Hurricane Milton: Evacuations, Countywide Curfew Announced

Date Added: October 07, 2024 6:38 pm

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 Enacts Evacuations Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Volusia County has enacted an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton beginning 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.

Emergency Shelters Open Wednesday Morning

Volusia County will open multiple emergency shelters at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. General population shelters will include:

• Creekside Middle School, 6801 Airport Road, Port Orange
• Deland High School, 800 N. Hill Ave., Deland (pet-friendly)
• University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City
• Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach (pet friendly)
• Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., Deland (pet-friendly)

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:

• Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona
• David C Hinson Sr Middle School, 1860 N., Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach

Votran and Volusia County Schools will provide free transportation to public shelters.

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.