Flood Safety & Requirements
Important Flood Safety Information
Flood safety is your responsibility as a citizen and a property owner. The following information is provided to summarize steps you should take for flood safety.
Information concerning insurance, preparedness, and floodproofing is available at:
You may also contact Planning and Zoning Department for a review of flood and drainage issues on your property.
Flood Warning System
In the case of an emergency where flooding might be involved, the following local radio and television stations will provide information as part of the Emergency Broadcast System:
(E) - English language broadcast
(S) - Spanish language broadcast
Information and maps concerning evacuation routes and emergency procedures are available through Metro-Dade Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
In regard to the hurricanes, the Miami-Dade County storm surge evacuation zones were redrawn in 2003, which excluded the City of South Miami from any of the evacuation zones.
Emergency Contact Information
In the case of emergency, you can also call the City Manager at 305-663-6338, the Police Department at 305-663-6301, and the Fire Department at 305-666-8531.
Other sources of information concerning the floods and related issues are:
Flood safety is your responsibility as a citizen and a property owner. The following information is provided to summarize steps you should take for flood safety.
- Secure flood insurance in order to protect your investment in property and personal possessions.
- Photograph and list your possessions for claims purposes; store information with your policy in a safe place.
- Prepare your personal evacuation plan and make preparations for food, water, and supplies for at least two weeks of survival without electricity and a checklist of pre-emergency activities.
- If you have a special need for medical equipment, physical care or are unable to drive to a shelter due to your age, a physical disability or any disorder, register now with Metro-Dade County's Division of Emergency Management.
- Obtain storm shutters for all doors, windows, and openings on your building and, if removable, store in an area that is easily and quickly accessible by you.
- Trim trees and shrubs regularly; do not trim prior to a flood or hurricane because trimmings become potential projectiles.
Information concerning insurance, preparedness, and floodproofing is available at:
- Metro-Dade Public Library
South Miami Branch
6000 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
- City of South Miami
Planning and Zoning Department
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
You may also contact Planning and Zoning Department for a review of flood and drainage issues on your property.
Flood Warning System
In the case of an emergency where flooding might be involved, the following local radio and television stations will provide information as part of the Emergency Broadcast System:
| AM Radio |
Television |
| WIOD - 610 (E) |
WTVJ Channel 4 (E) |
| WINZ - 940 (E) |
WCIX Channel 6 (E) |
| WQBA - 1140 (S) |
WSVN Channel 7 (E) |
| WAQI - 710 (S) |
WPLG Channel 10 (E) |
| WLTV Channel 23 (S) |
(S) - Spanish language broadcast
Information and maps concerning evacuation routes and emergency procedures are available through Metro-Dade Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
In regard to the hurricanes, the Miami-Dade County storm surge evacuation zones were redrawn in 2003, which excluded the City of South Miami from any of the evacuation zones.
Emergency Contact Information
In the case of emergency, you can also call the City Manager at 305-663-6338, the Police Department at 305-663-6301, and the Fire Department at 305-666-8531.
Other sources of information concerning the floods and related issues are:
- City of South Miami City Hall at 305-663-6338
- CSM Planning and Zoning at 305-663-6326
- South Miami Public Library at 305-667-6121
- Metro-Dade DERM at 305-372-6789
- South Florida Water Management at 305-592-5680
- State NFIP Coordinator at 850-922-3146
- FEMA Facts Information at 850-413-9969
- FEMA General Office at 202-646-4600