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After Floridians apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call them to schedule an inspection of the damaged home, or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers.

In the ongoing effort to assist Duval County residents impacted by Helene and Milton, FEMA personnel will conduct door-to-door outreach efforts in Jacksonville neighborhoods.

A tropical system is currently organizing in the Western Caribbean Sea and will enter the Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane on Wednesday, September 25. The storm is currently forecasted to make landfall as a major hurricane, potentially on the Big Bend of Florida on Thursday.

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is closely monitoring the current weather patterns and is in regular contact with the National Weather Service to ensure we have the latest information on potential local impacts.

In an effort to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters, Governor DeSantis has signed into law House Bill 7073 which includes the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. This initiative aims to provide financial relief on essential items needed for emergency situation.

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division continues to closely monitor Tropical Depression Four, a system currently located in the southwest Atlantic that has the potential to develop into a tropical storm over the next day.

Tropical Storm Debby has formed and is entering the southeast Gulf of Mexico tonight. This storm may be hurricane strength when it makes landfall on the Big Bend of Florida late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is closely monitoring Invest 97L, a system currently located in the southwest Atlantic that has the potential to develop into a tropical disturbance over the next several days. While it is too early to accurately predict the exact impacts on Duval County, this system may produce local heavy rainfall with potential flooding.

The Emergency Preparedness Division is closely monitoring Invest 97L, a system located in the southwest Atlantic that has the potential to develop into a tropical disturbance over the next several days. While it is still early to predict the exact impacts on Duval County, this system could bring localized heavy rainfall to our area. This is an important reminder for everyone to get JaxReady!

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 26, 2024 – Earlier this week, the City of Jacksonville unveiled its 2024 Cooling Center Contingency Plan, called “Stay Cool Jax”. It is a critical component of the City of Jacksonville’s proactive efforts to safeguard public health during periods of extreme heat.  

In an effort to encourage residents to prepare for natural disasters, Governor DeSantis has signed into law House Bill 7073 which includes the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. This initiative aims to provide financial relief on essential items needed for emergency situations.

On April 1, 2024, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit in partnership with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and JaxReady recently started a new program, called First Responder Awareness Sticker Program.

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is thrilled to announce the inaugural JaxReady Fest, an interactive preparedness experience aimed at empowering residents with the knowledge and resources to stay safe and resilient in the face of all hazards that threaten our community.

While Jacksonville may not find itself in the direct path of the total eclipse, residents still have the opportunity to experience this extraordinary celestial event on Monday, April 8th. According to US Naval Observatory information, 64.5% of the sun will be obscured by the moon as seen in Jacksonville. This will begin at 1:47 p.m. with the maximum coverage at 3:05 p.m. and will end at 4:19 p.m.

Current Status: This system is no longer active. The Emergency Preparedness Division is closely monitoring an area of low pressure that could potentially bring severe weather conditions to our area on Tuesday, January 9. As this dynamic system approaches, there is a possibility of significant weather conditions, which include damaging winds, hail, and tornado risks.