
town during the night. Soon after those early days, the electric system was extended
outward from the Main Street Power Plant, gradually providing electricity to more
built and brought online, and the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) was born. It
grew from a department of city government to an independent authority created by
services to everyone who lives, works, and visits Jacksonville.
Every year, the City of Jacksonville and JEA take storm readiness seriously. In the past
electric, water, and sewer systems and make them more resistant to storm-related
disruptions. These critical repairs and improvements help JEA restore power and
return to normal operations more quickly after a major storm. JEA continuously
works with the City to identify locations that provide critical public safety services
power restoration.
Throughout the year, the City and JEA conduct extensive preparedness activities
to prepare for all hazards. Before hurricane season, the City and JEA conduct a
weeklong exercise to test their capabilities, including communication, coordination,
operational response, and disaster recovery. These exercises have resulted in
real-world improvements to logistics and coordination practices observed during
hurricanes Matthew and Irma. These improvements resulted in reduced power
restoration times for JEA customers. Before Hurricane Irma made landfall, JEA
activated mutual aid plans to pre-position teams for immediate assignments.
Preparedness Division, and in accordance with local procedures for a hurricane event,
JEA continually demonstrates the ability to coordinate and evaluate knowledge to
mitigate storm impacts and improve response and recovery activities.
City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Guide 2
WEATHERING THE STORM
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AND JEA — PARTNERS IN PREPAREDNESS