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New Smyrna Beach receiving $1 million to help clear flood-prone canals

The City of New Smyrna Beach will receive $1 million in state funding to help clean up canals surrounding Pine Island and Aqua Golf, two centrally located mainland communities that saw some homes flooded with 4 feet of storm surge during Hurricane Ian last September. First dug in the 1950s, the canals have experienced considerable vegetation and sediment buildup over the years with no documented … Continue reading New Smyrna Beach receiving $1 million to help clear flood-prone canals

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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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Hurricane Nicole: Advisories, Evacuations, Curfews and Information

WARNING: Portions of Volusia County are currently under STORM SURGE WATCH and TROPICAL STORM WATCH. Volusia County is currently under the following alerts per the National Weather Service (updated 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7): National Weather Service Monday, November 8 Update: Windy today, with isolated to scattered rain showers. Marine conditions remain very hazardous, as winds increase & seas build. HIGH threat for strong rip currents. … Continue reading Hurricane Nicole: Advisories, Evacuations, Curfews and Information

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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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Volusia Beaches: Storm Report & Erosion

On September 20, 2020, a gale warning urgent weather message by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne, Florida was issued for Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County line. An early nor’easter storm had arrived at Volusia’s beaches, with wind gust predictions as high as 35 miles per hour and seas predicted to rise 12 to 17 feet. Volusia County Coastal Projects Manager, Joe Nolin, reported … Continue reading Volusia Beaches: Storm Report & Erosion

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National Weather Service Melbourne confirms EF-2 tornado in DeLand

All photos and video provided by City of DeLand, FL After visiting the area Wednesday, Aug. 19, meteorologists from the National Weather Service in Melbourne confirmed that an EF-2 tornado tore through DeLand on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 18. The tornado touched down at approximately 3:48 p.m. and traveled east northeast for 4.6 miles before lifting at approximately 4 p.m. At its widest, the … Continue reading National Weather Service Melbourne confirms EF-2 tornado in DeLand

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Emergency Management monitors Hurricane Isaias – Sandbags become Available

Volusia County Emergency Management officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias as it tracks northwest in the Atlantic Ocean. The system is the ninth named storm of the 2020 season. Volusia County is participating in daily conference calls with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and National Weather Service Office in Melbourne. Additionally, a countywide call took place yesterday with city managers to discuss the status … Continue reading Emergency Management monitors Hurricane Isaias – Sandbags become Available

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Ormond Beach Distributing Sandbags Throughout August

Ormond Beach to begin early distribution of sandbags with self-serve sand for the entire month of August The City of Ormond Beach is encouraging residents to begin preparing for hurricane season by picking up their sandbags early this year.  A self-serve sand pile and fillable sandbags will be available all month, beginning Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Nova Community Center (440 N Nova Rd, … Continue reading Ormond Beach Distributing Sandbags Throughout August

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Hurricane Season is Off to an Early Start

An update from Volusia.org While Volusia County is still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus, hurricane season is rearing its ugly head. The 2020 hurricane season is predicted to be more active than usual. The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project is calling for 16 named storms, eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Are you ready? Create a disaster plan: “Every family should create … Continue reading Hurricane Season is Off to an Early Start

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Comfort in a Storm

By now, Floridians have weathered many a storm. We have all gone over our checklists of basic survival supplies and know what to have on hand. But what about after that? With survival supplies covered, the days following a hurricane can still be miserable with long power outages. Here’s how to be a little more comfortable – before, during and after a hurricane.  1. Prep … Continue reading Comfort in a Storm

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