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CITY TO ACTIVATE COOLING CONTINGENCY PLAN

August 17, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Duval County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, August 17, with peak heat index values up to 115 degrees. In response, the City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan.

Monday through Saturday, Cooling Centers will be activated at various City of Jacksonville (COJ) facilities, which include:

All COJ Public Libraries: Accessible and air-conditioned spaces.
COJ Community Centers: Available in multiple neighborhoods.
COJ Pools and Splash Pads: Provide immediate cooling relief.

Free transportation to Cooling Centers will be provided by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA).

For information on staying safe during this dangerously cold weather, visit JaxReady.com/StayCoolJax.
Stay up to date on our current weather outlook here: National Weather Service Jacksonville.

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City to Activate Cooling Contingency Plan Through Sunday, August 16

August 12, 2026

The City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, August 16, as the National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of up to 111 degrees across Duval County.

Emergency Preparedness Division Hosts Graduation for First Locally Funded National Emergency Management Advanced Academy

July 23, 2026

This afternoon, 28 emergency management professionals from across Northeast Florida graduated from the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, marking the first time in the program's history that a local department funded the academy and sourced all of its participants.

City to Activate Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday July 12, 2026

July 10, 2026

The National Weather Service is forecasting near record heat for the Duval County area, meeting the criteria for the City of Jacksonville to activate its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, July 12. Peak heat index values are expected to reach up to 113 degrees.

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