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Hurricane Idalia: Sandbags, Updates and Information

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. AUGUST 30 12 PM UPDATE: Volusia County Hurricane Idalia Update Storm Impacts Were Minimal Volusia County emerged largely unscathed from the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. Volusia County, municipalities, and agencies took fast and effective steps to ensure public safety and inform the … Continue reading Hurricane Idalia: Sandbags, Updates and Information

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It’s Time to Assemble Your Hurricane Disaster Supplies

It’s that time of year again – the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, starting on June 1 and continuing through November 30. As we prepare ourselves for potential storms and their aftermath, it’s important to ensure that we have more than just the bare minimum supplies to sustain us during a hurricane. We need to be equipped with enough provisions to endure what could be … Continue reading It’s Time to Assemble Your Hurricane Disaster Supplies

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Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

Cruising around the city of New Smyrna Beach (NSB), citizens and visitors are spotting elevated homes. The whole single-family structures, including the garage, are raised, resting on concrete columns. The electrical and mechanical equipment, like the air conditioner, are also elevated outside the home. The homes were approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Since Hurricane Irma (2017), the … Continue reading Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

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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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