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Dear Cultural Colleagues:

The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the forecast track of Hurricane Irma, which is currently a Category 5 hurricane. We are preparing for possible severe weather conditions, currently anticipated to begin as early as late Friday and to remain in effect throughout this weekend.

County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.  In addition, the Department’s facilities – the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Miami-Dade County Auditorium and the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center – also will be closed beginning Thursday and through the weekend.  We do not know at this time when our offices and cultural facilities will re-open.

Below are some resources for artists and arts organizations. Please continue to be vigilant in monitoring storm updates (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov).  

Stay safe!

Sincerely,

Michael Spring
Senior Advisor, Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor
Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
111 NW First Street, Suite 625
Miami, FL  33128
(305) 375-5022 (office)
(305) 375-3068 (fax)
www.miamidadearts.org
www.miamidade.gov

 
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ARE YOU PREPARED?

With hurricane season underway, it's important to review your hurricane preparedness plan.  

There are a variety of tools and resources individual artists and cultural organizations can refer to when preparing for an emergency. The Arts & Business Council of Miami and the Craft Emergency Council, have prepared useful guides and compiled important links we can share to help you in the process.

For Artists
For Organizations
Resources

ARTSREADY

ArtsReady is a web-based emergency preparedness platform designed to provide arts and cultural organizations with a customized business continuity plans. An initiative of South Arts, the program has different levels of membership to help organizations get started and become informed on the steps to take in case of an emergency.

Basic membership offers organizations the following:
ArtsReady newsletter
Updates from ArtsReady on response, recovery and readiness
Access the ArtsReady Library

ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSE MIAMI (AFR MIAMI)

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is a proud member of The Alliance for Response Miami. AFR Miami connects the arts community with the first responder and emergency management community in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. An alliance of artists, museums, archives, libraries, galleries, cultural institutions, and emergency responders in the Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, AFR Miami provides a forum for information and communication to foster a cooperative approach to emergency management and cultural heritage protection. A Weather Ready Nation Ambassador for the National Weather Service, the Alliance for Response Miami works with arts groups, cultural institutions and local emergency services to develop mutual understanding in advance of any emergency and/or disaster. For tips and resources to prepare before an emergency and/or disaster, please visit  
http://www.heritageemergency.org/initiatives/alliance-for-response/networks/miami. Twitter @afrsflorida and www.facebook.com/afrsflorida.  

MIAMI-DADE READINESS GUIDE

In addition, Miami-Dade County's Hurricane Readiness portal and guide offer detailed local information for individuals and organizations.  Here you will find information regarding the Storm Surge Planning Zones, a list of evacuation centers and the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program. You may access the portal by clinking on the link below http://www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/.

To download the County's "Hurricane Guide 2017" in a PDF format click HERE.

MIAMI-DADE ALERTS

Staying informed during an imminent threat or emergency is critical in helping make the right decision. The Miami-Dade County Alerts system will notify you about public safety issues and weather advisories on your cell phone.

Alerts is a free service that enables County residents or visitors to receive emergency texts and/or emails regarding public safety issues, recommended public protective actions, or other emergency information. To review details and sign up for the alerts visit: http://bit.ly/2rHAoLR
 
The Department of Cultural Affairs will stay in touch with you to make it through Hurricane season to the beginning of the new cultural season!

MIAMI-DADE ALERTS

Staying informed during an imminent threat or emergency is critical in helping make the right decision. The Miami-Dade County Alerts system will notify you about public safety issues and weather advisories on your cell phone.

Alerts is a free service that enables County residents or visitors to receive emergency texts and/or emails regarding public safety issues, recommended public protective actions, or other emergency information. To review details and sign up for the alerts visit: http://bit.ly/2rHAoLR
 
The Department of Cultural Affairs will stay in touch with you to make it through Hurricane season to the beginning of the new cultural season!

It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs program or meeting, please contact Francine Andersen 305-375-4634 culture@miamidade.gov five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

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