Jacksonville, Fla. – September 27, 2022 – In accordance with the provisions of Section 674.206, Ordinance Code, the Honorable Lenny Curry, Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, has requested that the Jacksonville City Council convene in a Special Meeting. Mayor Curry will address the City Council Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor, City Hall-St. James Building.

As Hurricane Ian approaches the Jacksonville area, the City of Jacksonville Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to collaborate with local and state agencies as they track and monitor for any potential impacts.

Oceanfront parks and preserves affected in anticipation of Hurricane Ian.

Monitor weather threats and plan for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster.

Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) has reported numerous times over the last several months that the shelter has been experiencing overcrowding that exceeds their capacity for care. Many animal shelters nationwide are struggling with increasing in-shelter animal populations and ACPS is no exception. Recently, a State of Emergency was declared for all South Carolina Shelters due to overcrowding.

Many of our most vulnerable citizens are facing financial difficulties. Many are having to pick and choose between paying rent, mortgage, phone and electric bills, or buying crucial staples like food. Mayor Curry wants to remind the community that the City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Assistance Program is available to qualified Duval County residents in need. Please see below to determine if you qualify.