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Important Messages
Bridges | Closures/Cancellations | Evacuation Zones | Govt Offices | Ice & Water | JEA | Pets | Transportation & Public Transportation | Public Works | Red Cross and other agencies | Roads | Shelters | Solid Waste
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Bridges
- Bridges will only be closed if there are 40 MPH sustained winds.
- Law enforcement is positioned at bridges across the city with wind meters.
- Bridge closures will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
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Closures/Cancellations
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Evacuation Zones
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Government Offices
City offices are open.
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Ice and Water
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JEA
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Pets
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Public Works
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Relief Agencies/Volunteers/Red Cross
- Food and other assistance may be obtained through the following agencies, subject to the policies of each agency. Call for additional information.
- Catholic Charities, 354-3416
- Downtown Ecumenical Services, 358-7955
- Jewish Family and Community Services, 448-1933
- United Christian Outreach Ministry, 396-2401
- Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, 241-2326
- Second Harvest Food Bank, 353-3663
- Mental Health Department, 768-1940
- Salvation Army, 356-8641
- United Way, 390-3200
- Goodwill Industries, 384-1361
- United Way services can be reached by calling 2-1-1.
- To contact the American Red Cross call 866-GET-INFO (information) 800-GIVE-NOW (for donations) or 358-8091 (local).
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Roads
- Drivers should always treat non-working traffic lights as a four-way stop.
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Safety
- Call 911 for emergencies only.
- Exercise caution when driving.
- Don't drive through standing water.
- Bridges will only be closed if there are 40 MPH sustained winds.
- Law enforcement is positioned at bridges across the city with wind meters.
- Bridge closures will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Treat traffic signals that are out as a 4-way stop.
Avoid downed power lines. If you see a downed line call the JSO non-emergency line at 630-0500.
Stay away from flooded areas.
Avoid using candles and open flames as a light source. Battery operated light sources, such as flashlights, are safer.
Generator use:
- Under no circumstances should portable generators be used indoors.
- Be sure to turn the generator off and let it cool before refueling.
- Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.
- Plug appliances directly into the generator.
- Improper generator use may result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution and fire. Exercise caution.
Do not bring propane tanks into the home. Do not operate a gas or charcoal grill inside the home.
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Shelters
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Solid Waste
Resident Reminders
- Residents should place large storm debris curbside, but NOT in ditches, near storm drains or on fire hydrants, electrical boxes, water meters or around mailboxes.
Storm debris should be separated from normal household garbage and bagged grass clippings
- Vegetative storm debris should be separated from construction and demolition materials (flooded carpets, furniture, drywall, boards, etc.)
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Transportation
- Residents may check the JTA Web site for updates and bus route schedules.
- For road information, residents may dial 511 from a cell or landline, say "Northeast Florida," and be provided the latest road information. It's an interactive voice system; users can say what roadways they are interested in and the system will respond. They can also go to http://www.jax511.com/ to see camera views and incident information.
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Be Prepared in 2009
When a hurricane threatens, this Web page will be the primary source of Internet-based information provided by the city. Until then, it will be a source for links and information to help you prepare. City officials encourage you to learn how to protect yourself and your family well before a hurricane warning is issued. |
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Important links for hurricane preparation:
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Preparing for a Storm
- Before the Threat
- Hurricane Watch
- Hurricane Warning
- Evacuate if you are in a mobile home or an area subject to storm surge.
- If you are not leaving town, know where approved shelters are located and look for announcements regarding openings.
- If you are not leaving your home, gather containers of water and make a final check of your disaster supplies kit.
- More hurricane warning information...
- Prevention Tips
- Store one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation/sanitation).
- Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household.
- Stock up on non-perishable food
- Expect to lose power, possibly for an extended period of time.
- Have a battery operated radio or TV with extra batteries
- Keep a flashlight with extra batteries on hand
- Have a non-electric can opener
- Safety Tips
- Be sure to have proper ventilation when using generators for electric power.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning is extremely dangerous. Learn how to prevent this carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Be careful what you eat.
- Use extreme care when removing debris, especially while on ladders, rooftops of other surfaces that may be wet or slippery.
- Avoid power lines that are down.
- Be sure to turn appliances off if you lose power to avoid a surge when electricity is restored
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Place candles on hard, flat, non-flammable surfaces.
- Avoid driving or walk through standing water and areas where water is rising.
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Recovering from a Storm
- Recovering from a major storm involves thousands of workers and volunteers coordinating their efforts. Professionals are working to restore normal operations to as many people as quickly as possible.
- Be aware of basic safety precautions.
- Take necessary health and food safety precautions.
- Report life threatening situations to 911.
- Report non life threatening situations to the Citizen Information Center (CIC) in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 630-2472
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