Navigating the dynamic city of Miami becomes more seamless with access to key local phone numbers. From emergency services to cultural hotspots, this chapter provides a guide to essential contacts that ensure you’re well-connected during your time in the Magic City.
Emergency Services:
- Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies: 911
- Non-Emergency Police: Miami-Dade Police Department – 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423)
Transportation Services:
- Miami International Airport (MIA) Information: 305-876-7000
- Miami-Dade Transit (Public Transportation): 305-770-3131
- Yellow Cab Miami (Taxi Service): 305-444-4444
- Uber/Lyft: Contact through respective mobile apps
Medical Assistance:
- Jackson Memorial Hospital: 305-585-1111
- Mount Sinai Medical Center: 305-674-2273
- Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
Tourist Information and Assistance:
- Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau: 305-539-3000
- Miami-Dade County Information Hotline: 311 (within Miami-Dade County) or 305-468-5900
Cultural Institutions and Events:
- Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: 305-949-6722
- Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM): 305-375-3000
- Miami Beach Convention Center: 305-673-7311
Utility Services:
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) – Power Outages: 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
- Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department – Emergencies: 305-274-9272
Local Government Services:
- City of Miami Information Hotline: 311 (within the city) or 305-468-5900
- Miami-Dade County Information Hotline: 311 (within the county) or 305-468-5900
Weather Information:
- National Weather Service – Miami-South Florida: 305-229-4522




