Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is declaring a local state of emergency for the city that starts Sunday at 8 a.m.
According to a press release, this is a necessary step for the city to initiate the local resources needed to protect the community.
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Thursday, 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.
The Operations Center will fully activate to bring together key agencies.
Per city ordinance, the City Council will convene for a briefing on the local state of emergency declaration. This briefing will take place in the Council Chambers on Sunday at 10 a.m.
630-CITY (2489) will also open phone lines at 8 a.m. to answer any questions that residents may have.