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Rebuilding & Recovery: Important Homeowner’s Insurance Info

Volusia County residents and business owners are still working on rebuilding from the 2022 hurricane season. Insurance policies have a hurricane deductible, an amount the policyholder is responsible to pay their carrier before the insurance company can issue any payment caused by a hurricane. It is typically equivalent to some percentage of the value of the property. What many property owners might not know is … Continue reading Rebuilding & Recovery: Important Homeowner’s Insurance Info

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Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion

Featured picture is owner, Teri Corbett, in front of Angel Inn the Sand and the revetment sea wall using TrapBags.  The combined impacts of Hurricane Ian (September 2022), Hurricane Nicole (November 2022), annual nor’easters and significant high tides to coastal properties in New Smyrna Beach was devastating. The storm surge was so strong that several coastal buildings and single-family homes were deemed “unsafe” and/or “uninhabitable.” … Continue reading Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion

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Hurricane Nicole Impacts on Volusia County

Featured images provided by City of New Smyrna Beach The six-month Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30, 2022. During the 2022 season, the Atlantic was quiet throughout August for the first time in 15 years. However, on November 10, 2022, Hurricane Nicole formed and was a direct hit in Volusia County. This is the third hurricane to hit Florida in November since such records … Continue reading Hurricane Nicole Impacts on Volusia County

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Impacts of Hurricane Ian: Demolished Sea Walls and Intense Dune Erosion

Featured photo provided by the City of Daytona Beach Shores On September 29, 2022, Hurricane Ian’s path swept through Volusia County. The county has reported coastal damage is worse than Hurricane Matthew (2016). Recent significant erosion to Volusia beaches began with Hurricane Matthew then continued with Hurricane Irma (2017), Hurricane Dorian (2019) and annual nor’easters. The county is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency … Continue reading Impacts of Hurricane Ian: Demolished Sea Walls and Intense Dune Erosion

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City of Daytona Beach Shores Temporarily Waives Local Building Permit Fees for Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian

The City of Daytona Beach Shores is temporarily waiving local building permit fees for reconstruction or repairs needed because of damage caused by Hurricane Ian. The Daytona Beach Shores City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing the temporary fee waiver for storm-related damage. The waiver will be in place through Nov. 10 but may be extended for major reconstruction or repair projects. The fee … Continue reading City of Daytona Beach Shores Temporarily Waives Local Building Permit Fees for Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ian Recovery and Aftermath

Debris and Trash Pickup Check with your municipality for info on storm debris pickup in your neighborhood. Storm debris pickup will differ from regular trash/yard pickup! For unincorporated Volusia customers, Volusia County Public Works has contracted with a specialty provider to begin storm debris pickup within the next 10 days. Storm debris will not be picked up on your regular trash/yard pickup day. Please visit … Continue reading Hurricane Ian Recovery and Aftermath

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Volusia Monitors Hurricane Ian

This page will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. For up-to-the-minute information, please consult the National Hurricane Center and Volusia County Emergency Management. With a potential threat in the tropics, now is the best time for residents to be prepared and stay informed. The County of Volusia has several platforms available with accurate and up-to-date storm information. • Follow Volusia County Emergency … Continue reading Volusia Monitors Hurricane Ian

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2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Kicks Off

The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1st! Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a long recovery period, too. Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30 Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family … Continue reading 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Kicks Off

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When Disaster Strikes: Preparedness for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Written by Lena Borrelli, Bankrate.com Photo by Ralph W. lambrecht from Pexels If there is anything that 2020 taught us, it is the importance of being prepared. From coronavirus and wildfires to hurricanes and civil unrest, there has been a lot going on globally. While things are looking up in 2021, last year’s losses still weigh heavily on our minds. When disaster strikes, there is often little time to prepare. Losses … Continue reading When Disaster Strikes: Preparedness for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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Hurricane Season Kicks Off – It’s Time to Assemble your Hurricane Disaster Supplies

The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1st! Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a long recovery period, too. Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30 Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family … Continue reading Hurricane Season Kicks Off – It’s Time to Assemble your Hurricane Disaster Supplies

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