Jacksonville, Florida
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below ~American Red Cross Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home). Flashlight Battery-powered or hand-crank Read More …
Home damaged by Hurricane Matthew? Help is still available for Duval County homeowners through the City’s Hurricane Matthew Housing Repair Program. The Housing and Community Development Division will begin accepting applications Monday. Funding is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-qualified, first-served basis. Read More …
On this date in 1992 – Between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. on this date, Hurricane Andrew struck south Florida with sustained winds of 145 mph. Some gusts of 164 to 175 mph were recorded. As Andrew made its way across the state, the wind velocity dropped Read More …
While addressing a business audience in New York this past February, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló stated that Maria had created a “blank canvas” on which investors could paint their very own dream world. In March he delivered a televised address; “While overcoming adversity, we also find great Read More …
Earlier today the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Lisa Rinaman, held a news conference on the Southbank. It’s time, Rinaman said, “…to have a serious conversation about how to make our city more resilient…” To that end, the Riverkeeper had previously filed a lawsuit, in an attempt to Read More …
With hurricane season upon us, Florida’s 2018 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday began on Friday, June 1st and will run through Thursday, June 7th. During the week-long holiday, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness will be available to customers tax-free, according to the Florida Department Read More …
Earlier today Puerto Rico’s governor ordered a review of all the deaths that occurred in the U.S. territory after Hurricane Maria struck. Despite the scale of the devastation, the government had maintained that only 64 people died because of the hurricane. However, analysis by the Read More …
Jacksonville’s problems with flooded streets go way back, before Cowford, before there were streets to flood. The Jacksonville Metro area was mostly wetlands at one time. The St Johns River flows north, toward the Atlantic, after collecting water and runoff from tributaries all over the Read More …
The City of Jacksonville is opening shelters for people who evacuate their homes ahead of Hurricane Irma. Nine general population shelter locations and four special needs locations are open at 10am Friday. General Population Shelters that are Pet Friendly Landmark Middle School 101 Kernan Blvd Read More …
Updated 09/07/2017 Updated 09/08/2017 Updated 09/09/2017 EVACUATIONS Mayor Curry has issued a mandatory evacuation for anyone living in Zone A or Zone B in Jacksonville. The mandatory evacuation has also been extended for people living in mobile homes, or in low-lying areas. Nassau County Read More …
Start running your ice makers now and bagging the ice in freezer bags. Fill as much space in between your freezer items as you can. Freeze regular tap water for pets or drinking in tupperware-type containers. Remember to leave a small bit of space between Read More …
Despite assurances from Mayor Curry’s spokesman, Bill Spann, back in August when Spann said the new mayor was fully committed to the *100 Resilient Cities initiative.“We are absolutely moving forward,” Spann said. And despite not making any public announcement or providing any explanation as to Read More …
The city of Jacksonville plans to participate in the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities program. Mayor Lenny Curry plans to finalize the distinction applied for by former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. The Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative is an effort to identify cities that Read More …
The city of Jacksonville plans to participate in the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative. Mayor Lenny Curry plans to finalize the distinction applied for by former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. The Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative is an effort to identify cities that Read More …
Jacksonville to Be Among the First to Benefit from Innovative Planning Tools, Resources The Rockefeller Foundation today announced that Jacksonville has been selected to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network. Jacksonville was chosen from among nearly 400 international cities that applied for the 100 Resilient Read More …