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Dear Citizens:
Emergencies—natural or man-made—can happen at
any time. To best protect yourself and your family,
the time to prepare is now.
Every year, the City of Jacksonville publishes this
Emergency Preparedness Guide to provide important
information and tools to citizens that help them
prepare for emergencies. It includes tips, checklists,
and step-by-step instructions for what to do before,
during, and after an emergency.
As mayor, public safety is my top priority. And that
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responders and emergency managers have the
training, tools, and resources they need to prepare
our community for any emergency. Our Emergency
Preparedness Division works year-round with law
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agencies, and other community partners to develop
plans, tools, and strategies to prepare, mitigate,
respond, and recover from whatever comes our way.
I encourage you and your family to be JaxReady and
to use this guide as a resource this Hurricane Season
and throughout the year.
CONTENTS
03 Before the Storm
Make a Family Emergency Plan
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07 During the Storm
14 How You Can Help
16 ������������������I Warm & Cold Weather
09 Special Medical Needs I Pet Safety 20 Resources
10 After the Storm
1 City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Guide
Sincerely,
Lennny Curry
Mayor
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Build an Emergency Supply Kit
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Should You Evacuate or Stay?
Evacuation Shelters
10 Post-Disaster Safety Tips
11 Separating Storm Debris
12 Restoring Power
12 Restoration 1 a 2 a 3
13 How JEA Restores Power After a Storm
15 Know the Hazards
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Thunderstorms and Lightning I Tornadoes
Beach Safety
18 Hurricanes & Tropical Storms I Flooding
19 Hazardous Materials
20 Recovery Assistance
21 Military Information
22 FAQs I Your Emergency Information
06 Mitigation: Protect Your Property