PHOTOS: What does our beach look like in Ormond?

Damage assessments are ongoing, Volusia County reported. In Ormond-by-the-Sea, FDOT performs emergency repairs to a section of A1A.

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Volusia officials continue to assess damage to all structures along the coast after Tropical Storm Nicole.

Bridges to the beachside reopened to all on Friday, Nov. 11, but the county asked people not to utilize piers, walkways or other beach structures as they may collapse without notice, even if there's no signs of damage, according to a county press release. Some areas of Atlantic Avenue in Wilbur-by-the-Sea and Daytona Beach Shores are off-limits to the general public due to ongoing heavy damage assessment and recovery.

In Ormond Beach, Andy Romano Beachfront Park was closed due to damage, and the Milsap Road beach approach north of the park showed signs of erosion as well. The Cardinal Drive beach approach also sustained significant damage, though no specific information is available from the county at this time.

According to Volusia County Community Information Director Kevin Captain, damage assessment teams from the county and municipalities are evaluating and surveying structures damaged by the storm.

So far, 455 structures were damaged in the county, according to data from the Volusia County Property Appraiser. Of these, 308 were affected, 60 sustained minor damages, 68 were majorly damaged, and 19 were destroyed. Of the buildings completely destroyed, 18 were single-family homes and one was a multifamily building. Total damages were assessed at over $481.2 million.  

Because of the state of emergency declared for Nicole, which made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida, the county announced in a press release that residents who own damaged or destroyed coastal structures or ones that are at threat of erosion may access the beach though approved vehicle ramps to survey damage, remove debris and perform cleanup efforts.

The requirement for a beaches and dunes permit for repair efforts has been waived, at least through 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, unless extended by another county emergency directive.

Have additional questions about the coast? Contact:

  • Volusia County permit for vehicle access for closed beach driving areas: 386-238-4668 or 386-257-6000, ext. 21319
  • Volusia County temporary permit: Jennifer Winters or Ryan Chabot, 386-238-4668
  • FDEP field permit: Trey Hatch, 904-832-6757
  • FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line permit: Doug Aarons, 850-245-7672

 

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