Miami Strong: Disaster Resilience Network
When a disaster hits, we want every neighborhood in Miami to be able to spring to action and access resources immediately.
The Miami Strong Disaster Resilience Network is a collective of grassroots organizations across Miami-Dade County that step forward in times of need. Our aim is to equip network members with emergency resources and to share a clear ecosystem map so that residents, donors, and government partners can easily collaborate, get help, and offer support when a crisis hits.
Ensuring a Quicker,
More Nimble Recovery
We support disaster relief through a permanent, revolving fund that places resources with nonprofits in advance of a disaster. Grants are dispersed throughout the year in the following categories:
- Preparedness: Grants to nonprofits working to advance equitable resilience building, community education, and preparedness
- Relief and Recovery: Grants for relief efforts to frontline nonprofits in advance of a disaster event (e.g., hurricane category 3 or higher is on track to hit Miami)
- Resilience: Grants to support long-term equitable recovery
To share information about organizations that could advance our strategy, please contact Geryel Osorio Godoy at gosorio-godoy@miamifoundation.org
Join the Miami Strong Disaster Resilience Network
If you’re a nonprofit is engaged in disaster preparedness, relief, recovery or resiliency initiatives in Miami-Dade County, please click here to join the Miami Strong Disaster Resilience Network.
Disaster Response Resources
Miami-Dade County Hurricane Guide
Hurricane Season is from June 1 to November 30. Be sure to plan and prepare ahead of time with this library of resources.
Florida Disaster Prep For Businesses
Access tools and information to help your business stay prepared and to ensure continued operations in the face of a storm.
FEMA Preparedness Training Webinars
Access a database of free webinars to build your non-profit’s disaster relief and recovery capabilities.
Miami-Dade Communities Organized to Respond in Emergencies (C.O.R.E)
C.O.R.E engages faith-based and community organizations to plan for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Sign-up
Learn basic disaster response skills to prepare yourself for hazards that may impact your community
Miami-Dade County Extreme Heat Portal
Explore our county’s Extreme Heat portal for climate insights, response strategies, and their plans for 2026.
Ready MDC App
Download the Ready MDC app to receive alerts on hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat. Inform your community about disaster readiness.
CLEO Institute’s Trainings
Equip the community with the skills and knowledge to prepare for excessive heat events and to work effectively in extreme weather conditions.
Heat Sensors in Homes
Insights from the City of Miami’s data on household conditions during periods of extreme heat can guide future policies, investments, and partnerships.
2026 Disaster Preparedness Grant Cohort
Communities are strongest when they are prepared before disaster strikes. Across Miami-Dade County, trusted community-based organizations play a critical role in helping residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from hurricanes, extreme heat, flooding, and other emergencies.
In 2026, the Miami Disaster Resilience Fund is investing $135,000 in a network of resilience hubs and community-based organizations that strengthen preparedness infrastructure across Miami-Dade County. Together, these partners serve as trusted neighborhood anchors, connecting residents to resources, preparedness education, emergency support, and recovery assistance before and after disasters.
Resilience Hubs
The following neighborhood anchors coordinate preparedness, education, and community response.
CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE
The Smile Trust – The Smile Trust serves working class, under-resourced, marginalized, and Queer TGNCI communities in coalition with movement and advocacy organizations.
NORTH MIAMI-DADE
Sant La, Haitian Neighborhood Center – A nonprofit dedicated to empowering the Haitian-American community in South Florida. Sant La offers disaster preparedness services and heat mitigation education to Haitian communities across North-Dade, helping to build resilience in vulnerable populations.
SOUTH MIAMI-DADE
Centro Campesino Farmworker Center – With over 30 years of disaster recovery expertise, Centro Campesino provides immediate relief such as ice and water distribution and food aid.
Preparedness Partners
The organizations providing specialized services that strengthen the countywide preparedness network.
- SWAT A Sister With A Testimony
S.W.A.T extends its hand to those in need through comprehensive outreach initiatives. This service includes the provision of nutritious meals to nourish the body and soul, and the distribution of essential personal items to support daily living. - The McKenzie Project
The McKenzie Project, Inc. is a pioneering Black trans-led organization based in South Florida and uniquely positioned as one of the only Black trans-led organizations serving Miami-Dade and surrounding counties. - The Ten North Group
The Ten North Group of affiliates facilitates equitable access to affordable housing and wealth-building opportunities for under-resourced communities. - Center for Independent Living of South Florida
CILSF opened its doors in 1993 to address the tremendous needs of people with disabilities following Hurricane Andrew – thousands of people sought assistance with transitioning back into the community and their lives after such devastation. Since then, we have grown to provide a variety of services to our peers in the disability community of Miami-Dade County.
- United Home Care Services
United HomeCare is a non-profit home health and community care organization serving South Florida. We are dedicated to providing proven quality services in the comfort of our clients’ own homes and communities. - Multicare Community Services Inc
Empowering underserved communities through accessible healthcare, education, and social services to foster well-being and self-sufficiency. A thriving, inclusive community where every individual has equitable access to healthcare, education, and opportunities to lead empowered, purposeful lives. - Basic Needs Miami
At Basic Needs Miami, we know that children do better in school—and in life—when their basic needs are met. Yet, far too many families in Miami-Dade County struggle to afford food, and other basic essentials. - Bridge to Hope
This organization provides comprehensive support to ensure food security, improve health, and enhance economic outcomes for disadvantaged and in-crisis households. Bridge to Hope also strengthens community preparedness by distributing food, water, and emergency supplies to low-income families before disasters strike.
As we work to ensure our community is prepared for the effects of future disasters, please contact Geryel Osorio Godoy for more information.
Thank You to Our Miami Disaster Resilience Fund Partners
Cuando se trata de catástrofes, debemos permanecer unidos. El Miami Disaster Resilience Fund es una colaboración de socios filantrópicos, públicos y privados.
