Detour created for damaged section of A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea

Repairs should be finished in less than a month.


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  • | 10:45 a.m. October 13, 2016
A gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea had some exterior damage, but still has gas (Photos by Emily Blackwood).
A gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea had some exterior damage, but still has gas (Photos by Emily Blackwood).
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According to the Florida Department of Transportation, there is a detour in the Ormond-by-the-Sea area due to damage from Hurricane Matthew.

The area affected is State Road A1A between San Jose and Sunny Beach, for a little more than a block. Traffic is being detoured to John Anderson Drive, and then back State Road A1A.

Efforts are underway to have the repairs finished and State Road A1A re-opened to traffic in this section, in less than a month.

Fire rescue open houses canceled

Due to Hurricane Matthew and its impact to the community, Volusia County Fire Rescue has canceled its open houses planned for Oct. 14-16.

FPL still restoring power

FPL has more than 300 restoration workers in the Volusia County area working to restore service to the remaining customers who do not have power. They have one major staging site and two support sites in the
Volusia County area.

They will remain open until all customers who can receive power are restored today.

Shelter in Daytona opens 

A shelter has been opened at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, there were 24 evacuees.

Red Cross providing meals in Ormond Beach

The American Red Cross is providing meals in the areas of Ormond Beach near A1A. 

 

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