From the Jacksonville' Sheriff's Office Facebook page
TROPICAL STORM #HERMINE - We will update information and tips here.
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- Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is declaring a State of Emergency effective 5 p.m. today, Thursday, September 1, 2016. This declaration allows the city to more easily and quickly allocate dollars and resources to best protect lives and property.
- Duval County is under a Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch through Friday, September 2, 2016 in the afternoon.
Storm Preparation Tips
- Charge all cell phones and portable chargers. Keep them charged in case the power goes out.
- Have access to cash, just in case. If power goes out, ATM's and credit cards won't work.
- Remember to secure anything outside that COULD blow away.
- Fill your vehicles up with gas. If power goes out, the gas pumps won't work.
- Wipers on? Headlights on! Do not use your hazards/flashers when driving.
- If you're flying out today, remember to check status with your airline before traveling to the airport.
- Per Duval Schools - All AFTER school activities are canceled today, 9/1/16 due to pending storm. School is in session today. A decision about school on Friday will be made by this afternoon.
- Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline has been activated. The number is 1-866-9-NOSCAM.
- Just in case, clean out storm drains to mitigate flood risk. Clean out lawn clippings and other debris from drains.
- If the power goes out, what will you eat? Do you have food that you don't have to cook?
- Water!
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office non emergency number is 904-630-0500. For emergencies dial 911.
- Have access to cash, just in case. If power goes out, ATM's and credit cards won't work.
- Remember to secure anything outside that COULD blow away.
- Fill your vehicles up with gas. If power goes out, the gas pumps won't work.
- Wipers on? Headlights on! Do not use your hazards/flashers when driving.
- If you're flying out today, remember to check status with your airline before traveling to the airport.
- Per Duval Schools - All AFTER school activities are canceled today, 9/1/16 due to pending storm. School is in session today. A decision about school on Friday will be made by this afternoon.
- Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline has been activated. The number is 1-866-9-NOSCAM.
- Just in case, clean out storm drains to mitigate flood risk. Clean out lawn clippings and other debris from drains.
- If the power goes out, what will you eat? Do you have food that you don't have to cook?
- Water!
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office non emergency number is 904-630-0500. For emergencies dial 911.
