In short
If you would need help to evacuate because of a medical need, a mobility need or equipment that runs on electricity, apply to Miami-Dade County’s Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program before a storm threatens. Registration closes before an evacuation order is given. Register online, call 311, or call the support line at 305-513-7700; the county decides who is accepted. Then ask your Medicare plan or 1-800-MEDICARE how care and refills work if you leave home.
A useful next step
- Decide whether you would need help to evacuate: a ride, a shelter with medical monitoring, or power for equipment. Keep the list on your own paper.
- Apply to the county’s Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program online, by calling 311, or through the support line at 305-513-7700. Do not wait for an evacuation order.
- Ask your Medicare plan or 1-800-MEDICARE how care and refills work if you leave home, and keep your coverage cards with your emergency supplies.
A question to keep
Ask Medicare or my Medicare plan about the problem getting care or prescriptions and the steps available now.
Questions people in Miami-Dade County ask
- Who can register for Miami-Dade’s Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program?
- The county describes it for residents who cannot evacuate on their own, such as people who are homebound or bedbound, use life-sustaining electrical equipment or need help with daily living. People in nursing homes or assisted living facilities are not eligible. The county decides who is accepted.
- Do I have to register again every year?
- Miami-Dade County says you only need to apply once. You or your caregiver must report any change in your contact or medical information. Call the EEAP support line at 305-513-7700 to update or remove a registration.
- What should I ask about my Medicare care before a storm?
- Ask your Medicare plan, or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) if you have Original Medicare, how you would get care and prescriptions if you evacuate. Medicare says drug plans can help members in a declared disaster area find another pharmacy or replace medicine left behind.
Official starting point
Read the official resource ↗Preparation guidance checked October 10, 2026. Ask the responsible service to confirm what applies to you.