Palmetto Bay is hosting FEMA at our village hall:
PALMETTO BAY, FL, October 30, 2017 - Starting today and through Saturday, FEMA officials will be stationed at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to assist anyone that needs to register for federal assistance as a result of Hurricane Irma.
Miami-Dade County is one of many designated counties in the state to be within the Major Disaster Declaration area, which makes county residents eligible for various federal assistance programs offered through FEMA. Some of those programs include unemployment assistance, public assistance, small business low interest loans and bridge loans, among others. Palmetto Bay recently posted a notice of upcoming FEMA deadlines for these and other programs on its municipal website to make sure that residents apply for the assistance they may need within the established time period to do so. Starting today, FEMA staff is available to answer questions, provide guidance with the federal process and register applicants.
FEMA staff will be onsite at Village Hall from today until Saturday, November 4th, between the hours of 8:30 am and 6:30 pm in the Village Hall Council Chambers. Anyone who has any questions or needs help to register for federal assistance due to hurricane damage to their homes or apartments may drop by at any time during these hours, and bring the following required documents and information:
Social Security number (one per household)
Address of the damaged home or apartment
Description of the damage
Information about insurance coverage (insurance policy documents would be helpful)
Bank account number and bank routing number for direct deposit funds (information is printed on personal checks)
Individuals will also be required to provide their telephone numbers and mailing address.
FEMA staff is ONLY assisting with the registration process for hurricane-related assistance and NOT for the Food for Florida DSNAP Program. More information about federal disaster assistance is available on the FEMA website or by calling 800-621-FEMA, TTY 800-462-7585.
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Monday, October 30, 2017
Monday, September 4, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott declares a State of Emergency in response to Hurricane Irma.
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 17-235 declaring a state of emergency in all 67 counties
within the State of Florida in response to Hurricane Irma – a major Category 4
storm approaching Florida. By declaring a state of emergency in all 67 Florida
counties, Governor Scott is ensuring that local governments have ample time,
resources and flexibility to get prepared for this dangerous storm and are not
hindered, delayed or prevented from taking all necessary actions to keep
communities safe.
Governor Scott said, “Hurricane Irma is a major and life-threatening storm and Florida must be prepared. I have continued to be briefed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management on Hurricane Irma and current forecast models have Florida in Irma’s path – potentially impacting millions of Floridians. Today, given these forecasts and the intensity of this storm, I have declared a state of emergency for every county in Florida to make certain that state, federal and local governments are able to work together and make sure resources are dispersed to local communities as we get prepared for this storm. In Florida, we always prepare for the worst and hope for the best and while the exact path of Irma is not absolutely known at this time, we cannot afford to not be prepared. This state of emergency allows our emergency management officials to act swiftly in the best interest of Floridians without the burden of bureaucracy or red tape.
“In Florida, we know that the best way to protect our families in severe weather is to have a plan. I urge all Floridians to remain vigilant and stay alert to local weather and news and visit FLGetAPlan.com today as we all prepare for Hurricane Irma. We will keep monitoring and issuing updates on Hurricane Irma as it approaches Florida.”
Governor Scott said, “Hurricane Irma is a major and life-threatening storm and Florida must be prepared. I have continued to be briefed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management on Hurricane Irma and current forecast models have Florida in Irma’s path – potentially impacting millions of Floridians. Today, given these forecasts and the intensity of this storm, I have declared a state of emergency for every county in Florida to make certain that state, federal and local governments are able to work together and make sure resources are dispersed to local communities as we get prepared for this storm. In Florida, we always prepare for the worst and hope for the best and while the exact path of Irma is not absolutely known at this time, we cannot afford to not be prepared. This state of emergency allows our emergency management officials to act swiftly in the best interest of Floridians without the burden of bureaucracy or red tape.
“In Florida, we know that the best way to protect our families in severe weather is to have a plan. I urge all Floridians to remain vigilant and stay alert to local weather and news and visit FLGetAPlan.com today as we all prepare for Hurricane Irma. We will keep monitoring and issuing updates on Hurricane Irma as it approaches Florida.”
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Is your family hurricane plan updated? Ready or not, the 2014 hurricane season has arrived.
What have you done to prepare for this year? A
single storm can cause more than just dollars in damages. It can cost
human lives. We know from experience that people are more likely to be
safer and have the ability to recover more quickly when they are
properly prepared.
The 2014 hurricane season is here (June 1, 2014). You should have your disaster preparedness kit and have a plan to keep your family safe. Is your insurance coverage adequate? Those living near the coast should be familiar with the applicable evacuation routes. Everyone needs to take personal responsibility for yourself, your family and your pets. By making proper preparations, you will allow the first responders to focus on helping the most vulnerable residents.
I have posted several important links below for hurricane / Disaster Preparedness information from FEMA, Miami-Dade County, Cutler Bay, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay in one location for you. There is also information on how to register with Miami-Dade Alerts, a wireless emergency alerting system. Register for this free service and receive local weather and hurricane alerts to your computer or cell phone.
Town of Cutler Bay Hurricane Preparedness Page
http://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=344
Listen to Pinecrest Radio on your car radio at 1590 AM. The station regularly broadcasts announcements and, during an emergency, will provide important information to Pinecrest residents.
The 2014 hurricane season is here (June 1, 2014). You should have your disaster preparedness kit and have a plan to keep your family safe. Is your insurance coverage adequate? Those living near the coast should be familiar with the applicable evacuation routes. Everyone needs to take personal responsibility for yourself, your family and your pets. By making proper preparations, you will allow the first responders to focus on helping the most vulnerable residents.
I have posted several important links below for hurricane / Disaster Preparedness information from FEMA, Miami-Dade County, Cutler Bay, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay in one location for you. There is also information on how to register with Miami-Dade Alerts, a wireless emergency alerting system. Register for this free service and receive local weather and hurricane alerts to your computer or cell phone.
Town of Cutler Bay Hurricane Preparedness Page
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Page - important links
http://www.cutlerbay-fl.gov/hurricane.php
Please take the time to review Palmetto Bay on-line –
the Village of Palmetto Bay Disaster Preparedness Guide:
http://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/content/disaster-preparedness
Village of Pinecrest Hurricane Preparedness Page
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Page - important linkshttp://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=344
Listen to Pinecrest Radio on your car radio at 1590 AM. The station regularly broadcasts announcements and, during an emergency, will provide important information to Pinecrest residents.
Miami-Dade County’s Emergency pages – Hurricane preparedness:
http://www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/
What about your pets? Pet Disaster Preparedness
Miami-Dade County has resources available online for Emergency planning for your pets:
http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/disaster_tip_sheet_eng.pdfMiami-Dade County has resources available online for Emergency planning for your pets:
Download the tip sheet from Miami-Dade Animal Services, Disaster Preparedness - Animal Supplies Checklist:
http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/disaster_tip_sheet_eng.pdf
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency. U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Plan and prepare for a disaster: http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm
Miami-Dade Alerts
Miami-Dade County has some important resources to help keep you informed and prepared, like the free Hurricane Guide and Miami-Dade Alerts, a wireless emergency alerting system. Internet users can register for this free service and receive local weather and hurricane alerts.
I encourage everyone to register online at http://www.inspironlogistics.com/wens/miami_dade/wens.cfm?wens_id=miami_dade
Miami-Dade Alerts
Miami-Dade County has some important resources to help keep you informed and prepared, like the free Hurricane Guide and Miami-Dade Alerts, a wireless emergency alerting system. Internet users can register for this free service and receive local weather and hurricane alerts.
I encourage everyone to register online at http://www.inspironlogistics.com/wens/miami_dade/wens.cfm?wens_id=miami_dade
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