9/22/20 @ 12:30 p.m. - This week is Child Passenger Safety Week and Saturday, September 26, 2020 is National Seat Check Saturday. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check their children's car seats to ensure they fit properly and that they are installed properly.

Attached is a W.H.A.L.E. (We Have a Little Emergency) Check program informational flyer which includes great safety tips and guidelines, as well as stickers to place on the child's car seat to provide vital contact information for emergency personnel in case of an accident.

Also, below is a short informational video about the W.H.A.L.E. check program.

The W.H.A.L.E. Check Program is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation and is designed to prevent injuries in children as a result of car crashes. For additional information, please visit FDOT's Community Traffic Safety Program website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
[email protected]

County Extends Suspension of Beach Driving

Nassau County, Florida, September 21, 2020 –Yesterday, the National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf and High Wind Advisories for Nassau County. As a result, the County Manager, in consultation with the Emergency Management and Public Works Directors, made the decision to temporarily suspend driving on County beaches (Peters Point south to State Park) due to the hazardous weather conditions.

The National Weather Service has now extended the High Surf Advisory through 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Site visits made this afternoon determined that the tides are still pushing into the dune area, therefore, the temporary suspension for beach driving is extended through 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, pending an assessment of erosion and beach conditions tomorrow morning. We will provide an update as soon as possible.

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If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0954.

9/21/20 @ 5:05 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners just posted new job opportunities including:

-Shelter/Center Attendant for Animal Care & Control
-Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (9 positions)

Attached is a recruitment flyer containing information on the Firefighter/EMT positions. 

To view all job opening or to apply, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/21/20 @ 2:00 p.m. - On April 13, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2020-85 honoring the life of Jacob David Berglund and declaring September 24, 2020 (Jake's birthday) as "Jacob David Berglund Day".

On Thursday, all Nassau County residents are encouraged to wear gold in honor of Jake and all children who are currently fighting or have fought childhood cancer.

We also encourage residents to send positive thoughts to the Berglund family as they remember Jake on his 16th Birthday.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/21/20 @ 1:30 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners (Special Meeting)
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
[email protected]
 
Driving Temporarily Suspended on County Beaches Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions
 
Nassau County, Florida, September 20, 2020 – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf and High Wind Advisories for Nassau County, effective through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020.
 
The Nor’easter weather conditions has caused high tides which are pushing into the dune system. The County Manager, in consultation with the Emergency Management and Public Works Directors, has made the decision to temporarily suspend beach driving for at least 24 hours on County beaches. (Peters Point south to State Park)
 
County staff and members of the Sheriff’s Office will meet tomorrow morning to assess the erosion and beach conditions. We will provide an update as soon as possible following the meeting.
          
If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 549-0954.
 
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
[email protected]

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fire Rescue Station 71

On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the construction of Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 71. The ceremony will take place at the site’s location, 96262 Chester Road (just north of Heron Isles Parkway).
 
District Three County Commissioner, Pat Edwards, stated, “Public safety is one of the County’s top priorities. Adding an additional fire station will increase our ability to respond to emergencies and citizens in need”.
 
The property for the station was deeded to the County in 2002 as part of the Heron Isles Planned Unit Development. The facility will be constructed using a combination of impact fees, one-cent sales tax, and capital reserves.
 
Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon, stated, “Nassau County Fire Rescue is excited to ​bring online the newest ​fire station to ​our department. Station 71 will provide improved response capability to the Chester Road/Heron Isles area in the form of a fire engine, rescue unit, and a tanker. This project has been a vision for many years, and it is rewarding to have a small part in seeing it come to fruition”.
 
The public is hereby invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony and to be part of this historic event.
 

9/18/20 @ 8:30 a.m. - A community meeting regarding the American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Project will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Burney Park (1556 Gregg Street).

Representatives from the Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) will be attending to provide an update on the project. Members of the Nassau County Planning Department will also be in attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/17/20 @ 3:30 p.m. - Nassau County Fire Rescue has sent a rescue unit as a member of a five-unit ambulance strike team from northeast Florida to provide a medical assistance in the wake of Hurricane Sally.

Last night, two Nassau County Fire Rescue employees, Engineer Elvis Caballero and Firefighter Jeremy Staub, left Nassau County in a rescue unit, headed west to the panhandle to assist in recovery efforts. They arrived in Ft. Walton Beach about 2:30 this morning and after daylight were moved to Santa Rosa Fairgrounds in Milton where they are assisting in areas where the Category 2 Storm caused extensive damage and flooding.

Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon, stated, “As part of the strike team, our members will use their extensive training to respond to medical emergencies in the hurricane damaged areas quickly and safely. This mutual aid effort is coordinated by the Florida Department of Emergency Management and is what we do to look out for our neighbors that need our help. It’s important that we respond to other counties when they need our assistance because one day, we may be the ones asking for help”.

Please join us in sending positive thoughts to all the brave individuals responding to this disaster, as well as to the residents who have been affected.
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If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Fire Rescue at (904) 530-6600.

9/17/20 @ 2:00 p.m. - Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Constitution Day is also "Citizenship Day" as it recognizes all individuals who were born in the United States, as well as those who have become U.S. citizens.

On this day, citizens are encouraged to read the Constitution and learn more about our rights as residents of a free nation and how our liberties are protected by this historical document.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/16/20 @ 9:25 a.m. - The Health Department will host free drive-through COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, 2020, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the Journey Church in Fernandina Beach.

100 tests will be available for children and adults ages 5 and up. Must have photo ID.

See flyer for more details or contact the Health Department at (904) 875-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/16/20 @ 9:10 a.m. - Unfortunately, we are experiencing an issue with the software that live-streams the meetings. If you are attempting to watch from home, you can still do so by viewing the ZOOM Meeting. See info below.

ZOOM/Webinar:

Join ZOOM meeting here:
Password: 987321
Use the "raise hand" feature within the ZOOM App to notify the Chairman if you would like to speak when your item comes up on the agenda.

By Phone:
Or iPhone one-tap:
US: +13462487799,,82411146045#,,,,0#,,987321# or
+16465588656,,82411146045#,,,,0#,,987321#

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592
or +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 824 1114 6045
Password: 987321

If participating by phone, hit *9 when your item comes up to notify the Chairman you would like to speak.

9/15/20 @ 7:30 p.m.

The Board of County Commissioners has a meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00. A copy of the agenda can be located here.

The meeting is open to the public and measures have been implemented to allow for social distancing if attending in person. This includes use of masks, hand sanitizer, and additional seating, monitors and speakers outside of the Board Room.

Individuals not wishing to attend in person can participate remotely via the following methods:

ZOOM/Webinar:

Join ZOOM meeting here:
Password: 987321
Use the "raise hand" feature within the ZOOM App to notify the Chairman if you would like to speak when your item comes up on the agenda.

By Phone:
Or iPhone one-tap:
US: +13462487799,,82411146045#,,,,0#,,987321# or
+16465588656,,82411146045#,,,,0#,,987321#

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592
or +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 824 1114 6045
Password: 987321

If participating by phone, hit *9 when your item comes up to notify the Chairman you would like to speak. You can follow along online by watching the meeting remotely on the Clerk's website.

Submitting Public Comment:
Residents can also submit comments for the record by emailing [email protected] or by calling (904) 530-6009 and leaving a voicemail.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

9/15/20 @ 5:10 p.m.
 
This notice is to inform you that a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory is in effect for units 3417-3427 Fiddlers Bend until further notice.
 
Nassau Amelia Utilities has experienced a loss of pressure due to a broken line. The boil water advisory will remain in effect until bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed to reflect a negative result for coliforms. After completion of this process, a notice will be issued to rescind the boil water advisory.
 
Please continue to boil your water until you are notified to disregard the advisory.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this unfortunate incident. Should you have any questions, please contact customer service at (904) 530-6030.

9/15/20 @ 3:15 p.m. - At the September 14, 2020 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2020-149, recognizing Billy Cimino, Cameron Hansen, A.M. "Hupp" Huppman, and Paul Lore, members of the Foar From Home ocean row team.

In December 2021, these four Veterans will row from the coast of Africa to Antigua to raise money and awareness for Veterans suicide prevention. Their goal is to raise $400,000 and make a significant contribution for "Now Veteran Need" to change the life of a Veteran today, not tomorrow. They have already raised $50,000 which is 13% of their overall goal.

During the meeting, the Board commended each Foar From Home member for their selfless act in helping Veterans who are facing challenges and are in need of support from their community. The Board also encouraged all residents to support the cause by making a donation or sponsoring the Foar From Home team. All information about Foar From Home and their future expedition can be found on their website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office