If another
hurricane occurs possibly this information may be of a benefit.
VISIT THESE WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION TRACKING STORMS
Track all Hurricane Storms at the National Hurricane Center
Website: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Wind Tracking Website:
http://www.weather.gov/media/iwx/webpages/skywarn/Beaufort_Wind_Chart.pdf
www.COJ.Net Storm FAQs
HOW TO APPLY:
- Online: https://www.disasterassistance.gov
- Smartphone:
downloading FEMA application through https://www.fema.gov
- FEMA
Toll-Free Helpline: 800-621-3362
- FEMA
Toll-Free Helpline for deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disability:
800-462-7585
- Disaster
Recovery Center open for limited periods post-disaster near your
community.
- U.S. SBA
Disaster Loan Assistance: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Who do I
call if I’ve lost power?
The storm caused extensive power outages
across the city. JEA is working to restore power safely. Electrical outages and
service issues can be reported to JEA at (904) 665-6000 or online at JEA.com.
What do I
do if I find downed power lines?
If citizens encounter downed power lines, they are
encouraged to keep a safe distance and call 630-CITY (2489) to report the
issue.
IMPORTANT
PHONE NUMBERS & WEBSITES
City of Jacksonville
– 904-630-CITY (2489); http://www.coj.net/
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – 904-630-0500; www.coj.net/departments/sheriffs-office.aspx
Florida Department of Transportation – 904-360-5457; http://www.fdot.gov/
JEA - 904-665-6000; https://www.jea.com/
Northeast Florida Red Cross – 904-358-8091;
http://www.redcross.org/local/florida/north-florida/local-chapters/northeast-florida
Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) – 904-630-3100; http://www.jtafla.com/
Traffic Information – 511; https://fl511.com/
United Way of Northeast Florida – 211; https://www.unitedwaynefl.org/
Florida Emergency Information Hotline – 1-800-342-3557; http://floridadisaster.org/feil.htm
Salvation Army – 904-356-8641; http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/jacksonville/
National Weather Service Jacksonville – 904-741-4311; www.weather.gov/jax/
Duval County Public Schools – 904-390-2000; https://duvalschools.org/
Jacksonville Public Library – 904-630-BOOK (2665); https://www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/
Federal Disaster Assistance – 1-800-621-3362, https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – 904-630-0500; www.coj.net/departments/sheriffs-office.aspx
Florida Department of Transportation – 904-360-5457; http://www.fdot.gov/
JEA - 904-665-6000; https://www.jea.com/
Northeast Florida Red Cross – 904-358-8091;
http://www.redcross.org/local/florida/north-florida/local-chapters/northeast-florida
Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) – 904-630-3100; http://www.jtafla.com/
Traffic Information – 511; https://fl511.com/
United Way of Northeast Florida – 211; https://www.unitedwaynefl.org/
Florida Emergency Information Hotline – 1-800-342-3557; http://floridadisaster.org/feil.htm
Salvation Army – 904-356-8641; http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/jacksonville/
National Weather Service Jacksonville – 904-741-4311; www.weather.gov/jax/
Duval County Public Schools – 904-390-2000; https://duvalschools.org/
Jacksonville Public Library – 904-630-BOOK (2665); https://www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/
Federal Disaster Assistance – 1-800-621-3362, https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Submitted by ~
Wanda Bosworth
Cherokee Rose