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The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) has issued a rabies alert for the Wesconnet area of Jacksonville; discovery of a rabid cat in the Wesconnet area is the reason for the alert, which will remain in effect through September 8, 2022.

The 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins on Saturday, May 28, 2022, and ends on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Each year, the National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Hurricane Preparedness Week. Florida residents are encouraged to use this week to prepare for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1, 2022. 

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and online shopping has become a convenient way to purchase many of the items you need. While yes, online shopping is convenient, it is a prime space for cybercriminals and fraudsters. Scammers can attempt to obtain our information for financial gain or manipulate us into buying goods that we won’t receive. Use the tips below to avoid being taken advantage of when shopping online:

Halloween is a fun-filled night, from costumes to candy, what’s not to love? While having a good time is important, safety needs to be a priority as well. Use these tips from JaxReady to ensure that your little ghosts and goblins have a scary good time.

Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safe and secure online while increasing the resilience of the Nation against cyber threats.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make.

The Emergency Preparedness Division is monitoring newly formed Hurricane Elsa.

Florida consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

May 9 through the 15 is National Hurricane Preparedness week. It is important to prepare for hurricanes prior to the start of the season. Take steps now to ensure your family is JaxReady.

If you or someone you care for has a health condition and requires basic medical assistance during a disaster, register today for Special Medical Needs status.

The holiday season is upon us and that means an increase in cybercriminal activity. JaxReady has created a brief list of tips to help you safely navigate online shopping safely.

Tropical Storm Warnings for all areas of Duval County have been cancelled.

 A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for parts of Duval County. Tropical Storm Eta is forecast to move into Northeast Florida early Thursday, November 12.