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HURRICANE SEASON - Our official Hurricane Guide

HURRICANE SEASON RUNS FROM JUNE 1ST - NOVEMBER 30TH.

This year the State has approved a 14-day “disaster preparedness” sales tax holiday from May 28 – June 10, 2022, for disaster preparedness supplies. Some examples of tax-free items include: flashlights and lanterns costing $40 or less; radios costing $50 or less; tarps costing $100 or less; coolers costing $60 or less; batteries costing $50 or less; smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors costing $70 or less; and, generators costing $1,000 or less. The holiday also includes a number of items related to the safe evacuation of household pets.

Guidelines are very specific. Here’s the full list of what’s tax-exempt from the Florida Department of Revenue.

Here are links to important information about Hurricane Readiness and what do before, during and after a storm:

Miami Dade County Emergency Management 2022 Hurricane Readiness Guide.

Broward County Emergency Operations.

Our TV news partner, WSVN 7 Storm Preparation Tips:

The National Hurricane Center.

American Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Guide.

FPL Emergency Preparedness Guide.


VOTER REGISTRATION

Mid-term elections are this year. Get election and voter registration info at the links below.

Miami Dade County Supervisor of Elections - http://www.miamidade.gov/election

Broward County Supervisor of Elections- browardsoe.org

Did you know you can pick up a Voter’s Registration Form at any Miami-Dade County or Broward County Library? Fill out your Voter’s Registration onsite, and they’ll submit it for you!


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

99 Jamz supports Women in Distress and the SafeSpace Foundation shelters in Broward and Miami-Dade County. Both provide a wide range of services for people seeking to leave an abusive relationship, including counseling and safe shelter.

Any time you need assistance or guidance, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines: 954-761-1133 800-500-1119

In an emergency always call 911.

You can support Women in Distress by donating items for their Thrift Shop year-round; and take a look at other ways to support Women in Distress with Donation Drives here.

The Broward Victims Rights Coalition provides a list of more than 2 dozen agencies that offer support and services for people in, or trying to leave an abusive relationship, here.


ORGANIZATIONS


The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County serve nearly 12,000 young people each year. Not only do the kids get Homework Help, Computer Access, Nutrition Guidance, a Hot Meal and a safe place to go after school, they also learn social skills, respect for others and self-esteem. BGCBC is always in need of support - donations, volunteers, etc. - to meet the needs of their Club Kids. Read more about the great work they do, and find the link to donate here.


The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative educates the Community about Disease Prevention & Early Detection.

You can support their life-saving services when you order their new Specialty License Plate.

4 Hope. 4 Love. 4 Life.

More information here


CITY & GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Miami-Dade County Information: Call 311

Broward County Information: Call 211

Your City Connections - click the city name to go to the city website.

Miami-Dade County

Broward County

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