9/21/17 @ 3:15 p.m. - Please see the below Press Release from the Nassau County Grants Office:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAROL GILCHRIST
(904) 530-6020
 
SHIP Funds Available to Aid in Disaster Relief for Low-Income Families
 
Executive Order Number 17-235 was issued by Governor Rick Scott on September 4, 2017, due to threats related to Hurricane Irma. The Executive Order allows local government to use unencumbered State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds to carry out activities related to disaster relief. (Florida Administrative Code, 67-37.005(9)) This State of Emergency shall expire 6 months from the date of this order.
 
Nassau County citizens in need of emergency assistance for damages related to Hurricane Irma could qualify for up to $5,000 in grant funds to be used to protect their home from further damage. Examples include tree removal from home, hiring of a cleaning service to extract water, roof repairs, boarding of broken windows, and payment of insurance deductible. Mobile homes and rental properties are not eligible.
 
Assistance is only for very-low and low income families. This applies to those with household income equal to or less than 80% of the area median income as shown on the chart below.
                                          
Household Size                     Annual Income Limit                         
1                                  $36,050
2                                  $41,200
3                                  $46,350
4                                  $51,500
5                                  $55,650
6                                  $59,750
7                                  $63,900
8                                  $68,000
 
Nassau County citizens meeting the above requirements and in need of assistance should contact the Nassau County SHIP Office at (904) 530-6020. Applicants will be required to fill out a Disaster Self Certification Form and a SHIP Application, and must provide income documentation.
 
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-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 
 
 

9/20/17 @ 5:45 p.m. - Dumping of debris into County and State right-of-ways is prohibited. Drop-off locations were established to provide citizens residing on private roads with options to dispose of yard debris. There are two locations are both are FREE for Nassau County residents:

• Bailey Road Maintenance Yard in Fernandina Beach located at 3163 Bailey Road
  
• Hilliard Maintenance Yard in Hilliard located at 37356 Pea Farm Road
  

Both locations are open seven days per week from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. until further notice. Please note that these sites will only accept vegetative debris and will not be able to accept construction/demolition debris.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/12/17 @ 4:20 p.m. - Filing an insurance claim can be difficult for both individuals and businesses. Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer for the Florida Department of Financial Services, has provided resources to help you. Call the Insurance Consumer Helpline at (877) 693-5236 or visit the website at http://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/hurricaneirma.htmfor important phone numbers, resource guides and other useful information.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office