- November 23, 2024
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Volusia County has enacted an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the following:
Hurricane Milton poses a significant threat of heavy rainfall, flooding, and damaging winds and gusts. Evacuees are encouraged to seek short-distance evacuations to a nearby location, stay with friends or family, or visit www.volusia.org to find local shelters and help minimize traffic congestion.
Volusia County will open multiple emergency shelters at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. General population shelters will include:
Special needs shelters, which will be staffed by health care professionals, will also be available. Evacuees should be accompanied by only one caregiver. These shelters are not for isolated patients or people who need 24-hour dedicated care, a hospital bed, a ventilator, or other complex care. Special needs shelters will include:
Votran and Volusia County Schools will provide free transportation to public shelters.
A curfew has been announced for Volusia County beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9., and lasting until 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to discourage unnecessary traffic during the height of the storm. The curfew does not apply to:
Any person who knowingly violates this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 60 days. Volusia County staff will continue coordinating with state officials and the National Weather Service to assess potential local impacts from the storm. Residents can stay updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app, following the County’s social media channels, or visiting www.volusia.org.
Volusia County will continue operating self-service sandbag distribution sites tomorrow, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations:
A Volusia County pre-filled sandbag distribution site will be hosted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. The Volusia County Branch Jail sandbag operation will not be operational on Tuesday.
There will be two drive-thru lines, including a self-service lane for individuals to load their bags and an assisted service lane for those needing help.
Some municipalities will also be offering sandbags tomorrow. The Volusia Emergency Management app will be updated to list sites, including those operated by the municipalities.
The Tomoka Farms Road Landfill and the West Volusia Transfer Station will be open during normal operating hours through Wednesday, Oct. 9. Both locations and administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 10. Weather permitting, both facilities will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, Oct.11.
