutler Bay Debris Removal
Will apply for Grants as
necessary 400,000.00
Cutler Bay Storm Water Outfalls Stormwater Utility Fund 500,000.00
Doral
NW 41 St. from NW 79 Ave. to NW 87 Ave. Roadway
Improvements
General Fund. Private
Developer/ Impact Fee
Credit 1,850,000.00
Doral Stormwater Improvements 5-Year CIP: Year 5 Stormwater fees. 1,398,536.00
Homestead
New Sewer Mains: To upgrade sewer main/lines to
eliminate raw sewage from leaking into the water table.
Capital Improvement
Fund 2,000,000.00
Key Biscayne New Stormwater Outfall Construction Private funding. 210,000.00
Key Biscayne Reverse 911 Community Notification System
Capital Improvement
Fund 105,000.00
Key Biscayne Community Center Generator
Capital Improvement
Fund 75,000.00
Key Biscayne Additional Training
Fire Department Training
Budget 2,500.00
Miami Hurricane Window Barriers for Park Recreation Buildings PDM 250,000.00
Miami Protect Vital City Records FMA 60,000.00
Miami Study to Reduce Erosion on Virginia Key Beach PDM 75,000.00
Miami Property Maintenance Division Upgrades PDM 160,000.00
Miami Fire Station Hardening PDM 144,000.00
Miami Station/Facility Apparatus Room Doors PDM 252,000.00
Miami Watson Island Baywalk PDM 300,000.00
Miami Restoration of Native Species PDM 75,000.00
Miami Communications Systems Generator PDM 60,000.00
Miami
Mitigation & Resiliency Initiative for Historic
Neighborhoods in the City of Miami City Funds 139,500.00
Miami Beach Cultural and Historical Resources Hazard Mitigation Plan FEMA and City 0.00
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Projects Funded Not Yet Started Funding Costs
Miami Gardens
Vista Verde Drainage and Roadway Improvement
Project
Stormwater, CDBG, CITT/
State Legislative
Appropriations Grants 3,800,000.00
Miami Lakes Lake Sarah Drainage Improvements DEP and SFWMD 2,200,000.00
North Bay
Village Baywalk Plaza - Drainage Well
Park Improvement Fund
(Secured)
FIND Grant (Secured) 200,000.00
North Bay
Village Stormwater Outfall Rehabilitation
Stormwater Fund
State Revolving Fund Loan
Program 1,200,000.00
North Bay
Village Deep Well Injection System Rehabilitation
Stormwater Fund
Department of Envir
Protection Grant 633,737.00
North Bay
Village Roadway Resurfacing
Citizen Independent
Transportation Trust
Local Capital Improve. Gas
Tax 1,500,000.00
North Miami
Beach Leak Detection Services CIP 50,000.00
North Miami
Beach Transmission Main Pipe Evaluation and Testing CIP 25,000.00
Palmetto Bay Repetitive Loss Retrofit
Stormwater Utility
Revenue 313,570.00
Palmetto Bay Localized Drainage Improvements Phase VI
Stormwater Utility
Revenue 403,733.00
Palmetto Bay Public Information and Educational Campaign
Stormwater Utility
Funding 16,500.00
Palmetto Bay Sub-Basin 59/60
SFWMD/Stormwater
Utility Revenue 1,100,000.00
Public Housing
and Comm.
Dev. Liberty Square CAPITAL FUND 2,916,000.00
Public Housing
and Comm.
Dev. Liberty Square CAPITAL FUND 3,240,000.00
Public Housing
and Comm.
Dev. Liberty Square CAPITAL FUND 3,000,000.00
Virginia
Gardens VG - NW 40 street Stormwater Improvement Project FDOT 697,000.00
Projects reported as Funded but not yet started 38 $ 30,109,076.00
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
Scope .......................................................................................................................... 2
Planning Process ....................................................................................................... 2
Assessing the Hazard ................................................................................................ 2
Rainy Season ............................................................................................................. 4
Background and History ........................................................................................... 5
Flood Events .............................................................................................................. 7
Flood Impacts ........................................................................................................... 11
Flood Regulations in Miami-Dade County ............................................................. 12
Storm Surge ............................................................................................................. 18
Sea Level Rise .......................................................................................................... 24
Mapping Integration .................................................................................................... 26
Primary Drainage Basins......................................................................................... 26
Repetitive Loss Properties ...................................................................................... 29
Impact Assessment ................................................................................................. 33
Determination of a Significant Rain Event ............................................................. 33
Tracking Local Rainfall Amounts ........................................................................... 35
Impact Assessment System .................................................................................... 37
Higher Regulatory Standards ................................................................................. 37
NFIP Communities ................................................................................................... 52
Community Rating System (CRS) Communities ................................................... 57
Public Information Activities ...................................................................................... 58
Emergency Planning Information ........................................................................... 59
Social Media ............................................................................................................. 60
Outreach Activities .................................................................................................. 61
Property Sale Disclosure......................................................................................... 64
Flood Protection Information .................................................................................. 64
Storm Ready Community ........................................................................................ 67
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Weather-Ready Nation ............................................................................................. 67
Alert and Notification ............................................................................................... 67
Community Information and Reporting ................................................................. 71
Map 1: Canals in Miami-Dade County ............................................................................. 6
Map 2: Residential Construction by Flood Regulation Milestones ................................. 13
Map 3: FEMA Flood Zones Miami-Dade County 2009 ................................................. 15
Map 4: Buildings By FEMA Flood Zones ...................................................................... 16
Map 5: Maximum of Maximums (MOM) Storm Surge for Category 5 ............................ 18
Map 6: Storm Surge Planning Zones ............................................................................ 19
Map 7: Buildings within Storm Surge Planning Zones ................................................... 21
Map 8: Potential Sea Level Rise Impacts Miami-Dade................................................. 25
Map 9: Drainage Basins with Canals Identified ............................................................. 27
Map 10: Municipal Boundaries in Relation to Drainage Basins ..................................... 28
Map 11: Repetitive Loss Areas, General Map ............................................................... 29
Map 12: Un-Mitigated Repetitive Loss Properties Address Count ................................. 30
Map 13: Repetitive Loss Claims by Value by Flood Basin ............................................ 32
Map 14: Acquisition Projects - Environmentally Endangered Lands Program .............. 49
Map 15: Miami-Dade County Library Locations ............................................................ 66
Figure 1: Impact Assessments: Before, During and After an Event .............................. 33
Table 1: Top 10 Rainfall Sites in South Florida in 2017 Rainy Season .......................... 4
Table 2: Major Flood Regulation Dates for Miami-Dade County (Nov. 2014) ................ 12
Table 3: Jurisdictional Residential Structures by Flood Milestones ............................... 14
Table 4: Buildings by Jurisdiction in Flood Zones (Nov. 2014) ...................................... 17
Table 5: Population Estimates and Evacuation Clearance Times for Storm Surge
Planning Zones ...................................................................................................... 20
Table 6: Commercial and Industrial Facilities by Municipality in Storm Surge Planning
Zones ..................................................................................................................... 22
Table 7: Residential and Other Structures by Municipality within Storm Surge Zones . 23
Table 8: Repetitive Losses by Jurisdiction* ................................................................... 31
Table 9: Community Rating System Members* ............................................................ 57
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INTRODUCTION
In 2013, a number of events occurred that led to the decision to expand Part 7 of the
LMS to help capture and compile information in support of the Community Rating
System (CRS) communities and more thoroughly address our current and future flood
risks and mitigation measures. Key events included:
• The rollout of new Storm Surge Planning Zones based upon updated Sea Lake
Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) data
• The 2013 update to the CRS Coordinators Manual
• The desire to integrate climate change and sea level rise considerations into the
LMS
• The Biggert-Waters Act and reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP)
• The desire to integrate the planning consideration of the Comprehensive
Development Master Plan (CDMP) and Stormwater Management Master Plan
into the LMS, since the LMS is the Floodplain Management Plan for the County
Actions taken to further incorporate flooding considerations into the LMS and
community mitigation included:
• Designation of the local CRS User Group as a Sub-Committee of the LMS
• Nichole Hefty, the Chief of the Miami-Dade Office of Sustainability was
nominated to become a member of the LMS Steering Committee
• The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted the L-278 class CRS
training to assist our local communities in preparing for the changes
• Additional maps were developed to determine flood risk
• OEM and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) partnered to work
on an educational component to introduce stakeholders to a new interactive
model to help determine potential impacts from Sea Level Rise
• Identification of activities that Miami-Dade County Departments conduct that may
assist all of our communities with uniform credit
• Collaboration with the newly appointed State CRS Coordinator
• Integration of Sea Level Rise considerations into the Miami-Dade Threat and
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
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Scope
Part 7, as with other portions of the LMS, will identify what CRS activities the sections
align with, as applicable. The CRS/Flood Sub-Committee will be responsible for
supporting the development and review of this section of the LMS. This section is
meant to be supplementary to and not replace the responsibilities of the community
CRS Coordinator.
Planning Process
As identified in Part 1, the LMS is a reflection of the initiatives that are identified and
supported by the LMS Chair, LMS Co-Chair, the LMS Steering Committee, the LMS
Working Group (WG) and the LMS Sub-Committees(S-C). As illustrated in Part 4
Appendix B, there is a diverse representation of agencies from the whole community
engaged in the LMS.1
The LMS Working Group meets on a quarterly basis and the Steering Committee and
Sub-Committees meet on an as needed basis. All meetings are open to the public and
are advertised on the LMS webpage: http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/mitigation.asp.
Meeting Notes and Attendance Sheets are maintained in Part 5 – Meeting Notes. The
LMS Chair develops and sends out a monthly LMS Information Bulletin to the LMSWG
and posts this on the website.2 The LMS Information Bulletin provides information on
updates and changes to the LMS program, training and outreach activities, information
on new mitigation products, and information pertinent to the stakeholders.
The LMS undergoes a five-year cycle for submittal to the State and FEMA for review
and approval. Upon FEMA approval, the plan is adopted locally by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). Miami-Dade has a metropolitan form of government, (as
discussed in Part 1 with supporting documentation in Part 4 Appendix G). When the
BCC passes a resolution or ordinance, that action automatically includes all the
municipalities within the county. In the event a municipality does not wish to participate
in the action, that municipality must, through their own resolution, opt out. For example,
when the BCC adopted this LMS, the municipalities were automatically included and
none opted out. The latest adoption documents are provided in Part 4 Appendix D.3
Local communities that wish to utilize the LMS as their floodplain management plan for
credit under the CRS program will have to do a local adoption of the plan. Local
communities are welcome to have their Annual Report (Activity 510) report included in
Appendix B of this document.
Assessing the Hazard
South Florida is vulnerable to flooding from rainfall events and rainfall and storm surge
from tropical cyclones. As illustrated and discussed in the THIRA, in Part 4 Appendix I,
1 CRS – 510(Step 1) (b) and 501( Step 2)(a)
2 CRS – 510 (Step 2) (a)
3 CRS - 510(Step 1) (c)
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flooding, hurricanes and tropical storms have a moderately high risk to our communities.
Miami-Dade has a relatively flat topography and is interlaced with extensive canal
systems operated by South Florida Water Management District, PWWM and local
municipalities. Miami-Dade is surrounded by water with the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal
Waterway, Biscayne Bay, Florida Bay and the Florida Everglades. The County is close
to sea level with an underground water supply just below the ground surface. The
future threat of sea level rise and the potential impacts are being considered and
additional modeling and mapping are being conducted to help us understand how
communities may be impacted differently depending upon their geographic location and
specific considerations. Some of our coastal communities are already experiencing
“sunny day flooding” during king tides, typically occurring between September and
November.
The LMS will continue to incorporate and provide speakers and reference material to
promote mitigation measures throughout our community.
• Canal and groundwater elevations, when combined with seasonal rainfall
variations and the volume of the potential storm, result in a definite flood hazard
to inland areas.
• All tropical weather systems have to be carefully monitored, several days before
they make landfall. Because of the time needed to move water through canals to
increase capacity, more advanced monitoring is needed.
• Coastal flooding has potential to impact residential and commercial development
along the east coast of South Florida and Biscayne Bay, primarily through storm
surge and inundation.
