- University of North Florida graduates July 28, 2010College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of ArtsAnthropology: Brett Justin Anderson and Cara Kirby.Art: William Turner Lotowycz, Sarah Beth Lovely, Kristine Hope Rodgers, Emily Sawyer, Brianna Nicole Scott, Samantha Frances Spaniak and Kathryn Healan Wedekind.Criminal Justice: John James Atteo, Kelsey Joyce Bridgeman, Timothy John Bromley, Megan Cunn […]Cindy Holifield
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- Woman trapped in her vehicle arrested when police got her out July 23, 2010A 24-year-old Jacksonville woman was arrested around 1 p.m. July 17 and charged with possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended license and failing to yield after her vehicle struck another one in the 12800 block of Old St. Augustine Road. A police officer saw two disabled vehicles in the road where the woman was trapped in her vehicle. Rescue workers […]Times-Union
Posts Tagged ‘Be Prepared for Bad Weather’
Mandarin Area Weather
February 8th, 2010 | 
Author: I don’t if you noticed or not but it is really cold out there. At least it’s cold for Jacksonville, Florida. But I think we are lucky to live in the Mandarin area as we seem to be isolated from the more harsh weather. Our little neighborhood off St. Augustine Road between I-295 and I-95 is probably one of the best spots to live in. Most of our area is in the Category 5 hurricane ratings area and we are sheltered from some of the worse that most storm fronts have to offer. You can check your hurricane ratings for your address with the Duval County Property Appraiser’s Website at: http://apps.coj.net/pao_propertySearch/Basic/Search.aspx
If you own your home or are paying for it from the bank (like most people) you just put your name in the search box. If you are renting a home or apartment just put in the address and hit search. The website gives you the basic information listed about the property including what you want to click on is the JaxGIS map icon to look at the property and it will give you the option of checking if you address is in a “FLOOD ZONE” you can click on those words and it will give you a definition of your particular area. Fascinating information and good to know as well. The City of Jacksonville through the Fire and Rescue Department also has an evacuation map that you can copy and print out. This is very helpful if you plan on moving to Jacksonville or to a different area: http://www.coj.net/Departments/Fire+and+Rescue/Emergency+Preparedness/Preparedness/Evacuation+Zones+Map.htm
Now is the time to start thinking about the upcoming Hurricane season and of course the rainy season of late February and March. Don’t get me wrong we always need the rain but if we are getting too much then we really need to get prepared or just stay prepared for bad weather. Know your neighborhood and the various ways of getting into and out of the neighborhood quickly. You cannot always depend on the major highways. When you get a chance drive through different parts of you neighborhood every couple of weeks. As much as Duval County is adding, changing, repairing roads these days it pays to be informed!
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