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REQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS
WHAT EVACUATION ONE AM I IN The JAXREADY
app will tell you which evacuation zone you are in
evacuation zone by entering your address on the
JAXREADY app or at jaxready.com.
WHENSHOULDIEVACUATEAlways follow evacuation
Evacuation Zone, take action immediately. If you do
not feel safe, seek shelter elsewhere. If you do plan to
evacuate, do so as early as possible. Keep in mind that
you may not need to travel a far distance to safely
evacuate. Moving to a non-evacuation zone may be
I I DO NOT EVACUATE CAN I STILL GET HELP
you during a disaster. Roads may be inaccessible
due to water, debris, or other hazards. Emergency
responders will follow mandatory evacuation orders
and may not be able to help those who do not
evacuate.
WHERE ARE SHELTERS LOCATED Duval County has
numerous evacuation shelters, most of which are
located in schools. Keep in mind that not all shelters
will be open. Do not go to a shelter until it is announced
that it is open. Open shelter locations can be found on
the JAXREADY app or by visiting jaxready.com.
ARE CITY SERVICES INTERRUPTED Depending on
the severity of the incident, services such as garbage
collection may be delayed. Check for announcements
regarding potential interruptions.
DOES HOMEOWNERS OR RENTERS INSURANCE COVER
LOODDAMAGENo. Standard homeowners or renters
insurance policies do not cover damages caused by
available through the National Flood Insurance Program
SHOULD I PURCHASE LOOD INSURANCE There is
the Gulf of Mexico or western Atlantic. Contact your
insurance agent today to ensure that you are covered.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSEL ROM CONTRACTOR
RAUDOnly hire a licensed contractor. Be cautious of
do repairs. Obtain a written estimate or contract for work
to be completed. Do not pay in full before work begins
satisfaction. Do not pull permits for the contractor as this
may be an indication that they are not properly licensed.
licensed. Report potential fraud to the State of Florida
YOUREMERGENCYINORMATION
City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Guide 22
EVACUATION ZONE: EMERGENCY MEETING PLACES:
In your neighborhood Outside of your neighborhood Out-of-town
Name Home Phone # Work Phone # Email Address
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Primary Care Doctor Phone # Address
Pharmacy Phone # Address
Medications/Prescriptions
Veterinarian Phone # Address
/jaxready.com
/jaxready.com