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 locally heavy rainfall with potential flooding.
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Yesterday, Governor DeSantis issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency , which included Duval County, to ensure local communities have the state resources needed for storm preparation and response. The City’s Emergency Preparedness Division is participating in briefings with federal, state, and local partners and coordinating with stakeholders.
On the local level, the City is preparing for the storm system by prepping first responder response teams and clearing drainage systems in low-lying areas. The City of Jacksonville Public Works Department, along with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and JEA, stand ready to mobilize and respond as needed as the tropical system approaches.