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Rainy Season
South Florida’s rainy season typically lasts an average of 155 days starting in mid-May
and ending in mid-October. According to the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD), the 2017 rainy season was the second wettest on record since 1932. The
South Florida top ten rainfall sites (Table 1), compiled by the NWS – Miami Office,
includes four Miami-Dade County sites (in yellow). The Miami International Airport and
Miami Beach sites, recorded their highest rainy season amounts with 62.25 inches of
rainfall (21.86 inches above normal) and 47.78 inches (16.44 inches above normal),
respectively. The Opa-Locka Airport site recorded the highest rainfall amount in Miami-
Dade County with 66.78 inches of rainfall.
Table 1: Top 10 Rainfall Sites in South Florida in 2017 Rainy Season
Top 10 Rainfall Sites for
2017 Rainy Season
June 1 –
October 24
Departure
from Normal
1. Naples/Golden Gate (NWS COOP) 79.89 +40.75
2. Opa-Locka Airport (NWS ASOS) 66.78
3. Marco Island (NWS COOP) 66.42
4. Miami International Airport (NWS ASOS) 62.25 +21.86 (#1)
5. Naples Municipal Airport (NWS ASOS) 61.06 +25.00 (#1)
6. The Redland (NWS COOP) 59.86 +17.61 (#3)
7. Oasis Ranger Station (NWS COOP) 56.96 +16.59 (#2)
8. Hollywood (NWS COOP) 56.08 +18.14
9. NWS Miami – FIU Main Campus (NWS COOP) 54.35
10. Pembroke Pines – North Perry Apt (NWS
ASOS) 50.52
June was the wettest month of the season with rainfall amounts between 10 to 15
inches throughout South Florida. The rest of the season, rainfall amounts were near or
slightly above average. September recorded high rainfall amounts, but these were
mostly due to Major Hurricane Maria making landfall in South Florida on September
10th.
The South Florida dry season
typically lasts from October into
May with an average rainfall of 12-
19 inches, lowest in the interior and
western portions of south Florida.
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Background and History
During the early stages of development in Miami-Dade County, the land was frequently
inundated for long periods due to the flat topography, low land elevations and the high
groundwater table in the Biscayne aquifer. To remedy this situation, and to make the
land suitable for habitation, various local governments and private entities initiated the
construction of the canal system that exists today. This system was designed to move
water to the east and ultimately to Biscayne Bay using gravity flow. The excavation of
the canal system exposed the Biscayne aquifer, the county's primary source of drinking
water, to saltwater intrusion. In order to stem the flow of salt water into the Biscayne
aquifer, salinity control structures were constructed at the mouths of both primary and
secondary canals throughout Miami-Dade County.
The early design of the canal system did not consider the extensive development that
has occurred in the western parts of the county. These western areas are lower in
elevation, and thus more flood-prone. The system relies on gravity to discharge, and is
inadequate to remove storm water volume caused by major rain events, particularly
considering large tidal surge that may accompany tropical storm events.
Today, the canal system in Miami-Dade County consists of over 616 miles laid out in
approximate one to two-mile grids. The canal system is divided into 360 miles of
primary canals, 260 miles of secondary canals, 350 miles of smaller ditches under
private jurisdiction, and 75 miles of coastal waterways. The primary system, including
most of the salinity control structures, is operated by the South Florida Water
Management District. The secondary system is the responsibility of Miami-Dade
County. In general, the secondary canal system connects into the primary system,
which empties into Biscayne Bay. The private ditches discharge into the secondary and
primary canals and the coastal ditches discharge directly into Biscayne Bay. The ability
to move water in the secondary system is dependent on the available capacity of the
primary system, which, in turn, is dependent in part on the proper operation of the
salinity control structures. The canal systems are depicted in Map 1.
The principal functions of the canal system are:
• To maintain adequate groundwater levels in the Biscayne aquifer, to provide for
both water supply and to prevent salt-water intrusion. In general, the water levels
in the canal system are lower than the groundwater levels. The canal system can
be used to recharge the Biscayne aquifer during the dry season when flow is
conveyed from Lake Okeechobee and the water conservation areas into the
urbanized areas. Conversely, during the wet season, groundwater flows from the
aquifer into the canals and is discharged to the ocean, as needed, to prevent
flooding.
• To provide for drainage during periods of excess rainfall, when the control
structures must be operated to prevent overtopping of canal banks.
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Map 1: Canals in Miami-Dade County
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Flood Events
Two flood events of note in 1999 and 2000 changed the way water managers,
emergency managers and residents approached disasters in south Florida.
October 1999 – Hurricane Irene (DR-1306) developed and started a path towards
South Florida. Initial projections were correct in stating the hurricane would impact the
west coast of Florida, and Irene traveled through the state and, on October 15, passed
just to the west of Miami-Dade County 4.
Although the hurricane did not pass directly through the county and no exceptionally
high winds were experienced, the heavy rainfall associated with this storm did hit Miami-
Dade County, and the impacts were severe. Some roads were impassible for weeks,
electricity was out in certain areas, and residents and businesses suffered heavy
losses. As a result of Hurricane Irene, the Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners created a Flood Management Task Force, to analyze why certain areas
were so heavily impacted by floodwaters. After eight months of meetings with affected
residents and industry, the Task Force offered eighteen recommendations. These
recommendations are being implemented where possible, and progress is being
tracked.
October 2000 – A tropical disturbance, later to become Tropical Storm Leslie,
developed off the west coast of Cuba on October 2nd, and headed toward South Florida
(DR-1345). Water managers and weather officials closely tracked the system, and
preemptive measures were taken to start moving water out of the canals. Weather
forecasts called for 4-8 inches of rainfall from this system, but once the disturbance
moved toward the west coast of Florida, it interacted with a stalled frontal boundary
located over south Florida. This resulted in 14 to 18 inches of rainfall over a linear area
in the center of the county 5. Equally as unfortunate were residents and businesses that
experienced a similar result as in Irene.
Immediately after this so-called "no-name" storm hit, the county commission
reconvened the Task Force, to re-examine the problem.
4 Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irene, October 13-19, 1999
(http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL131999_Irene.pdf)
5 Tropical Cylone Report: Tropical Storm Leslie (Subtropical Depression One), October 4-7, 2000
(http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL162000_Leslie.pdf)
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August 2005 – Hurricane Katrina was every bit as much a flood event as it was a
windstorm. Large areas in south Miami-Dade County were impacted by flooding,
especially in the agricultural community.
October 2011 – On October 9, 2011 we
experienced a heavy rain event in Miami-Dade with
over 10 inches of rain falling at the West
Kendall/Tamiami Airport. The top graphic illustrates
the rainfall amounts for a 48-hour period.
From October 28-31, 2011 another heavy rain
event occurred with the greatest impacts being felt
in Miami Beach. The areas of heaviest showers
and thunderstorms were over Pinecrest, Coral
Gables and Coconut Grove and remained over that
area for another few hours. This area of rainfall
produced anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of rain in
only a few hours from Cutler Bay to Coconut
Grove, leading to severe street flooding and
intrusion of water into dozens of homes across this
area. Estimates from the South Florida Water
Management District indicate that isolated areas in
Coconut Grove may have received in excess of 12
inches during this time span. Portions of Miami-
Dade County experienced 3-7 inches of rain in a
few hours causing significant street flooding. The
middle graphic illustrates the rainfall amounts.
June 2013 – Tropical Storm Andrea passed across
north Florida, while south Florida was on the
receiving end of torrential rains over northeastern
Dade as the tail of the storm moved across the
area. Up to 14 inches of rain was recorded in
North Miami Beach in only a few hours and 8-12
inches from North Miami to the southern portion of
Broward County. The event caused severe street
flooding and flooding of buildings. The graphic to
the right illustrates the rainfall amounts for this
event.
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October 2013 – On October 3rd, significant flooding occurred
in Kendall, the Falls and Pinecrest with measured rainfall of
amounts up to 10 inches in 8 hours causing street flooding
and damages to homes and several apartment buildings.
February 2015 – In
February 28th, a stalled
frontal system produced
rainfall amounts
between 2-6 inches
throughout the county in
a 24-hour period. The most rain fell in El Portal
and Miami Beach. No significant damage was
reported from this event.
No significant rain events were reported during
South Florida’s rainy season as the season was
significantly drier than normal.
December 2015 – In December 5th and 6th, a
series of fronts stalled over southern Florida
resulting in significant rainfall throughout the
county. Recorded rainfall amounts during the 24-
hour period were similar from past tropical
systems. The Miami Executive Airport recorded 9
inches of rain and West Kendall reported over 10
inches. The Homestead/Redland area recorded 6
to 8 inches of rain which lead to severe flooding in
agricultural land resulting in a significant loss of
crops. Other reports of this events included road
closures and many stalled vehicles. December is
typically the driest month in South Florida, but
Miami International Airport recorded, its second
wettest December on record, with 9.75 inches.
Miami Executive Airport in West Kendall and
Redland recorded 18.43 and 15 inches,
respectively.
January 2016 – In January 27th, 2016 an area of low pressure developed in the
southeastern Gulf of Mexico. As a result, a weak warm front moved through South
Florida and then stalled over Central Florida until the afternoon of the 28th. A stronger
upper level system lifted the area of low pressure across Florida bringing a cold front
through South Florida.
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Rainfall of up to 3.18 inches fell throughout the
County on January 27th with the highest amounts in
northwest Miami-Dade. Heavier localized rainfall
was recorded throughout the County. On the 28th,
up to 4 inches of rainfall was recorded throughout
the County. Heavier amounts in the north-
northwestern portion of the County. The image on
the right shows the rainfall amounts in the 24-hour
period between January 27th and 28th.
The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season had two “near-
misses” for Miami-Dade County, but no significant
flood damage was reported.
August 2016 – At the beginning of its trajectory,
Tropical Depression 9 appeared as a potential threat
to Miami-Dade County with a possible landfall as a
stronger tropical cyclone. As the system continued
its west-northwest track, a hostile atmospheric
environment hindered its development. The
disturbance ultimately evaded the County and
moved through the Straits of Florida. Thunderstorms stayed over the coastal waters.
October 2016 – Hurricane Matthew became the biggest threat to South Florida since
Hurricane Wilma in 2005. The center of Matthew remained offshore and no hurricane
impacts were felt in the County. Matthew’s outside bands, as it continued its paralleled
track along the east coast of Florida, produced some squally weather between October
5th and 7th producing up to 1.5 inches rainfall throughout the County.
August 2017 – On August 1st, Tropical Storm Emily was located over the Atlantic and
moving away from Florida. Although no direct impacts were reported for Miami-Dade
County, a trough extending from the tropical system was over southeastern Florida. A
combination of the frontal boundary and daytime heating, a band of thunderstorms
developed off the coast and moved west. At around 2 pm, the band became nearly
stationary over Miami Beach, Key Biscayne and Downtown Miami. A Flash Flood
Warning was issued at 3:47pm until 9:45pm. Later in the afternoon, the same band of
thunderstorms redeveloped over The Redland, Kendall, Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest
area. Rainfall amounts in these areas ranged between 4 and 6 inches with isolated
amounts between 7 and 8 inches. The rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches an hour lasted 2 to
3 hours, and around the same time as high tide.
Significant flooding was reported in Miami Beach and the Brickell area in the City of
Miami. Vehicles were stalled in streets with up to 2 feet of water and some streets had
to be closed due to deep standing water. In Miami Beach, 1 to 2 feet of water was
reported on streets in South Beach including Purdy Avenue, West Avenue, Alton Road,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Meridian Avenue, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue and
Indian Creek Drive. Water entered business, homes, apartment lobbies and parking
garages. In Mary Brickell Village, more than 10 businesses and buildings had 1 to 4
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inches of water inside the structures. The picture to the right, shows the 24-hour rainfall
estimates between August 1st and 2nd.
On August 2st, a tropical wave (Invest 97L) was located near the central Bahamas and
was forecast to move northwestward over Florida. Wind shear and dry air hindered
further development of this system, but the National Weather Service forecast an
excessive rainfall threat for the remainder of the week. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
inches, with locally higher amounts possible, were forecast for the region. As a result, a
Flood Watch was in effect for Miami-Dade County from August 24th through the 27th.
