- February 12, 2025
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With some of the strongest weather now reaching Volusia County, conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate and the highest winds will begin around noon. Currently, there are 4,000 people in 21 shelters in Volusia County and approximately 130,345 power outages.
People are encouraged to shelter where they are for the remainder of the storm as the conditions on the road are dangerous due to the high winds. According to the County, it's almost getting to a point where EVAC ambulances, police, and fire services are not able to respond to calls in the county, especially in the south end. If you have a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1 and we will do the best we can to respond.
While it is not optimal to travel, if you are unable to stay in your home due to damage, people will not be turned away if they go to a shelter. For shelter locations, call the CIC at 866-345-0345, check the Volusia County Emergency Management Facebook page or visit www.volusia.org/pin.
If you see damage to a public facilities building/structure, please report it to the Citizens Information Center at 866-345-0345.
Hotlines
Volusia County Citizens Information Center (CIC): 866-345-0345.
Since Tuesday, the county Citizen Information Center has had more than 4,540 calls. This call volume is expected to increase as conditions continue to deteriorate.
United Way 2-1-1 First Call for Help: 2-1-1 or 386-253-0564.
Beaches
There is nothing major to report at this time, but the water is coming up the approach at the Volusia County Beach Headquarters in Daytona Beach. The Weather Bug detection system flew off the station and there is minor flood damage to the building. Sunsplash Park to the south has minor
damage to the playground.
Curfew
There is a mandatory curfew for Volusia County through 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Law enforcement officers will use discretion and common sense in enforcing the curfew.
Those who are evacuating, unavoidably traveling for work or who have an urgent need to travel in the area are free to do so if absolutely necessary. The intent of the curfew is to discourage loitering and prevent looting – which won’t be tolerated.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Matthew moves through the area.
