Wednesday, September 27, 2017

What To Do If a Hurricane Hits

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/

Submitted by ~

Wanda Bosworth
Cherokee Rose

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Looking for Crafters

Mandarin Garden Club is looking for vendors for their Craft Sale on November 4th from 9 to 4. Only outside spaces are available. They rent for $25. 

There will be between 40 to 45 booths.
This will be a fun Fall day with a BBQ lunch for sale and baked goods.
Advertising will be done by the Mandarin Garden Club.

Please call 904-268-1192 to reserve your space.