For more information on flood awareness, please visit our dedicated resource page. The King Tide is the highest predicted high tide of the year. During this period water levels are higher than that on an average day. In Miami Beach, the king tides usually occur during the months of September, October, and November. King Tides…
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Welcome to the webpage for the Neighborhood Resiliency Projects Advisory Committee! Here you will find an overview of the purpose of the Committee and its powers and duties. Explore this page to see a collection of resources to learn more about what resilience means for the City of Miami Beach and how we are addressing the related challenges.  If you have any questions…
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The goal of this toolkit is to help organizations, individuals, and our media partners improve their knowledge, efficiency, and effectiveness when communicating any resiliency efforts that Miami Beach is undergoing. This toolkit is best described as a living document that will continue changing as our efforts expand. This fluidity will allow for the City of…
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  Sea level rise is one of the effects of climate change. It is a result of two different factors; an increase in water volume that is added by melting ice lands and the thermal expansion of sea water as it warms up. Miami Beach and its challenges with sea level rise are a common…
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The Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program provides recipients with the opportunity to pursue their approved project and work with a certified contractor of their choice. Undertaking any kind of work on your property will take research and time to navigate permitting, find a contractor, and determine the best project for your home. To help you…
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Climate Change Key Terms As the city moves forward with its many projects and initiatives, communicating with the public is essential. Properly defining a project is vital to the success of the project – how it will work, the value it will provide, who will benefit, how we will know if we’re successful. 100 -…
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Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis) is a charming element in the dune system and attracts wildlife such as butterflies.  Coastal dunes are habitat for wildlife and support a high biodiversity of flora and fauna. They also keep beaches healthy by accreting sand and minimizing beach erosion rates. The dunes protect coastal infrastructure and upland properties from…
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The City of Miami Beach is a barrier island community located in southeast Florida between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean with over seven miles of white, sandy beaches. The City’s beaches are a critical economic, recreational, environmental, storm protection, and erosion control asset for the City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and the State…
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For a full resource guide on flood protection and related topics, visit the Miami Beach Flood Awareness page. Miami Beach is a coastal, sunkissed island surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. The City has a low elevation, near sea level, and this can cause drainage challenges and flooding from…
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