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Prepare Your Home Before the Storm!
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INSPECT YOUR ROOFBefore hurricane season, have a licensed roof contractor inspect, perform repairs, and double-check the integrity of your roof, and double-check the integrity of your roof. Clear gutters and drains, trim nearby trees.
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PROTECT YOUR WINDOWSInstall impact resistant windows or hurricane shutters. Otherwise, be ready to cover your windows with 5/8” plywood when a storm is approaching. Duct tape provides NO protection from things like tree limbs that fall during a storm.
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PHOTO DOCUMENATIONTake photos and video of your home and all of your belongings for insurance purposes. If you need to submit a claim, backup documentation may be needed. Refer back to your policy for more information.
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PREPARE YOUR YARD- Unhealthy trees and limbs, yard furniture and decorations are among objects can cause damages.
- Keep your trees pruned, clean out your gutters on a regular basis.
- Properly dispose of any piles of tree limbs or debris.
- Bring in all large yard items, such as furniture, grills, and bird baths.
- Do not drain your pool. Instead add extra chlorine and turn off power to pool equipment.
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EMERGENCY ALERTSDo you know how to get emergency alerts from the City sent directly to your phone? Text StAugAlerts to 888777 to subscribe today. Also information from the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center can be received by texting StJohnsEOC to 888777 to opt-in for emergency alerts from the County. Learn more about the emergency alert system here.
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The Break RoomJessica Beach, Chief Resiliency Officer & Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities
This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Chief Resiliency Officer & Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities, Jessica Beach. With Hurricane Season approaching, she catches us up on the City's resiliency efforts.
To listen to The Break Room, go to www.CityStAugRadio.com or listen live on WFCF/88.5 FM on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 5:00pm or Saturdays & Sundays at 8:00am.
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Back Bay Feasibility Study with the Army Corps of Engineers
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Future Without Project PredictionsAt the April 24, 2024 public meeting held at the Willie Galimore Center, the Army Corps of Engineers presented their findings on the Future Without Projects modeling run completion. You can watch a recording of that presentation at the city's website, or view the slideshow at www.CityStAug.com/BackBay Tune in to the monthly webinars to learn more. Another in-person public meeting will be scheduled for the fall to discuss the Initial Array of Alternatives that will stem from the Future Without Projects modeling completion. Public comment is accepted throughout the life of the study. Submit public comment here.
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Public Virtual Meetings MonthlyMonthly Project Delivery Team Progress Meetings for the Back Bay Feasibility Study are virtual and open to the public. All meetings are scheduled for 1:00PM-2:30PM. Click here to access the virtual meeting room. Phone Number: 844-800-2712
Access Code: 199 927 9909 Upcoming dates for 2024 are as follows: - Thursday, June 20, 2024
- Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) ProgramPublic Meeting Scheduled August 19, 2024 On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00PM the City in partnership with its consultant Quality Engineering and Surveying (QES) will be hosting a workshop at City Hall, 75 King St, in the Alcazar Room, on the 2024 FMA Program Application Cycle. The FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program is a resource provided to the City meant to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). To qualify, residents must have NFIP backed insurance no later than August 31, 2024. The FMA Program is a nationally competitive annual FEMA grant program. Applications will be due October 1, 2024. Prioritization is given to those structures listed as Severe Repetitive Loss and Repetitive Loss which is determined by FEMA. To learn more, please email us here or visit the city's website.
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Upcoming Hurricane Preparedness Events
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Hurricane Preparedness Distribution event in JacksonvilleSaturday, June 15 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
On Saturday, June 15 from 9:00am to 12:00pm there will be a Hurricane Preparedness Distribution event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds (510 Fairgrounds Place). At this event, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to be prepared for hurricane season, meet community partners and learn how they can help, and receive shelf stable food and supplies that they need to have on hand in the event of a hurricane. This event is first come, first serve, while supplies last. Click here for the event flyer. For more information, please contact 904.328.6158.
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St. Johns County Emergency Management to host Hurricane Prep WorkshopFree workshop on Tuesday, June 18 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
On Tuesday, June 18 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch (101 Library Blvd) of the library, St Johns County Emergency Management will be discussing the ins and outs of hurricane preparedness. During this informative session, residents can learn about hurricanes, find out how to best prepare, identify what evacuation zone they are in, and learn how they can become more resilient to natural disasters. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
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Hurricane ResourcesWebsites to visit to prepare for a storm!
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