In the past 48 hours, the River City has taken on a new meaning as Hurricane Matthew presented life-threatening storm surge, which reached levels not seen in the area in nearly 120 years. As the nation’s largest city, covering 840 square miles, Jacksonville serves a population of 850,000 residents. Nearly half of them were evacuated Wednesday afternoon from the beaches and low-lying areas due to dangerous hurricane conditions. Federal, state and local officials are conducting 24-hour emergency operations to address the needs and impact of this historic storm.

The Storm is Upon Us
 
As forecasted by national weather and city emergency officials, Hurricane Matthew is greatly impacting the Jacksonville area as follows:

Friday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m.
City and emergency officials continue 24-hour operations at the Emergency Operations Center

Jacksonville is continuing to experience the ongoing effects of Hurricane Matthew. 

Friday, Oct. 7, 11:15 a.m.
Hurricane Matthew Continues Devastating Track Along Florida Coastline

Wind threshold conditions are now impacting Jacksonville and the beaches.  JSO and JFRD continue to monitor storm conditions and will make every effort to respond to citizen needs.

Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane Matthew Will Approach the First Coast this Afternoon & Evening

Conditions continue to intensify as Hurricane Matthew is expected to reach Jacksonville within 8-10 hours. Though expected winds speeds have been reduced, the storm remains a catastrophic and life-threatening event. Storm surge represents the greatest threat to public safety.
 

Hurricane Matthew updates as of Friday, Oct.7 at 1 a.m.

“Hurricane Matthew is the type of storm that hurricane and weather experts have been training for.” – NWS

“This is a once in a 100 year type of storm” – NWS

(Note updated Storm FAQs attached.)

City Continues Preparation for Possible Impacts of Storm

City Continues Preparation for Possible Impacts of Storm

In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, evacuation orders have been issued for people living in the beaches communities and evacuation zones A and B. Evacuations zones can be viewed at http://maps.coj.net/DuvalProperty or by downloading the JaxReady mobile app. Four local shelter locations have been identified. One location, The Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.- 32208; pet friendly), opened at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Beaches and Low-Lying Areas Plan for Impact of Hurricane Matthew

The City of Jacksonville, in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, has declared a state of emergency for Duval County. Mayor Lenny Curry is advising citizens at the Beaches and low-lying areas to evacuate. 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the impact of domestic violence and strengthen efforts to offer assistance and support to victims. The month-long observance evolved from the Day of Unity held by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in October 1981, an effort to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end domestic violence. The Day of Unity eventually grew to a weeklong observance, and in October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed.

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