Driving Temporarily Suspended on County Beaches Due to Hazardous Weather Condition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
[email protected]

Nassau County, Florida, September 20, 2020 – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf and High Wind Advisories for Nassau County, effective through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020.

The Nor’easter weather conditions has caused high tides which are pushing into the dune system. The County Manager, in consultation with the Emergency Management and Public Works Directors, has made the decision to temporarily suspend beach driving for at least 24 hours on County beaches. (Peters Point south to State Park)

County staff and members of the Sheriff’s Office will meet tomorrow morning to assess the erosion and beach conditions. We will provide an update as soon as possible following the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 549-0954.