Prepare for Emergencies

Jacksonville sits in a hurricane exposure zone, and visitors often miss local evacuation alerts that residents receive. Please know the plan before you need it peak activity runs August through October.

• Know your evacuation zone & routes: Print evacuation routes, shelter locations, and emergency numbers in the rental.
• Sign up for alerts: Enable weather alerts on your phone and monitor local news; do not rely only on app notifications. If an evacuation order is issued for our zone, leave promptly, do not wait.
• Emergency supply kit location: Flashlights, extra batteries, a battery/hand-crank weather radio, bottled water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, a manual can opener, and a first-aid kit are stored in the owner's closet.
• Keep the host/local 24-hour contact and 911 handy at all times.

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• Emergency numbers: 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies. The nearest hospital and urgent-care addresses are posted in the welcome binder.
• Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors are installed. Please do not disable them. Report any chirping/low-battery alarms to the host.
• Fire safety: Locate the nearest exits and any fire extinguisher on arrival. Never leave cooking, candles, or grills unattended.
• Childproofing: Keep small children away from stairs, balconies, and the pool; store cleaning supplies and medications out of reach.
• Secure entry: Lock doors and windows when away or asleep; use any provided smart-lock codes rather than leaving doors unlocked.
• Human Trafficking Awareness: Operators must post a sign measuring at least 11 by 15 inches in a conspicuous location accessible to employees. The sign must use at least 32-point type, appear in both English and Spanish, and list the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) required hotline: 1-855-FLA-SAFE (1-855-352-7233).
• First aid: A stocked first-aid kit is located in the kitchen/bathroom; ask your host if you need directions.