MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez said he is following Tropical Storm Eta closely.
He said COVID-19 checkpoints in the county would be closed until the typhoon passes and he expects them to reopen until Wednesday.
Giménez said the county expects heavy rains and strong winds.
The mayor said something about the final schools on Monday.
Here’s what Giménez said:
“We’re tracking Eta, who’s been in the Gulf of Mexico lately. “
Tropical typhoon tracking is in effect recently for Miami-Dade County. Based on the Eta track, Miami-Dade County can revel in heavy rains and gusts of wind this weekend, with situations beginning tonight until Tuesday morning. “
“We may have up to 10 inches of rain, with sustained tropical typhoon force winds of 30 to 60 miles consistent with Sunday afternoon time. “
“Since the miami-Dade County floor is already saturated with last week’s rain, flooding is a major concern in low-rated neighborhoods. “
“To prepare for this moment. We would like to remind everyone to keep the items that the wind can blow, such as trash cans, terraces, furniture, gardening equipment and toys, please collect those pieces in your garden. “
“Also, make sure you have a portion of a gallon of water for each and every animal in your home. And if the forecast shows that the winds are stronger, we’ll block the bridges 8 hours before predicting winds up to 39 miles according to hour or more. This can take place as early as Sunday morning. “
“Today we are opening an evacuation center for others living in cell homes and low spaces, as well as for those in need of shelter. This evacuation center is located in Exhibit Park located in 10901 Coral Gate to take the needs,” he added. Blankets, pillows, medicines and facial blankets required and complex for Storm County COVID control sites have been closed and will remain closed until the typhoon passes and situations will reopen».
“Some state-run sites will be open today. Learn more about COVID testing on Miamidade. gov/COVID/testing for the latest weather announcements, Miamidade. gov. “
“In addition, we will start with a selection of buses for those who need to move to our shelter, especially those who will have those mobile home sites for those who wish to move to the shelter. “
‘Call 311 if you want to take a bus to the shelter and tell them where you can take the bus and when this service will start. ‘