Nassau Veterinary Hospital

12/16/2024

10/09/2024

HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE, 10/9/2024, 8:30 AM:

***THIS IS NOT AN EVACUATION ORDER***

Based on forecasted impacts, Nassau County Emergency Management, STRONGLY ENCOURAGES the following residents to shelter at a safe location or a designated shelter.

- Individuals that have power dependent special needs
- Individuals who reside in low lying or flood prone areas
- Individuals in Zone A (more directly those who reside near dunes that could be breached, those who reside on marsh front or intracoastal front property - special attention to Crane Island and Egans Creek)
-Individuals in Zone D ( more directly those who reside on marsh front property or intracoastal front property - special attention to Piney Island and the Holly Point area)
- Individuals who do not feel safe at their place of residence

If you do not have a safe location to shelter, a shelter is available at Wildlight Elementary, 550 Curiosity Ave, Yulee, FL 32097. This shelter will accept the general population, special needs residents, and pets with Rabies vaccinations.

🔸 If you intend on going to the shelter, ensure you bring the following items with you:
Blankets & pillows
Clothing
Mobility equipment
Medications
Food and snacks
Personal hygiene items

🔸Pet owners should bring:
Secure crate
Pet food and bowls
Leash, collar or harness
Litter box
Proof of rabies vaccination

If you have any questions, need assistance locating your zone or need transportation to the shelter, please contact the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900.

10/08/2024

10/08/2024

🚨🚨IF YOUR PET IS IN NEED OF FOOD OR MEDICAITON REFILLS PLEASE CALL NOW! 🚨🚨
Our office will be open..
Tuesday 8am -5pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday TBD...
Please continue to follow us here on Facebook for any updates to our schedule.
If your pet has an emergency after hours please contact
BLUE PEARL 904-646-1287

10/07/2024

🌀Storm Update 🌀
We are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton!
At this time we plan on remaining open. Stay tuned for any updates to our schedule as we continue to monitor the next few days.

STORM UPDATE, 10/7/2024, 9:30 am:
This morning, we participated in a call with the US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida regarding Hurricane Milton. Here is what you need to know:
🟥 Milton continues to strengthen, currently a Category 3 with 120 mph winds
🟥 Milton is moving slowly east-southeast at 8 mph, its speed is expected to increase in the coming days
🟥 Do not focus on Milton's exact track. Impacts can occur well outside the area enclosed by the cone
🟥 Milton is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane and will then traverse the Florida Peninsula, gradually expanding during its passage
🟥 Anticipated impacts include include storm force winds, river flooding, flooding rainfall, and dangerous marine conditions
🟥 If you flooded during Matthew, Irma, or Nicole, you should anticipate the possibility of flooding again
🟥 The most likely time of arrival of tropical storm force winds for our area is Wednesday afternoon
🟥 Sandbags will be made available. The County is meeting at 10 am this morning to discuss. Location and hours will be announced this morning
🟥 The opening of a shelter is likely. The timing of the opening will be announced sometime today
🟥 We are working closely with the Nassau County School District. They will announce any closures if necessary
Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau!

09/27/2024

🚨🚨🚨ALERT 🚨🚨🚨
Our office is currently closed due to power outage. If you have an emergency our sister clinic is open and ready to help! Pottsburg Creek Animal Clinic.
We will provide updates via Facebook as the day goes on.

09/26/2024

HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE - 2pm 9/26

Hurricane Helene continues to push ever so slightly to the east. These movements have increased the potential for strong tropical force winds throughout the area along with a significant threat for tornadoes.

Now is the time to move to your place of shelter while the weather is still clear enough to do so.

Quickly complete any last-minute preparations that you may have for your home and property.

Please heed the advice and information we are providing. Your safety is our upmost concern.

Nassau County currently has one shelter open:

Location : Wildlight Elementary School
550 Curiosity Ave - Yulee, FL 32097

If transportation is needed please contact the EOC at 904-548-0900 to arrange

Uber is also offering free rides to shelter locations using promo code “HELENERELIEF”

There are currently no evacuation orders for Nassau County, however, we encourage all persons that are power dependent special needs or in flood prone areas to shelter at a safe location that meets your specific needs.

09/17/2024

🚨🚨UPDATE🚨🚨
Still without power at the clinic.
There is currently no ETA. We will keep you updated as we get updates. Sorry for this inconvenience.

**Power Outage**
We are currently without power. FPL estimates it may be back on by 930am. If you are unable to get ahold of us please feel free to leave us a message on Facebook, or on our answering machine (904)225-2050

09/12/2024

****ALERT*****
Please be safe when traveling down US-17!
The ditches are full and going over the road!
Also please be aware that due to this our parking lot is underwater. Please use caution when driving around the area

08/28/2024

Our office will be CLOSED Monday, September 2nd. If your pet will be in need of food or medication refills please call us TODAY!
904-225-2050

08/05/2024

🥳🥳 Our office will be open tomorrow! 🥳🥳
Debbie is on the way out and we’re back to normal schedule! (As long as we don’t loose power 😅)
We hope to see you soon!!

08/05/2024

🚨🚨🚨Our office is CLOSED today 🚨🚨🚨
We are keeping an eye on the storm and will determine later today if we’ll be open tomorrow or not. Please continue to follow us here for all updates. We hope everyone stays safe!

08/05/2024

TORNADO WATCH is in EFFECT for NASSAU County today, 8/4/2024, from 7:57 pm until 8/5/2024 at 6 am. Know where your safe place is and be ready to move quickly if a warning is issued! Stay safe Nassau!

08/04/2024

We will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather. We do currently plan on being open on Tuesday however it does depend on the weather. Please follow us on Facebook for all updates.
We hope everyone stay safe.