United Way Miami is building emergency supply kits, hosting disaster preparedness workshops, collaborating with local partners to connect residents to weatherization resources, expanding public-private partnerships, and increasing awareness for disaster preparedness.
Events
Register for one of our workshops to deepen your understanding of and prepare for extreme weather events
Join our workshop offered in English to deepen your understanding of and prepare for extreme weather events.
Benefits:
• Understand climate science
• Understand extreme weather and heat safety
• Extreme weather kit to first 20 participants (first come first serve)
• Meal provided
• Childcare onsite (3 years or older)
Offered in collaboration with Liberatory Pathways
Join our workshop offered in English to deepen your understanding of and prepare for extreme weather events.
Benefits:
• Understand climate science
• Understand extreme weather and heat safety
• Extreme weather kit to first 20 participants (first come first serve)
• Meal provided
• Childcare onsite (3 years or older)
Offered in collaboration with Southern Birth Justice
Preparing for Heat and Hurricanes
United Way Miami staff prepared 1,200 free emergency preparedness kits for residents in vulnerable communities.
Part of United We Prepare, the initiative includes 10 heat and hurricane preparedness workshops hosted by the CLEO Institute and community distribution events focused on reaching neighborhoods at-risk during hurricane season.
The kits include first aid supplies, LED flashlights, phone power banks, emergency blankets, batteries, non-perishable food, ponchos, waterproof bags, insect repellent, sunscreen and other essential items to help families remain safe before, during and after a storm.
What You Can Do Right Now
Chose how you want to take action,
Federal Emergency Management Office (FEMA)
FEMA Helpline
1-800-621-3362 | 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. ET, 7 days a week
For Individual Assistance benefits, email AskIA@fema.dhs.gov
Download the FEMA app from FEMA.gov
211 Miami
211 Miami can connect you with critical services including housing, food, health care, mental health, and support for children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Call 211 or (305) 631-4211
Get Alerts
Sign up for Miami-Dade alerts to stay informed during emergencies.
Resources/Helpful Links
Find resources to help prepare for various disasters in Miami and Dade County.
Our Partners
United Way Miami works with companies, governments, nonprofits and other organization to address complex challenges.
Contact Us
3250 SW 3rd Avenue 33129-2712
Miami, FL, 33129-2712
Email: media@unitedwaymiami.org
Phone: 305-646-7000
