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- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
About Miramar.
Miramar, Florida, is situated west of the Florida coastline, near Miami. Its location means it is less likely to bear the immediate brunt of an approaching hurricane compared to its coastal counterparts but it is still within the impact zone of severe storms. Since its elevation is just approximately 10 feet above sea level, it could still be significantly affected by heavy rainfall leading to flooding, especially during a hurricane or strong tropical storm event. Major considerations for hurricane impacts include the possibility of severe structural damage from high hurricane-strength winds, particularly for properties not built to withstand such forces, as well as power outages and fallen trees blocking roads and causing damage. Historically, Miramar has been affected by several major hurricanes over the past 30 years. Notably, Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which caused extensive damage to Southern Florida. Additionally, hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in 2005 also had significant impacts on the city. Flooding is not an uncommon occurrence either, predominantly as a result of these severe weather events. As such, Miramar residents should be appropriately prepared for possible hurricane-related risks, which could include high-speed winds, torrential rain leading to flooding, and unintended consequences such as power cuts and inconveniences due to necessary evacuations.