Between August 24th and 26th, rainfall amounts ranged between 1 and 4 inches through
the county. Rainfall amounts of up to 4.5 inches were recorded in the northeast portion
of the county between August 26th and 28th. The only significant report received by the
National Weather Service was of Okeechobee Road flooded in Hialeah and a spotter in
the area recorded 6.62 inches of rain in a single afternoon on August 27th.
Local flood events have been documented by the National Weather Service Miami
Office and can be found at http://www.weather.gov/mfl/events_index.
Flood Impacts
The impact of floods could range anywhere from wet carpets or floors to damaged
interiors leading to destruction of property. In addition, floods can potentially cause
damage to infrastructure, such as washing out roads and bridges, or standing water
inhibiting movement of vehicular or train traffic. Furthermore, floods also impact the
agricultural community due to crops being inundated over an extended time or being
washed away. Flooding, whether in rural or urban areas, can last up to several weeks
as was the case during Hurricane Irene.
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Flood Regulations in Miami-Dade Count y
Pre-FIRM structures represent a potential flood hazard, in that, due to the relatively flat
terrain, older structures built lower will experience more of a hazard than structures built
to FIRM elevations. In fact, because newer structures may be sited close to the pre-
FIRM buildings, their potential risk for flood damage may be even greater.
The CRS Sub-Committee identified major milestones for flood regulation in Miami-Dade
County as depicted in Table 2.
Table 2: Major Flood Regulation Dates for Miami-Dade County (Nov. 2014)
Map 2, provides an overview of the residential construction in relation to these major
milestones. Individual jurisdictional maps were made available to all of the
municipalities. This information was gathered from the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser
database looking at the year of construction. This is meant to provide an overview of
year of construction but does not tell us much about the elevation to which the
structures were actually built but at least the standard in place at time of the original
construction. There is not currently a comprehensive database of elevation certificates
for all structures, though information is being gathered.
Color Year Description % of housing
stock
Pre-
1957 No special elevation requirements in effect. 22.25%
1957-
1973
General Countywide requirement of the highest of the
County Flood Criteria maps (10-year event) (CFC), back
of sidewalk (BOS), or highest adjacent crown of road
(COR) + 8 inches for residential or 4 inches for
commercial construction
23.92%
1973-
1992
First FIRM maps developed identifying flood areas. CFC
still enforced. 27.73%
1993-
2008 Incorporated areas begin enforcing flood codes. 24.12%
2009-
2011 Updated FEMA Flood Maps 1.33%
2012 -
present
New Florida Building Code requiring free board for
properties within Special Flood Hazard areas, following
ASCE24 Table, to be elevated depending on the
building category
0.65%
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Map 2: Residential Construction by Flood Regulation Milestones
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Table 3 show the number of structures by the flood regulation milestones for each
municipality.
Table 3: Jurisdictional Residential Structures by Flood Milestones
Jurisdiction Pre 1957 1957-
1973
1974-
1992
1993-
2008
2009-
2011
2012-
Present
Aventura 35 3740 10574 7533 66 70
Bal Harbour 457 810 1135 598 8 5
Bay Harbor 708 1380 167 139 5 28
Biscayne Park 943 89 36 2 1 0
Coral Gables 7,943 4,252 1,987 3,650 217 84
Cutler Bay 1,307 4,132 2,853 4,647 286 357
Doral 20 843 4,112 10,926 749 717
El Portal 682 47 4 14 1 2
Florida City 316 484 265 1,018 26 3
Golden Beach 141 29 77 86 10 6
Hialeah Gardens 4 273 2,148 3,210 5 37
Hialeah 14,882 12,762 16,910 5,606 58 55
Homestead 1,399 989 2,969 11,261 280 376
Indian Creek
Village
7 4 6 13 2 0
Key Biscayne 570 2,352 2,317 1,192 41 60
Medley 19 20 21 14 1 31
Miami Beach 12,384 17,229 6,305 9,847 435 218
Miami Gardens 9,125 12,970 4,389 2,295 187 35
Miami Lakes 12 2,866 2,717 3,240 8 6
Miami Shores 3,120 538 177 80 3 2
Miami Springs 2,808 818 248 71 7 8
Miami 457 810 1,135 598 8 5
North Bay Village 709 1,392 581 713 39 1
North Miami
Beach
6,161 5023 1,270 159 12 8
North Miami 8,305 5,271 1,217 644 15 9
Opa-locka 1,873 589 151 274 9 2
Palmetto Bay 348 4,452 2,152 965 12 13
Pinecrest 1,464 2,891 831 800 47 34
South Miami 1,929 743 541 565 16 17
Sunny Isles Beach 196 5,009 4,107 5,531 854 2
Surfside 1,144 714 644 616 3 1
Sweetwater 60 817 1,826 767 7 1
Virginia Gardens 435 128 50 8 0 0
West Miami 1,405 85 23 70 2 0
Unincorporated 41,310 75,601 120,150 70,366 1,689 2,574
Total: 114,755 166,743 196,220 154,794 5,641 5,400
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Map 3 shows the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps that went into effect in 2009.
Miami-Dade County is currently undergoing a new coastal study with maps projected to
take effect in 2019.
Map 3: FEMA Flood Zones Miami-Dade County 2009
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Map 4 illustrates the number of buildings that are in FEMA Flood Zones for Miami-Dade
County based upon the 2014 Miami-Dade Property Appraiser data and Table 4 provides
a breakdown of buildings by jurisdiction.
Map 4: Buildings By FEMA Flood Zones
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Table 4: Buildings by Jurisdiction in Flood Zones (Nov. 2014)
Jurisdiction A AE AH D VE X XE
Aventura 24,149 52 31
Bal Harbour 738 955 2250
Bay Harbor 2576
Biscayne Park 991 42 42
Coral Gables 2770 1209 58 13209 1466
Cutler Bay 8840 1871 3886
Doral 93 3768 16746
El Portal 6 97 566 92
Florida City 3 2 1097 396 817
Golden Beach 262 98
Hialeah Gardens 133 271 5802
Hialeah 1304 18513 36496
Homestead 222 8824 9098 746
Indian Creek
Village
33 4 1
Key Biscayne 7056
Medley 19 251 578
Miami Beach 51049 4381 123
Miami Gardens 12103 9083 8638
Miami Lakes 0 8317 1263
Miami Shores 843 3 19 2470 552
Miami Springs 11 2029 2125 21
Miami 43094 6441 3897 68535 2215
North Bay Village 3872
North Miami
Beach
5650 7212 653
North Miami 8190 261 5637 1995
Opa-locka 714 543 1319 1275
Palmetto Bay 4701 41 3590 80
Pinecrest 2168 268 3563 260
South Miami 2 784 3660
Sunny Isles Beach 11351 1 7647 0
Surfside 1560 1878
Sweetwater 1 582 367
Virginia Gardens 122 445 86
West Miami 960 768
Unincorporated 582 44750 105976 2 28 169059 20053
Total: 585 247,570 152649 2 4305 381122 42164
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Storm Surge
One of the other areas of concern for flooding in Miami-Dade County is associated with
storm surge inundation from tropical cyclones. Storms traveling from the east, south
and west put Miami-Dade at risk from storm surge. To model storm surge, the Sea,
Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model is utilized. In 2010 the
State of Florida conducted regional evacuation studies that included collecting updated
topography information utilizing Light Imaging Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data.
The Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was presented with the data
to then go about setting areas for potential evacuation from storm surge.
Map 5 is a depiction of the Maximum of Maximums (MOM) for a Category 5 Hurricane,
on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. It should be noted that ranges of storm surge are no
longer strictly tied to categories of hurricanes and with updated technology, OEM and
the National Hurricane Center utilize directional information to better predict where
storm surge will occur for each individual storm. Map 5 illustrates areas of the county
that could potentially get surge from at least one direction of an impacting storm with
winds of 157 mph and greater.
Map 5: Maximum of Maximums (MOM) Storm Surge for Category 5 6
6 Superbasin SLOSH data
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Map 6 depicts the areas OEM selected as Storm Surge Planning Zones, which indicate
areas that are potentially at risk for storm surge and may be designated as evacuation
areas. Table 5 lists the population in each zone and the estimated clearance times for
evacuations.
Map 6: Storm Surge Planning Zones
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Table 5: Population Estimates and Evacuation Clearance Times for Storm Surge Planning Zones
Risk Area Cumulative Mobile Homes
Tourists
In County
Clearance Times 7
(hours)
Out of County
Clearance
Times (hours)
A 68,317
103,238
26 26
B 354,068 422,385 28 28
C 302,039 724,424 37 37
D 631,399 1,355,823 56 56
E 495,629 1,851,452 73 73
Total 1,851,452 1,954,690
*Clearance times from Base Scenario provided by SFRPC and FDEM on 5/12/2016.
7 In-county clearance time includes out-of-county trips from other counties that pass-through evacuation
zones in the evacuating county. Therefore, clearance time for Miami-Dade County in all level B and
higher will reflect the out-of-county clearance time for Monroe County. Source: Regional Evacuation
Transportation Analysis, South Florida Regional Planning Council
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Map 7 provides an illustration of the buildings by type within the storm surge planning
zones and Tables 6 and 7 provide a listing of building types by jurisdiction within the
storm surge planning zones.
Map 7: Buildings within Storm Surge Planning Zones
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Table 6: Commercial and Industrial Facilities by Municipality in Storm Surge Planning Zones
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
JURISDICTION Count Bldg Value Count Bldg Value
AVENTURA 237 412,642,130 25 20,710,431
BAL HARBOUR 682 1,652,267,919
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 97 45,250,603
BISCAYNE PARK
CORAL GABLES 1,304 1,530,909,828 17 7,604,059
CUTLER BAY 107 110,484,222 2 4,010,204
DORAL 635 895,123,737 2,356 1,599,282,733
EL PORTAL 7 1,447,630 1 1,295,212
FLORIDA CITY 125 110,424,581 40 20,540,233
GOLDEN BEACH
HIALEAH 1,591 732,427,700 2,627 671,506,281
HIALEAH GARDENS 169 $ 94,480,379 308 80,697,399
HOMESTEAD 521 244,987,653 180 43,318,083
INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE 673 689,693,968
KEY BISCAYNE 295 188,279,601 1,413 334,011,832
MEDLEY 52 19,590,981 11 1,756,701
MIAMI 16,223 7,741,130,240 374 341,494,663
MIAMI BEACH 7,995 4,532,548,698 409 169,096,549
MIAMI GARDENS 404 487,906,023 1 84,384
MIAMI LAKES 157 249,934,462 8 2,711,847
MIAMI SHORES 76 34,542,122 2 4,402,072
MIAMI SPRINGS 171 139,483,910 2,627 671,506,281
NORTH BAY VILLAGE 137 51,551,085 308 80,697,399
NORTH MIAMI 609 259,531,912 133 46,813,127
NORTH MIAMI BEACH 498 302,658,179 56 15,192,672
OPA-LOCKA 175 $30,374,557 631 165,797,265
PALMETTO BAY 247 154,986,293 1 1,540,548
PINECREST 143 122,847,307 1 185,510
SOUTH MIAMI 548 199,298,249 33 3,756,442
SUNNY ISLES BEACH 1,322 317,161,218
SURFSIDE 48 11,408,102
SWEETWATER 138 396,044,015 351 179,049,169
UNINCORP. MIAMI-DADE 5,957 3,388,837,629 8,306 2,953,844,452
VIRGINIA GARDENS 23 25,527,254 3 5,937,275
WEST MIAMI 97 20,717,177 29 3,467,223
TOTAL 40,790 24,504,805,396 17,991 7,367,800,334
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Table 7: Residential and Other Structures by Municipality within Storm Surge Zones
RESIDENTIAL OTHER
JURISDICTION Count Bldg Value Count Bldg Value
AVENTURA 22,067 $7,353,362,771 1,903 $589,998,701
BAL HARBOUR 3,013 $2,065,111,108 248 $143,291,649
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 2,432 $544,847,704 47 $40,082,298
BISCAYNE PARK 1,070 $131,726,494 5 $816,927
CORAL GABLES 16,935 $6,065,921,180 456 $493,996,179
CUTLER BAY 13,596 $1,500,319,689 892 $153,280,837
DORAL 17,372 $2,976,510,794 244 $510,299,633
EL PORTAL 749 $80,758,362 4 $2,429,256
FLORIDA CITY 2,070 $104,940,748 80 $53,801,677
GOLDEN BEACH 354 $229,696,574 6 $836,173
HIALEAH 49,669 $4,671,419,681 2,426 $786,394,680
HIALEAH GARDENS 5,650 $640,297,886 79 $207,677,998
HOMESTEAD 17,068 $1,293,836,792 1,121 $385,041,980
INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE 32 $135,218,524 6 $5,148,996
KEY BISCAYNE 6,533 $4,884,340,942 228 $493,353,379
MEDLEY 74 $3,832,240 49 $20,362,160
MIAMI 98,703 $19,249,522,305 7,843 $3,738,123,952
MIAMI BEACH 46,212 $17,507,335,275 1,335 $1,102,579,306
MIAMI GARDENS 28,738 $2,264,882,565 308 $322,407,043
MIAMI LAKES 8,839 $1,439,202,664 175 $196,979,129
MIAMI SHORES 3,768 $583,932,844 42 $93,159,747
MIAMI SPRINGS 3,954 $545,454,373 53 $65,356,328
NORTH BAY VILLAGE 3,442 $589,832,119 291 $80,300,567
NORTH MIAMI 14,801 $1,504,945,907 540 $260,808,569
NORTH MIAMI BEACH 12,046 $1,185,919,717 915 $163,507,298
OPA-LOCKA 2,904 $203,527,749 141 $103,738,423
PALMETTO BAY 7,917 $1,598,412,469 247 $103,338,624
PINECREST 6,074 $1,949,510,915 41 $79,305,464
SOUTH MIAMI 3,781 $646,507,410 84 $119,948,075
SUNNY ISLES BEACH 15,699 $8,023,905,384 1,978 $585,459,453
SURFSIDE 3,122 $843,630,141 268 $198,206,935
SWEETWATER 3,481 $430,623,942 321 $104,650,928
UNINCORP. MIAMI-DADE 312,085 $36,683,366,293 14,112 $6,651,747,383
VIRGINIA GARDENS 621 $69,027,146 6 $6,796,096
WEST MIAMI 1,585 $186,718,443 17 $8,495,008
TOTAL 736,456 $128,188,399,150 36,511 $17,871,720,851
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Sea Level Rise
Incorporation of the future threat of sea level rise presents challenges in that the
consideration and determination of what the potential impacts will be vary depending
upon the modeling variables that are considered.
