Milton
10/11/2024
As of 5pm on Ocotber 11, the Duval County Emergency Operations Center is no longer active in response to Hurricane Milton and the local state of emergency has been lifted. 

For more information, visit JaxReady.com/Milton. 

To report damages, visit JaxReady.com/Recovery. 

 

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.

Plan For Emergencies

Jacksonville is no stranger to natural and man-made hazards. Learn how to plan ahead, and what to do during emergency situations by visiting the webpages below:

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Beach & Ocean Safety
Boil Water Advisory
Contacting 911
Cyberattacks
Extreme Heat
Fires
Flooding
Hazardous Materials
Health Threats

Hurricanes
Mental Health Resources
Mosquito-Borne Disease
Power Outages
Recovering from a Disaster
Shelter in Place
Terrorism
Thunderstorms & Lightning
Tornadoes
Winter Weather

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