Jacksonville, Florida
Help with post-storm pick-up and recovery efforts by following the Three Cs for Storm Debris and note that it might take several visits to collect all of it in some areas: 1.COLLECT: Gather storm debris such as tree limbs, palm fronds, and bulky branches. Smaller Read More …
Here is the latest on Hurricane Helene from the 6PM press briefing with Mayor Donna Deegan and COJ Emergency Partners: JEA crews are working around the clock to restore service. The Legends Center will be the only shelter to remain open for those without power Read More …
JEA crews are working to restore customers and will continue to do so as winds are below 35 mph. For information on your specific outage, we ask that you monitor the restoration through your jea.com account or via text alert. Through your account, sign in, Read More …
Five evacuation shelters in Duval County are open as of 4pm: Atlantic Coast High School – (9735 R. G. Skinner Parkway) open for special medical needs, pet -friendly. Chaffee Trail Elementary – (11400 Sam Caruso Way) open for general population. The Legends Center – (5130 Read More …
The City of Jacksonville is mobilizing in response to the impending threat of potential hurricane Helene. In response to the safety threat posed by the storm and the City’s need for shelters: Duval County Public Schools will cease normal operations for students at the conclusion Read More …
Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency for Duval and Surrounding Counties. Mayor Donna Deegan has declared a Local State of Emergency effective Monday, August 28 at 8AM. Idalia is expected to strengthen and intensify as it passes over the Gulf of Mexico. It is Read More …
If you live in Florida for any length of time, you will probably either ride through a few major hurricanes or get the heck out of the way of one before it arrives. Hurricanes – and their weaker cousin, the tropical cyclone – pose a Read More …
FEMA warns survivors to watch out for scams during the cleanup process. Among the tips to avoid being victimized: Don’t believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment, don’t give banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector Read More …
While all four shelters will open at 5 p.m., information about shelters for the general public, special needs individuals and pets is below. Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) – open for general population and special needs Landmark Middle School (101 Kernan Blvd.) – open for Read More …
Good luck and safe travels to the 25 members of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and the 5 members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office as they deploy to Orlando as a state ERAT (Emergency Road Access Team). They will be assisting with clearing roads and Read More …
HURRICANE UPDATE: LSS will be open on Wednesday, September 28. In preparation for the coming storm, LSS plans to EXTEND PANTRY HOURS on Wednesday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., weather permitting. We do not want anyone to risk missing meals while our community feels Read More …
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Español (Spanish) You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family. If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to be prepared for hurricane season. Read More …
Another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season could be coming at us. AccuWeather forecasters on Wednesday predicted 16 to 20 named storms this year, with six to eight becoming hurricanes. There’s also a “high chance” that a storm will develop before hurricane season officially begins on June 1, Read More …
Crews from the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department have been asked to go to Louisiana and assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Mayor Lenny Curry released the following statement: “As I said earlier this week, our Jax Fire & Rescue has been ready to respond Read More …
The infamous “Labor Day” hurricane made landfall near Craig Key in the Florida Keys on this date in 1935. It was the third most intense Atlantic hurricane on record, making landfall as a Category 5 storm with winds exceeding 156 mph. A ten-car evacuation train Read More …
Five years ago this past Tuesday evening (September 29, 2015) the cargo ship El Faro departed JAXPORT on a routine round-trip voyage to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, just north of the Bahamas, Tropical Storm Joaquin was brewing. Joaquin intensified to a Category 4 hurricane Read More …
Hurricane Dora, the first hurricane on record to make landfall on the extreme northeast coast of Florida, struck just north of St. Augustine on this date in 1964. The storm had sustained winds of 120 mph and caused five deaths and $200 million in damage. Read More …