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9/12/19 @ 9:40 a.m. - Nassau County Emergency Management notified us that first responders are working the scene of an active gas leak at the corner of Chester Road and State Road 200. Roads are blocked and traffic is being detoured. Please avoid the area. Residents in the immediate area should shelter in place until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office  9/6/19 @ 9:00 a.m. - If you have sandbags that have not been exposed to water and you wish to get rid of them, please return them to one of the following locations today or on Monday:
Dee Dee Bartel/North End Boat Ramp 97177 Pogy Place, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Not gated, can just drop off Yulee Road & Bridge Office 86200 Gene Lasserre Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 This location is gated so hours are today and Monday from 9am-4pm If you have any questions, please contact Road & Bridge at (904) 530-6175. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 9/3/19 @ 8:45 p.m.
While Board of County Commissioners' offices are closed to the general public for day-to-day business, it doesn't mean that BOCC staff is not hard at work. Since Dorian was identified as a potential threat to Nassau County, BOCC staff has been working around the clock preparing for potential impacts and coordinating efforts to provide sheltering and transportation for residents in need. Many members of our staff are working at the Emergency Operations Center filling critical positions in the Finance and Operations Section to ensure we have supplies needed to respond to emergencies. Other essential staff are in the field making ongoing preparations to ensure safety of the residents and protection of public property. Below are some activities that have been taking place: Public Works, Facilities and Parks & Recreation
Animal Services
Fire/Rescue
These are just highlights of some of the major preparations that have taken place that last few days. Employees will continue to work throughout the storm and will continue to respond to calls as long as it is deemed safe to do so. It is our privilege to serve the residents of this wonderful County. We trust that you will keep our employees in your thoughts and pray for their safety tonight and tomorrow. We look forward to returning to normal business on Friday. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 9/3/19 @ 5:50 p.m.
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/03/2019 Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Public Information Officer (904) 583-5543 email: EOC.PublicInfo@NassauFLEM.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: @NassauEM Website: www.nassaufl-em.com Nassau County Issues Curfew Nassau County Manager Mike Mullin today issued a county-wide curfew in Nassau County beginning tonight, Tuesday 09/03/2019 at 8pm. The curfew will remain in effect until 7am tomorrow morning. Mullin also announced all county offices will close Thursday, 09/05/2019 and reopen Friday, 09/06/2019. The evacuation order remains in effect. Nassau County Director of Emergency Management Greg Foster says residents should stay in place during the curfew and focus on the safety of themselves, family and pets. Nassau County Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue and FEMA will begin damage assessments as soon as conditions allow for safe operations to begin. Following those assessments and based upon conditions, for example, safe road conditions and a lack of major power outages, Nassau County officials will determine lifting the evacuation order. Schools will remain closed through Thursday and will reopen Friday. Note: Since the issuing of this Press Release, it has also been determined that County Offices will remain closed through Thursday and will reopen Friday. 9/3/19 @ 11:10 a.m. The Attorney General's Office established a hotline where residents can report price gouging. So far, they have received more than 2,000 reports for items such as gasoline, food, water and even hotel rooms.
Price gouging during an emergency is illegal. Residents are encouraged to report price gouging by calling 1-866-966-7226 or through the Attorney General's website. -Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office 9/3/19 @ 10:15 a.m.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Ememergency HIGHLIGHTS
Important CO Poisoning Prevention Tips
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled.When power outages occur during emergencies such as hurricanes or winter storms, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause CO to build up in a home, garage, or camper and to poison the people and animals inside. Every year, more than 400 people die in the U. S. from accidental non-fire related CO poisoning.CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by small gasoline engines, stoves, generators, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned and can die from breathing CO. How to Recognize CO PoisoningExposure to CO can cause loss of consciousness and death. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms. Other Carbon Monoxide ResourcesFor educational materials, flyers, public service announcements, clinical guidance, and other resources, see Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After a Disaster.  9/3/19 @ 10:00 a.m. - Sandbag sites are all closed. Nassau County distributed 51,000 bags and 1550 tons of sand to the Nassau County Residents.
9/2/19 @ 8:40 p.m. -
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/02/2019 Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Public Information Officer (904) 583-5543 email:EOC.PublicInfo@NassauFLEM.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: @NassauEM Website:www.nassaufl-em.com Nassau County Continues Mandatory Evacuation Nassau County Emergency Management officials say mandatory evacuations from zones A, C and F continue going smoothly without any major problems reported during the day. As Hurricane Dorian continues to linger over the Bahamas, Director of Nassau County Emergency Management Greg Foster says the storm remains a concern to Nassau County because of its size and inconsistency. Two shelters have been open since 8 this morning. The general population shelter as of 4pm, has 75 people occupying the facility at Callahan Middle School and 7 dogs and 8 cats. At Hilliard Middle Senior High there are 28 special needs clients and include 7 dogs and 2 cats. The Nassau County Public works Department has distributed 48 thousand sand bags and has diminished its available supply. Nassau County residents are strongly encouraged to monitor all Nassau County Emergency Management social media sites to remain up to date on the latest information on Hurricane Dorian. NassauEM on Facebook, @nassauEM on Twitter and website:www.nassaufl-em.com  9/2/19 @ 4:50 p.m. -Please be advised that the vehicle access points at Peters Point, Scott Road and Lewis Street at American Beach are temporarily closed. The County has added mounds of sand at the entrances due to anticipated high waves in an attempt to slow flooding of the parking lot areas. Please do not attempt to drive over them to access the beach. We appreciate your understanding.
-Sabrina Robertson County Manager's Office |
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