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June 1st Marks the Beginning of Hurricane Season

6/1/2022

6/1/22 @ 3:30 p.m. - June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. It's never too early to start preparing for this potential threat.

The Florida Department of Emergency Management has shared this Disaster Supply Kit Checklist to provide direction on supplies and other steps you should take now to ensure you are prepared.

For other ways to be prepared for the season, visit FDEM's website.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

5/26/2022

5/26/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - During Florida’s 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 28 through June 10, stock up on qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax. For more information and a list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/disasterprep.

Note: The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Month

4/27/2022

It's Flood Awareness Month! As a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that provides residents with flood insurance at premium rates, we will be publishing periodic flood awareness messages throughout the month as it helps us maintain our flood management ratings.

Tip # 7: Flood Mitigation

What would it cost if your community lost all its infrastructure or pristine beaches due to flooding? There are mitigation steps you can take now to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Take action now by analyzing risk and then take steps to mitigate through insurance, retrofitting, relocation or elevating. According to FEMA, mitigation saves a community $6 for every $1 spent. Learn more here.

- Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Month

4/25/2022

It's Flood Awareness Month! As a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that provides residents with flood insurance at premium rates, we will be publishing periodic flood awareness messages throughout the month as it helps us maintain our flood management ratings.

Tip # 6: Protect Our Natural Floodplain Functions

Floodplains are areas located near rivers, ponds, lakes and ocean that flood periodically. They contain both cultural and natural resources that are good for the environment. Flood waters can carry nutrient-rich sediments that contribute to healthy vegetation. Flood plains are also beneficial to wildlife as they create a variety of habitats for fish and other animals.

Protect our natural floodplain functions, keep swales and drainage ditches clear of debris to ensure water flow, and report the dumping of materials to the appropriate agency. Learn more about natural floodplains by visiting Nassau County's webpage dedicated to floodplain management and resiliency.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Month

4/19/2022

4/19/22 @ 3:45 p.m. - It's Flood Awareness Month! As a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that provides residents with flood insurance at premium rates, we will be publishing periodic flood awareness messages throughout the month as it helps us maintain our flood management ratings.

Tip #5: Build Responsibly and Avoid Building in Floodplains

Before you build, find out what the regulations are and what type of permits are required. Be aware of substantial improvement rules which are there to correct structures built before current regulations and flood mapping.

For more information, visit your community's flood risk website. For example, if you live within a town or city, contact those entities directly. If you live in the County limits, visit the County's floodplain website here.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Month

4/14/2022

4/14/22 @ 4:40 p.m.

It's Flood Awareness Month! As a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that provides residents with flood insurance at premium rates, we will be publishing periodic flood awareness messages throughout the month as it helps us maintain our flood management ratings.

Tip #4: Protect Your Property

Protect your property from flood hazards. Flood insurance is your first level of protection. Other methods include installing flood vents where appropriate and raising electrical components off the ground. Electrical components include fuse boxes, meters, outlets, switches, water heaters and more.

Short circuits in electrical systems caused by flooding systems increases the risk of fire. Raising electrical components helps you avoid that damage. After a flood, an undamaged, operating electrical system will help you clean up, make repairs and move back into your home more quickly.

For additional information, please visit www.fema.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Month

4/11/2022

4/11/22 @ 11:40 a.m. It's Flood Awareness Month! As a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program that provides residents with flood insurance at premium rates, we will be publishing periodic flood awareness messages throughout the month as it helps us maintain our flood management ratings.

Tip #3: Protect Yourself
Intense or excessive rainfall can cause canals and ditches to overflow, causing flooding in streets. The flooding can develop slow or quickly and flash flooding can come with no warning.

Find shelter right away
Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn around, don't drown! Remember that just six inches of moving water can knock you down and just one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Stay off bridges over fast-moving water

Prepare ahead for bad weather and make a flood emergency plan today. For more information, visit the National Weather Service's website.

Flood Insurance

4/8/2022

4/8/22 @ 9:45 a.m. - It's Flood Awareness Month! Throughout the month we will be sharing information related to flooding and ways to protect yourself and your property.

Flood Insurance:
Flood insurance is available to everyone, regardless of whether you rent, own, or have a business, and regardless of whether or not you are in a high-risk flood zone. Flood insurance is one of the best ways to protect against financial losses caused by flood events as it enables people to recover more quickly and completely. Flood insurance is NOT included in your regular property insurance policy. For more information, visit FEMA's webpage.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

How to Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests and Testing Locations Near You

1/20/2022

1/20/22 @ 1:45 p.m. - Effective January 19, 2022, every home in the United States is eligible to order four (4) FREE at-home COVID-19 tests from the Federal Government. These rapid antigen at-home tests are shipped within 7-12 days. They can be taken anywhere and results are given within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off necessary). To order your free tests or for additional information, please visit www.covidtests.gov.

If you are sick and need a COVID-19 test now, they are offered for free at the Yulee Health Department BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Visit www.OneNassau.com to schedule your appointment.

Low or no-cost COVID-19 tests are also available at health centers and select pharmacies nationwide. To find a testing site location near you, contact your health care provider or Department of Health at (904) 875-6100. You can also search online on the Health Department's website.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Freeze Warning in Effect Tuesday

1/17/2022

1/17/22 @ 2:00 p.m. - Nassau County Emergency Management has issued an alert notifying residents of a freeze warning from 4:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Appropriate actions should be taken to protect ourselves, our homes, plants and animals from harsh weather conditions. If you have any questions, contact Emergency Management at (90) 548-0900.

Keep informed about emergency conditions and other important community news by signing up for alerts through Nassau County's Emergency Alert Notification System. This Citizen Alert system enables the County to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, like when circumstances require evacuations or sheltering-in-place for your neighborhood, or create unexpected road closures. You can receive voice-recorded alerts to your choice of home, mobile, or business phones, as well as text alerts and e-mail messages.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer