7/30/18 @ 9:10 a.m. - The Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on July 26th for Club Villas, Units 3001-3014, has been rescinded following the satisfactory completion of bacteriological analysis showing the water is safe for consumption. You may resume normal usage at this time. We appreciate everyone's patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau Amelia Utilities at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/27/18 @ 11:50 a.m.

Sue Ann Alleger, a Planner in the Department of Planning and Economic Opportunity has successfully passed the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM) certification examination to become the fourth county employee to attain national certification.
 
The ASFPM grants this certification only to professionals who meet the requirements and complete the comprehensive examination on the programs and standard to reduce flood losses in the nation. All county CFM’s are required to maintain their certification by completing sixteen (16) Continuing Education credits in the field of Floodplain Management which will promote continual growth and awareness of the principles and practices crucial to protection of people, property and natural features within the county.
The role of the nation's floodplain managers is expanding due to increases in disaster losses, the emphasis on mitigation to alleviate the cycle of damage-rebuild-damage, and a recognized need for professionals to adequately address these issues. Nassau County is ensuring that highly qualified individuals are available to meet the challenge of breaking the damage cycle and stopping its negative drain on the County’s human, financial and natural resources.
Further information about the role, duties and knowledge held by a Certified Floodplain Manager can be found at the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. website:
https://www.floods.org
 
Contact:
For more information contact Sue Ann Alleger, MLA/CFM, Planner II and CRS Coordinator for the Nassau County Department of Planning and Economic Opportunity at (904)530-6300 or via email at salleger@nassaucountyfl.com

7/26/18 @ 2:35 p.m. - Per Nassau Amelia Utilities: A precautionary Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Club Villas, Units 3001-3014 until further notice.

The water has been shut off for repair of a leak . 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.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/20/18 @ 11:50 a.m. - In  May 2017, the Board of County Commissioners established an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) to craft a policy to effectively improve affordable housing County-wide. A recent report indicated that there are many individuals in the County who are just above the poverty level and do not qualify for any type of assistance to provide them with affordable housing options for their families. Additionally, Nassau County has been identified as one of four counties in which the affordability of housing has dropped more than 20% from 2007-2015.

It's important to note, the AHAC is not looking to create a housing authority, nor are they focusing on Section 8 housing. They are, however, being proactive in developing a plan that would encourage developers to include some affordable housing options within their developments. This is intended to provide options for working families who struggle to find safe and affordable housing for their families.

Guidelines issued by the Housing and Urban Development indicates that an individual with a salary of $32,000 per year should not be paying more than $800 monthly. As most of you know, there aren't many options in Nassau County that would meet that criteria. AHAC is working to address that. Please read the attached Press Release from AHAC Chairmanm, Justin Taylor, to gain a better understanding on this very important issue.

The AHAC Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The public is always welcome to attend and participate in these meetings.

If you have any questions, Chairman Taylor can be reached at (904) 625-5624.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/11/18 @ 11:00 a.m. - The Nassau County Health Department has issued a Press Advisory regarding an increase in mosquito borne disease activity in Nassau County, including four horses and one sentinel chicken who tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). The risk of transmission to humans has increased, therefore the Health Department is taking this opportunity to remind residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to limit exposure.

Please review the attached Press Advisory for tips on protecting yourself. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Godwin, Environmental Health Manager, at (904) 875-6100 or via e-mail at Michael.Godwin@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/30/18 @ 2:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Citizens Guide will be mailed to all property owners this week! This is a collaborative effort by all the Constitutional Offices (Board of County Commissioners, Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Clerk of Courts and Tax Collector). It contains your 2018 Voter Guide, as well as important information on public safety, hurricane preparedness,a comprehensive list of community resources, and more!

If for some reason you don't receive yours in the mail, you can download one here as well.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/24/18 @ 4:45 p.m. - The precautionary boil water notice issued yesterday for some Nassau Amelia Utility customers has been lifted following a satisfactory completion of bacteriological analysis showing the water is now safe for consumption. You may resume normal usage at this time.

Thank you for your patience. As always, if you have any questions, please fee free to contact the NAU Billing Department at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/23/18 @ 1:20 p.m. - A water outage has occurred due to a water line break on Beachwalker Road. Repairs are ongoing at this time.

