As of 11 am, May 31,2020, FDOH Nassau has received one new report of a positive COVID19 lab test in a Nassau resident, a 14 year old male with unknown exposure to a positive case and unknown travel exposure. The Health Department is conducting case investigation and contact tracing. The individual will remain in isolation until released by public health. The updated Nassau total case count is seventy six (69 residents and 7 non-FL residents).

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​As of 11 am, May 30,2020, FDOH Nassau has received one new report of a positive COVID19 lab test in a Nassau resident, a 20 year old male with known exposure to a positive case and unknown travel exposure. The Health Department is conducting case investigation and contact tracing. The individual will remain in isolation until released by public health. The updated Nassau total case count is seventy five (68 residents and 7 non-FL residents).

From the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission:

Help us conserve beach nesting birds!

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that it’s waterbird nesting season. Many Floridians and guests are returning to the state’s beaches to celebrate Memorial Day weekend but this is also a critical time for Florida’s vulnerable wading birds, shorebird and seabird populations. By respectfully sharing our beaches and waterways with these birds, people can help ensure their survival.

Shorebirds and seabirds, such as snowy plovers and black skimmers, build shallow nests on the ground. Their eggs and chicks are well camouflaged and can easily be missed and even stepped on. Wading birds, such as herons, egrets and pelicans, are also nesting now. They typically nest in mangroves and on tree islands around the state. When people come too close to their nests, they can cause birds to abandon their nesting sites, leaving eggs and chicks vulnerable.

“Startling birds might not seem like a big deal, but disturbing shorebirds and seabirds can actually be deadly,” said FWC Florida Shorebird Alliance Coordinator, Shea Armstrong. “If a mother bird is forced to leave her nest, her eggs or chicks are left behind where they can be eaten by predators, exposed to the hot sun, or trampled by unsuspecting beachgoers.”
Boaters and beachgoers can make a big difference for Florida’s vulnerable nesting shorebirds and seabirds by following these simple guidelines:

• Keep your distance from birds, on the beach and on the water. If birds become agitated or leave their nests, you are too close. Birds calling out loudly and dive-bombing are signals to back off.
• Respect posted areas. When possible, stay at least 300 feet from a posted nesting area. Avoid entering areas marked with signs for nesting birds and use designated walkways.
• Do not enter Critical Wildlife Areas. CWAs are established to give wildlife the space needed for nesting, roosting and foraging, and they are clearly marked with signs or buoys to alert boaters to areas that are closed to public access.
• Avoid intentionally forcing birds to fly or run. This causes them to use energy needed for nesting, and eggs and chicks may be left vulnerable to the sun’s heat or predators. Teach children to let shorebirds and seabirds rest instead of chasing them, and encourage friends and family to do the same. Shorebirds and seabirds outside of posted areas may be feeding or resting and need to do so without disturbance.
• It is best to leave pets at home but if you bring them to the beach, keep them leashed and avoid shorebird and seabird nesting areas. Pets are not permitted on most beaches, including state parks, so always check and be respectful of local rules when preparing for a day at the beach.
• Keep the beach clean and do not feed wildlife. Food scraps attract predators, such as raccoons and crows, which can prey on shorebird eggs and chicks. Litter on beaches can entangle birds and other wildlife.
• Spread the word. Let your friends and family know how important it is to give shorebirds space and share the message on social media!
• Report disturbance of nesting birds to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or by texting Tip@MyFWC.com. You can also report nests that are not posted to our Wildlife Alert Program.

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For more information on how you can help Florida’s shorebirds, go to MyFWC.com/Shorebirds or FLShorebirdAlliance.org.
To learn more about Florida’s CWAs or confirm CWA locations in your area, visit MyFWC.com/CWA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
Organized Youth Sports
 
Nassau County, Florida, May 29, 2020 – On Friday, May 22, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 20-131, to allow for the return of organized youth sports under Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.
 
County Officials held a telephonic meeting with Recreation Commission yesterday. The group discussed guidelines suggested by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the risk of disease transmission among participants in youth sports programs. Those guidelines can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html.
 
It was determined that the County will open their facilities for the leagues to use with the understanding that they would be responsible for ensuring that CDC guidelines are followed. Some leagues expressed concerns, however others indicated that they felt they could comply.  The Recreation Commission is compiling a list of leagues that would like to resume and the location/facility they will be operating out of.

If you have any questions, please contact Facilities Maintenance at (904) 530-6120.
 

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
 
Budget Workshops for Department Funding Requests
 
 
Nassau County, Florida, May 28, 2020 – On Tuesday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Departments under the Board of County Commissioners will present their Fiscal Year 2020-2021 funding requests to County Manager, Mike Mullin, and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget, Megan Diehl.
 
The meetings will be held in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The meeting will be open to the public with limited seating, however individuals can view the presentations live at www.nassauclerk.com/watch-meetings.
 
Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010, or if hearing impaired, the Florida Relay Service, at 1-800-955-8700 (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
 
A complete schedule featuring the individual times for each department will be published prior to the meetings.

STORY EDITED 6/1/20 @ 10:40 a.m. Please click here to see department names/presentation times.
 

From Emergency Management:

​As of 11am, May 28th, FDOH Nassau has logged two new cases with positive COVID-19 tests conducted in the county.
The first is a 20-year-old male resident with unknown travel-related exposure or contact to a confirmed case.
The second case is a 39-year-old male without known contact to a confirmed case or travel-related exposure.
FDOH epidemiologists conduct case investigations and contact-tracing on ALL positive cases. The positive individuals will remain in isolation until released by Public Health. This brings the total case count to date to 74 (67 Nassau residents) with 54 released from isolation.

From Emergency Management:

​As of 11am, May 27, 2020, FDOH Nassau has received two new cases with positive COVID-19 testing conducted in Nassau. The first case is a 24 year-old female (non-FL) resident with travel-related exposure and with no known contact to a confirmed case. The second case is a 31 year-old male (non-FL resident) with unknown contact to a confirmed case and with travel-related exposure. The Health Department is conducting case investigation and contact tracing on these cases. The individuals will remain in isolation until released by public health. This brings the total case count to date to seventy-two (65 Nassau residents and 7 non-FL residents) for Nassau County.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
 
Recreation Commission Meeting to Discuss Reintroduction of Organized Youth Sports
 
Nassau County, Florida, May 27, 2020 – At today’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, County Manager, Mike Mullin, provided an update to the Board members regarding Executive Order No. 20-131, issued by Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday, May 22, 2020, which now allows organized youth sports under Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.  Mr. Mullin indicated that organized youth sports should, in his opinion, “re-start” and the Board concurred.
 
A Special Meeting of the Nassau County Recreation Commission has been scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., in order for the County Manager and Assistant County Manager to discuss “re-starting” organized youth sports at County facilities while maintaining consistency with the Center for Disease Control’s recommendations.  
 
The meeting will be held remotely via phone conference, therefore there is no meeting location to share. Individuals wishing to submit comments for the meeting should email them to parkcomments@nassaucountyfl.com by 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, or call (904) 530-6120. If you would like a phone call during the meeting, please send an email or call the number above and provide your name and phone number.
 
A summary from the meeting will be issued as soon as possible.
 
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Should you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation directly at (904) 530-6120.