August 31, 2019 10:56 a.m.
Editor’s Note: We encourage our readers to listen to this brief discussion of the Nassau County Commission regarding their decision to declare a state of emergency.
Meeting recap from The County Insider:
8/31/19 @ 11:00 a.m.- At the Special Meeting held today at 10:30 a.m., Emergency Management Director, Greg Foster, provided an update indicating that the current models show Dorian’s track as shifting north and putting the storm approximately 80 miles off shore. If Dorian stays on this path, Nassau County will still experience hurricane forced winds and rain.
The County issued a local State of Emergency which would allow the County to file reimbursements to FEMA for time and materials used for the storm and for claiming damages caused by the storm. The State of Emergency will remain in place for 7 days however it can be lifted if/when it’s determined to not be needed. County Officials are recommending a voluntary evacuation at this time for those residing in Zone A, in mobile and manufactured homes, and those residing in low lying areas prone to flooding. To view the evacuation map and locate your zone, please click here.
Two shelters will open in Hilliard this evening (exact time to be announced). Hilliard Elementary will serve as a general population shelter. Hilliard Middle Senior High will serve as the shelter for those with special medical needs and those with pets. Transportation will be provided. That information will be provided later today, once all final arrangements have been made.
If you have any questions, please contact the Emergency Operations Center at (904) 548-0900.