The Office of Resilience will continue to lead the charge in working with agencies to
implement the Climate Action Plan. A review of the Climate Action Plan can be found in
Part 4 Appendix I, Integration Document. The LMS will continue to identify areas where
climate change and sea level rise can be integrated into mitigation planning. The
Vulnerability Assessment performed for Miami-Dade County was added to the THIRA,
see Part 4 Appendix J.
During the Evaluation and Appraisal Report adopted in 2011, climate change was
identified as one of the priorities to address in the County’s Comprehensive
Development Master Plan (CDMP). Miami-Dade has incorporated climate change
considerations and language in several of the Elements of the CDMP update which was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners in October 2013. These policies now
form a sound foundation for Miami-Dade County to begin actively incorporating these
considerations into existing capital investment and infrastructure planning processes.
Map 8 provides a demonstration of the possible impacts of sea level rise in Miami-Dade
County and was developed from data collected for the Climate Change Compact.
Additional information is provided in Part 4, Appendix I.
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Map 8: Potential Sea Level Rise Impacts Miami-Dade
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Mapping Integration
To provide greater access to County data layers to the LMSWG, OEM has integrated a
number of data layers to our geographic information mapping based system known as
the Florida Interoperable Picture Processing for Emergency Responders (FLIPPER).
The LMS Chair worked with the Information Technology Department representative
assigned to OEM to identify data layers and information to assist with drawing linkages
and integrating mapping into the LMS Projects.
The following actions have occurred since 2013:
• Upgraded the way LMS Projects are tracked to build in additional information
including flood basins and address locations
• Additional layers added to FLIPPER for stakeholders to access including:
o Hydrology and Topology
Canal Structures
Canal By Type
Canal Maintained By
Primary Canal Basin
Contour Lines – Ground Elevation
o FEMA Panels
o FEMA Flood Zone - to the parcel level
o SLOSH data, by directional Maximum Envelopes of Water (MEOW)
and Maximum of Maximums (MOM)
In 2015, the new Mapper feature in WebEOC was launched to map LMS Projects. This
will help us identify areas where multiple projects may be occurring or areas where
mitigation projects may need to be considered
Through FLIPPER agencies can assess the risk of their facilities from potential storm
surge, determine overall elevation of the land surrounding their facilities and determine
proximity to canal structures and which drainage basin they are in. Presentations have
been provided to community agencies and through the LMSWG meetings and the LMS
Information Bulletin on how to utilize the system.
Primary Drainage Basins
Maps 9 and 10 provides illustration of the location of the canal systems in Miami-Dade
to the drainage basins. The LMS will continue to work with the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD), DTPW and other responsible parties for canal
mitigation measures. Our communities are very reliant upon the ability of the canals to
provide drainage.
Map 9 shows how canal basis cross jurisdictional lines and how it is paramount for us to
help track where drainage projects are planned so we can best collaborate with one
another to continue to mitigate flood hazards.
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Map 9: Drainage Basins with Canals Identified
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Map 10: Municipal Boundaries in Relation to Drainage Basins
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Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss data has been gathered from FEMA and NFIP to help guide local
mitigation measures. Most of the repetitive losses sites are identified, funded and
mitigated through several Miami-Dade County programs, such as the Stormwater
Management Master Plan, Flood Inspections, Quality Neighborhoods Improvement
Program, Public Works Capital Budget, General Obligation Bond, Stormwater Utility and
Secondary Canal Dredging Programs. The objective of this program is the mitigation of
localized flooding problems not identified or addressed in any other programs, including
flooding of residential units above their finished floor elevations, through the
construction of minor drainage improvements at various locations throughout Miami-
Dade County. These sites (residential/commercial or industrial facilities) are reported
by FEMA on a yearly basis as
having experienced flooding
above their finished floor
elevations, two (2) times or more
with a damage claim of $1,000.00
or more each time. Map 11
shows the repetitive loss areas
within the county.
Miami Dade was unable to obtain
data on all municipalities on
repetitive loss and severe
repetitive losses in 2017.
Map 11: Repetitive Loss Areas, General Map
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Map 12 shows all repetitive loss properties throughout the county as reported through
NFIP. This map does not show us uninsured or privately insured losses.
Map 12: Un-Mitigated Repetitive Loss Properties Address Count
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Table 8 shows the number and type of structures that have been reported and having
repetitive losses that have not been mitigated.
Table 8: Repetitive Losses by Jurisdiction*
Jurisdiction Years 2-4
Family
Assmd-
Condo
Non
Resident
Other
Res. Single Fam. Total
Aventura 1981-2013 0 1 2 8 5 16
Bal Harbour 1992-2000 0 1 0 0 0 1
Bay Harbor Islands 1994-2000 0 0 0 0 1 1
Biscayne Park 1984-2013 0 0 0 0 3 3
Coral Gables 1981-2011 0 0 2 2 20 24
Cutler Bay 1981-2011 0 0 0 0 32 32
Doral 1991-2012 0 5 36 17 11 69
El Portal 1999-2007 0 0 1 0 4 5
Florida City 1981-2011 1 0 0 0 44 45
Golden Beach 1999-2013 0 0 0 0 3 0
Hialeah 1979-2014 14 4 19 4 165 206
Hialeah Gardens 1998-2014 1 0 15 0 24 40
Homestead 2000-2011 0 1 7 5 23 36
Indian Creek Village - 0 0 0 0 0
Key Biscayne 1981-2011 0 0 1 1 3 5
Medley 1979-2011 0 2 12 0 0 14
Miami 1979-2014 28 9 23 23 154 240
Miami Beach 1981-2013 3 4 11 21 44 83
Miami Gardens 1994-2011 0 0 1 0 24 25
Miami Lakes 1995-2005 0 0 1 0 12 13
Miami Shores 1980-2005 0 0 0 0 7 7
Miami Springs 1991-2006 3 2 4 0 60 69
North Bay Village 1991-2005 0 0 0 0 7 7
North Miami 1980-2013 2 0 3 1 37 43
North Miami Beach 1994-2013 1 0 4 0 11 16
Opa-locka 1979-2007 0 3 2 2 8 15
Palmetto Bay 1992-2011 0 0 1 0 10 11
Pinecrest 1981-2013 0 0 3 0 11 14
South Miami 1999-2005 0 0 1 0 6 7
Sunny Isles Beach 1995-2013 0 0 0 3 2 5
Surfside 1991-2000 0 0 1 0 2 3
Sweetwater 1981-2005 16 0 0 0 67 83
Virginia Gardens 1991-2010 0 0 0 1 7 8
West Miami 1981-2000 0 0 0 0 29 29
Unincorporated
Area
1979-2014 58 17 104 62 2072 2313
Total 3569
*December 12, 2014 National Flood Database Non-Mitigated Properties Data from 1979-2014
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Map 13 shows the range of value for loss claims by flood basin for un-mitigated
properties.
Map 13: Repetitive Loss Claims by Value by Flood Basin
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Impact Assessment
As part of the Hazard Impact and Assessment Plan (HIAP), OEM is currently working
on how to better assess the potential and actual impacts of event. This involves
gathering data before, during and after an event. Figure 1 is extracted from the HIAP to
provide an overview of how this will be accomplished. The HIAP can be found in
Volume III of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
Figure 1: Impact Assessments: Before, During and After an Event
Determination of a Significant Rain Event
To help local communities determine if a rain event is considered significant the
following site and chart from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center maintains the Precipitation
Frequency Data Server (PFDS) which is a point-and-click interface developed to deliver
NOAA Atlas 14 precipitation frequency estimates and associated information. To
determine the amounts and rates of rain that could create a various internal rain event
(e.g 100 year or 500 year) this website provides local information:
http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=fl.
Using a location in Miami-Dade County with a 7-foot elevation, the following chart
depicts the rainfall amounts per an interval of time that could determine if a significant
rain event has occurred.
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Figure 2: Significant Rain Event Chart
Miami-Dade Communities will be able to utilize this source to help identify significant
rain events in their areas based on rain fall amounts.
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Tracking Local Rainfall Amounts
The Miami-Dade DTPW maintains a number of rain gauges that collect breakpoint and
rain total information over a 24-hour period of time. A review of this data may help
identify when significant rain events have occurred and allow us to better document and
track rain events.
Figure 3: DTPW Rain Gauge and Canal Monitoring
In addition to the DTPW rain gauges and NOAA information, rainfall and canal stage
data are tracked through SFWMD real-time gauge website, where provisional data is
posted: http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/levelthree/live%20data.
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Figure 4: SFWMD DBHYDRO Map
Evaluations of past events are also analyzed using data from the SFWMD Database
(DBHYDRO), where breakpoint data for rainfall, stages and flows are available:
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Impact Assessment System
OEM utilizes a damage assessment tool to help standardize how everyone reports
damages called ARM360. It provides a progressive system where information can be
collected starting from impact areas, through detailed structural assessments. In order
to help provide information to command centers on where the damages have occurred,
ARM360 has been designed for field assessment data to be gathered on a local device
(tablet or laptop), and via the internet, synchronize through a companion viewer. This
system is being made available to stakeholders and can be used to track any type of
event, including localized flooding events. A guide and training on reporting flood and
structural damages for mobile\manufactured homes, single and multi-family homes, and
mid and high-rise structures was developed in conjunction with local building officials. It
is hoped that this system will help us better track localized impacts and damages that
may not be captured in the NFIP RL data.
