JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Duval County, prompting city leaders to open all public cooling centers and offer free transportation to help residents escape potentially deadly temperatures.
“If you’re getting headaches, nausea, vomiting, feel lightheaded or disoriented, those are all signs of heat stroke and you need to get into a cool area,” Dr. Sunil Joshi, Jacksonville’s Chief Health Officer, said. “Heat stroke can be deadly.”
For those who must venture outside, he emphasized wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and staying properly hydrated.
The city activated a network of cooling options for residents:
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21 public libraries
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20 community centers
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29 public pools
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16 splash pads
All facilities will be open Saturday during normal operating hours. On Sunday, the Main Library on Laura Street and the Legends Center will remain open as designated cooling centers.
To remove transportation barriers, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is offering free rides to and from any cooling center. Residents need to tell the bus driver they’re heading to or from a cooling center to receive free transportation.
“They’re available for anybody in the community,” Joshi said. “There’s always the folks that their AC just goes out for whatever reason, and they’re not able to get somebody to come and fix it. We still need to protect you as well, and you have these opportunities.”
For additional information on Stay Cool Jax, visit Jacksonville.gov/StayCoolJax or JaxReady.com/StayCoolJax.
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