Vol. 43, No. 53 July 3, 2025 Hurricane season is here and readiness saves lives BY SHERIFF ROSIE CORDERO-STUTZ A s we begin another hurri- cane season — June 1 through Nov. 30 — I want to speak to every household in Miami- Dade County with a simple message:...
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Vol. 43, No. 53 July 3, 2025 Hurricane season is here and readiness saves lives BY SHERIFF ROSIE CORDERO-STUTZ A s we begin another hurri- cane season — June 1 through Nov. 30 — I want to speak to every household in Miami- Dade County with a simple message: Pre- pare now. Don’t wait. Yes, we’ve been fortunate in recent years. We’ve experienced near misses and glanc- ing blows, such as Hurricane Michael in 2018, which became the first Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in U.S. since 1992. But this string of relative calm is not a reason to let down our guard. If anything, it’s a reason to renew our commitment to preparedness — because when it comes to hurricanes, it’s not a matter of if, but when. Living in South Florida means living with the reality of hurricane season. Every year, we face the possibility of a major storm disrupting lives, damaging property and threatening the safety of our families and neighbors. Preparedness isn’t panic. It’s smart planning. HERE’S WHAT I SUGGEST
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