Higher Regulatory Standards
Since the establishment of the former Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental
Resource Management (DERM) in 1974 (now the Division of Environmental Resources
Management in the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources), Miami-Dade
County has developed several comprehensive and innovative programs such as the
Northwest Wellfield Protection Plan to protect the Biscayne Aquifer, the County’s
primary source of drinking water. Moreover, since the adoption of the CDMP in 1975,
Miami-Dade County has been sensitive to the multiple challenges of water resource
management. The present County programs also implement stormwater management
plans to eliminate pollution to water bodies: freshwater, estuarine, and coastal, and
natural areas management, to eliminate the invasion of exotic pest plants that threaten
native ecosystems. Through local and regional partnerships, the County will continue to
work towards sustainable development patterns, while protecting unique natural
resources critical to the County’s and the South Florida economy.
The environmental sensitivity of Miami-Dade County is underscored by the fact that the
urban portion lies between two national parks, Everglades and Biscayne National Parks,
and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The close proximity of an expanding
urbanized area to national and State resource-based parks, and over 6,000 acres of
natural areas within County parks, presents a unique challenge to Miami-Dade County
to provide sound management. The County has addressed this challenge in several
ways including working closely with other public and private sector agencies and groups
to obtain a goal of sustainability. The close relationship of tourism to the preservation of
Miami-Dade County’s unique native plants, wildlife, beaches, and near shore water
quality is recognized as both an economic and an environmental issue. The
Conservation Element builds upon past and present initiatives such as the East
Everglades Resource Management Plan, and planning for the Bird Drive-Everglades,
Arch Creek, and C-111 Basins, the Governor’s Commission on a Sustainable
Everglades Restoration Plan, the GreenPrint, the County’s plan for sustainability, and
over four decades of local planning, monitoring, and evaluating proposed activities in
wetlands and uplands.
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Chapter 11C of the Code of Miami-Dade County
This is the County-wide flood protection ordinance, establishing rules for development
within or outside the Special Flood Hazard Areas, including minimum fill criteria (CFC)
for lots and roadways, minimum elevation criteria for the lowest floor, which is the
elevation of the back of sidewalk (BOS), or highest adjacent crown of road (COR) + 8
inches for residential or 4 inches for commercial construction
Chapter 24 of the Code of Miami-Dade County
This is the County-Wide Miami-Dade County Environmental Protection Ordinance,
focused on the protection of water resources, particularly the Biscayne Bay and wellfield
protection. Requires compliance with water quality standards for surface waters, water
and wastewater treatment plants; requires drainage for all new construction; preserves
native trees; protects against dumping to ground or surface waters; prohibits cutting or
altering mangroves without a permit; regulates development in wellfield protection
areas. Regarding flood protection, this ordinance include provisions for preservation of
the storage capacity, making reference to Chapter 40E-40 of FAC and Cut and Fill
Criteria, for special basins.
2010 Florida Building Code
Effective March 15, 2012 the Florida Building Code incorporates flood resistant
provisions that apply to buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, establishes a
one-foot freeboard requirement for non-residential structures, and extra freeboard for
structures in V zones, depending on the type of construction.
Building Code Efficiency Grading System (BCEGS)
Communities that apply for BCEGS get credit in their Building or other departments for
how they regulate new construction activities. Activities such as requiring multiple
inspections during construction; increasing levels of education and experience of the
Inspectors; mentoring junior building staff; using the International Building Codes for
compliance with standards; and other activities gain credit in CRS.
Chapter 40-E.40 F.A.C.
Effective March 15, 2012 the Florida Building Code incorporates flood resistant
provisions that apply to buildings and structures in flood hazard areas.
Miami-Dade County Flood Criteria
Implemented in 1970, this is a general Countywide requirement for minimum elevation
of roadways and lots. This criteria is equivalent to the 10-year groundwater table plus a
3.5-foot freeboard. It was initially implemented to guarantee minimum ground elevations
to prevent frequent flooding, and to allow the installation of septic tanks drains at
adequate elevations.
Environmental Resource Permit (ERP)
Permit required for any development that includes two or more acres of impervious
areas, up to 100 acres. This permit requires establishing minimum elevations for
structures, roads, and requires drainage systems that capture runoff within the property.
This permit improves stormwater quality and reduces flooding through its standards.
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Environmental Resource Management Plans:
Biscayne Bay Management Plan
Approved in 1981 addressed canal discharge and storm water runoff, water clarity,
recreational and developmental user impacts and habitat management.
Cut and Fill Criteria
Cut and Fill Criteria was created to ensure that development occurring in the western
reaches of Miami-Dade County did not worsen flooding conditions for those areas or
areas to the east. This is done by establishing criteria that requires setting aside lands
for stormwater management whenever projects are proposed in those areas.
• East Everglades Resource Management Plan
• Bird Drive-Everglades
• Arch Creek
• C-111 Basin
• Environmentally Endangered Lands Program (EEL)
The State of Florida and Miami-Dade County are implementing higher regulatory
standards to address the future threat of sea level rise through the designation of
Adaptation Action Areas.
Chapter 163.3177, Florida Statutes
163.3177(6)(g). …The coastal management element shall set forth the principles,
guidelines, standards, and strategies that shall guide the local government’s decisions
and program implementation with respect to the following objectives:
(10) At the option of the local government, develop an adaptation action area
designation for those low-lying coastal zones that are experiencing coastal
flooding due to extreme high tides and storm surge and are vulnerable to the
impacts of rising sea level. Local governments that adopt an adaptation action
area may consider policies within the coastal management element to improve
resilience to coastal flooding resulting from high-tide events, storm surge, flash
floods, stormwater runoff, and related impacts of sea-level rise. Criteria for the
adaptation action area may include, but need not be limited to, areas for which
the land elevations are below, at, or near mean higher high water, which have a
hydrologic connection to coastal waters, or which are designated as evacuation
zones for storm surge.
Miami-Dade County CDMP 8
Conservation, Aquifer and Recharge Element
It is the intent of this Element to identify, conserve, appropriately use, protect and
restore as necessary the biological, geological and hydrological resources of Miami-
Dade County. Since the adoption of the Comprehensive Development Master Plan
8 The CDMP is undergoing an update in 2017 and this section will be updated with any changes or
additions once it has been adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
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(CDMP) in 1975, Miami-Dade County has been committed to protection of
environmentally sensitive wetlands and aquifer recharge and water storage areas.
Protecting and restoring environmentally sensitive uplands has been recognized as
important to the County’s present and future, thus, Miami-Dade County has sought to
channel growth toward those areas that are most intrinsically suited for development.
This Element and the proposed natural resources objectives, policies and maps in the
Land Use Element and Coastal Management Element continue that established trend.
In addition, many experts suggest that South Florida will be significantly affected by
rising sea levels, intensifying droughts, floods, and hurricanes as a result of climate
change. As a partner in the four county Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact, Miami-Dade has committed to study the potential negative impacts to the
County given climate change projections, and is working to analyze strategies to adapt
to these impacts and protect the built environment and natural resources.
Policy CON-2A: The basin stormwater master plans produced by Miami-Dade County
pursuant to Objective CON-5 will continue to prioritize the listing of stormwater/drainage
improvements to correct existing system deficiencies and problems and to provide for
future development. At a minimum, these lists shall include:
• Drainage/stormwater sewer systems within wellfield protection areas;
• Drainage/stormwater sewer systems in industrial and heavy business areas and
areas with large concentrations of small hazardous waste generators;
• Basins and sub-basins that fail to meet the target criteria for the twelve NPDES
priority pollutants listed in Policy CON-5A and additional parameters, referenced
in CON-5A.
Policy CON-2B. Miami-Dade County's Stormwater Utility Program shall fund the
identification and retrofitting of deteriorated storm sewer systems and positive outfalls
and the proper maintenance of stormwater systems.
Policy CON-2F. Miami-Dade County shall continue to utilize Best Management
Practices established for potential sources of water pollution, that discharge wastewater
to the ground, to reduce environmental risk and, where possible, to begin effective
water reuse and recycling. Established management practices may be reviewed and
modified as new science becomes available. New management practices shall be
developed for new potential sources of water pollution as they are identified.
Policy CON-2G. Best Management Practices for potential sources of water pollution
shall include reduction in the use of hazardous materials and, wherever possible, the
reuse and recycling of materials on site. Best Management Practices shall also be
established to address those wastes that must be removed from site, including reusing
and recycling of the waste in other operations. All practical recycling and reuse
alternatives shall be investigated before seeking permanent disposal of hazardous
wastes.
Policy CON-2J. Miami-Dade County shall continue to enforce a 500-foot protection zone
for non-community, non-transient water supplies that serve uses such as public or
private schools and trailer parks.
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Policy CON-2K. Miami-Dade County shall use the data generated in its ambient ground
and surface water monitoring programs to determine levels of concentrations for the
twelve National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) priority pollutants, as
well as for the additional recommended NPDES parameters referenced in Policy CON-
5A and any other pollutants of interest.
Policy CON-3A. No new facilities that use, handle, generate, transport or dispose of
hazardous wastes shall be permitted within wellfield protection areas, and all existing
facilities that use, handle, generate, transport or dispose of more than the maximum
allowable quantity of hazardous wastes (as specified in Chapter 24-43 of the Code of
Miami-Dade County, as may be amended from time to time) within wellfield protection
areas shall be required to take substantial measures such as secondary containment
and improved operating procedures to ensure environmentally safe operations.
Policy CON-3B. The water management systems that recharge regional wellfields shall
be protected and enhanced.
Policy CON-3F. The ambient groundwater monitoring program, which includes all
wellfield protection areas, shall be continued to serve as an "early warning system" for
monitoring high- risk land uses and point sources.
Policy CON-4B. All future development and redevelopment shall use retention,
infiltration and detention systems to retain to the maximum extent feasible, the full runoff
from a one in five year storm and minimize the use of impermeable surfaces. In the
event that an emergency overflow is provided, a minimum of the first inch of runoff shall
be retained on-site.
Policy CON-4C. The approved fill encroachment criteria for the Western C-9 Basin as
established by the South Florida Water Management District and for all other basins as
established by the Miami-Dade County Division of Environmental Resource
Management (Basin B, North Trail and Bird Drive) shall continue to govern the extent to
which land can be filled, and additional fill encroachment criteria shall be developed for
all the undeveloped, poorly drained areas in western and southern Miami-Dade County
which are determined to have urban development potential. These criteria shall retain
the predevelopment net recharge and runoff values for basin areas.
Policy CON-4D. Water conserving irrigation and other landscape practices such as
Florida Friendly landscaping shall be used wherever feasible. Through its site and
landscape reviews, Miami-Dade County shall ensure that appropriate native and Florida
Friendly landscaping plant materials are used, particularly in the salt-intruded areas of
the County where public water is used to water lawns, golf courses and landscaped
green spaces.
Policy CON-4E. Miami-Dade County shall continue to investigate the feasibility of large-
scale water reuse through water reuse demonstration projects and other appropriate
means. Investigate the suitability of reused water in wetland hydration.
CON-4F. The Miami-Dade County Division of Environmental Resources Management
(DERM) shall work with the County's Cooperative Extension Department to develop
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guidelines for improving the efficiency and/or uniformity of irrigation systems for
appropriate crops grown in Miami-Dade County.
Policy CON-4G. In accordance with the goals of the South Florida Water Management
District’s Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan and Objective WS-7, and its
related policies, Miami-Dade County shall develop alternative water supply sources to
supplement withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer. Such sources may include
withdrawals from the Floridan Aquifer, implementation of water conservation methods
and projects, and development of reclaimed and wastewater reuse strategies and
projects.
Policy CON-5A. The Stormwater Management (Drainage) Level of Service (LOS)
Standards for Miami-Dade County contain both a Flood Protection (FPLOS) and Water
Quality (WQLOS) component. The minimum acceptable Flood Protection Level of
Service (FPLOS) standards for Miami-Dade County shall be protection from the degree
of flooding that would result for a duration of one day from a ten-year storm, with
exceptions in previously developed canal basins as provided below, where additional
development to this base standard would pose a risk to existing development. All
structures shall be constructed at, or above, the minimum floor elevation specified in the
federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Miami-Dade County, or as specified in Chapter
11-C of the Miami-Dade County Code, whichever is higher.
