1/31/20 @ 4:15 p.m. - On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, representatives from the Nassau County government and Economic Development Board met with representatives of Kings Bay to discuss the economic impact the organization has on surrounding counties. Valerie Feinberg, Assistant Director of Planning & Economic Opportunity, gave a presentation on Nassau County's Growth Trends Report. It is estimated that 25% of Kings Bay's work force resides in Nassau County. The group discussed community engagement and training of the next workforce. The group met several service personnel and were fortunate enough to tour an active submarine, the USS Tennessee.

Thank you to the Nassau County Economic Development Board for coordinating this event, and a big thank you to the representatives of Kings Bay for hosting the event.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/31/20 @ 11:00 a.m. - January 27-January 31, 2020 is Severe Weather Week. This is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about various weather hazards that frequently impact the State and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.

Each day focuses on a specific weather event. Friday's focus is Temperature Extremes and Wildfires.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/30/20 @ 5:15 p.m. - January 27-January 31, 2020 is Severe Weather Week. This is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about various weather hazards that frequently impact the State and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.

Each day focuses on a specific weather event. Thursday's focus is Hurricanes and Flooding.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/29/20 @ 11:40 a.m. -

Please join the Fire Watch Council at their meeting next month to see how you can assist in their mission to stop Veteran's Suicide!

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

As previously announced, the Board of County Commissioners approved an Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County, Baker County, Clay County, St. Johns County and the City of Jacksonville joining a new multi-jurisdictional government entity now known as "Northeast Florida Fire Watch Council".

The Fire Watch Council will work together to combat the veteran suicide epidemic by establishing partnerships with local, state and federal agencies who work with veterans, non-profit organizations, and private donors to create programs aimed at supporting veterans in northeast Florida. The City of Jacksonville will serve as the home of the Fire Watch Program and will coordinate with surrounding counties to organize existing resources and provide one-on-one assistance to local veterans in need of crisis intervention.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Schultz at (904) 206-7861.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/29/20 @ 10:25 a.m. - January 27-January 31, 2020 is Severe Weather Week. This is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about various weather hazards that frequently impact the State and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.

Each day focuses on a specific weather event. Wednesday's focus is Thunderstorms and Tornadoes.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/28/20 @ 10:15 a.m. - January 27-January 31, 2020 is Severe Weather Week. This is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about various weather hazards that frequently impact the State and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.

Each day focuses on a specific weather event. Monday's focus was on lightening and unfortunately, we weren't able to share this yesterday so we're doing it today, along with Tuesday's focus on Marine Hazards and Rip Currents.

Stay tuned for new messages on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/27/20 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners

Workshop Session re: Chip Seal Program
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Regular Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Joint Meeting with the School Board
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board Workshop re: LDC19-005 Plan Review Procedures
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Public Services Building, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Recreation Master Plan Workshops

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Yulee Middle School Cafeteria, 85439 Miner Rd., Yulee, FL 32097 AND

Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Callahan Multi-Use Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32097

Ask the County Manager

Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097


Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/23/20 @ 1:45 p.m. - In December 2019, we shared information on an Adopt-a-Tree Workshop Series being sponsored by Keep Nassau Beautiful and Liberty Landscape. The first Adopt-a-Tree Workshop was held on Saturday, January 11th. County Extension Director, Rebecca Jordi, did a presentation on proper tree selection and how to care for them. Those who completed the class received free 3-5 gallon trees. Below are some photos from the event.

Additional Adopt-a-Tree Workshops have been scheduled. The classes are free, however pre-registration is required. Participants for these events will also receive a tree to take home courtesy of Liberty Landscape.

Below is the schedule for the remaining classes. Note: These are adult only classes and child care will not be provided.

Saturday, February 8th  from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Callahan Extension Office, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011
Register here

Saturday, March 14th from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Peck Center, 516 South 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Register here

Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Hilliard Community Center, 37177 Pecan Street, Hilliard, FL 32046
Register here

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or email knb@keepnassaubeautiful.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Adrienne Burke
Director, PEO Department
(904) 530-6300
aburke@nassaucountyfl.com
 
COUNTY HOSTS FLOOD OUTREACH EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
 
Nassau County, Florida, January 22, 2020 -  On February 5 and 6, 2020, join the County to learn more about: 

- Results from the County's Vulnerability Assessment looking at flood and sea level rise risk on Amelia Island and West of I-95 (north of SR200/301)
- Floodplain management
- Protection strategies for flooding
- Flood zones and flood insurance
 
And we want to hear from you! Tell us about areas that you know flood or changes you have seen over time in Nassau County regarding flooding.

February 5, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
American Beach Community Center
1600 Julia Street
Fernandina Beach

February 6, 2020 | 6-7:30PM
Hilliard Library
15821 County Road 108
Hilliard

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded Nassau County a second Resilience Planning Grant to conduct a Vulnerability Assessment for the remainder of Nassau County. The first grant, awarded in 2018, looked at the Yulee and Callahan areas. The County selected the Balmoral Group to assist with the assessment, and they will be on hand at the outreach events to talk about their findings.
 
The two areas studied in this second phase are: 1) Amelia Island and 2) west of I-95 and north of A1A/SR 200/301. After completion of this phase, assessment of the entire County’s vulnerabilities will be complete. This assessment will help Nassau County be better prepared in planning for flood risk and changes in sea level, which is especially important as the community is expected to grow.
 
More information is available at: www.nassaucountyfl.com/vulnerabilityassessment and www.nassaucountyfl.com/floods
 
The Nassau County Planning and Economic Opportunity Department is charged with leading long-range and current planning for the community, with a focus on technical planning, implementation and management of the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, development and site plan review, and assistance to citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and other staff, advisory boards, government agencies, and the private sector regarding growth and development in Nassau County. For more information on our Plan, Code, or current initiatives, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300 or email planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.
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1/21/20 @ 10:45 a.m. - The Nassau County Health Department and the Partnership for a Healthier Nassau will be hosting the 2nd Annual Health Summit to provide residents with information on a multitude of topics affecting our community including health improvement, behavioral health/suicide, tobacco use, vaping, Age-Friendly efforts, infant mortality-substance exposed babies, faith-based health programs, housing and the Western Nassau Heritage Project.

The public is urged to attend and participate in the discussions to help make Nassau County "the best place to grow up, work and retire".

What: Nassau Health Summitt
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020
Time(s): Health Fair from 12:00-1:00 p.m., followed by a General Session from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Red Bean Center, 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097
          Building 30, Room T-126 (Nassau Room)

Attached is a Press Release with additional information. Please contact Mary von Mohr at (904) 557-9133 or via email at Mary.vonmohr@flhealth.gov with questions or comments.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office