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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON OFFICES, JTRAN, CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ALL CLOSED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 30th; WASTE MANAGEMENT SUSPENDS COLLECTIONS City Issues Additional Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates and reminders to residents as … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021 Mayor Lumumba Declares State of Emergency in Anticipation of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Today, City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, issued a proclamation declaring a civil emergency for the entire City of Jackson in anticipation of Hurricane Ida. Rain, high winds, flooding, and potential tornadoes are anticipated … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021   City of Jackson Issues Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates and reminders to residents as the city prepares for Hurricane Ida:   GENERAL REMINDERS: Please pay attention to local news media or weather radio … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON DISTRIBUTING SANDBAGS TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE IDA   (JACKSON, Miss.) – In preparation for Hurricane Ida, the City of Jackson is distributing sandbags to residents today, Saturday, August 28 through Tuesday, August, 31 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4225 Michael … Continued

Emergency Prepardeness Flood Attached and below please find some emergency preparedness flood reminders from the Jackson Fire Department. Flood Safety To stay connected and informed: Sign up for CodeRed Emergency Alerts @ www.jacksonms.gov Listen to the local news media or weather radio for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding. Preparing for a Flood Make a … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021   STORM DEBRIS REMINDERS FROM DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Solid Waste asks that residents give at least two weeks after a storm passes to allow for damage assessments and retaining of contracts if needed to assist with debris removal. … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021   RESCHEDULED: PEACE IN THE STREETS 3-ON-3 STREET HOOPS Basketball Competition Postponed Until Saturday, September 18, 2021   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Due to anticipated weather conditions, the City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation is rescheduling its Peace in the Streets 3-on-3 Street Hoops basketball competition for Saturday, … Continued

Ambition Prep School and the following streets will remain under a boil water advisory until further notice: [5300-5899] Clinton Blvd. [100-399] Westhaven Blvd. Windsor Park Apts. South Flag Chapel Rd. East Lane North Lane Loden Pl. Sunrise Pl. Wynndyke Rd. Wynndyke Cir. Ladd St. Sheronn St. Chalet Ave. Speights St. Riffle Ave.

See below and attached for lifted area.  All streets in the Presidential Hills Subdivision have been lifted. PWS 250008 67-Boil Water Lift-2021 RE-ISSUED The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on our drinking water system is now lifted: Presidential Hills Subdivision; 39213 Franklin D. Roosevelt Dr. Overlook Cir. Trace Dr. Roosevelt Pl. Roosevelt Cir. … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2021   JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS PARTNERS WITH AMAZON FOR SERIES OF INFORMATION SESSIONS   (JACKSON, Miss) – The Jobs for Jacksonians Program is partnering with Amazon for a series of drive-thru employment information sessions this month. Two more events remain. Details below: Drive-Thru Events Wednesday, August 25 9 a.m. to … Continued