1. Basin-specific FPLOS standards shall be established through the adoption of a
Stormwater Master Plan to be approved by the Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners and the South Florida Water Management District. Until the approval of
basin-specific FPLOS standards through this coordinated process, the following
additional exceptions shall apply:
a) Wherever Miami-Dade County has adopted cut and fill criteria pursuant to Chapter
24-48.3(6) of the County Code (November 30, 2004) including fill encroachment
limitations necessary to prevent unsafe flood stages in special drainage basins, the
minimum applicable FPLOS standard shall be the degree of protection provided by the
applicable cut and fill criteria;
b) Where cut and fill criteria have not been established north of S.W. 152 Street inside
the Urban Development Boundary (UDB), the minimum acceptable FPLOS standard
shall be protection from the degree of flooding that would result for a duration of one
day from a ten-year storm;
c) West of Levee-31 N, there shall be no off-site drainage, all septic tank drainfields
shall be elevated above the hundred-year flood elevation, and the extent of land filling
shall be minimized as provided in applicable provisions of the Miami-Dade County East
Everglades Zoning Overlay Ordinance. The County shall review these criteria when the
water management facilities programmed in the N.E. Shark River Slough General
Design Memorandum and the C-111 General Reconnaissance Review are fully
operational.
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2. The Stormwater Management Water Quality Level of Service (WQLOS) component
of the standard shall be met when the annual geometric mean for each of the following
twelve priority NPDES pollutants does not exceed the following target criteria for each of
those pollutants within a canal basin, or sub-basin, as determined in accordance with
procedures established by Miami-Dade County DERM:
Pollutant
Target Criterion
• Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): 9 mg/l
• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 65 mg/l
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 40 mg/l
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS):1,000 mg/l
• Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Ammonia-Nitrogen and Organic Nitrogen): 1.5 mg/l
• Total Nitrate (NOX-N): 0.68 mg/l
• Total Phosphate (TPO4): 0.33 mg/l
• Dissolved Phosphate (OPO4): Not Available
• Cadmium (Cd): 0.0023 mg/l
• Copper (Cu): 0.0258 mg/l
• Lead (Pb): 0.0102 mg/l
• Zinc (Zn): 0.231 mg/l
Additionally, recommended NPDES parameters may not exceed established Federal,
State or Local Criteria for the water body, as listed in Table 2, “Guidance for Preparing
Monitoring Plan as recommended for Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) Permits,” FDEP August 1, 2009.
3. Applicants seeking development orders in canal basins, or sub-basins that do not
meet either the FPLOS or the WQLOS shall be required to conform to Best
Management Practices (BMPs) as provided by Miami-Dade County Code. Owners of
commercial or industrial properties where BMPs are required, shall, at a minimum,
demonstrate that their on-site stormwater system is inspected two times per year and
maintained and cleaned as required. Private residential developments in areas where
BMPs are required shall demonstrate that their on-site stormwater systems are
inspected two times per year and maintained and cleaned as required.
Policy CON-5B. Applicants seeking development orders approving any new use or site
alteration outside the Urban Development Boundary where the elevation of any portion
of the site will remain below County Flood Criteria shall be advised by the permitting
agency that those portions of the land that are not filled to Miami-Dade County Flood
Criteria may be subject to periodic flooding.
Policy CON-5C. Miami-Dade County shall work with the South Florida Water
Management District to better identify the developed urban areas within the County that
do not have protection from a one in 10-year storm. The County shall develop
stormwater management criteria and plans for all unincorporated areas identified.
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Where such areas fall within municipal boundaries, the County will coordinate the
stormwater management planning with the appropriate municipality(ies).
Policy CON-5D. Miami-Dade County shall seek funding for a comprehensive basin-by-
basin drainage engineering study which will include: identification of public drainage
facilities and private drainage facilities that impact the public facilities, and the entities
having operational responsibility for them; establishment of geographic service areas for
the drainage facilities; and, a facility capacity analysis by geographic service area for
the planning periods 2015 and 2025.
Policy CON-5E. Miami-Dade County shall establish a priority listing of stormwater
drainage and aquifer recharge improvements needed to correct existing system
deficiencies and problems, and to provide for future drinking water needs. This shall
include:
• Drainage/stormwater sewer system improvements in developed urban areas with
persistent drainage problems;
• Canal and/or stormwater drainage improvements in developed urban areas that
have less than one in 10-year storm protection and where no roadway drainage
improvements are planned or proposed, which would remedy the problems;
• Hydrologic modifications that are needed to deliver water to public waterwells or
to protect those waterwells from prospective contamination.
This shall be based on such factors as:
• Miles of canals with out-of-bank flow;
• Miles of collector and local streets impassable during a 5-year storm;
• Miles of minor arterial streets impassable during a 10-year storm;
• Miles of principal arterials, including major evacuation routes, that are
impassable during a 100-year storm; and
• Number or structures flooded by a 100-year storm.
Policy CON-5F. Miami-Dade County shall implement cut and fill criteria for land in the
North Trail, Bird Drive, Basin B, and Western C-9 basins, as defined in Chapter 24 of
the County Code, and other areas west of the easterly boundary of Area B identified in
the Corps of Engineers Design Memorandum V Supplement 12 dated March 23, 1954,
as necessary to protect natural hydrological characteristics of the basins, protect
against flooding of developed land in the basins and downstream, and ensure continued
proper recharge of groundwater supplies.
Policy CON-5G. Miami-Dade County shall encourage, based on analysis of water
impoundment areas, the need for buffers between water impoundment areas and
development in order to increase the level of flood protection provided to developed
areas.
Policy CON-5H. Miami-Dade County shall periodically evaluate stormwater drainage
criteria as outlined in the County Code to ensure proper flood protection is being
provided to County residents.
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Policy CON-5I. When building, expanding or planning for new facilities such as water
treatment plants, Miami-Dade County shall consider areas that will be impacted by sea
level rise.
Policy CON-7A. The degradation or destruction of wetlands shall be limited to activities
that 1) are necessary to prevent or eliminate a threat to public health, safety or welfare;
or 2) are water dependent, clearly in the public interest and no other reasonable
alternative exists; or 3) are carried out in accordance with an approved basin
management plan; or 4) are in areas that have been highly disturbed or degraded and
where restoration of a wetland with an equal or greater value in accordance with
federal, State and local regulations is feasible. Habitats critical to endangered or
threatened species shall not be degraded or destroyed.
Policy CON-7C. Miami-Dade County shall continue to promote the restoration and
maintenance of the natural, surface water flow regimes into, and through wetland
systems such as the Shark River Slough, Everglades National Park and the saline
wetlands of southeastern Miami-Dade County.
Policy CON-7D. Management plans shall be developed to govern all development
activity within all natural communities on County-owned lands to protect natural and
historic resources. The Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) and
the Office of Historic and Archeological Resources shall assist the appropriate County
agencies in the development of these plans, which shall be subject to public review and
comment as they are prepared and implemented.
Policy CON-7E. All wetlands on the State Save Our Rivers, Florida Forever or Miami-
Dade County Environmentally Endangered Lands acquisition lists shall be given very
high priority for public acquisition as are all lands within the Environmental Protection
category on the Land Use Plan (LUP) map.
Policy CON-7F. Wetland mitigation areas shall be preferentially located in biologically
degraded wetlands and serve as corridors between Resources of Regional
Significance.
Policy CON-7G. Miami-Dade County shall continue to work with the appropriate federal,
State, regional and local agencies to develop wetland basin management plans for all
the planned future wetlands areas in Miami-Dade County. Miami-Dade County shall
continue to coordinate with all levels of government in their respective permitting
functions in order to retain the long term, net wetland values of these areas. Priority for
plan development shall be given to the wetlands in South Miami-Dade County that are
slated for purchase under the Save Our Rivers, Florida Forever and Miami-Dade
County Environmentally Endangered Lands programs.
Policy CON-7H. Miami-Dade County shall provide new dedicated funding sources that
are in addition to current sources and expiring revenue streams for the long-term
management and maintenance of Environmentally Endangered Lands and publicly
owned Natural Forest Communities by 2020. This shall be funded from ad valorem tax
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revenues unless other revenue streams sufficient for this purpose are identified and
implemented prior to 2020.
Policy CON-7I. Miami-Dade County shall coordinate with the South Florida Water
Management District in order to implement strategies to streamline the wetland
permitting process, which may include but not be limited to the delegation of additional
permitting functions to the County.
Policy CON-7J. In evaluating applications that will result in alterations or adverse
impacts to wetlands Miami-Dade County shall consider the applications’ consistency
with Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP) objectives. Applications
that are found to be inconsistent with CERP objectives, projects or features shall be
denied.
Policy CON-8A. Specimen trees and Natural Forest Communities in Miami-Dade
County shall be protected through the maintenance and enforcement of the County's
Tree and Forest Protection and Landscape Code, as may be amended from time to
time. The County's Natural Forest Inventory shall be revised periodically to reflect
current Natural Forest Community conditions. A Natural Forest Community shall not be
removed from the inventory unless its quality and resource values have been degraded
to the point where it cannot be restored.
Policy CON-8B. The environmentally sensitive hardwood hammocks and the pinelands
on the Florida Forever and Miami-Dade County Environmentally Endangered Lands
Acquisition lists shall be given very high priority for public acquisition as are lands within
the Environmental Protection category on the Land Use Plan (LUP) map.
Policy CON-8C. Development in the forested portions of publicly owned Natural Forest
Communities designated by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Resolution
No. R-1764-84, as may be amended from time to time, shall be permitted only if it is
clearly in the public interest, there is no feasible alternative, and such development does
not adversely impact other remaining natural forest resources on-site.
Policy CON-8D. Where hammocks or pinelands are contained within prospective
development sites, they shall be given priority for designation as landscape and open
space areas and left intact. The extent of hammock and pineland area destroyed shall
be minimized by the use of native plant buffers, clustering, large lot zoning, and/or
reduced roadway widths. Care shall be exercised when developing adjacent land to
minimize root damage and filling. Disturbance to the forest canopy and understory shall
be minimized and confined to the least viable areas. Preservation areas shall be located
and configured to protect rare, threatened and endangered species and to allow for
prescribed burning, where applicable. In the protected forest areas, understory
vegetation and associated geologic features shall be protected and maintained in
perpetuity.
Policy CON-8E. The destruction of environmentally sensitive Natural Forest
Communities shall be kept to a minimum; a long-term mitigation and management plan
shall be developed to assure the continued maintenance of the remaining forest lands
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and the restoration or creation of at least an equal amount of forest lands to those
destroyed.
Policy CON-8F. Miami-Dade County shall continue to seek natural areas land
management funds to conduct prescribed burns, and other appropriate techniques to
establish the appropriate fire regime for natural areas, while minimizing deleterious off-
target effects to native plant and animal species and negative impacts to the public
health, safety and welfare. The County shall also seek funds to control and remove
exotic plant species from public rights-of-way and other County-owned land outside of
parks and natural areas.
Policy CON-8G. The Natural Forest Communities that are owned by the Miami-Dade
County School District shall be preserved and maintained and used as natural outdoor
laboratories. Tracts of land that are to be developed as future school sites should be
landscaped with appropriate xeriscape and/or native plant material. Wherever feasible,
upland or wetland revegetation projects should be incorporated into the school's
landscape design, and teaching curriculum.
Policy CON-8H. Miami-Dade County's tree preservation and landscape requirements
shall be coordinated. Tree preservation programs should focus primarily on Natural
Forest Communities and specimen tree protection, maintenance, and restoration. The
County shall adopt and enforce a comprehensive landscape code and promote
xeriscape principles and the planting and protection of trees with an emphasis upon the
provision and preservation of canopy and understory for aesthetics, physical comfort,
energy savings, economic benefits, and wildlife habitat.
Policy CON-8I. The exotic pest plant and nuisance species listed in Chapter 24-49.4 of
the County Code, shall not be sold, propagated, or planted within Miami-Dade County. If
existing on a development site, they shall be removed prior to development or
redevelopment and developed parcels shall be maintained to prevent the growth or
accumulation of prohibited species. The County shall update the list from time to time as
new scientific information becomes available and the updates shall include category 1
and category 2 species listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council if the species
have been documented to invade natural areas in south Florida. In addition, any
category 1 or category 2 species that are added to the prohibited list shall also be made
exempt from requirements to obtain a tree removal permit provided that the removal of
such trees in upland areas within the UDB shall require the same amount of canopy
mitigation as is currently required. Therefore, the exemption shall be conditioned on
meeting this requirement including through a donation to the tree trust fund if applicable.
