Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience

?? Building Resilience Together: The Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience is now on LinkedIn! ?? Greetings, LinkedIn community! ?? We're excited to officially join the platform and share insights into the incredible work happening at the Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience. ??? About Us: The Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience, led by Chief Resilience Officer Jim Murley and Director of Energy and Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Patricia Gomez, Ph.D., is leading Miami-Dade County to a resilient and environmentally sustainable future by identifying vulnerabilities, coordinating stakeholders, and facilitating innovative solutions. ?? Key Initiatives: From upgrading infrastructure to tackling sea level rise and climate change, explore our initiatives like Building Efficiency 305, Climate Action Strategy, and the Biscayne Bay Friendly campaign. We're working towards measurable results to make a lasting impact. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVDvZTJh ?? Stay Connected: Make sure to follow us on our other socials and join us in creating a more sustainable Miami-Dade County! Facebook: https://lnkd.in/e6gmSF-Q Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eDEdHs_D X: https://lnkd.in/e2ciT4Gm

As part of my commitment to streamlining county government and delivering cost savings, I’ve consolidated key positions within our restructured Office of Environmental Risk and Resilience and appointed Loren Parra, MBA as our new Chief Resilience Officer. This effort will mitigate risk to people and property and deliver greater efficiencies within county government. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emc2NrCQ

Our Chief Heat Officer Jane Gilbert recently spoke at the NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team conference on how NASA data informed #OurCounty's Heat Vulnerability Assessment! ?? ?? Learn more about the Heat Vulnerability Assessment Report here: https://lnkd.in/gcZB7tbd

Our commitment to a resilient Miami-Dade is stronger than ever. ?? At last night’s State of the County, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava highlighted bold steps in our Climate Action Strategy—from expanding solar energy and electric buses to tackling flooding and protecting our open spaces. These actions aren’t just about the environment—they’re about our health, economy, and future. ?? Watch the recap and see how we’re making resilience part of everyday life in Miami-Dade: https://lnkd.in/eA4KY4RA #MiamiDade #OurCounty #resilience?

?Join us as we commemorate our community's outstanding achievements from the past year and unveil a vision for a brighter and more prosperous future for Miami-Dade County.? ?? Tune in LIVE tonight at 6:00 PM: https://lnkd.in/eA4KY4RA

Yesterday, the Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience met with our partners U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights to plan for a resilient year ahead. ?? Congratulations to Patricia Gomez, Ph.D., Deputy Chief Resilience Officer and Director of Energy for Miami-Dade County, on receiving her 2024 U.S. Green Building Council Local Market Leadership Award in Community Impact! ? Her leadership in energy efficiency and building performance is helping lower costs, reduce emissions, and create a more resilient Miami-Dade. Through smart building practices, we’re ensuring long-term savings for #OurCounty while strengthening our sustainability efforts. ?? #USGBC #LEED #Energy

Excitement is building for #FIFAWorldCup26 – and so is our commitment to a resilient event! ??? Miami-Dade County and Hard Rock Stadium are working together as United305 to tackle extreme heat, reduce plastic waste, and incentivize carpooling & ridesharing. Our environmental plan supports efforts to minimize impacts and promote sustainability before, during, and after the games. #WeAre26

Take the next step in your career and make an impact in #OurCounty with #MiamiDadeWater! ?? We are hiring a Water and Sewer Treatment Plant Operator 2 to help control the operation of our water treatment plants, regulate water flow, and maintain reservoir levels to meet demand across the distribution system. Job ID: 88917 Application Period: 1/10/2025 - 1/24/2025 Ready to make a difference? Apply now at miamidade.gov/jobs!

????? South Florida has both a lot to learn and to teach about climate mitigation and adaptation. That’s why we’re co-hosting Miami Climate Week in March 2025. ????? The week will be anchored by a conference and opportunities to see Miami's climate challenges and successes. More info to come! ???Mark your calendars for March 23-29, 2025.??? https://lnkd.in/eCet6Q5i

Save the Date for "THE WAY OF WATER: MIAMI" February 7 & 8! Join us for two unforgettable performances starring #MiamiDadeCounty workers as they share their labor of love. THE WAY OF WATER: MIAMI explores the workers who steward our water system and also features local artists and musicians. The aim of the project is to highlight the importance of our #Everglades and share the untold stories of the individuals who ensure our water access. This project is a partnership between the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, Forklift Danceworks, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department, Miami-Dade County DTPW, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience, and Miami-Dade County RER Department. ?? The Moss Center, Miami ??? Free tickets available starting January 28 at mosscenter.org. Don’t miss this celebration of community, art, and the vital role of water! #WayofWaterMiami #WaterIsLife #MiamiDadeCounty #Everglades #MiamiEvents