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Services for Special Needs Clients<br />
A special needs client is someone medically dependent on electricity for life support equipment,<br />
and or requires observation, has a chronic condition that requires assistance, needs assistance<br />
with medications, takes medications that must be refrigerated, is an Alzheimer’s or Dementia<br />
patient, or has a contagious health condition that requires precautions and isolation.<br />
General Population<br />
Shelters<br />
General population shelters are<br />
open to everyone and are filled<br />
on a first-come, first-served<br />
basis.<br />
Pet-Friendly Shelters<br />
Pet-friendly shelters provide<br />
shelter to people and their pets.<br />
Owners are required to care for<br />
their pets. Only household pets<br />
are allowed, including dogs,<br />
cats, ferrets, hamsters, and<br />
small rabbits. Reptiles are not<br />
allowed.<br />
Special Needs Shelters<br />
Special Needs shelters are for<br />
people with special medical<br />
needs who should pre-register.<br />
Limited medical staff will be<br />
available to provide emergency<br />
medical assistance.<br />
Shelter Information<br />
The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division<br />
will announce the opening of shelters through television,<br />
radio, social media, and on the JAXREADY App. Shelters are<br />
intended to be last resorts for residents whose homes are<br />
unsafe. Residents are expected to bring their emergency<br />
supply kit to the shelter, including sleeping bags and pillows.<br />
If you decide to go to a shelter, secure your home and, if time<br />
permits, eat something before leaving. There is very little<br />
privacy in a shelter, and the conditions may be crowded.<br />
Any person that meets the special needs criteria and plans to go<br />
to a shelter during an evacuation should pre-register by calling,<br />
mailing or faxing the Special Needs Registration Form to the City<br />
of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division.<br />
Mail:<br />
Fax: 904-630-0600<br />
Phone: 904-255-3110<br />
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department<br />
Emergency Preparedness Division<br />
515 N. Julia St., 4th Floor<br />
Jacksonville, FL 32202<br />
Completing the Registration Form<br />
• Download the Special Needs Registration Form at<br />
www.jaxready.com.<br />
• Complete all the medical questions.<br />
• Please write legibly.<br />
• If transportation is needed, complete that section.<br />
• Remember to list a contact number.<br />
• List only prescription medications.<br />
• Complete one form per person.<br />
• Include your apartment or unit number.<br />
Transportation<br />
If you cannot get to a pre-designated bus stop to go to a shelter, you should<br />
pre-register with the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division.<br />
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