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MIAMI, FL
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Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. The city covers an area of about 56.6 square miles (147 km2), between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay on the east; with a 2017 estimated population of 463,347, Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is home to 6.1 million people and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the nation.[8] Miami's metro area is the second-most populous metropolis in the southeastern United States and fourth-largest urban area in the U.S.[9][10] Miami has the third tallest skyline in the United States with over 300 high-rises, 80 of which stand taller than 400 feet.
Emergency Contacts
- 911 - Emergency (Fire, Medical, Criminal)
- County Information – 311
- Miami Emergency Operations – 305-468-5400
- Water Utility – 305-665-7477
- Fire Department (Non emergency) - 305-416-5400
- Red Cross – (305) 644-1200
- Police (Non emergency) – (305) 579-6111
- First Call for Help Crisis Line – (305) 358-4357
City of Miami / Dade County
- Puerto Rico Rises Email: miami@prrises.org
- City of Miami Website
- Miami-Dade County Website
- Demographics:
- Puerto Ricans living in Miami-Dade County - 103,468
- Population of Puerto Ricans living in Florida - 977,995
Housing Resources
- Florida Housing Search – Search engine for housing
- VOA - Miami Transitional Housing For Veterans/Service Center
- (305) 644-0335
- Jewish Family Services (Emergency Financial services / rent assistance and budgeting)
- 407-839-4357
- Camillus South Dade - St. Michael Residence (A short term shelter for the region)
- (305) 258-4777
- Agape - Vision Housing (The center offers Transitional Housing/Shelter)
- (305) 235-2616
- Complete directory of housing assistance, temporary and transitional housing programs in Miami.
- Rent Assistance in Miami-Dade County
Food Resources
- WIC - Program for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- SNAP – Low Income Nutritional Assistance Program
- List of Miami area food banks
- List of Miami area soup kitchens
Employment Search
- Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Job Search Engine
- Latino Leadership – Facebook group connecting Hispanics to companies looking for workers in education, health, and technology
- Employ Florida – Job Search Engine
- Resource Employment Solutions
- 866-412-6535
- Goodwill - Assistance with resumes & interviews
- Jobs Partnership Florida – Employment Counseling
Language Services
- Free English Classes
- Language International – Search for English classes
Transportation Information
Education Resources
- Miami Dade County Public Schools
- Hispanic Federation – Education Programs
- Puerto Rico Educational Relief Efforts – University of Central Florida
Healthcare Information
- Health Council of South Florida, 786-708-0836 or book an appointment through the website
- Affordable Care Act / Health Insurance Marketplace
- http://www.health care.gov/
- Affordable Care Act Plans
- Dial 211 for Healthcare, Psychiatric, School and Child resources
- Borinquen Health Center
- Miami Jewish Health Center
- Jackson Health System
Elderly Services
Childcare Information
Miami Social Security Office
- As residents of Puerto Rico pay into Social Security, Puerto Ricans are eligible for Social Security benefits upon retirement
- How to Apply for Social Security
- Social Security Office – Miami
Government Identification
- Driver’s license: https://www.flhsmv.gov/locations/miami-dade/
- Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) offers assistance to residents needing assistance in obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates from the Puerto Rican government. Please call us to make an appointment.
- For appointments, call 407.776.9000 (Only Florida Office)
- 6925 Lake Ellenor Drive, Suite 100, Orlando
- will be open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Copies of birth certificates will be $5. Additional copies are $10, as well as marriage and death certificate
- US Citizen and Immigration Services in Miami:
- 1.800.375.5283
- 8801 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
Voting Information
- Miami Dade County Register to Vote
- Video - Spread the Vote (Javier Munoz)
- Spread the Vote – Florida voting requirements
- Mi Familia Vota, Non partisan organization that helps Latinos register to vote
- Vamos 4 PR Action – Stateside organization fighting for Puerto Ricans on the island
- Ref: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-puerto-rico-governor-political-organization-20180424-story.html
Census 2015
Quick Facts Miami-Date County https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/miamidadecountyflorida/PST045218
Puerto Ricans living in Florida by County
Orange County 173,512
Miami-Dade County 103,468
Hillsborough County 103,138
Osceola County 87,045
Broward County 82,873
Palm Beach County 43,390
Polk County 42,114
Seminole County 40,084
Volusia County 29,370
Lee County 28,956
Pasco County 24,662
Pinellas County 24,652
Duval County 24,442
Brevard County 21,067
Marion County 17,946
Lake County 17,460
St. Lucie County 13,193
Hernando County 10,983
Manatee County 8,056
Collier County 7,483
Clay County 6,278
Alachua County 6,165
Sarasota County 5,632
Highlands County 5,363
Leon County 4,203
St. Johns County 3,916
Flagler County 3,887
Escambia County 3,614
Citrus County 3,387
Okaloosa County 3,378
Bay County 2,976
Charlotte County 2,814
Indian River County 2,641
Martin County 2,553
Santa Rosa County 2,086
Putnam County 1,832
Sumter County 1,673
Monroe County 1,354
Columbia County 1,317
Hendry County 1,106
Levy County 952
DeSoto County 606
Okeechobee County 554
Jackson County 481
Hardee County 437
Wakulla County 382
Taylor County 263
Orange County 173,512
Miami-Dade County 103,468
Hillsborough County 103,138
Osceola County 87,045
Broward County 82,873
Palm Beach County 43,390
Polk County 42,114
Seminole County 40,084
Volusia County 29,370
Lee County 28,956
Pasco County 24,662
Pinellas County 24,652
Duval County 24,442
Brevard County 21,067
Marion County 17,946
Lake County 17,460
St. Lucie County 13,193
Hernando County 10,983
Manatee County 8,056
Collier County 7,483
Clay County 6,278
Alachua County 6,165
Sarasota County 5,632
Highlands County 5,363
Leon County 4,203
St. Johns County 3,916
Flagler County 3,887
Escambia County 3,614
Citrus County 3,387
Okaloosa County 3,378
Bay County 2,976
Charlotte County 2,814
Indian River County 2,641
Martin County 2,553
Santa Rosa County 2,086
Putnam County 1,832
Sumter County 1,673
Monroe County 1,354
Columbia County 1,317
Hendry County 1,106
Levy County 952
DeSoto County 606
Okeechobee County 554
Jackson County 481
Hardee County 437
Wakulla County 382
Taylor County 263
