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Volusia County Hurricane Milton Update

Volusia County has been placed under both a Hurricane Watch and Flood Watch as Hurricane Milton gains strength and approaches Florida. Currently, the National Weather Service is predicting significant impacts from the storm to start arriving late Wednesday evening and lasting into Thursday morning. Local impacts potentially include up to 12 inches of rainfall, with higher localized amounts possible, and tropical storm to category 1-strength winds.

Evacuation Order

Volusia County has enacted an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the following:

• All areas east of the intracoastal waterway

• All manufactured and mobile homes

• All low-lying areas and other areas prone to flooding

• All campsites and RV recreational parks

Residents meeting the above criteria should seek short-distance evacuations to a nearby safe location, stay with friends or family, or stay at an emergency shelter.

Source: Volusia County

Peak Storm Surge Forecast

Volusia County Shelters to Open Wednesday for Hurricane Milton

In preparation for Hurricane Milton, Volusia County is partnering with Volusia County schools to utilize multiple schools as emergency shelters. The following list of shelters will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

General population shelters

• Creekside Middle School, 6801 Airport Road, Port Orange

• DeLand High School, 800 N. Hill Ave., DeLand

• University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City

• Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

• Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand

Special needs shelters:

• Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona

• David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School, 1860 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach

By designating these facilities as shelters in advance, we can ensure that resources are readily available to those in need. Do not bring alcoholic beverages, smoking materials, vaping devices, valuables, weapons, excessive or heavy luggage.

General population shelters

General population shelters are stocked with necessities, including food, water, and a place to sleep. Shelters are not homes or hotels. These accommodations are for survival and are oftentimes crowded and provide little privacy or comfort.

Special needs shelters

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. These individuals should discuss other shelter arrangements with their primary care physician, home health service provider, or caregiver.

Pet friendly shelters
Pets will be accepted at DeLand High School, Mainland High School, and Volusia County Fairground shelters, however, owners must bring a few days' worth of pet food and prescription pet meds, food bowls and water bowls, leashes and collars for each pet, Pet ID tags filled out with contact information, drinking water, potty pads or cat litter, crates, and copies of pet medical records.

Transportation to shelters
Votran and Volusia County Schools will provide free transportation to public shelters. All Votran bus stops are evacuation assembly points during an evacuation order. Bus space is limited. Evacuees should take only essential items, such as personal identification, food, bedding, clothing, and medications. Carry-on items are limited to a pillow, blanket, and one carry-on bag (not larger than 22” x 16” x 8”). Residents can also bring a folding chair (i.e. lounge chair to sit or sleep on). 

Volusia County 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.

Source: Volusia County

Volusia County Enacts Evacuations Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Volusia County has enacted an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton beginning ay 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the following:

• All areas east of the intracoastal waterway

• All manufactured and mobile homes

• All low-lying areas and other areas prone to flooding

• All campsites and RV recreational parks

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 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.

Source: Volusia County

Wednesday Night Curfew Announced for Volusia County Ahead of Hurricane Milton

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:

• Regular members of law enforcement bodies

• Regular employees of businesses, industries, or government entities while traveling for their jobs

• All emergency workers

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.

Source: Volusia County

Where To Find Gas For Milton Prepping

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, residents are preparing for potential fuel shortages. The GasBuddy Outage Tracker is offering a vital resource, allowing drivers to search for nearby gas stations and filter results based on fuel and power availability. By sharing their location, users can quickly find stations with gas or determine which are experiencing outages. The tracker is designed to be user-friendly, especially as residents scramble to secure fuel ahead of the storm. GasBuddy’s app, available on both Android and iOS, also provides mobile access to the tracker, ensuring drivers can stay updated while on the road. The phone app will give you prices as well.

Source: My News 13

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