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LENNY CURRY, MAYOR
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MAYOR CURRY APPOINTS NEW EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHEIF
Andre Ayoub to Lead Duval County Emergency Management

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 5, 2023 — Today, Mayor Lenny Curry announced the appointment of
Andre Ayoub as chief of the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division.

“Public safety is a top priority and being prepared for an emergency plays a big part in keeping our
city safe,” said Mayor Curry. “Andre is an excellent leader and tireless public servant. I have complete
confidence in his management and expertise during an emergency and am looking forward to
working together to keep Jacksonville Jax Ready.”

Andre Ayoub is a former police chief with 27 years of experience. He previously served as the Chief
of Special Events Division where he was the primary emergency preparedness point of contact for
the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Ayoub will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, prevention, response, recovery, and
mitigation in an all-hazards environment. The Emergency Preparedness Division responds to all
types of emergencies and disasters including, but not limited to: apartment fires, hurricanes,
tornadoes, gas leaks, hazardous material spills, building collapse, and flooding.

Ayoub will also oversee the Emergency Operations Center in Downtown Jacksonville. Serving as the
coordination point of protective and response agencies, the Emergency Operations Center is the
central location for disaster and emergency information and the central voice of government as it
relates to protective actions for the public and any actions being taken to protect life, property, and to
mitigate of damage.

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