Debby will hit the Florida Big Bend Monday morning – likely as a hurricane.
Florida is the “fork in the road” determining the storm’s path and speed. The storm may impact Northeast Florida on Sunday evening.
Duval County & JEA
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has declared a local state of emergency that starts Sunday at 8 a.m.
Call Center:
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- Power outages should be reported to JEA either by calling (904)665-6000, visiting JEA.com , or texting “OUT” to MyJEA (69532).
- 630-CITY (2489) will open phone lines at 8 a.m. on Sunday to answer any questions that residents may have.
- Government Closures:
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- At this time, the Elections Center will be closed Monday. Early voting will now start on Wednesday.
- The Florida Department of Health in Duval County, Duval County Courthouse, and Clerk’s beaches branch will be closed Monday.
- Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office buildings will be closed Monday. This includes the Police Memorial Building, each district substation, the property room and records and ID.
- District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5.
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- All on-campus events and athletic practices are canceled
- Schools will be in contact with families to provide rescheduling information for any orientations or other events impacted.
- Shelters:
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- JTA will be offering will be offering free rides to those who need transportation to the shelters.
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- Legends – route 3
- Landmark – route 10
- LaVilla – routes 13, 16, 53
- Guests seeking shelter during this inclement weather may check in to City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn (234 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202) on Sunday, August 4th starting at 11:00 am and all day Monday, August 5th.
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- All guests will receive a hot meal and will be offered access to showers and clean clothing
- Women and Families – Sulzbacher Village at 5455 Springfield Blvd.
- The Sulzbacher’s Downtown Campus at 611 East Adams St. is closed from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6
- The Legends Center – 5130 Soutel Dr. — Open for general population, special medical needs, and pet-friendly.
- Landmark Middle – (101 Kernan Blvd) — Open for general population, special medical needs, and pet-friendly.
- LaVilla School of the Arts – (501 N. Davis St.) — Open for general population
- American Red Cross is opening evacuation shelters at the following locations:
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- Lavilla School of Arts (Duval County): 501 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Legends Community Center (Duval County): 5130 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- Landmark Middle School (Duval County) 101 Kerman Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32225