NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – After the Nassau County curfew ended at 7 a.m., officials allowed power crews and first responders onto Amelia Island on Saturday morning.
The Florida Department of Transportation conducted a structural assessment of the Shave Bridge, and workers re-entered the island as the process of assessing the damage from Hurricane Matthew began.
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The bridge was deemed structurally safe, and reopened for the public at 4 p.m. The Nassau Sound bridge also reopened at 4 p.m.
Residents have been to be able to get back to their homes and businesses to see what Matthew left behind.
Emergency management officials said there are trees and power lines down and structural damage to more than 20 homes in the area. In some cases, residents may not be able to reach their neighborhood or home by vehicle.
County officials had intended to leave the curfew in effect for Amelia Island on Saturday, but decided to lift it.
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The Nassau County's board of commissioners ordered a mandatory evacuation for Zones A, C and F ahead of the storm. That included all mobile homes, campgrounds and any low-lying areas of the county.
Nassau County Fire Rescue has resumed “modified” operations in complex 2 and complex 3 -- from Lofton Creek to the western edge of the county line.
The Sheriff's Office conducted recon overnight and will resume modified operations, as well.