A boil water advisory is being issued to the following areas:

• Address 12 Beachwalker Road south through address 28 Dunes Row
• All of Dunes Court
• All of Little Dunes
• All of Windsong Villas
• All of Amelia-Seaside Retreat
• All of The Residence
• All of the Sanctuary
• All of March Point Road
• All of Long Point

Note: None of the high rise condominiums along Beachwalker Road are affected. This includes Beachwalker Villas, Shipwatch Villas, Piper Dunes Villas, Sea Dunes Villas, all of Dunes Club Villas and Turtle Dunes Villas.

If you have any questions, please call the NAU Billing Department at (904) 530-6030. We will share additional information as it is received.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/12/18 @ 10:35 a.m. - Nassau County Emergency Management asked us to share the below Press Release from Florida's State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and FEMA regarding an opportunity to obtain up to $30,000 to apply for Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) funds for repairs or rebuilding of structures in Special Flood Hazard Areas.

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News Release:

Flood Insurance Policyholders May Get Extra Money to Upgrade Structures
Request Funds within 60 Days of Receiving Substantial Damage Notice from Community
                              
ORLANDO, Fla. — National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in Florida with damaged property may request additional money to reduce risks from hurricanes and other disasters.
 
Policyholders in Special Flood Hazard Areas who are repairing or rebuilding may receive extra funds—Increased Cost of Compliance—to upgrade a structure so it complies with local building regulations. SFHAs are high-risk flood areas according to NFIP.
 
ICC measures include elevating, demolishing, floodproofing or relocating a structure so it has enhanced resiliency to withstand storms and floods.
 
Insurance companies must receive a signed ICC Proof of Loss form within 60 days after a local official notifies a policyholder their structure is substantially damaged. This means the cost to restore a structure equals or exceeds 50 percent of its pre-damage market value.
 
Policyholders should also provide a contractor’s estimate for the proposed ICC measures and copies of local construction permits. Insurance companies need these to consider an ICC claim.
                                                                                                      
NFIP policies may provide up to $30,000 to apply ICC measures required to comply with local regulations. The amount supplements repair or rebuilding costs.
 
Home and business owners have six years from the date of loss to complete the required and approved ICC measures.
 
Policyholders may contact their local emergency management office for more information. They may find contact information online at www.FloridaDisaster.org/counties.
 
Other Sources of Financial Help
 
The U.S. Small Business Administration may be another source of funds to make a home or business safer and stronger.
 
Home and business owners who have an approved loan application may be eligible for additional funds to pay for structural enhancements. The funds would be in addition to the amount of the approved loan to repair or rebuild.
 
For more information, they may call the SBA at 800-659-2955 or TTY 800-877-8339. They may also go online to sba.gov/disaster.
 
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
 
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
 
FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
 
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If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/14/17 @ 4:45 p.m. -

In 2014, the Board of County Commissioners entered into an agreement with CGI Communications, Inc., to produce a series of streaming videos highlighting all our community has to offer to its residents, visitors and businesses. Those videos have been featured on the County’s official website and included one minute segments about Quality of Life, Education, Tourism, Economic Development and History. These topics were carefully selected because we feel these topics represent the County as a whole and are what makes Nassau County so special!
 
The Board renewed the agreement with CGI Communications, Inc., in April of this year and staff immediately began working on updates to the script. In May, CGI Communications, Inc., sent a videographer to Nassau County to obtain new footage for each video segment. He was accompanied by two Nassau County employees who worked with him to ensure that the footage captured represented the diversity across the County. Not only is Nassau County blessed with beautiful beaches and spectacular golf courses that attract visitors year-round, it also features scenic rivers and undeveloped timberlands that maintain a quality of life and sense of community residents desire.
 
We are pleased to announce that the updated videos are complete and ready to be viewed on the County’s website. In addition to the previously mentioned topics, a new community organization video which highlights non-profit organizations has been added. This video emphasizes the importance of community organizations and brings awareness to citizens who may be in need of services.
 
CGI Communications, Inc., has also implemented an exciting new GoCast feature that will allow the County to post live footage on a myriad of activities including adoption events, library programs, plant clinics and more! These videos will be featured on the County’s website in the near future.
 
It’s also important to note that the videos and services provided by CGI Communications, Inc., were made available to Nassau County at no-charge through the County’s partnership with the National Association of Counties. For additional information, please contact Nicole Rongo, Vice President for CGI Communications, Inc., at (800) 398-3029.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office