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09/28/2024

The City of Jacksonville's 2024-2025 Preparedness Guide

is now available! In an emergency, every second counts. Planning what to do before a disaster strikes provides the best protection for you and your family.

Are you ready? JaxReady— brought to you by the Emergency Preparedness Division and Information Technologies Division of the City of Jacksonville, Florida

 

City of Jacksonville Preparedness & Response Guide
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City of Jacksonville Emergency Family Plan

Be Prepared - Build an Emergency Supply Kit Today

It is always the right time to build an emergency supply kit. Duval county experiences a wide range of hazards including hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, severe thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Having an emergency supply kit ready ahead of time will ensure you are prepared in the event of any emergency. Read the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Guide to learn more.
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Healthcare Facility Information

We are responsible for the review of facility plans and also promote information about emergency environmental control. Learn more here.

Latest News

JaxReady News
09/23/2024
A tropical system is currently organizing in the Western Caribbean Sea and will enter the Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane on Wednesday, September 25. The storm is currently forecasted to make landfall as a major hurricane, potentially on the Big Bend of Florida on Thursday.
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09/06/2024
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is closely monitoring the current weather patterns and is in regular contact with the National Weather Service to ensure we have the latest information on potential local impacts.
Graphic Depicting Text Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
08/23/2024
In an effort to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters, Governor DeSantis has signed into law House Bill 7073 which includes the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. This initiative aims to provide financial relief on essential items needed for emergency situation.

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

Category 1: Winds 74 to 95 Miles Per Hour, Minimal Damage Category 2: Winds 96 to 110 Miles Per Hour, Moderate Damage Category 3: Winds 111 to 129 Miles Per Hour, Extensive Damage Category 4: Winds 130 to 156 Miles Per Hour, Extreme Damage Category 5: Winds Over 157 Miles PEr Hour, Catastrophic Damage