10/8/24 @ 11:00 a.m. - The Nassau County Health Improvement Coalition has created "No Wrong Doors", a community resource guide to help individuals find support when in need. 

Individuals trying to access new services and support find themselves challenged by misinformation or inability to tap into agencies and meet requirements at a time when they may be vulnerable or in crisis. Imagine having to go to or call several places to get information on needed services to be told “Not here” … and nothing else. 

The “NO WRONG DOOR” Resource Guide For Local Support exists to assist a greater number of  community members find resources available for Nassau County resident, and be a “Keymaker”.  NO WRONG DOOR partners will be able to use this guide, so that no one seeking help will leave without understanding their options, and knowing how to access the services they need. Expected result is a better-served community, and improved quality of life and health outcomes. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nassau County Health Department at (904) 875-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/8/24 @ 10:00 a.m. - This information is from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission's website and it explains a study that allows researchers to determine long-term trends in sea turtle populations. 

The Importance of Florida Bay
Florida Bay is an important sea turtle habitat located between the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and the Florida Keys.
Every summer, a team of researchers captures sea turtles that live in Florida Bay to learn more about them. The information gathered by this study allows the researchers to determine long-term trends in sea turtle abundance and to monitor and investigate any changes in the sea turtle populations.

Some of the questions researchers are attempting to answer include the following:

• Are the numbers of sea turtles increasing or decreasing in Florida Bay?
• Are loggerhead sea turtles long-term residents of Florida Bay?
• What are the growth rates of loggerheads in Florida Bay and is it changing over time?
• Is the overall health of loggerhead sea turtles in Florida Bay changing over time and how?

About 75-100 live loggerheads are captured in southwestern Florida Bay over a 10-day sampling period in early summer each year.

Researchers go out on two flat-bottomed vessels, traveling at a slow speed in a random search pattern until a turtle is spotted. Snorkelers then dive near the turtles and capture them by hand.

Search paths and coordinates of the capture site are taken using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. Environmental data are noted, including water depth and a description of the sea bottom. The turtle is brought on board and measured, weighed, examined externally and photographed. Any signs of injuries or disease are documented.

Turtles are tagged with Inconel metal tags along the rear edge of both front flippers. Passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags are also placed into the right front flipper using a sterile hypodermic needle. The PIT tag is a tiny microprocessor capable of transmitting a unique identification code when excited by a detector.

Before releasing the turtle, a number is painted on the carapace to make sure the same one is not recaptured during the sampling period. The paint is not permanent - it fades after a few weeks.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE, 10/8/2024 7:20 am

Milton is expected to bring significant impacts to NE FL & Coastal SE GA Wednesday and Thursday. Impacts include:

• Damaging Winds
• Storm Surge
• Flooding Rainfall and River Flooding
• Hazardous Marine Conditions
• High Rip current risk

Finish Storm Preparations TODAY.
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Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau! #OneNassau

10/7/2024 at 10:25 p.m.

​Hurricane Milton has entered the top 5 most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record. The NOAA Hurricane Hunters measured a minimum central pressure of 897 mb and 180 mph winds in Milton this evening.
Low barometric pressure means a stronger hurricane. Milton is forecast to slightly weaken before making landfall on the FL Gulf coast but will remain a major hurricane.
Finish stocking supply kits, prepare your home & review your emergency plan. Stay up to date with Milton's forecast. #OneNassau

10/7/24 @ 5:00 p.m. 

Both self-serve sites are open until 7pm tonight.

Beginning tomorrow, October 8, 2024, sandbag sites and hours of operation are as follows:

Self-serve (open 7am-7pm)
Yulee Ballpark: 86142 Goodbread Rd., Yulee
Hilliard Road Department: 37356 Pea Farm Rd., Hilliard

Full-service (open 8am-7pm)
86142 Gene Lasserre Blvd., Yulee

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

10/7/24 @ 3:30 p.m. - 

From the Nassau County School District: 

All schools in the Nassau County School District will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th, and Thursday, October 10th due to Hurricane Milton. Any updates regarding school closures or reopenings will be shared through our official district and school websites, as well as our social media channels. 

​Once the storm has passed and recovery efforts begin, the district will provide an update on Friday's operations.

We encourage everyone to stay informed by following Nassau EM for local safety updates and resources.

Thank you for your cooperation, and stay safe!

10/7/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. - From Nassau County Emergency Management: 

• Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 with 160 mph winds
• Nassau County is under a flood watch until 10/10/24 at 6 pm
• A local State of Emergency was declared at 10 am this morning
• No evacuation orders are in place at this time
• No shelters are open at this time
• No curfew order is in place
  

​Sandbags are available at two county locations: 
Yulee Ballpark (86142 Goodbread Road, 12 pm - 7 pm)
Hilliard Road Department (37356 Pea Farm Road, 12 pm - 7 pm)

Storm related information can be found on www.OneNassau.com, Facebook, Instagram, X and Nextdoor

Storm related questions can be answered by calling 904-548-0900
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Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau! #OneNassau

FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Nassau County until 10/10/2024 at 6 pm. Have multiple ways to receive alerts, monitor forecasts for updates, and be prepared to move to higher ground. Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau! To sign up for alerts, visit www.onenassau.com. You can also check their website for regular updates. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/7/24 @ 2:00 p.m. - At this morning's Special Meeting, Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper provided an update to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the latest on Hurricane Milton and preparations that are being made behind the scenes in preparation of its arrival. If you would like to watch the presentation, you can find it at www.nassauclerk.com/watch-meetings. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

SANDBAGS AVAILABLE BEGINNING AT NOON TODAY

The County will make sandbags available today from 12:00-7:00 p.m.

Please note that at this time, you will have to fill them yourselves. There are some shovels available at the sites, however you may also bring your own. In an effort to serve as many residents as possible, please only take what you need.

Yulee Ballpark
86142 Goodbread Road, Yulee

Hilliard Road Department
37356 Pea Farm Road, Hilliard

Sites will re-open at 7am tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer