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Published on October 11, 2024
Miami-Dade County Rallies in Hurricane Milton Aftermath, Mayor Levine Cava Commends Recovery Efforts as Services ResumeSource: Google Street View

Following Hurricane Milton's impact, Miami-Dade County is keeping residents informed with updates on services to keep residents about what's operational, paused, or returning to normal. "Your safety is always our top priority," said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to Miami-Dade County website, expressing gratitude to the dedicated county and community crews who worked tirelessly to protect the area from the storm's damage.

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Miami-Dade's Fire Rescue Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force One has already been deployed to Tampa for support save lives, assess the infrastructural carnage, and provide relief; also, the Police Department, who are sending their own Rapid Deployment Force to the recovery mission. While the Water and Sewer Department's continues operating, their offices remain closed for the day as they weather the storm’s aftermath.

Miami-Dade locals can rest assured as the Department of Transportation and Public Works says transit services are clinging to normalcy; Metrorail, Metrobus, or Metromover. The Department of Solid Waste Management is tackling the debris left behind, with scheduled bulky waste pick-ups emerging from the interruption, but regular trash and recycling collection is on hold until Monday. However, recycling collection will have a make-up day on Saturday.

Post-Hurricane Milton, the county's Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces reopened at noon, Zoo Miami is queuing up for a grand reopening, and public pools are almost ready. Binders and books at the county libraries remain safe in their shelves, with plans to resume service on Friday, while the County's animal shelters, from Doral to Medley, are open, eager to connect pets with new homes. For travelers, Miami International Airport is open, but it's wise to confirm your flight before heading out. PortMiami is also clear for marine traffic and cruise liners, pending the U.S. Coast Guard’s final approval.

For those in Miami-Dade looking to stay connected on the recovery efforts can follow a few options: keep your TV tuned in, check verified social media updates, sign up to Miami-Dade Alerts for emergency notifications, or try the Ready MDC app. For soundbites from the Mayor and Chief of Public Safety, video links are available for those interested in visual updates.

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