HURRICANE SEASON - Our official Hurricane Guide
HURRICANE SEASON RUNS FROM JUNE 1ST - NOVEMBER 30TH.
This year the State has approved a 14-day “disaster preparedness” sales tax holiday from May 28 – June 10, 2022, for disaster preparedness supplies. Some examples of tax-free items include: flashlights and lanterns costing $40 or less; radios costing $50 or less; tarps costing $100 or less; coolers costing $60 or less; batteries costing $50 or less; smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors costing $70 or less; and, generators costing $1,000 or less. The holiday also includes a number of items related to the safe evacuation of household pets.
Guidelines are very specific. Here’s the full list of what’s tax-exempt from the Florida Department of Revenue.
Here are links to important information about Hurricane Readiness and what do before, during and after a storm:
Miami Dade County Emergency Management 2022 Hurricane Readiness Guide.
Broward County Emergency Operations.
Our TV news partner, WSVN 7 Storm Preparation Tips:
The National Hurricane Center.
American Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Guide.
FPL Emergency Preparedness Guide.
ORGANIZATIONS:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County serve nearly 12,000 young people each year. Not only do the kids get Homework Help, Computer Access, Nutrition Guidance, a Hot Meal and a safe place to go after school, they also learn social skills, respect for others and self-esteem. BGCBC is always in need of support - donations, volunteers, etc. - to meet the needs of their Club Kids. Read more about the great work they do, and find the link to donate here.
The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative educates the Community about Disease Prevention & Early Detection.
You can support their life-saving services when you order their new Specialty License Plate.
4 Hope. 4 Love. 4 Life.
VOTER REGISTRATION:
Mid-term elections are this year. Get election and voter registration info at the links below.
Miami Dade County Supervisor of Elections - http://www.::.gov/election
Broward County Supervisor of Elections- browardsoe.org
Did you know you can pick up a Voter’s Registration Form at any Miami-Dade County or Broward County Library? Fill out your Voter’s Registration onsite, and they’ll submit it for you!
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS:
HOT 105 supports Women in Distress and the SafeSpace Foundation shelters in Broward and Miami-Dade County. Both provide a wide range of services for people seeking to leave an abusive relationship, including counseling and safe shelter.
Any time you need assistance or guidance, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines: 954-761-1133 800-500-1119
In an emergency always call 911.
You can support Women in Distress by donating items for their Thrift Shop year-round; and take a look at other ways to support Women in Distress with Donation Drives here.
The Broward Victims Rights Coalition provides a list of more than 2 dozen agencies that offer support and services for people in, or trying to leave an abusive relationship, here.
CITY & GOVERNMENT RESOURCES:
Miami-Dade County Information: Call 311
Broward County Information: Call 211
Your City Connections - click the city name to go to the city website.
Miami-Dade County
- Allapattah
- Aventura
- Bal Harbour
- Bay Harbor Islands
- Biscayne Park
- Coconut Grove
- 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 Beach
- Surfside
- Sweetwater
- Virginia Gardens
- West Miami
Broward County
- Coconut Creek
- Cooper City
- Coral Springs
- Dania Beach
- Davie
- Deerfield Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hallandale Beach
- Hillsboro Beach
- Hollywood
- Lauderdale By the Sea
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Lighthouse Point
- Margate
- Miramar
- North Lauderdale
- Oakland Park
- Parkland
- Pembroke Park
- Pembroke Pines
- Plantation
- Pompano Beach
- Southwest Ranches
- Sunrise
- Tamarac
- West Park
- Weston
- Wilton Manors
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