Mitigation
Mitigation lessens the impacts disasters have on lives and property through hazard avoidance, damage prevention and flood insurance.
Mitigation includes
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wind proofing critical buildings,
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elevating or purchasing flood prone homes and businesses,
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locating residential and commercial development outside flood zones, and
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creating wildfire buffers around development in vulnerable areas.
Other mitigation initiatives:
FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offer several grant programs for which eligible homeowners and businesses may qualify to help with mitigation activities. Please contact the State of Florida or the City of Jacksonville's Emergency Preparedness Division at 630-2472 for more information. (Description of FEMA Mitigation Grants)
Click here to find out if your home is in a flood zone.
Flooding
Flooding is a critical hazard in Duval County. Do you know what to do to protect yourself and your property? Download the attached brochure and share with your family, friends and co-wokers. Download brochure