There are many ways you can prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Take action now to ensure you’re ready.
Review your action plan.
“Weathering the Storm ’24,” a condensed guide to hurricane preparedness, provides a summary action plan for faculty and staff members.
Create a personal preparedness plan.
Through resources from the University's Office of Emergency Management and Miami-Dade County, you can learn more about storm surge planning zones, hurricane kit essentials, and emergency contacts to build your personal preparedness plan.
Purchase hurricane supplies now.
Your hurricane preparedness kit should include enough supplies to be self-sufficient for a minimum of three to seven days per person. Save money while you prepare by taking advantage of two Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays, which run from June 1 to 14, and Aug. 24 to Sept. 6.
Update personal and emergency contact information in Workday.
Ensure that you receive timely messages from the University. Refer to this tip sheet for step-by-step instructions about updating your personal contact information.
Participate in emergency preparedness training.
The University of Miami offers customized emergency preparedness training for faculty and staff members, and students throughout the year. Register for an upcoming class and ensure you are prepared for hurricanes and other emergencies.
Download benefits apps to your device.
From health insurance cards to retirement investments, University of Miami partners have tools that provide easy access to important information. Learn the many ways you can access your benefits easily during an emergency.
Access digital storage space for critical documents.
As part of Fidelity benefits, University faculty and staff members can access up to 5GB of storage space for free on FidSafe, a secure online solution which allows users to collect and store critical documents, passwords, and contacts.
Visit prepare.miami.edu for additional information on hurricane and emergency preparedness at the University of Miami.
