FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/30/2023, 3:30 p.m. 

Nassau County Emergency Management 
Contact: Jami McCormick 
(904) 206-3262
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: OneNassau.com
Facebook: NassauEM
Twitter: NassauEM
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Evacuation Order Lifted 

The Evacuation Order has been lifted. We will continue conducting emergency operations and damage assessments throughout the County. When returning home, please use caution. If you encounter damage, you can self-report damage at www.onenassau.com or call the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900. 
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The next news release will be Thursday Morning. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/30/2023, 9:00 a.m. 

Nassau County Emergency Management 
Contact: Jami McCormick 
(904) 206-3262
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: OneNassau.com
Facebook: NassauEM
Twitter: NassauEM
Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management

TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT

A Tornado Watch is now in effect for all of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. As Hurricane Idalia moves through our area, other potential impacts still include isolated flash flooding from heavy rainfall, coastal flooding/storm surge, and tropical storm to hurricane-force winds. Please remain indoors, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and know where your safe place is from tornadoes and strong winds. 
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The next news release will be Wednesday afternoon. 

8/29/23 @ 3:30 p.m.

DAMAGE REPORTING:

Did you know that we have a way for residents to rapidly document and report damage or debris resulting from storms? Crisis Track allows you to send us photos with a description and location. A copy of the report is also sent to Public Works so they can start working on cleanup or repairs to public roads, culverts, and ditches.

To report severe weather impacts, click this link – https://www.crisistrack.com/public/nassauFL/request.html
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For more information, visit our website:
https://www.onenassau.com/updates/damage-self-report/

8/29/23 @ 8:15 a.m. 

​It's turtle nesting season! From May 1st - October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it's up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting season, we are introducing "Turtle Talk Tuesday". Every Tuesday, we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them.

Message from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch

Under Marine Turtle Permit #088, the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch is instructed to collect one loggerhead egg from each nest for genetic research. Much can be learned about sea turtle nesting behavior and the number of nests individual turtles lay each nesting season. It was determined many years ago, that NE Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina loggerheads share the same nesting habitat and are members of a specific nesting family. The genetic history of the turtles identified below, give us an idea of how nesting locations vary among turtles in this family.  ​

HURRICANE IDALIA UPDATE 08/29/2023, 10:19 am:

• Tropical storm-force winds are possible for our area throughout Wednesday.
• Potential tornado activity Tuesday evening through Wednesday Afternoon.
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Questions? Call the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900. Stay safe Nassau! #NCEM

8/29/23 @ 9:40 a.m.

As announced on late Monday, August 28th, an evacuation order has been issued countywide for residents of Nassau County for the following:

• Power-dependent, special needs individuals
• Residents who reside in flood-prone areas
• Residents who reside in vulnerable structures, and mobile homes

If you need transportation to the shelter, please call the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900 to arrange for transport.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/29/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

Executive Order No. 2023-151 has been issued declaring a local State of Emergency in preparation of Tropical Storm Idalia.
 
Florida Statutes, Section 252.38, states that “safeguarding the life and property of (the County’s) citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the State,” and further grants the County the power to provide a State of Emergency for the health and safety of persons and property”. The State of Emergency will apply to all territory within the legal boundaries of Nassau County, including the unincorporated and incorporated areas.

Declaring a local State of Emergency allows your government officials quick access to resources to help manage a crisis until things return to normal. A State of Emergency also helps government officials take extra measures to protect the public, trigger anti-price gouging laws, and most importantly, seek State or Federal funding for disaster response and reimbursement of funds exhausted on things such as overtime costs and purchase of supplies and equipment needed to manage the emergency.

Nassau County is continuing to monitor the situation closely and are in frequent communication with the National Hurricane Center and local partners to ensure we are ready for any impacts that may come. Please continue to remain vigilant and follow public safety announcements. If you haven't already, please be sure to sign up for emergency alerts so you can be notified of important issues related to the storm.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/28/23 @ 9:30 p.m. 

Nassau County Public Works has been busy filling sandbags for Nassau County residents. If you didn't have a chance to stop by today, you can still get sandbags on Tuesday, August 29th from 7am-7pm at the two locations below:
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* Yulee Road Department: 86200 Gene Lasserre Boulevard
* Hilliard Road Department: 37356 Pea Farm Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/28/2023, 5:00p.m.
 
Nassau County Emergency Management 
Contact: Jami McCormick                               
(904) 206-3262
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: OneNassau.com
Facebook: NassauEM
Twitter: NassauEM
Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management
 
Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue
 
Effective 8:00 a.m. on August 29, 2023, an evacuation order is hereby issued countywide for residents of Nassau County for the following: power-dependent special needs individuals, flood-prone structures, vulnerable structures, and mobile homes.

​A shelter will open on August 29, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. at Wildlight Elementary, 550 Curiosity Ave, Yulee, FL 32097. This shelter will accept the general population, special needs residents, and pets with Rabies vaccinations. Residents needing transportation to the shelter should contact the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900 to arrange for transport.
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The next news release will be Tuesday morning.