UPDATE Wednesday 8/30/2023, 5:15 pm:
The shelter at Wildlight Elementary is now CLOSED.
The shelter at Wildlight Elementary is now CLOSED.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/30/2023, 3:30 p.m.
Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com Website: OneNassau.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: NassauEM Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management 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. 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: JA1503@NassauSO.com 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. The next news release will be Wednesday afternoon.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/29/2023, 4:30 p.m.
Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com Website: OneNassau.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: NassauEM Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management The ICW/Thomas Shave, Jr. Bridge is not scheduled to close. The Shave Bridge will be monitored as wind speeds increase. If the wind exceeds 39 mph, sustained for more than one minute, law enforcement will suspend the flow of traffic until the sustained winds drop below 39 mph. Nassau County beach driving will be suspended as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, 8/29/2023, and will remain suspended for the duration of the storm. An announcement will be made when the driving suspension has been lifted. The next news release will be Wednesday morning. 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 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. Questions? Call the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900. Stay safe Nassau! #NCEM  8/29/23 @ 10:00 a.m.
OFFICE CLOSURES Just a friendly reminder that beginning at 12:00 p.m. today, departments under the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will be closed to the public while staff prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia. Offices will remained closed to the public on Wednesday, August 30th as well. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONVENIENCE RECYCLE CENTER IN CALLAHAN WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY. Anyone with questions related to the storm should contact the Emergency Operations Center at (904) 548-0900. Note: These closures apply to BOCC departments only. The r Constitutional Offices (Sheriff's Office, Clerk's Office, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and Property Appraiser) are separate from the BOCC and their hours may vary. Please check their individual website for details. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 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  |
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