Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry says the city continues to closely monitor Hurricane Ian to determine if evacuations in Zone A are the safest option.
– Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry declared a state of emergency for Duval County and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, effective at noon Wednesday, asCurry made the announcement at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. A state of emergency declaration allows the city to more easily allocate money and resources to protect lives and property.
In addition, Curry said, all city offices, except senior centers, will close to the public and nonessential personnel beginning at noon Wednesday. Senior centers will remain open until 5 p.m. Wednesday. As for what Jacksonville residents can expect, Curry said Ian “could possibly be a hybrid of Irma,” resulting in a significant risk of major flooding.
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