Jefferson County Emergency Management

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Great FSA meeting yesterday at the new FDEM building.

06/12/2026

☀️ HEAT SAFETY ALERT ☀️

Summer temperatures are rising across Jefferson County, and extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone—especially children, older adults, and pets.

💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and call 911 immediately if someone is experiencing a heat-related emergency.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🗣️ Is your emergency contact list up to date?

When an emergency happens, having current contact information can help families, employees, customers & partners stay connected.

⬇️ See below & learn more about business preparedness at FloridaDisaster.org/Business.

06/12/2026

🥵 High temperatures Today & Saturday will climb into the mid to upper 90s with heat indices between 103 to 110 degrees.
⚠️Stay hydrated. Wear lightweight, light colored clothing. Remain in an air-conditioned space. Check on the elderly, kids, and pets.

06/12/2026

UF IFAS Extension Columbia County will be holding a very important meeting to inform the community about the New World Screwworm:
Date/Time: June 18th, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
If you have any Warm-Blooded Animals, this meeting is for YOU!! This includes Livestock, Wildlife, and Pets.
🐴 🐕‍🦺 🐾🐈 🐓 🦌
Join local experts for an informative evening about the New World Screwworm - Discussing what it means for our community and how we can all play a role in protecting our animals.
You will be informed of what to be on the lookout for and how much of a concern this pest is for our Livestock, Wildlife, and Pets!
Please join UF IFAS Extension Columbia County on the 18th of June at the Fairgrounds. Any questions prior to the meeting please contact Paulette Tomlinson. Her contact information is below. 👇
Paulette Tomlinson
UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County
Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent III
386-758-1030
[email protected]