Monitoring the oil spill

More than likely, South Florida will not be affected by the oil spill from Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico, but Miami-Dade County continues to monitor the situation. Even if damage from the spill is avoided, the incident presented an opportunity to mobilize quickly and develop and refine cleanup plans.

• Read the Deepwater Horizon response
• Read the August 25th response plan memo 

Request time extensions for permits

Those requiring a time extension for a Class II, Class III, Class V or Class VI permit need to submit the following application 30 days before the permit expires. For more information, please call 305-372-6681.

• View the Time Extension Application 

Freighter sunk off Key Biscayne

The Miami-Dade County Artificial Reef Program, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, expanded Dec. 30 with the sinking of a 205-foot freighter off of Key Biscayne. The largest artificial reef sinking off Miami-Dade since 2003 will enhance marine habitat in the area.

• View the Artificial Reefs page

Find the new flood zone maps for your area

The new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are now in effect. Residents and business owners can view them to understand their potential flood risk and identify steps to protect against property damage and loss.

• View the Flood Zone Maps
• View the Flood Zone Maps FAQ
• View the Flood Zone Brochure 

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