As South Florida prepares for the onset of Hurricane Milton, Miami-Dade County officials have announced plans to inform residents about potential threats and necessary safety precautions. A press conference is scheduled to take place with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava leading, alongside the Board of County Commissioners and representatives from the Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management.

According to a release posted on Miami-Dade County's official website, the press conference will be held at the Miami-Dade County Emergency Operations Center yesterday, at 12:00 p.m. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is set to fully activate at Level 2 starting yesterday, at 7:30 a.m., signalling a heightened state of readiness, and to coordinate across various agencies and services for preparation and mitigation efforts.

This proactive approach aims to provide residents with the most accurate information regarding the storm's trajectory, and the best practices for securing their homes, and families. Attendees of the press conference will include Mayor Levine Cava and other key stakeholders responsible for guiding the community through the potential crisis.

The location of the press conference is 9300 NW 41 Street, Doral, FL 33178, where officials will disseminate critical updates and address the concerns of the residents. As Hurricane Milton approaches, officials are taking every precaution to ensure that the response is swift and the public is well-informed about the safety measures in place.

For those needing accessible materials, sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations to participate in the County-sponsored program or meeting, contact details have been provided on the Miami-Dade County website to facilitate requests. This communication should be initiated at least five days in advance, with TTY users having the option to call 711 to reach the Florida Relay Service.