Miami-Dade Prepares Residents for Hurricane Season

No one likes to think about it, but hurricane season is approaching.

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, known as WASD, is preparing to maintain essential services before, during and after severe weather events.

“Miami-Dade County continues to experience more frequent and intense storms, which is why my administration is focused on both immediate preparedness and long-term infrastructure resilience,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

“As we encourage residents to take proactive steps, the County is also ensuring we are ready to respond efficiently and effectively each year.”

To maintain uninterrupted operations, WASD transitions its treatment plants to generator power in advance of tropical-storm-force winds, protecting against potential electrical disruptions.

“Rest assured that as you secure your homes and prepare for your family’s safety prior to a severe weather event, the Department has taken steps to ensure that our resources are sufficient to meet the needs of our customers,” said WASD Director Jay J. Fink, P.E.

“The Department has fuel and water treatment supply reserves to operate on auxiliary power at the County’s three water plants with uninterrupted service for up to two weeks without supplemental deliveries.”

As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, WASD encourages residents to be prepared. Residents should have one gallon of water per person and pet per day for seven days.

Families should fill water jugs and other containers on hand with Miami-Dade County tap water once a hurricane warning is announced. These are more cost-effective, sustainable and environmentally conscious than single-use water bottles.

WASD also recommends that residents minimize water usage after a storm if water pressure is lower than normal. If water appears cloudy, residents should let the faucet run approximately three to five minutes until the temporary change clears.