Tag Archives: hurricane season

a cartoon of a family making a plan with a mom, dad, child, and a cat

Communication Strategies: Hurricane Preparedness

By Disability Independence Group, Inc. | Posted on August 21, 2025

It is important to plan ahead for yourself and your loved ones. You can do this by staying informed during hurricane season. Three strategies we recommend are using weather updates, social media, and having a communication plan with family or loved ones.

a photograph of a large hurricane heading to the state of florida in the Atlantic Ocean

Florida Special Needs Shelters: What You Need to Know

By Disability Independence Group, Inc. | Posted on June 4, 2025

Hurricane Season is June – November Be prepared! If you or a loved one has a disability, it’s important to know your shelter options and plan ahead. Don’t Wait – Register Now.
Spaces are limited and may fill up fast during a storm.

Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Centers in Miami

By Disability Independence Group, Inc. | Posted on July 8, 2015

By: Monica Sabates Hurricane season in Miami-Dade County is a force to be reckoned with. The season’s span between June 1st and November 30th leaves a considerable amount of time for a hurricane to strike suddenly and swiftly in one’s vicinity. Being mindful and prepared for what may come is the first step to… Read More »

Hurricane Preparedness

By Disability Independence Group, Inc. | Posted on September 2, 2014

By: Anastasia Gaertner It may seem like hurricane season is nearing its end, but we are still a ways off from the season’s official peak, which occurs from mid-August to late October. This time is when storms are likely to be at their worst, so as the peak of the season draws nearer, it… Read More »