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Hurricane preparedness: What you need to know in Nassau County

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Jacksonville FL — This week WOKV will be bringing you in-depth coverage of what you need to do before a potential hurricane makes its way into Northeast Florida.

PODCAST: Mike Buresh has 3 Big Things to Know to be better prepared for hurricane season

Thursday, we take a look at Nassau County. Director of Emergency Management Greg Foster says with all the new growth on the east side of the county, it’s important for people to understand the potential vulnerabilities their property might have if a storm comes here.

“Hopefully their talking to their neighbors, hopefully the, the, people in real estate are letting them know what the situations are.” Foster says.

Foster says a lot of new residents have moved into the county recently, so they are really trying to get the message out of have a plan now. Included in that plan, Foster says you should prepare to stay with family, friends or at a hotel if you have to evacuate and use a public shelter as a last resort because of coronavirus.

Click here to learn if you live in an evacuation zone in Nassau County.

Get more tips in our hurricane guide.

First Alert Hurricane Expo Week continues. Because we couldn't hold an event like previous years, we still want to provide access to important information to prepare your family and property. Action News Jax Mike Buresh City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government St. Johns County Fire Rescue Clay County, Florida Emergency Management Nassau County Emergency Management Baker County Emergency Management

Posted by News 104.5 WOKV on Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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