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Onboard educational presentations<br />
are provided to you by the<br />
<strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
<strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Authority</strong><br />
With cooperation and support from the<br />
Department of Homeland Security<br />
EMERGENCY!<br />
Are You<br />
<strong>Prepared</strong>?
Are You<br />
At Risk?
Are You <strong>Prepared</strong><br />
Disasters happen nearly every<br />
day all over the world…<br />
BE PREPARED<br />
…and they can happen right here.
Are You At Risk?<br />
Are you at risk from the effects of a<br />
hurricane?<br />
Is your home flood prone, a mobile or<br />
manufactured home, or do you have a<br />
special medical need?<br />
Do you live in a hurricane evacuation<br />
zone?<br />
If so, you may be ordered to evacuate to<br />
a safer location before a hurricane hits.
Are You At Risk?<br />
• Ways to find out if you live in a<br />
hurricane evacuation zone or flood<br />
zone:<br />
– Visit the city’s website at<br />
www.coj.net<br />
– Contact your local emergency<br />
preparedness office at 630-2472<br />
– Obtain a copy of the city’s<br />
Hurricane Planning Guide<br />
Source: City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong>
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> Before an Emergency<br />
Checklist<br />
Know if you need to evacuate, where<br />
you would go, and how to get there.<br />
Have your emergency kit ready.<br />
Protect your property.<br />
Inventory your property and<br />
belongings.<br />
Check your insurance policies.
Emergency Evacuation
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> - Evacuation<br />
• If <strong>Jacksonville</strong> is under<br />
a hurricane watch or<br />
warning, evacuation<br />
acuato<br />
orders may be issued<br />
for vulnerable<br />
and residents<br />
at risk.<br />
Source: City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> - Evacuation<br />
‣ Remember… residents of<br />
<strong>Jacksonville</strong> are vulnerable<br />
to other hazards such as:<br />
• Severe storms<br />
• Tornados<br />
• Flooding<br />
• Winter storms<br />
• Hazardous materials<br />
accidents<br />
• Terrorism<br />
‣ Evacuations could be issued<br />
for these events if the public<br />
is in danger.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> - Evacuation<br />
• Do you know where you will go if an<br />
evacuation order is issued?<br />
• Have plans ahead of time to evacuate<br />
to a friend’s or family member’s<br />
home, a public shelter, or other safe<br />
location.<br />
• Evacuation orders are mandatory for<br />
all residents included in the<br />
evacuation order.<br />
Source: City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong>
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> - Evacuation<br />
Evacuation by car:<br />
• Know your evacuation<br />
routes<br />
• Take emergency<br />
supplies and personal<br />
belongings<br />
• Notify someone<br />
outside the<br />
evacuation zone<br />
• Have a safe<br />
destination<br />
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> - Evacuation<br />
• If you do not have a safe location to evacuate<br />
to, public shelters are available as a last resort<br />
to evacuating residents.<br />
• If evacuating to a public shelter, know how you<br />
will get there, and what to expect.<br />
• During an evacuation order, OPEN public<br />
shelters will be announced by officials.<br />
i • To locate shelters near your home, visit the<br />
city’s website, or contact 630-CITY.
Evacuation<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong>
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
• JTA provides Free transportation to open<br />
public shelters if <strong>Jacksonville</strong> is under an<br />
evacuation order.<br />
There are three ways to use JTA services during an<br />
evacuation:<br />
1. JTA Bus Stops<br />
2. Designated Pick Up Points<br />
3. School Bus Stops<br />
(North and NW <strong>Jacksonville</strong>)
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Bus Stops<br />
1.<br />
• Go to your nearest JTA bus<br />
stop for transportation to a<br />
public shelter.<br />
• Buses will be marked as<br />
evacuation buses.<br />
E V A C U A T I O N B U S<br />
• You will be transferred to a central hub<br />
where you will continue to a shelter.
