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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.

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

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. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for the City of Jacksonville’s repairs to city-wide recreation structures due to damages in Hurricane Irma (DR-4337-FL PW-08092). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance (PA) Program.

The health and safety of Jacksonville citizens is of our utmost concern. We want to ensure that residents have the latest information regarding the virus and its current impacts.

While wildfires are a year-round risk in Florida, peak activity typically occurs January through June. Visit our Wildfire Safety Page for more information about Wildfires and how you can be prepared. If you see a wildfire and haven't received evacuation orders yet, call 9-1-1. Don't assume that someone else has already called. If ordered to evacuate during a wildfire, do it immediately- make sure and tell someone where you are going and when you have arrived.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH - Duval) has advised residents that there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Duval County. To protect . yourself from mosquitoes, you should remember to "Drain and Cover." Read the original news release from the Florida Department of Health in Duval County.