PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS FOR CORONAVIRUS

CITY LAUNCHES WEB PAGE TO INFORM PUBLIC ABOUT

PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS FOR CORONAVIRUS Citizens Urged to Visit JAXREADY.com/Virus for Current Information

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 3, 2020 – The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division (JAXREADY) has launched JAXREADY.com/Virus, a go-to resource for Duval County residents to get the latest information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and any impacts to the Jacksonville area.

“The health and safety of Jacksonville citizens is my top priority,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “As we address the potential impacts of coronavirus on our community, it is important that citizens receive timely and accurate information to ensure they are prepared. This webpage will contain important updates and information from our emergency management team; local, state and federal partners; and other key stakeholders that we have been working with since late January.”

The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation and will provide timely updates on this webpage and on City social media channels.

About the City of Jacksonville

The City of Jacksonville is the largest city by land mass in the contiguous United States, serving approximately 900,000 residents. Located in Duval County, City of Jacksonville leadership includes the mayor and a 19-member City Council. To learn more about the City of Jacksonville, visit COJ.net.