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Your comprehensive, actionable guide to navigating emergencies in Miami.
This guide uses AI-researched data and is being verified by our team. Routes and locations should be confirmed before use in an emergency.
Miami's primary evacuation routes are I-95 North and Florida's Turnpike Northwest. Miami-Dade County uses an A-E evacuation zone system where Zone A (barrier islands and coastal areas) evacuates first. I-75 West (Alligator Alley) provides a direct route across the Everglades to the Gulf Coast but has NO services for 80+ miles.
CRITICAL: Miami Beach residents MUST evacuate early. Causeways close as storm conditions approach, and the barrier island becomes inaccessible. Do not rely on US-1 South to the Keys during hurricanes - the Keys evacuate TOWARD Miami, not away from it.
Communication: Texting works when calls fail during storms. Designate an out-of-state contact as a relay hub. Download the Miami-Dade Emergency App. Know your evacuation zone (A through E) at miamidade.gov/emergency.
Meeting Points: Primary: Nearest inland school or community center. Secondary: FIU campus (hardened shelters). Out-of-area: Pre-arranged host family in Orlando or further north.
Roles: Person A: Secure documents, medications, and electronics. Person B: Install hurricane shutters, load vehicle, and manage supplies. Person C: Coordinate family members, manage pets, confirm shelter availability.
Use this guide as a base for your personalized strategy.