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Miami Local References

Published December 20, 2012 · Written for MovingGuru readers since 2013

Moving to Miami?

We’re here to help.

There’s a lot you should do when moving to Miami.  For example, you should get sandals and ice cream and go to the beach. And you should eat a Cuban sandwich with a side of jerk chicken. Oh, and you should check out ULTRA or something. However, one thing that you shouldn’t do is spend a bunch of time looking for an Internet provider.

Fortunately, we’ve boiled down the city’s essential services and emergency contacts into a nice, easy-to-read list for you.  It’ll help you in the first few weeks after you move, so you can spend more time exploring.

Here’s your go-to guide for moving to Miami:

 

Government Services

  • Police Department: ………………(305) 603-6640 // website
  • Fire Department: ………………….(305) 579-6215 // website
  • Dept. Motor Vehicles: ………….(305) 265-3003 // website
  • City Council: ………………………….(305) 416-1700 // website

Electricity Providers

  • Florida Power & Light: ……….. (305) 442-8770 // website

Internet/Cable/Phone Providers

  • DirecTV: ………………………………….(855) 844-4462
  • AT&T: ………………………………………(305) 445-5335
  • Comcast: …………………………………(305) 324-5152
  • Verizon Wireless: ………………….(954) 561-1171

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