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Nassau County, Florida

Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.

Preparing for Hurricane Season

4/30/2015

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Where will you seek shelter to “ride out a storm” or if a tornado warning is issued?  Do you know what to do when Emergency Management announces an evacuation of Zones A, B, C, D, E, or F?  In which Evacuation Zone is your home, workplace, or child’s school located?  Find out now with the map on the Nassau County Emergency Management Website (www.nassaufl-em.com) or use the Property Appraiser’s Website to enter specific addresses, view the map, and get a customized report for your location. 

Storm surge inundation can put much of Nassau County under water (especially the island!) interrupt utility service and close roads for extended periods, not only to the public but emergency and repair vehicles as well.  If you have nowhere to go when told to evacuate, Nassau County has wind-rated buildings outside of flood zones that will be opened as short-term public shelters.  See where your closest general population, pet-friendly, and special needs shelter is located at www.nassaufl-em.com.  If you or a loved one intend to use a public shelter and require daily medical assistance, you must register in advance so that shelter managers can prepare for your stay.  Go to www.nassaufl-em.com/peoplewithneeds.asp to complete and submit your registration form before hurricane season begins June 1st. 

Florida residents should have emergency kits ready to take with them during an evacuation, or to sustain them after a disaster until public services resume.  Have at least an extra week’s worth of necessary medications available at all times – talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your “emergency kit medications”.  Make digital (scan to CD or thumb-drive) or paper copies of important photos and documents/records (e.g. account numbers, insurance policies, registrations, insurance numbers, contact numbers and medication lists) and put them in a water-tight plastic bag (like a large Ziploc® Freezer Bag).  Have a bottle of plain bleach to disinfect surfaces and water.  An emergency food and water supply doesn’t have to sit on a shelf waiting for disaster to strike (although it can); it can be part of the food you use every day.  The key to a good preparedness plan is to buy things ahead of time.  Keep a gallon jug filled with drinking water for each person in your household.  Plan to keep a few days’ supply of food on hand at all times:  replace items before they run out and buy staple items when they are on sale.  A large duffle bag or plastic tub with a lid makes a great storage place for an emergency food supply.  Make sure your family, including pets, will have what they need when disaster strikes.

The Nassau County Citizen’s Alert System can warn you of dangerous weather conditions in time to take action before a storm or tornado strikes, and it’s free!  Go to www.nassaufl-em.com and click on the Citizen Alerts link to get registered; just choose a username and password, enter your physical address and a couple of ways to reach you (i.e. phone, text, e-mail), then choose which alerts you want to receive.  Once you save that information you can edit your profile to specify a “quiet time” for the alerts so messages that can wait until morning don’t disturb your sleep.  Notifications about life-threatening conditions requiring immediate action, such as an active tornado in the area, will still be received.  Alerting preferences can be changed by the registered user at any time; call Nassau County Emergency Management at 548-0900 if you have difficulties. 

Do One Thing toward emergency preparedness this month – sign up for free Nassau County Emergency Alert Notifications today!  More emergency preparedness information can be found at www.floridadisaster.org

-Martha L. Wagaman, Senior Planner
 Nassau County Emergency Management


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Firefighter/Paramedics Complete Five Week Training

4/29/2015

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Seven new Firefighter/Paramedics recently completed an extensive 5 week training program in order to prepare them for responding to emergency calls in Nassau County. The five week course includes four 8 hour days in a classroom reviewing fire department protocols, rules & regulations, Internal Operating Procedures, and programs that emphasized on medical skills. Each new recruit is also required to complete 24 hours of ride-alongs on a fire/rescue apparatus.

Nassau County Fire Chief Matt Graves stated that "each new recruit takes basic courses in school that teaches them the skills needed to be a firefighter/paramedic. Nassau County Fire Rescue goes beyond that by providing them with extensive training specific to Nassau County's rules to insure they are prepared when entering the field".

Each new employee was recognized at a pinning ceremony that took place on Friday, April 24th. We wish these guys the best of luck in their new career!

Pictured left to right: Jonathan Hannah, Chris Altman, Zachary Williams, Zachery Alkire, Ryan Ward, Carl Nishiyama, and Paul Buchman.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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Pat Nolta - Nassau County Volunteer of the Year for 2015

4/24/2015

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Several years ago, the Board of County Commissioners elected to create a program to recognize County employees and citizens for their volunteerism. Each County department is contacted annually and asked to submit nominations for the Volunteer of the Year. Five nominations were made this year and those nominations were submitted to a panel for consideration.

Ms. Pat Nolta of Fernandina Beach was selected as Nassau County's Volunteer of the Year for 2015 due to her outstanding service and dedication to Nassau County Animal Control. Pat was recognized at the Volunteer Center's Annual Luncheon on Thursday, April 16th, and will be recognized by the Board of County Commissioner's at their Board meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27th.

It is estimated that in 2014, Pat volunteered more than 500 hours at the Animal Shelter. She is actively involved in several different programs. As an Animal Ambassador of the Seniors for Seniors Program, Pat dedicates numerous hours matching senior animals with lonely seniors in our community. She goes and above and beyond to insure that the animals are perfectly matched to a senior needing companionship.  For the Canine Heart Worm Treatment Program, Pat fosters animals with heart worms by bringing them home and caring for them and often pays out of pocket for the medical costs associated with the treatments. After insuring they are healthy, she assists the Adoption Program by photographing and creating videos of adoptable pets and posting them online for everyone to view in an effort to increase their chance of being adopted. Because of her efforts, the shelter had an all-time high of 956 adoptions during the last fiscal year. The shelter has also received attention from animal lovers as far away as Missouri.

