NewsMiami WireSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County defines five hurricane storm surge evacuation zones
Miami-Dade County categorizes its land into five distinct storm surge planning zones, labeled A through E, to determine vulnerability to ocean water during hurricanes. These zones dictate evacuation orders when storm conditions threaten specific coastal or low-lying areas.
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Residents must know their assigned zone to understand if and when they are required to evacuate during a hurricane, as these designations determine public safety instructions.
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Who's Mentioned
otherHurricane Irma“Historical example of evacuation orders in September 2017.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Provides storm surge probability maps and hurricane watches.”organizationMiami-Dade Transit“Operates emergency bus pickup sites.”otherFlorida Statute 252.50“Defines penalties for failing to comply with emergency orders.”organizationMiami-Dade County“Manages emergency operations and evacuation zones.”otherFlorida Statute 252.36“Grants officials authority to compel evacuations.”organizationNational Weather Service“Developed the SLOSH model used for zone mapping.”locationMiami-Dade County“The local government entity responsible for defining and managing evacuation zon”organizationMiami Wire“The news outlet that published the article.”organizationMiami-Dade Health Department“Coordinates special needs shelters.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“Partners with the county to provide evacuation shelters.”organizationAmerican Red Cross“Partners with the county to provide evacuation shelters.”