News Flash

The City of Homestead continues to actively monitor Tropical Storm Helene as it approaches South Florida. At this time, there are no changes to the expected weather conditions. The Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch, and High Surf Advisory remain in effect for Miami-Dade County. Tropical Storm Helene is still forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane as it moves from the northwestern Caribbean Sea into the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday and Thursday.

As of now, Miami- Dade County Public schools will remain open, and no closures have been announced. The City will provide any updates if conditions change.

Important Advisory for Residents: To ensure your safety, the City of Homestead strongly advises the following precautions:

• Avoid Tree Trimming or Bulk Trash Disposal: Avoid trimming trees or placing bulk waste items outside, as these can become dangerous projectiles in high winds.
• Park Facility Hours: The City is monitoring the storm closely and will determine any necessary changes to operating hours for all parks and recreation facilities. Please stay tuned for updates.
• Report Outages: If you experience power outages, report them to Homestead Public Services (HPS) at www.homesteadfl.gov/outage  or by calling (855) 211-2062.
• Report Flooding: If you encounter flooding report them to the Fix it! Homestead mobile app or by visiting www.homesteadfl.gov/fixit 
• Construction and Business Site Safety: All construction sites should be secured to prevent debris or equipment from becoming hazards in strong winds. Businesses are also urged to secure their properties ahead of the storm.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring official city communications for updates and potential advisories as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens.

For additional information, visit the City of Homestead’s website at www.homesteadfl.gov/news or follow us on social media.

The City of Homestead is pleased to announce the launch of its new website domain, www.homesteadfl.gov effective June 17^th, 2024. This significant update marks a pivotal moment in the city's digital evolution, replacing the previous domain with a fresh and more intuitive web address. The City’s previous domain (www.cityofhomestead.com) will be available for approximately one year. However, it would be worthwhile to bookmark the new web domain and update your City contacts as soon as possible.

City email addresses will also be updated to reflect the new domain. Here is what the website URL and emails would look like in practice. 

Website: www.homesteadfl.gov

Emails: example@homesteadfl.gov

While the domain may have changed, residents can rest assured that they can still access the same reliable information and stay updated on city news and events.