The exotic plant species listed in the County’s adopted Landscape Manual as amended
may not be planted within 500 feet of native plant communities. These plant species
have been documented by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council, the Miami-Dade
County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department's Natural Area's Management
Program, and the Miami-Dade County Division of Environmental Resources
Management to be invasive pests in natural areas of Miami-Dade County.
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Policy CON-8J. Efforts should be made to propagate and reestablish where practical,
endangered, threatened, and potentially endangered native plants and animals in
Miami-Dade County. (See Appendix A). The current list of state and federally listed
plants in Miami-Dade County should be reevaluated and additional species should be
proposed for listing and listed animal species should be included, if appropriate.
Through its land acquisition and regulatory processes, Miami-Dade County shall
continue to protect federally and State-listed plant and animal species to the maximum
extent possible.
Policy CON-8K. All new plantings on lands owned and managed by Miami-Dade County
shall include federally or State listed plants, if appropriate, and other native plant and/or
xeriscape plant material, wherever feasible.
Policy CON-8L. The 24,560 acres of native habitat at the Training and Transition Airport
outside of the security fence shall be managed by the same standards applied to the
Big Cypress National Preserve.
Policy CON-8M. Miami-Dade County shall seek to increase the percentage of tree
canopy from the present level of 10% to the national average of 30% by 2020 through
the implementation and/or enforcement of: Adopt-A-Tree and other programs;
landscape and tree protection ordinance changes to further increase canopy; and, other
mechanisms as feasible and appropriate.
Policy CON-8N. Miami-Dade County shall evaluate the feasibility of creating new or
enhanced programs to provide technical assistance to private Environmentally
Endangered Lands and Natural Forest Communities covenant holders.
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Land Use Element:
Policy LU-3K. By 2017, Miami-Dade County shall determine the feasibility of
designating areas in the unincorporated area of the County as Adaptation Action Areas
as provided by Section 163.3177(6)(g)(10), Florida Statute, in order to determine those
areas vulnerable to coastal storm surge and sea level rise impacts for the purpose of
developing policies for adaptation and enhance the funding potential of infrastructure
adaptation projects.
Policy LU-3L. Miami-Dade County shall work with its local municipalities to identify and
designate Adaptation Action Areas as provided by Section 163.3164(1), Florida Statute,
in order to develop policies for adaptation and enhance the funding potential for
infrastructure projects.
NFIP Communities
This chart shows the status of our communities participating in the NFIP as of 1/24/2018
per the FEMA Community Status Book Report. The current effective FIRM maps for all
communities in our county are dated 09/11/2009.
Jurisdiction Initial FIRM Entry Date Additional Comments
AVENTURA 7/30/1972 10/22/1997 Adopted the Miami-Dade County (CID 120635) FIRM
dated 03/02/1994 Panels 82 and 84.
BAL HARBOUR 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
BISCAYNE PARK 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
CORAL GABLES 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
CUTLER BAY 03/02/1994 08/31/2006
DORAL 09/30/1972 05/12/2004 Use Miami-Dade County (CID 120635) Panels 75,160
and 170.
EL PORTAL 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
FLORIDA CITY 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
GOLDEN BEACH 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
HIALEAH 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
HIALEAH GARDENS 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
HOMESTEAD 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
KEY BISCAYNE 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
MEDLEY 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
MIAMI 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
MIAMI BEACH 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
MIAMI GARDENS 09/30/1972 06/21/2004 Use Miami-Dade County (CID 120635) FIRM panels
80, 82, 83 & 90.
MIAMI LAKES 03/02/1994 07/17/2003 Use Miami-Dade County (CID 120635) FIRM panels
75, 80 & 90.
MIAMI SHORES 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
MIAMI SPRINGS 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
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Jurisdiction Initial FIRM Entry Date Additional Comments
NORTH BAY VILLAGE 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
NORTH MIAMI 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
NORTH MIAMI BEACH 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
OPA-LOCKA 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
PALMETTO BAY 03/02/1994 02/02/2005
PINECREST 09/30/1972 10/13/1998
Adopted Miami Dade County (CID 120635) FIRM
panels 260, 276 and 278. The initial FIRM date is
10/29/1972 for floodplain management purposes.
SOUTH MIAMI 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
SUNNY ISLES BEACH 03/02/1994 09/10/2003
Use Miami Dade County (CID 120635) FIRM panels
82 & 84. The initial FIRM date is 10/29/1972 for
floodplain management purposes.
SURFSIDE 09/29/1972 09/29/1972
SWEETWATER 07/17/1995 09/29/1972
UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-
DADE 07/17/1995 09/29/1972
VIRGINIA GARDENS 07/17/1995 09/29/1972
WEST MIAMI 07/17/1995 09/29/1972
Local communities continue to participate in the NFIP by adopting and enforcing
floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage which in turn allows
homeowners, renters and business owners in our communities to purchase the federally
back flood insurance.
To maintain compliance with the NFIP, the municipalities of the Miami-Dade County will
do the following:
• Accept, review and maintain elevation records for all new construction and
substantial improvements in Special Flood Hazard Areas.
• Require permits and review all new construction, including substantial
improvements, for compliance with the minimum standards under the NFIP and
local floodplain management code.
• Require that all development proposals greater than 50 lots or 5 acres,
whichever is less, include in such proposals base flood elevation data.
• Provide that all new construction and substantial improvements in V and VE
zones are elevated on pilings and columns so that the bottom of the lowest
horizontal structural member of the lowest floor is elevated to at or above the
Base Flood Elevation.
• Require that all manufactured homes placed in Special Flood Hazard Areas be
installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage, including
proper elevation and anchoring to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement.
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Below is a listing of some additional activities that local jurisdictions engage in to
continue to promote flood education, preparedness and mitigation.
Key Biscayne
The Village of Key Biscayne has been a CRS Community since 1998 and is currently a
Class 7. The Village has designated the Senior Executive Assistant to the Director of
the Building, Zoning and Planning Department as the CRS Coordinator. CRS activities
undertaken in the past 5 years include:
• Conduct and document drainage system maintenance throughout the
community
• Conduct drainage system maintenance by inspecting/repair/maintain
drainage system
• Continue to preserve and maintain our open space and parks system in
floodplain
• Enforce Floodplain Development Permits
• Enforce Floodplain Management Regulations
• Enforce stormwater management ordinances
• Inform lenders, insurance agents, and real estate offices of our services
• Maintain and keep old and current FIRMs
• Maintain Elevation Certificates for all new/substantially improved buildings
• Continue to track building improvements and repairs through permits
• On-going training for staff relative to floodplain management
• Prepare/distribute Floodplain Management Plan (LMS) Annual Progress
Report
• Produce and maintain a log and history of drainage system maintenance
provided to residents
• Produce/distribute outreach projects to all residents/businesses within the
floodplain and all of the Village
• Produce/distribute property protection information to Repetitive Loss
Areas
• Produce/distribute property protection information to Repetitive Loss
Properties
• Provide copies of Elevation Certificates to residents and/or businesses
• Provide flood protection assistance
• Provide information on “no dumping” signage throughout the Village.
• Provide letters of Flood Insurance Rate Map Determination
• Provide property protection assistance to homeowners and/or businesses
• Maintain and test flood threat recognition system
• Update and maintain the Flood Information on the Village's website
Village’s Public Works, Code Enforcement and Building, Zoning and Planning staff
members have attended several certification courses with success including the FDEP’s
Stormwater Management Inspectors, FSA’s Level 1 and Level 2 Stormwater Certified
Operators courses in compliance with annual training requirements. In total the Village
has 2 certified SEC inspectors; 3 Level 1 SW Operators and 2 Level 2 SW Operators.
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The Village’s current Floodplain Management Ordinance reflects the latest FIRM maps.
As of December 2011, the Village had 1,710 flood policies (in 2010, this count was
1,713). Initially the NFIP identified 28 RLPs in 2008 within the Village. A Repetitive
Loss Area Analysis was conducted through 2009 to assess and mitigate the losses.
The NFIP identified 5 repetitive loss properties (RLPs) within the Village as of
December 2012. The last CAV visit was on September 26, 2011, at which time the
State identified additional definitions were necessary in the Village’s floodplain
management ordinance. The Village Council revised the ordinance to reflect these new
definitions in May 2012 and amended again in January 2014. The most recent 5-year
Cycle Verification Visit by the FEMA ISO/CRS Specialist was on May 26, 2011 at which
time deficiencies were found in the elevation certificates reviewed. This deficiency has
since been remediated with assistance from ISO involving Quarterly submittals.
Miami Gardens, City of – (CRS Community)
Miami Gardens has been a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program since
2006, and joined the Community Rating System in 2008. The city is currently a six in
the CRS. The City performs the following activities, but this list is not inclusive of all the
NFIP/CRS activities the city conducts.
• Maintain Elevation Certificates for New/Substantially Improved Buildings
• Provide Flood Zone Information
• Inform Lenders, Insurance Agents, and Real Estate Offices of Our Services
• Keep Old and Current FIRMs
• Maintain Flood Protection Materials at Library
• Provide Flood Protection Assistance
• Preserve Open Space in Floodplain
• Enforce Floodplain Management Regulations
• Use/Update Flood Data GIS Information
• Produce/Distribute Property Protection Information to Repetitive Loss Areas and
the entire community
• Prepare a Floodplain Management Plan (LMS) Annual Progress Report
• Inspect/Repair/Maintain Drainage Systems
• Conduct Drainage System Construction as part of the city CIP
• Enforces Dumping Regulations
Miami Shores – (CRS Community)
Miami Shores entered the NFIP September 29, 1972 and has been a CRS community
since October 1, 2000 and is currently a class 8. The village has designated the
Planning Director and Building Official as the CRS Coordinator and Floodplain
Manager. CRS activities undertaken in the past 5 years include:
• Maintain Elevation Certificates for New/Substantially Improved Buildings
• Provide Flood Zone Information
• Inform Lenders, Insurance Agents, and Real Estate Offices of Our Services
• Keep Old and Current FIRMs
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• Produce/Distribute Flood News Newsletter
• Maintain Flood Protection Materials at Library
• Provide Flood Protection Assistance
• Preserve Open Space in Floodplain
• Enforce Floodplain Management Regulations
• Use/Update Flood Data GIS Information
• Produce/Distribute Property Protection Information to Repetitive Loss Areas
• Prepare Floodplain Management Plan (LMS) Annual Progress Report
• Inspect/Repair/Maintain Drainage Systems
• Install and Improve Drainage System Portions of CIP
• Provide Information on Stream Dumping Regulations
North Miami – (CRS Community)
North Miami has been a CRS community since October 1, 1994 and is currently
maintains a class 5 rating (October 2001). The City has designated the Capital Project
Manager as the CRS Coordinator and Floodplain Manager. The City performs the
following activities, but this list is not inclusive of all the NFIP/CRS activities the city
conducts.
• Maintain Elevation Certificates for New/Substantially Improved Buildings
• Provide Flood Zone Information
• Inform Lenders, Insurance Agents, and Real Estate Offices of Our Services
• Keep Old and Current FIRMs
• Produce/Distribute an annual Flood Hazard Information Brochure
• Maintain Flood Protection Materials at Library
• Provide Flood Protection Assistance
• Preserve Open Space in Floodplain
• Enforce Floodplain Management Regulations
• Produce/Distribute Property Protection Information to Repetitive Loss Areas and
the entire community
• Prepare Floodplain Management Plan (LMS) Annual Progress Report
• Inspect/Repair/Maintain Drainage Systems
• Perform Drainage System Construction as part of the city’s CIP
Provide Information on and enforce Stream Dumping Regulations
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Community Rating System (CRS) Communities
The CRS is a voluntary program for communities that participate in the NFIP.
