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FEMA P-361 Certified Safe Room (Active) ID: US-FEMA-HURR-001
Source: Florida Division of Emergency Management

Miami-Dade County Category 5 Hurricane Shelter (FIU Arena)

🛡️ High-Impact Tornado & Hurricane Safe Room

Certified Civilian Capacity 3500 occupants
Managing Authority: Miami-Dade Emergency Management (MDEM)
GPS Coordinates: 25.75620, -80.37550

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📍 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199, Miami (United States) 25.7562, -80.3755
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72-Hour Grab Bag: What to Bring

In the event of an official air raid or crisis alert, do not carry bulky luggage. Only take your essential emergency bag:

  • Drinking water (3L/day per person)
  • Crank/Solar radio with NOAA/FM alerts
  • Survival freeze-dried food (min 72h)
  • IFAK trauma first aid kit & essential meds
  • Vital ID papers and cash reserve
  • Tactical LED flashlight & lithium batteries

Frequently Asked Questions for this Shelter

Who is permitted entry into this shelter?

Any civilian present in the vicinity during an activated alarm is entitled to immediate shelter regardless of nationality or legal residency.

How long can civilians stay inside?

Civil defense facilities are engineered for an autonomous stay of at least 72 hours under forced air filtration.

Are pets allowed inside?

Under standard civil contingency protocols, pets must be secured inside carriers within designated ventilation sections.