As Irma approaches, it is important that we pray and prepare. Ready your homes, including the areas around your homes, by removing debris and items that can become projectiles. Get gas in your vehicle and to the greatest extent possible have water and non perishable items available.
Also, remember, our greatest strength as a community, rests in our willingness to help each other. If your neighbor needs help, help them. That is who we have always been and it is core to what binds us as one community.
Hurricane Irma Update From the National Weather Service:
Hurricane Irma is a potentially catastrophic Category 5 hurricane whose core is currently battering the Virgin Islands. As of 4PM, it currently has maximum sustained winds of 185 mph moving west-northwest at 16mph. The current location of Hurricane Irma is 18.7N 65.1W which is approximately 20 miles north-northwest of St. Thomas. Current pressure is 920 MB.
Impacts to South Florida:
Direct impacts from wind, storm surge, and rainfall are possible in the Florida Keys and portions of the Florida Peninsula beginning later this week and this weekend. However, given the forecast uncertainty at these time ranges, it is too soon to specify the location and magnitude of these impacts. The primary window of concern is Friday night (9/8/17) through Monday (9/11/17). Showers and thunderstorms are possible through the end of the week. Hurricane Irma may bring tropical storm conditions to the South Florida waters beginning as early as Friday night, with hurricane conditions possible through this weekend.
South Florida residents and visitors should closely monitor and check their supplies and plans.
Trolley Service Suspension Notification:
The Miami Gardens Express Trolley Service will be suspended beginning Friday, September 8, 2017 until further notice.
City Hall Closure Notification:
City Hall will be closed Thursday, September 7, 2017 and will remain closed through Sunday, September 10, 2017. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, City Hall will re-open Monday, September 11, 2017 for normal hours of operation 7AM to 7PM.
Parks and Recreation Department Closures Notification:
All parks (indoor and outdoor areas) will be closed Thursday, September 7, 2017 and will remain closed through Sunday, September 10, 2017. This includes all afterschool, fall session, and youth sports programming.
Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex (indoor and outdoor areas) will also be closed
Thursday, September 7, 2017 and will remain closed through Sunday, September 10, 2017. This includes all afterschool, fall session, and youth sports programming.
Evacuations
Residents should follow theMiami-Dade County evacuation orderswhich can be found on theirEmergency website. There are currently no evacuation orders. If there is an evacuation notice related to Miami Gardens, we will distribute this information to our residents.
Additional Information:
The City of Miami Gardens is not distributing sand bags.
At this time, do not trim any trees on your property. We are working to collect all of the curbside waste.
