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Global Empowerment Mission working to ensure South Florida residents prepare for hurricane season
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived, and right now crews with Global Empowerment Mission are working around the clock to make sure South Florida residents are ready. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers has more from Doral.
Key takeaway CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers has more from Doral.
Why this matters in The Miami
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, the efforts of Global Empowerment Mission to prepare South Florida residents take on added significance in a region like Miami, where the threat of hurricanes and subsequent flooding is ever-present. The city's low-lying neighborhoods, such as Miami Beach and Wynwood, are particularly vulnerable to storm surges and heavy rainfall, making thorough preparation crucial. Miami-Dade County's large and diverse population, including significant Latin American and Caribbean communities, also presents a unique challenge for emergency responders and organizations like Global Empowerment Mission. With the county's infrastructure and resources already strained by the constant threat of sea-level rise and flooding, the work of these groups will be closely watched by residents and local officials alike, as they strive to mitigate the impact of the upcoming hurricane season.
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Category: weather ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived, and right now crews with Global Empowerment Mission are working around the clock to make sure South Florida residents are ready. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers has more from Doral.
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