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Miami Beach honors hurricane preparedness team after tabletop exercise
Summary
The commission presented a certificate recognizing the city's hurricane preparedness team and emergency-management partners following a recent tabletop exercise that simulated a full‑capacity storm scenario.
The City Commission recognized Miami Beach’s hurricane preparedness team for their leadership and coordination following a tabletop exercise that simulated a hurricane striking while the city was at full capacity during a large event.
The mayor noted a recent tabletop exercise and said it highlighted “a potential situation where we have FIFA, our city is completely full, residents, tourists and God forbid a hurricane comes through our city.” Emergency-management leaders credited interagency coordination and extensive behind‑the‑scenes planning required to meet FEMA accreditation standards.
Chief Abello, Chief Mestas and representatives from the fire department, police and emergency management described the training as “perfect practice” that allows responders to execute logistics and communications if a storm occurs. City staff emphasized the need for cooperation with hotels and county partners; one presenter said, “we have to get along with our counterparts” to be successful.
The commission presented a certificate of recognition for the 2025 hurricane preparedness team; the item was ceremonial and did not include a recorded vote.
