Jacksonville, Fl. — Naval Air Station Jacksonville Commanding is ordering the closure of NAS Jacksonville to non-essential personnel beginning at noon, on September 9 as Hurricane Irma moves closer to the First Coast. Only mission essential personnel will have access to the base. Monday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/12 will be considered days of administrative leave for all personnel (active duty and civilian) assigned to the station.
Only mission essential Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) personnel should report to work on Wednesday, Sept. 13. All FRSCE employees are asked to call 1.888.FRC.SEOK (372.7365) for work schedules updates.
The Yorktown main gate will remain open. The Visitor Control Center (Pass and ID office, building 9) will be closing at noon on Saturday. All deliveries determined essential to the station must be met by sponsors at the gate.
The Commander of the Navy Region Southeast has issued authorization for all non-essential civilian employees and family members of active duty military and civilian employees living in the counties/zones where officials have issued an evacuation order (mandatory or voluntary.) The safe haven designation is within 300 miles of Atlanta which means evacuees can be reimbursed for lodging within the area.
All military members, their families, and civilians are required to check into the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS). You can go www.navyfamily.navy.mil or use their phone app for accountability after the storm. You can also call the NAS Jax Quarterdeck at 904.542.2338.
CLOSURES:
The Commissary and all Navy Exchange facilities will close at noon on Saturday, 9/9.
All MWR facilities, including the CDC, and Youth Activities Center will be closed on Monday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/12.
The Naval Hospital Jacksonville will be open for emergencies only. The Branch Medical/Dental Clinic and Satellite Pharmacy will be closed until the base reopens. Routine appointments and scheduled surgical procedures will be re-scheduled. In case of emergency, you are asked to call 911 or got to the closest emergency room.
MAYPORT:
Starting at noon on Saturday, Naval Station Mayport will move to MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ONLY to include all Navy housing residents.
Only RED mission essential cardholders and BLUE housing resident cardholders will be allowed access to the installation.
"Starting at sundown on Sunday, September 10, all personnel are advised to stay off the road on base unless you're on business. Stay off the beaches, stay inside, and stay safe." says William Austin, Public Affairs Office at Naval Station Mayport.