Thousands of people are expected to take over the streets of Jacksonville Beach for the Fourth of July holiday.
The mayor of Jacksonville Beach said the city and the police department are prepared for the large crowds expected on the Fourth of July.to be out at the beach this Fourth of July, and safety is top of mind for many after shootings on two holidays earlier this year.
"Our police department is really well familiar with how to plan ahead, how to anticipate the crowds. We will have a command center open at our police department and we will be fully staffed out on the beach side as well as throughout the city," Hoffman explained.She said people will need to be patient when coming to the beach and leaving the beach after the fireworks show since everyone will be trying to get home all at once.
The dunes are currently roped up and signs are posted to ensure people stay off the dunes. Hoffman said they do not want anyone walking on them and undoing all the progress made during the beach restoration project.asked Hoffman about residents' safety concerns following the recent shootings in Jacksonville Beach. Hoffman encouraged everyone to stay aware of their surroundings and look after one another.
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