Hurricane Irma: Miami Beach Imposes Midnight Curfew

MIAMI BEACH, FL — City officials have imposed a midnight curfew for Wednesday as some Miami Beach residents still find themselves without power. Officials have not said publicly what percentage of residents are still without power, but Florida Power & Light crews continue to work on unprecedented outages throughout Florida. Hurricane Irma moved through Miami Beach on Sunday.

"Please remain indoors during those hours. All businesses will be closed during this period. Sale and distribution of any alcoholic beverages is prohibited between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m, and will be strictly enforced," said Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine in an email to residents.

City residents were permitted to return from a mandatory evacuation beginning on Tuesday but many residents have not yet returned, posing a security threat.

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"This curfew includes all pedestrian and vehicular movement, except for those individuals or entities designated for essential services such as fire, police, public works, and hospital services," Levine stated in the email.

"Please be safe and responsible. The curfew is mandatory and will be strictly enforced by Miami Beach Police Department," added the mayor. "Stay safe."

Workers ready Espanol Way for tourists. Photo by Paul Scicchitano.