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Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Pick Up Points<br />
2.<br />
• Go to one of four pre-designated pick up points<br />
to be transported to a public shelter.<br />
Mayport MS<br />
Fletcher HS<br />
Baldwin JH/ HS<br />
Jax Beach Elem<br />
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Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – School Bus Routes<br />
• For the North and Northwest parts of the City,<br />
school bus routes will be used to pick up<br />
evacuating residents.<br />
• Buses will be marked as evacuation buses.<br />
3.<br />
E V A C U A T I O N B U S
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – School Bus Routes<br />
Zip Codes Served<br />
by School Bus<br />
Routes during<br />
evacuations<br />
• During an evacuation, School Bus Routes<br />
cover the zip codes listed in the table.<br />
32218<br />
32218<br />
32219<br />
32220<br />
32226<br />
Bold indicates multiple<br />
services<br />
32234<br />
32220<br />
32221<br />
32019<br />
32254<br />
32205<br />
32210<br />
32208<br />
32209 32206<br />
32204<br />
32202<br />
32207<br />
32277<br />
32211<br />
32246<br />
32226<br />
32225<br />
32233<br />
32266<br />
32216 32224 32250<br />
32227<br />
32215 32222<br />
32244<br />
32212<br />
32214<br />
32217<br />
32257 32256<br />
Legend<br />
Service Overlap<br />
Multiple Services<br />
32223<br />
32258
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Ride Request & Pick Up Points<br />
Zip Codes served by<br />
JTA Pick Up Points<br />
and Ride Request<br />
during evacuations<br />
Pick Up<br />
Points<br />
• During an evacuation, Ride Request<br />
Service covers the zip codes listed.<br />
Beaches 32233<br />
32218<br />
Beaches 32250<br />
32226<br />
Baldwin 32234<br />
32019<br />
32208<br />
32227<br />
Ride<br />
Request<br />
Highlands 32218<br />
32234<br />
32221<br />
32220<br />
32254<br />
32205<br />
32210<br />
32209 32206<br />
32204<br />
32202<br />
32207<br />
32277<br />
32211<br />
32246<br />
32225<br />
32233<br />
32266<br />
32216 32224 32250<br />
San Jose 32223<br />
Avenues 32258<br />
32215 32222<br />
32244<br />
32212<br />
32214<br />
32217<br />
32257 32256<br />
Bold indicates multiple<br />
services<br />
Legend<br />
Service Overlap<br />
Multiple Services<br />
32223<br />
32258
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Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – JTA Evacuation Transfer Points<br />
Evacuating residents will be transported to<br />
a transfer station before going to an open<br />
shelter.<br />
Gateway<br />
Regency<br />
• Transfer Points<br />
– Gateway<br />
–FSCJ Kent<br />
– FSCJ Downtown<br />
– Regency<br />
FSCJ Kent<br />
FSCJ Downtown<br />
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Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Safety<br />
• If under evacuation<br />
orders for a hurricane,<br />
JTA will discontinue<br />
all regular and<br />
evacuation services<br />
at an announced<br />
cut-off time to ensure<br />
that residents and employees are in a safe<br />
location before hurricane effects are expected.<br />
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency<br />
Includes bus, trolley, Community Shuttles, Skyway and Connexion services
Emergency Shelters
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Shelters<br />
• Public Shelters are<br />
available for all city<br />
residents only<br />
during an<br />
evacuation.<br />
• The American Red<br />
Cross manages all<br />
public shelters in <strong>Jacksonville</strong> and trained<br />
volunteers are there to provide assistance.<br />
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Shelters<br />
• If going to a public shelter during an evacuation,<br />
you should take the following items:<br />
Identification<br />
Medications<br />
Important<br />
paperwork<br />
Clothes<br />
Comfortable<br />
C f t bedding<br />
Special dietary<br />
items<br />
Snacks<br />
toiletries<br />
t i<br />
Baby supplies,<br />
if necessary<br />
Emergency<br />
contact<br />
information<br />
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Shelters<br />
• What to expect:<br />
– Crowded spaces with little privacy.<br />
– Often noisy environments.<br />
– Volunteers are available to make<br />
sheltered residents more<br />
comfortable.<br />
– Bring entertainment items.<br />
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Special Needs
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Special Needs<br />
• Residents with special<br />
medical needs should<br />
register with the City of<br />
<strong>Jacksonville</strong> each year.<br />
• Special shelters are<br />
available for patients<br />
needing electricity or<br />
special medical care.<br />
• Call 630-2472 to register.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Special Needs<br />
• JTA also provides<br />
transportation during an<br />
evacuation to residents<br />
with special needs<br />
through regular<br />
transport and through<br />
the Connexion program.<br />
• Register with the City by calling 630-2472<br />
2472.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Special Needs<br />
• If you have a special<br />
transportation need,<br />
you can also register<br />
with the city for<br />
assistance evacuating<br />
during an emergency<br />
event.<br />
• Call 630-2472 to<br />
register.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Special Needs Registration<br />
• To register with the city’s special needs<br />
program, contact the emergency<br />
preparedness<br />
p<br />
office at<br />
630-2472 or<br />
visit the City’s<br />
website at:<br />
www.coj.net
Pets
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Pets<br />
• The City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong> now provides shelter<br />
needs for your pets if evacuation orders are<br />
issued. Pet owners must register their animals<br />
with Animal Care and Control to be admitted<br />
into one of three pre-designated pet-friendly<br />
shelters.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Special Needs<br />
• Animals admitted into pet-friendly shelters<br />
include:<br />
Dogs Cats Rabbits Pocket Pets Birds<br />
• Reptiles are NOT permitted
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Pets<br />
Pets must have proof of vaccine<br />
and registration, proper crating<br />
and all necessary supplies<br />
including food, bedding and<br />
medicines.<br />
Owners are responsible for the care<br />
and maintenance of their pets inside<br />
a public shelter.<br />
Veterinarian professionals will be on hand<br />
in case of an emergency.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Special Needs<br />
Pets are not permitted<br />
on public transportation,<br />
so make sure to plan<br />
ahead to get you and<br />
your pets to a safe<br />
location before disaster<br />
strikes.