Participation in the CRS provides residents of those communities with flood insurance
discounts. The discounts are based upon the CRS rating of the community from a
Class 9 to a Class 1 with a 5% discount for each class obtained. In Miami-Dade we
have 23 communities that participate ranging from ratings of Class 5, a 25% discount, to
Class 9, a 5% discount, as depicted in Table 9. The LMS supports the CRS
communities and others who wish to become CRS communities and strives to help
identify areas where uniform credit can be obtained as per compliance with the CRS
Coordinators Manual.
Table 9: Community Rating System Members*
Community Rating Community Rating
Unincorporated Miami-Dade 5 City of Miami Beach 6
City of Aventura 7 Miami Shores Village 8
City of Coral Gables 7 City of North Miami Beach 8
City of Doral 7 City of South Miami 7
City of Hialeah 7 City of Sunny Isles Beach 7
City of Homestead 9 Town of Surfside 8
City of Opa Locka 8 City of North Miami 5
Town of Cutler Bay 6 City of Miami Lakes 6
Town of Bay Harbor Islands 7 City of Miami Gardens 6
Village of Bal Harbour 8 Village of Pinecrest 8
Village of Key Biscayne 7 Village of Palmetto Bay 8
City of Miami 7
*As of October 1, 2017 9
The Town of Sweetwater has submitted their letter of interest to join the CRS.
9 Additional Resources, CRS Communities and Their Classes: https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-
insurance-program -community-rating-system
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Public Information Activities
Miami-Dade County maintains information for county
residents to help them understand flooding risks:
www.miamidade.gov/environment/flood-protection.asp.
The site also provides information on elevation
certificates, flood insurance, flood zone maps, property
sale disclosure, how to protect your property and
stormwater utility information.
Information on the current flood zone a property is in
can be obtained online through the county website at
gisweb.miamidade.gov/floodzone/.
Once an address is entered, it will zoom to the
location on the map and display an information
panel.
Contact information for the
municipalities is also provided.
A description of the applicable zone
can also be found in the legend.
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Emergency Planning Information
Residents can access the Miami-Dade County Community Services website at:
gisweb.miamidade.gov/CommunityServices/. By searching an address and clicking on
the Emergency Management tab, they will be able determine if their residence is in a
storm surge planning zone, and information on the closest evacuation center and
evacuation bus pick up point to their location.
OEM also maintain a website called Ready
South Florida: http://readysouthflorida.org/
Ready South Florida consists of partnership
between Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward
and Monroe counties to promote a common
preparedness message and encourage
South Florida community to always be
“Ready”. The website contains information
and promotional materials.
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Social Media
Miami-Dade OEM maintains a Facebook and Twitter page where preparedness
messages, information on events being monitored, emerging or occurring incidents and
insight into the operation of OEM is posted, on a daily basis.
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeCountyEM/
Twitter page: twitter.com/MiamiDadeEM/
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Outreach Activities
This section outlines the activities that are performed on an annual basis by the communities within Miami-Dade County.
More detailed information and samples may be found in Appendix A of Part 7.
Activity Frequency Topics Audience Materials
Mailout by RER Annual Flood protection, flood insurance, permit requirement and water
resources protection
380,000
households
Do You Know your Flood
Zone (English and
Spanish)
Website RER
Flood Protection
(www.miamidade.gov/
environment/flood-
protection.asp)
Continuous Elevation Certificates, Flood & Drainage Complaints Form,
Elevation Certificates, Repetitive Losses, Flood Insurance, Flood
Zone and Flood Risk Maps, Coastal Flooding, Real Estate Agents,
Protect Your Property, Building Responsibly, Stormwater Utility,
Insurance Agents
Do You Know Your Flood
Zone (English, Spanish
and Haitian Creole)
Mailout
PWWM
Annual
(May)
Hurricane Preparedness 380,000
households
Miami-Dade Hurricane
Preparedness Guide
Mailout by RER Notification to residents of their home being in area that floods Letter to inform resident
of meeting and resources
Bring Your Kids to Work Annual Fire Prevention
Hurricane Preparedness
MDFR
Employee
Children
Ready South Florida
brochures
Child Preparedness Day
OEM, Miami-Dade
Public Schools
Annual
(September)
Hurricane Preparedness
Storm Surge
Evacuation
Shelter-In-Place
60 MDPS
Children
Ready South Florida
brochures
Mayor’s Hurricane
Preparedness Press
Conference
Annual
(May)
Hurricane Preparedness Community
2.5 million
Press Release
Live media broadcast
Youth Fair Annual Hurricane Preparedness for children, seniors, marine manuals 820 Ready South Florida
brochures / Miami-Dade
Hurricane Brochure/
Save Our Swales
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Activity Frequency Topics Audience Materials
Emergency Evacuation
Assistance Call Down
Semi-
Annually
Notification to people who have registered for the Emergency
Evacuation & Assistance Program to update records and provide
information on hurricane preparedness.
2200 Speak to each
registrant/family
member to verify their
participation in program.
Follow-up letter
informing registrant of
the procedure if they
have to evacuate and the
supplies they need.
MDCPS Turkey Point
Information
Annual Nuclear Power Plant 109,500
households
Turkey Point Brochure
Hotel Hurricane
Preparedness
Annual
(May)
Hurricane Preparedness 250 Miami-Dade Hurricane
Brochure
Hurricane Preparedness
Events
8 Annually Hurricane Preparedness
Storm Surge
Supply Kit
400 total Miami-Dade Hurricane
Brochure
Shelter-In-Place Brochure
Ready South Florida
Brochures
Storm Surge Planning
Zone map
Severe Weather
Awareness Brochure
MDFR Venomous Snakes
brochure
Citizen Corps Public
Safety Day
Annual Disaster/Emergency Preparedness
Storm Surge
180 Miami-Dade Hurricane
Brochure
Ready South Florida
brochures
Healthcare Facility
Emergency Plan
Training
Bi-monthly Hurricane Preparedness
Nuclear Power Plan
Storm Surge Planning Zones
12 people
per month
Miami-Dade Hurricane
Brochure
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Activity Frequency Topics Audience Materials
Healthcare Facility Plan
Review
Annual Hazard Zones (FEMA Flood Zone, Storm Surge Planning Zone,
Nuclear Power Plant)
1500
Residential
Health Care
Facilities
Letter and guidance for
plan development,
including personalized
information on the
hazard zones the facility
is in.
2016 Child Preparedness Day
Miami-Dade Mayor’s Annual Press Conference
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Property Sale Disclosure
It is a requirement of the Miami-Dade County Code that any purchase of improved real
estate in a Special Flood Hazard or Coastal High Hazard Area (also known as Flood
Zones) include a full disclosure to the buyer that the property lies in either of those
zones. If the structure is substantially damaged or improved, it may, among other
things, be required to be raised to the current required flood elevation.
In any contract for the sale of improved real estate located in unincorporated Miami-
Dade County, which is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the seller shall include in the
contract or a rider to the contract the following disclosure in not less than ten-point bold
face type:
"THIS HOME OR STRUCTURE IS LOCATED IN A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA.
IF THIS HOME OR STRUCTURE IS BELOW THE APPLICABLE FLOOD ELEVATION
LEVEL AND IS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED OR SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED, AS
DEFINED IN CHAPTER 11C OF THE METROPOLITAN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
CODE, IT MAY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, BE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED TO THE
APPLICABLE FLOOD ELEVATION LEVEL."
(Ref: Chapter 11-C of the Code of Miami-Dade County)
Flood Protection Information
The Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains numerous FEMA documents on
hazards at it various branch locations. Residents can do an online search for
document, find a local branch that has the documents.
http://catalog.mdpls.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.7&type=Default&ter
m=FEMA&by=KW&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=2
Materials are identified by subject, the assigned branch and type of material. A number
of resources are linked on line and could be accessible to residents through a computer
search and some materials may be available for check out or may be able to be
requested to be delivered to their local library branch. Map 16 shows all of the locations
of Miami-Dade Library branches.
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Map 15: Miami-Dade County Library Locations
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Storm Ready Community
Miami-Dade County has been a Storm Ready Community since
2008 and was re-designated again in 2017.
Weather-Ready Nation
In October 2014, the LMS was named a Weather Ready Nation
Ambassador and pledged to continue to build community
resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to
extreme weather and water events. The LMSWG
members help unify our efforts to improve our readiness,
responsiveness and resilience.
Alert and Notification
As documented in the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) OEM
provides notifications of an event as early as is practical in an effort to provide as much
advance warning as possible. For tropical storms or hurricanes notification begins
three to five days prior to the anticipated arrival of the storm. Activation of the
Emergency Operations Center is done to centralize response and recovery decisions,
plans and operational activities. Emergency Support Function (ESF) 14 is responsible
for public information and is activated with the EOC to assist with the dissemination to
the all media outlets and the public.
A copy of the CEMP may be found on line at http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/about-
comprehensive-plan.asp. Additional support plans may be available upon request by
calling 305-468-5400 or emailing eoc@miamidade.gov.
OEM maintains the Emergency Evacuation & Assistance Program which is designed to
provide evacuation assistance to persons who may need transportation or a higher level
of assistance due to functional or medical needs. As of 2014, there are over 2,200
people on the registry. OEM performs a semi-annual call down to keep database
current and determine levels
of need for the registrants.
OEM also notifies the
registrants of an event where
evacuation may be needed to
coordinate assistance.
Residents of Miami-Dade can
sign up for emergency alerts
at: www.miamidade.gov/alerts
Alerts include notifications for transit riders in the event of changes to transit operations,
alerts for boaters for hazardous weather and emergency alerts for public safety
notifications including weather advisories and evacuation decisions.
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Response Operations
When an incident threatens or has occurred the OEM may notify stakeholders via an
email notification system. OEM staff members update and maintain emergency contact
information for over 100 local, state and regional agencies through a notification system
called Itrezzo. Additional contact lists are maintained by the Section Chiefs and Bureau
Directors of the EOC that are utilized to convey planning, response and recovery
information to provide for a coordinated response. When the EOC activates over 70
agencies are present and many more work offsite for coordinated efforts.
OEM created an All-Hazards Protective Measures Plan to address potential actions that
could be implemented upon determination of time and resources. This plan can be
found in Volume III of the CEMP. Below are two decision matrices utilized in the plan
for protective measures and restricted entry/repopulation considerations. This plan also
include information on the evacuation routes, bus pick up points, host schools for
Turkey Point evacuations and mobile home parks.
OEM is responsible for planning for storm surge related flooding and designating areas
for evacuation as a tropical cyclone is approaching. In 2013, OEM utilized the updated
Storm Lake Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) data to map out the areas of the
county at greatest risk from storm surge, as illustrated in Map 7. OEM also has pre-
designated planning zones for the nuclear power plant (Turkey Point). Population
estimates and clearance times are designated for the storm surge and Turkey Point
planning zones in the All-Hazards Protective Measures Plan.
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Community Information and Reporting
Miami-Dade County operates a County 3-1-1 information system that can be used to
provide information to residents and a conduit for reporting community problems such
as flooding http://miamidade.gov/wps/portal/Main/reportproblems.
County residents can report concerns with flooding, clogged drains and canal issues
and request information on any hazard event that may be impending or occurring.
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Appendix A: Public Information
Brochure 1: Do You Know Your Flood Zone?
Online: http://www.miamidade.gov/publicworks/library/brochures/flood-zones.pdf
Available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole
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Brochure 2: Save Our Swales
Online: http://www.miamidade.gov/publicworks/library/brochures/save-our-swales-
english.pdf
Available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole
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Brochure 3: 2017 Hurricane Guide
Online: www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/library/guide-to-hurricane-readiness.pdf
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Brochure 4: Turkey Point Mailout (Excerpt)
Online: www.fpl.com/clean-energy/pdf/turkey-point-safety-planning.pdf
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Exhibit 1: News Releases
http://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2017-05-31-mayor-hurricane-preparedness.asp
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http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/releases/2017-09-04-prepare-for-storm-season.asp
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Exhibit 2: Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program
Online: http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/eeap.asp
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Exhibit 3: Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit
http://www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/2017-9th-annual-summit/
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Exhibit 4: Residential Healthcare Facility Requirements
Online: http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/healthcare-facility-requirements.asp
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Exhibit 5: Residential Healthcare Facility Annual Mailout
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