Pat is a one of a kind animal lover her also dedicates her time and heart to enriching the lives of animals while waiting to be adopted. Through the Canine Enrichment Program, Pat transports pets to grooming appointments when necessary to insure they are always presentable to anyone visiting the shelter. She also serves as the Coordinator for the Volunteer Dog Walking Program. Those duties include recruiting other volunteers and coordinating walking schedules to insure that each dog receives daily walks, thus helping them stay active, happy and healthy while waiting for their forever home.

Thanks to Pat's dedication, staff at Nassau County Animal Services is able to spend more time focusing on animal care. Employees there have indicated that Pat always maintains a very positive and friendly attitude towards staff and potential adopters visiting the shelter. They also indicated that they have never seen her turn away an animal in need.

Congratulations Pat! The dedication you have demonstrated is truly admirable and all the citizens of Nassau County are indebted to you for all the contributions you have made to our community, and the County as a whole.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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Identified Measles Case In Florida

4/21/2015

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The Florida Department of Health has issued a statement regarding a confirmed locally acquired measles case in Florida. Attached is a copy of the letter which includes information on symptoms and what to do if you suspect someone in your family has been infected.

For more information, please contact that Nassau County Health Department at 904-548-1800.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Don't Forget... This Saturday is the Annual Totally Toxic & Electronics Recycling Event

4/17/2015

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Is your garage filled with old paints, batteries and electronics that you can't throw in the trash? Why not kick-start your spring cleaning by bringing those items to the annual Totally Toxic & Electronics Recycling Event sponsored by Keep Nassau Beautiful and the Department of Environmental Protection?

The event will take place this Saturday, April 18, 2015 in the Home Depot parking lot beginning at 9:00 a.m. The trucks will remain until 2:00 p.m., or until the trucks are full (whichever comes first).

For a complete listing of items that will be accepted, please see the flyer on the left or by clicking here. You may also contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or toll free at 1-800-977-0162.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

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Walk With Me Program

4/16/2015

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Are you interested in joining a walking group? The Nassau County Extension Office is now sponsoring Walk With Me, a group walking program that provides you with an opportunity to get healthier while meeting new people. The program is on Mondays from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and consists of 50 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of stretching at the beginning and end of the exercise. Groups meet at the McArthur YMCA located on 1951 Citrona Drive in Fernandina Beach. All you have to do is grab your walking shoes and show up!

Please click here for more info, or contact UF/Nassau County Extension Agent, Meg McAlpine, at (904) 530-6359.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Flags at Half-Staff Today in Remembrance of President Abraham Lincoln

4/15/2015

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The County has received a notice from Governor Rick Scott that all flags throughout the State of Florida shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in remembrance of President Abraham Lincoln. All Floridians are encouraged to honor President Lincoln's life and legacy with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Please click here to review Governor Scott's memorandum.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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April 6 - April 12, 2015 is National Public Health Week

4/7/2015

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National Public Health Week (NPHW) will be recognized from April 6 - April 12, 2015. The event is sponsored by the American Public Health Association and was created in an effort to recognize the contributions of public health while highlighting the issues that are important to improving our nation and local communities. This year's theme is The Healthiest Generation by 2030.

In a Press Release issued by The Nassau County Health Department, Dr. Eugenia Seidel emphasized that public health is not a result of a singular effort, but that a healthy community is the result of a combined work that involves the whole community. The Health Department in collaboration with the local governments, non-profit organization, health care facilities, business groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and private citizens are working together to improve public health in Nassau County. On March 25, 2015, the Health Department released a Press Advisory indicating that Nassau County's health rankings had increase from 30 overall to 24 in the State of Florida since 2014. Though Nassau County still has a long way to go, the increase in health rankings is proof that the Health Department's collaboration with other groups is working.

In Nassau County, the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is designed to address specific opportunities for improved health that have been identified in our community and regularly tracks progress. The Partnership for Healthier Nassau leads the process and has identified five strategic priority areas addressed in the 2012-15 Plan. The public is invited to get involved by attending the visioning and planning meetings for the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan. For more information on future meetings, please contact Linda Powell at (904) 548-1800. To learn more about National Public Health Week, visit www.nphw.org/2015.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Government Day Is Today

4/4/2015

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Don't forget to come out to the Yulee Ballpark today for the 2nd Annual Government Day. Gates open at 3 pm. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 3:30 p.m. so don't forget your basket. We will also have a bounce house, 18' slide, and a cornhole game for a chance to win tickets to the new  Carmike 10 Movie Theatre.

There will be free hotdogs and other yummy snacks for donation such as sno-cones, popcorn and cotton candy. All proceeds will benefit 4 amazing charities.

Last but not least, at 4:00 p.m. there will be an exciting softball tournament between the Sheriff's Office and Property Appraiser's Office.

Hope to see you all soon!

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
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Battle of the Badges Charity Event for the Special Olympics

4/2/2015

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On Saturday, March 28, 2015, the Nassau County Sheriff's Department and Nassau County Fire Rescue competed in the Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Game at West Nassau High School to raise money for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

This year's winner was Nassau County Fire Rescue. Congratulations to everyone who played! And a big thank you to the West Nassau High School Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy for sponsoring the event. A great time was had by everyone! We can't wait to hear how much money was raised for this wonderful cause.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 




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