FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com

County Extends Suspension of Beach Driving

Nassau County, Florida, September 21, 2020 –Yesterday, the National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf and High Wind Advisories for Nassau County. As a result, the County Manager, in consultation with the Emergency Management and Public Works Directors, made the decision to temporarily suspend driving on County beaches (Peters Point south to State Park) due to the hazardous weather conditions.

The National Weather Service has now extended the High Surf Advisory through 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Site visits made this afternoon determined that the tides are still pushing into the dune area, therefore, the temporary suspension for beach driving is extended through 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, pending an assessment of erosion and beach conditions tomorrow morning. We will provide an update as soon as possible.

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If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0954.

9/21/20 @ 5:05 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners just posted new job opportunities including:

-Shelter/Center Attendant for Animal Care & Control
-Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (9 positions)

Attached is a recruitment flyer containing information on the Firefighter/EMT positions. 

To view all job opening or to apply, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/21/20 @ 2:00 p.m. - On April 13, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2020-85 honoring the life of Jacob David Berglund and declaring September 24, 2020 (Jake's birthday) as "Jacob David Berglund Day".

On Thursday, all Nassau County residents are encouraged to wear gold in honor of Jake and all children who are currently fighting or have fought childhood cancer.

We also encourage residents to send positive thoughts to the Berglund family as they remember Jake on his 16th Birthday.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/21/20 @ 1:30 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners (Special Meeting)
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Driving Temporarily Suspended on County Beaches Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions
 
Nassau County, Florida, September 20, 2020 – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf and High Wind Advisories for Nassau County, effective through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020.
 
The Nor’easter weather conditions has caused high tides which are pushing into the dune system. The County Manager, in consultation with the Emergency Management and Public Works Directors, has made the decision to temporarily suspend beach driving for at least 24 hours on County beaches. (Peters Point south to State Park)
 
County staff and members of the Sheriff’s Office will meet tomorrow morning to assess the erosion and beach conditions. We will provide an update as soon as possible following the meeting.
          
If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 549-0954.
 
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fire Rescue Station 71

On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the construction of Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 71. The ceremony will take place at the site’s location, 96262 Chester Road (just north of Heron Isles Parkway).
 
District Three County Commissioner, Pat Edwards, stated, “Public safety is one of the County’s top priorities. Adding an additional fire station will increase our ability to respond to emergencies and citizens in need”.
 
The property for the station was deeded to the County in 2002 as part of the Heron Isles Planned Unit Development. The facility will be constructed using a combination of impact fees, one-cent sales tax, and capital reserves.
 
Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon, stated, “Nassau County Fire Rescue is excited to ​bring online the newest ​fire station to ​our department. Station 71 will provide improved response capability to the Chester Road/Heron Isles area in the form of a fire engine, rescue unit, and a tanker. This project has been a vision for many years, and it is rewarding to have a small part in seeing it come to fruition”.
 
The public is hereby invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony and to be part of this historic event.
 

9/18/20 @ 8:30 a.m. - A community meeting regarding the American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Project will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Burney Park (1556 Gregg Street).

Representatives from the Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) will be attending to provide an update on the project. Members of the Nassau County Planning Department will also be in attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300 or via email at planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/17/20 @ 3:30 p.m. - Nassau County Fire Rescue has sent a rescue unit as a member of a five-unit ambulance strike team from northeast Florida to provide a medical assistance in the wake of Hurricane Sally.

Last night, two Nassau County Fire Rescue employees, Engineer Elvis Caballero and Firefighter Jeremy Staub, left Nassau County in a rescue unit, headed west to the panhandle to assist in recovery efforts. They arrived in Ft. Walton Beach about 2:30 this morning and after daylight were moved to Santa Rosa Fairgrounds in Milton where they are assisting in areas where the Category 2 Storm caused extensive damage and flooding.

Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon, stated, “As part of the strike team, our members will use their extensive training to respond to medical emergencies in the hurricane damaged areas quickly and safely. This mutual aid effort is coordinated by the Florida Department of Emergency Management and is what we do to look out for our neighbors that need our help. It’s important that we respond to other counties when they need our assistance because one day, we may be the ones asking for help”.

Please join us in sending positive thoughts to all the brave individuals responding to this disaster, as well as to the residents who have been affected.
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If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Fire Rescue at (904) 530-6600.

9/17/20 @ 2:00 p.m. - Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Constitution Day is also "Citizenship Day" as it recognizes all individuals who were born in the United States, as well as those who have become U.S. citizens.

On this day, citizens are encouraged to read the Constitution and learn more about our rights as residents of a free nation and how our liberties are protected by this historical document.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/16/20 @ 9:25 a.m. - The Health Department will host free drive-through COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, 2020, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the Journey Church in Fernandina Beach.

100 tests will be available for children and adults ages 5 and up. Must have photo ID.

See flyer for more details or contact the Health Department at (904) 875-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office