• 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
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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
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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: * 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: JA1503@NassauSO.com 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. The next news release will be Tuesday morning. NEWS RELEASE: PREPARATIONS FOR TROPICAL STORM IDALIA INCLUDING INFO ABOUT SANDBAGS, SHELTERS AND OFFICE CLOSURES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/28/2023, 2:15 p.m. Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for our entire area. Tropical Storm Idalia is a concern to the area due to forecasted hurricane-force winds, increased threat of tornadoes, and substantial projected rainfall amounts. Nassau County wants to emphasize the need for residents who reside in mobile homes and vulnerable structures to shelter in site-built locations during the storm. A shelter will open tomorrow morning 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 is pet friendly. Nassau County School District will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. This closure includes all school operations, school activities, and any other extracurricular events. County offices will be close at noon on Tuesday and remain closed Wednesday. The Nassau County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday through Thursday. Residents in flood-prone areas should take appropriate precautions. Sandbags are available at two locations: * Yulee Road Department: 86200 Gene Lasserre Boulevard, Yulee, FL 32097 * Hilliard Road Department: 37356 Pea Farm Road, Hilliard, FL 32046 Both sites are open now and will close at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Tomorrow, the sites will operate from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The bags are pre-filled and ready for pickup. Public Works personnel will be onsite to assist residents. Residents will be required to show proof of residency. Update from Nassau County Emergency Management as of 12:05 p.m. on Monday 8/28/2023
Tropical Storm Idalia is now forecast to become a major hurricane before it reaches the Gulf Coast of Florida. * Heavy rainfall potential for our area as early as Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. *Hazardous Marine Conditions, including high rip current risk. * Coastal flooding is possible at times of high tide Tuesday through Wednesday. * Tropical storm-force winds are possible for our area throughout Wednesday. * Potential tornado activity Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Stay tuned for continued updates. You can also visit us at www.OneNassau.com Stay safe Nassau! #Idalia #NCEM 8/28/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - Please be advised that the Emergency Operations Center has been activated. County Officials are watching the storm closely and are working behind the scenes to make sure we're prepared, should Idalia become a threat to Nassau County. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
If you're not already, please visit www.OneNassau.com to sign up for emergency alerts. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/25/23 @ 2:00 p.m. - The State is offering an additional Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this summer. Beginning tomorrow at 12:00 a.m. through 11:59 on September 8th, you can purchase hurricane supplies tax-free. For complete details, please visit the Department of Revenue website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/11/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - Do you have a child between the ages of 11-18 who is interested in disaster training? Check out the County's Youth Emergency Team designed to teach youth readiness and response skills through hands-on practice and realistic exercises. The Nassau County Youth Emergency Team Initiative (YETI) is a partnership between Nassau County and Nassau County 4-H. YETI participants will leave the program feeling empowered and confident in responding to an emergency situation and assisting victims without endangering themselves or others. Learn more by reaching out to our YETI Volunteer Programs Coordinator at (904) 548-0953 or Ms. Kelsey Irvine at (904) 530-6353. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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