South Dade Updates: OEM

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Emergency Management UPDATE (4:30 PM) Notification: Cold Weather – update on Cold weather expected through Sunday, 12-23-2018

4:30 PM update from the MDFR office of Emergency Management:

The National Weather Service (NWS) Miami is forecasting that Miami-Dade County will be experiencing temperatures in the low 50s ̊ F on Saturday, December 22, 2018, from 4am-5am and temperatures are expected to be in the upper 40s ̊ F on Sunday, December 23^rd.

As a result, the Homeless Trust will initiate their Cold Weather Emergency Plan commencing 10am on Friday, December 21 until 10am on Sunday, December 23^rd. The Homeless Trust has advised all emergency shelter providers to bring in homeless populations on Friday and have them remain indoors throughout the weekend.

Attached is the memo from Homeless Trust.

Charles L. Cyrille

Division Director, Office of Emergency Management

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

(305) 468-5403 Office

(305) 468-5401 Fax

e-mail: cyrille@miamidade.gov

www.miamidade.gov/oem

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Memo from Homeless Trust:

Emergency Management Notification: Severe and Cold Weather - Severe weather Thursday 12-20 into Friday 12-21-2018 - Cold weather through Sunday, 12-23-2018

Please take notice of a severe weather update from the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management.

Please make sure you plan your day accordingly and have your pets, children or anyone requiring special assistance properly provided for.

From Director Cyrille, Director, OEM:

The National Weather Service has forecast severe weather periodically throughout the day with increasing potential this evening and into Friday. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes. A Gale Watch is in effect for all waters starting Thursday afternoon. Widespread rainfall is forecast, 1”-2” inches, and isolated higher amounts.

A possibility also exists for cold weather starting this weekend.

Saturday (Dec 22) morning: temperatures 50 degrees
Sunday (Dec 23) morning: temperatures 49 degrees
Percentage Chance of Meeting Criteria: 25% inland (Homestead) lower for coastal communities

OEM will continue to monitor the weather forecasts and provide additional notifications as conditions warrant. For forecast information specific to your area please visit: http://www.weather.gov/mfl.