Ian Update 23: Historic flooding, curfew extended, power outages, and road and bridge closures

Posted On: September 29, 2022

Volusia County is currently experiencing widespread and historic flooding due to impacts from Ian. High winds are forecasted to continue throughout the day and rains are expected to continue into the weekend. Emergency officials are urging residents to only call 911 if it is a life threating or emergency medical situation. This isn’t the time to be out on the roads. Residents should shelter in place and stay off the roads until conditions are deemed safe to go out.

Curfew

The curfew for incorporated and unincorporated Volusia County residents has been extended for the safety and protection of life and property and is in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 until 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Power outages

There are currently 203,026 customers without power as of Sept. 29 at 10:54 a.m.

• FPL: 116,990
• Duke Energy: 66,977
• New Smyrna Beach Utilities: 17,768
• Clay Electric: 1,291

If you see a downed line, assume that it’s electrified and don’t touch it or go near it. Report it to your power company as well as the Citizens Information Center at 866-345-0345.

To report power outages, please contact your electric provider:

FPL: www.fpl.com, 800-468-8243

Duke Energy: www.duke-energy.com, 800-228-8485

New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission: www.ucnsb.org, 386-427-1366

Clay Electric: www.clayelectric.com, 888-434-9844

Bridge closures

All Volusia County bridges are currently closed. Bridges will reopen after conditions have improved and the Florida Department of Transportation is able to inspect and deem bridges safe. Many roads across Volusia County are impassable due to extreme flooding at this time.

Additional information
Volusia County Citizens Hotline: 866-345-0345
Florida Health Department in Volusia County: 386-274-0500
Florida Emergency Information Line: 800-342-3557
www.volusia.org/pin
www.FloridaDisaster.org