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until Hurricane Ian passes by, at least until Monday.
The animals are currently living in the shelter, but officials would like to see them in homes for at least a while. “There’s no better way to ride out a scary storm than with a loving family,” said Denise Deisler, JHS CEO. “We are grateful that we can always count on the compassion of the Jacksonville community.”
Stop by the humane society at 8464 Beach Blvd. between noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday if you're interested in helping. If additional help is needed, the shelter will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday. Following Tuesday's announcement that an evacuation shelter would open at the Legends Center, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced the opening of additional shelters, all scheduled to open at 5 p.m. today:Atlantic Coast High School, 9735 RG Skinner ParkwayIf you choose to go to an evacuation center, the city recommends you bring the following:
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