Vital resources for before and after Hurricane Dorian

September 3, 2019

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As we prepare for Hurricane Dorian, it is important to stay informed about the resources available throughout Northeast Florida. Read on for emergency contact information, useful websites and apps, and post-storm resources to help you and your family get back on your feet. Stay safe!

 

Emergency Operations Centers by county: 

Florida Emergency Information Hotline: 1-800-342-3557

Baker: 904-259-6111 |  bakercountyfl.org/eoc

Clay: 904-284-7703  |  claycountygov.com

Duval: 904-630-2472 or 904-630-2489 or 904-630-CITY (2489)  |  www.coj.net

Flagler: 386-586-5111  |  flagleremergency.com

Nassau: 904-548-0900  |  nassaufl-em.com

Putnam: 386-329-0379  |  main.putnam-fl.com

St. Johns: 904-824-5550  |  sjcemergencymanagement.org

Helpful websites:

news4jax.com

firstcoastnews.com

actionnewsjax.com

630city.coj.net

jaxready.com

 

Helpful apps:

JaxReady – Created by the Emergency Preparedness Division and Information Technologies Division of the City of Jacksonville, the app monitors current threat levels and weather reports, and provides up-to-the-minute news feeds. Search “JaxReady” in the App Store.

 

FL511 – This is the state’s official FDOT source for real-time traffic and travel information, providing directions, travel times, alternate routes and info on crashes, congestion, construction, closures and detour routes. Search “FL511” in the App Store.

 

Social media:

If you’re using social media to receive updates, search for hashtags #JaxReady and #FCNStorm. Also, follow Twitter/Instagram accounts @CityOfJax, @FLSERT and @MyFDOT_NEFL.

 

Post-storm resources (courtesy of The United Way of Northeast Florida’s website):

Should anyone need food, shelter, transportation or other resources after the storm, there are many helpful sources throughout the First Coast.

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

1-800-621-FEMA (3662) OR 1-800-462-7585 |  fema.gov

 

Crisis Clean-Up Hotline (free debris removal and tree cutting [depends on availability])
1-800-451-1954

Scam Warning: The Northeast Florida Builders Association warns of people posing as licensed contractors that may approach homeowners offering repairs. You can verify a contractor’s license by contacting the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at (850) 487-1395 or at myfloridalicense.com. You can also report unlicensed activity at (866) 532-1440.

 

United Way (211)
FREE Helpline: 2-1-1 OR (904) 632-0600  |  nefl211.org

 

American Red Cross
1-800-768-8048 OR (904) 358-8091  |  redcross.org

 

Feeding Northeast Florida
feedingnefl.org

The Salvation Army
(904) 356-8641  |  salvationarmyusa.org/usn

 

JTA – Transportation
(904) 630-3100  |  jtafla.com

 

JEA – Utilities
1-800-683-5542 OR (904) 665-6000  |  jea.com

 

FPL – Utilities
1-800-468-8243  | fpl.com

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