Press Release #8
Update on Sandbags and Sheltering
Nassau County Public Works has been issuing sandbags since Monday and so far, approximately 30,000 sandbags have been issued. When the sites close at 7pm tonight, they will not reopen for this incident.
As of 5:30 p.m. today, we had approximately 30 individuals in our shelters. As a reminder, below are our shelter locations, as well as a bus schedule. Buses will continue to transport residents as long as it is safe to do so. When operations are discontinued, we will send out notification.
Special Needs Shelter: Hilliard Middle Senior High
1 Flashes Drive
Hilliard, FL 32046
General Population and Pet Friendly: Callahan Middle School
450121 Old Dixie Highway
Callahan, FL 32011
If you have been feeling ill and/or sick, you can still come to the shelter(s). However, we are requesting that you notify intake personnel upon arrival of your symptoms so they can do what’s possible to isolate you from the general population, if needed.
If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900.
Please continue to remain vigilant and follow public safety announcements. They can be heard on NOAA Weather Radio; Local radio stations 89.9 FM, 104.5 FM and 690 AM; and local news stations Channels 4, 12, 30 and 47.
Information related to the storm can also be found at www.OneNassau.com. Follow Emergency Management on social media at www.facebook.com/NassauEM or at www.twitter.com/NassauEM.