Home Kit and<br />
Personal <strong>Prepared</strong>ness
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Home Emergency Kit<br />
• If sheltering in place, secure your home, notify<br />
friends and family and have your emergency kit<br />
ready. Kits should include:<br />
Canned food<br />
First Aid Kit<br />
Cash<br />
Clothing/bedding<br />
Water (1 gallon per<br />
person/day)<br />
Radio and Batteries<br />
Flashlights<br />
Manual can opener<br />
Plastic sheeting or<br />
tarp<br />
Soap/disinfectant<br />
Personal hygiene<br />
items<br />
Medications<br />
Matches<br />
Bleach<br />
Plastic bags<br />
Source: City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong>
Be <strong>Prepared</strong><br />
• Residents should always be prepared p<br />
for<br />
ANY emergency situation:<br />
• Have a preparedness plan.<br />
• Have a family communications plan.<br />
• Have a family evacuation plan.<br />
• Have an emergency supplies kit ready.<br />
• Know where to get important<br />
information regarding the event.
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Be Responsible<br />
• Personal preparedness is<br />
the MOST IMPORTANT<br />
thing you can do to protect<br />
your family and home.<br />
• Get ready and STAY READY!<br />
Source: FEMA<br />
BE PREPARED
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – After an Emergency<br />
• If you evacuate, wait for the “all-clear” from<br />
officials before re-entry. entry.<br />
• Always place generators OUTSIDE.<br />
• Avoid flooded or damaged areas.<br />
• Avoid downed power lines.<br />
• Stay tuned to local media sources for<br />
instructions, updates and recovery e information.
Information<br />
Resources
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Important Numbers<br />
City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
City C.A.R.E.<br />
630-CITY<br />
City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
Emergency Management<br />
630-2472<br />
JTA Customer Service<br />
630-3100
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Resources<br />
www.floridadisaster.org<br />
Florida Emergency Management<br />
www.coj.net<br />
City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
www.ready.gov<br />
Department of<br />
Homeland Security<br />
www.redcross.org<br />
American Red Cross<br />
www.jtafla.com<br />
<strong>Jacksonville</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Authority</strong><br />
www.dhs.gov<br />
Department of Homeland Security<br />
www.fema.gov<br />
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Resources<br />
• For help and information<br />
on developing a<br />
personal preparedness<br />
plan and emergency kit:<br />
– City of <strong>Jacksonville</strong><br />
Hurricane Planning<br />
Guide
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Resources<br />
• State of Florida Family Disaster Planning<br />
Website: www.floridadisaster.org/family/
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> – Resources<br />
• FEMA, Are You<br />
Ready? An In-Depth<br />
Guide to Citizen<br />
<strong>Prepared</strong>ness<br />
– www.fema.gov
Be <strong>Prepared</strong> - Evacuation<br />
Zip Codes Served by JTA<br />
Bus Routes during<br />
evacuations<br />
32202 32222<br />
32204 32223<br />
32205 32224<br />
32206 32225<br />
32207 32227<br />
32208 32233<br />
32209 32234<br />
32210 32244<br />
32211 32246<br />
32212 32250<br />
32215 32254<br />
32216 32256<br />
32217 32257<br />
32218 32266<br />
32221 32277<br />
Bold indicates multiple services<br />
• During an evacuation, JTA Bus Routes<br />
cover the zip codes listed in the table.<br />
32234<br />
Legend<br />
Service Overlap<br />
Multiple Services<br />
32221<br />
32220<br />
32019<br />
32215 32222<br />
32210<br />
32244<br />
32254<br />
32205<br />
32208<br />
32218<br />
32209 32206<br />
32204<br />
32212<br />
32214<br />
32202<br />
32207<br />
32223<br />
32217<br />
32277<br />
32211<br />
32246<br />
32226<br />
32225<br />
32257 32256<br />
32233<br />
32266<br />
32216 32224 32250<br />
32258<br />
32227
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