Media Release
Congressman Ander Crenshaw and Nassau County Emergency Management will co-host the 2015 Nassau County Preparedness Forum on Monday, September 21 the Florida State College Jacksonville’s Nassau Center in Yulee, Florida at 10 a.m.
Held in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Preparedness Month (September), the event is being held to underscore the importance of preparedness in the event of hurricane, wildfire, tornado or other natural disaster. Representatives from Nassau County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, the National Guard, the Coast Guard, Florida Power and Light, Jacksonville Electric Authority, Okefenokee Rural Electric and the local business community will also be on hand.
“September is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Preparedness Month, and I encourage Northeast Florida residents to attend the September 21st preparedness forum, ask questions, and learn the key safety points to stay ahead of the storm,” said Crenshaw, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government and Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. “As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In Northeast Florida and across our state, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires remind us to take action and prepare for hazards whether you’re at work, at home, or visiting the area.”
Nassau County Emergency Management Director Billy Estep said, “Preparedness is the fundamental basis of building disaster resiliency in a community; this will be our resounding message during this event. We welcome the opportunity to join Congressman Crenshaw in co-hosting the 2015 Nassau County Preparedness Forum where local, state, and federal officials will present valuable information to help our region stay safe.”
WHAT: 2015 Nassau County Preparedness Forum
WHEN: Monday, September 21 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Florida State College Jacksonville’s Nassau Center
ADDRESS: 76346 William Burgess Boulevard, Yulee Florida
CONTACTS:
Florida State College Jacksonville’s Nassau Center Jill Johnson, Communications/Marketing Director, 904 632-5016
Nassau County Emergency Management Billy Estep, Emergency Management Director, 904-548-0900
Congressman Crenshaw’s Office Barbara Riley, Communications Director, 202-225-9529