Nassau County receives $1.7 million reimbursement from FEMA for Hurricane Matthew projects

Nassau County is getting a financial boost from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for work that had to be done after Hurricane Matthew.

Nassau’s Director of Emergency Management Greg Foster says the $1.7 million dollars is for the stabilization effort on the southern part of Amelia Island. He says the project covered the areas near the Ritz Carlton, Summer Beach, Amelia Island Plantation and in the state parks.

“Among other things it’s covering the beach re-nourishment from the erosion that was caused by Hurricane Matthew when it passed by us,” Foster says.

He says high surf caused all sorts of problems in the area. The work had to be done as soon as possible, so Foster says it’s a big relief to get reimbursed.

“It’s actually 75 percent of the cost of the projects,” Foster says.

He says while this money from FEMA is specifically for Matthew, they are still expecting to get more reimbursement from that storm and Hurricane Irma.

“We are still seeking survivors from Hurricane Irma to come forward with any unmet needs,” Foster says. “There are some sources that are available regionally, state and federally to help those people recover.”

He says if anyone has any issues from Irma, they can call  (904) 798-0488 or send an email to info@nassaup3.org.