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Public Meetings This Week

3/13/2023

3/13/23 @ 9:15 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. AND
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Code Enforcement Board
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Essential Housing Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Week: Day 7 - Sea Level Rise

3/12/2023

It's Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. Each day, we will share a tip on protecting yourself and your property from flood damage.

DAY SEVEN:SEA LEVEL RISE

Many areas in Nassau County are prone to some amount of damage from coastal flooding, including sea level rise. Learn about scientific predictions for rising sea levels in Nassau County and potential impacts on our coastal community at fema.gov/grants.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Week: Day 6 - Protect Our Natural Floodplain Functions

3/11/2023

3/11/23 @ 7:30 p.m.

It's Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. Each day, we will share a tip on protecting yourself and your property from flood damage.

DAY SIX: PROTECT OUR NATURAL FLOODPLAIN FUNCTIONS

Protect our natural floodplain functions. Keep swales and drainage ditches clear of debris to ensure water flow. Report the dumping of materials to (your community’s phone number for reporting dumping).

Learn more about natural floodplains at https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/View/13535/Protecting-Floodplain-Resources-FEMA-268?bidId=

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Week: Day Five - Build Responsibly

3/10/2023

3/10/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

It's Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. Each day, we will share a tip on protecting yourself and your property from flood damage.

DAY FIVE: BUILD RESPONSIBLY
Build responsibly. Avoid building in floodplains. Before you build, find out what the regulations are and what permits are required. Be aware of substantial improvement rules, which are there to correct structures built before regulations and flood mapping. These apply when a structure is below a known base flood elevation plus freeboard.

For more information, visit https://library.municode.com/fl/nassau_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORNACOFL_CH10_1-2FLMA

80's Double Movie Feature Event Cancelled

3/9/2023

3/9/23 @ 4:20 p.m.

80'S MOVIE NIGHT CANCELLED

We regret to announce that this event is being cancelled due to anticipated inclement weather. While the upcoming time change prevents us from having a double feature event this summer, Nassau County Parks & Recreation is planning a summer movie series so please stay tuned for details.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Friends of the Library Book Sale

3/9/2023

3/9/23 @ 3:20 p.m.

The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale later this month and all proceeds will benefit the Fernandina Beach Library. The sale will be held in the Peck Gymnasium located at 516 South 10th Street in Fernandina Beach and will feature thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books.

The event begins on Thursday, March 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a special preview for Friends of the Library members. If you are not a member but wish to get a sneak peak of all the great things they have to offer, you can join at the door!

The doors will be open to the general public on Friday, March 31st from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 1st from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the Fernandina Beach Library at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Week in Pictures

3/9/2023

3/10/23 @ 2:15 p.m. - Below are photos from the week of March 3 - March 10, 2023.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Week: Day Four - Protect Your Property

3/9/2023

3/9/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

It's Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. Each day, we will share a tip on protecting yourself and your property from flood damage.

DAY FOUR: PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY
Protect your property from flood hazards. Insurance is your first level of protection. Other methods include installing flood vents where appropriate or raising electrical system components. For more information on how to protect your property, visit: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/products-tools/know-your-risk/homeowners-renters

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Week: Day Three - Protect Yourself

3/8/2023

3/8/23 @ 10:00 a.m. - Stay safe. Intense or excessive rainfall can overtop canals and ditches, flooding streets. Remember to turn around, don't drown! Driving through flooded streets can stall your car and cause wave action to move structures along the road.

Prepare ahead and make a flood emergency plan today. Visit the National Water Service page dedicated to this topic.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Flood Awareness Week: Day Two - Flood Insurance

3/7/2023

3/7/23 @ 9:15 a.m. - It's Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. Each day, we will share a tip on protecting yourself and your property from flood damage.

DAY TWO: FLOOD INSURANCE
Flood insurance is available to everyone, regardless of whether you rent, own or have a business, and it's even available if you are not in mapped floodplain.

Floods can happen anywhere and just one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage. Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is a separate policy that can cover buildings, the contents in a building, or both. It's up to you to ensure you have a policy in place to protect your assets.

Learn more at www.fema.gov/flood-insurance.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer