Volusia County Expands Evacuation Order to Include All of Zone A
Posted On: October 8, 2024
Due to the increased threat of local impacts from Hurricane Milton, Volusia County has expanded its evacuation order to include all of Evacuation Zone A, effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. The expansion still encompasses all areas east of the Intracoastal Waterway and now also includes:
- Residents east of Ridgewood Avenue/U.S. 1 in Daytona Beach and Holly Hill
- Residents east of US-1 in Edgewater and Oak Hill
- Residents north of State Road 44 and east of Mullinax Ford in New Smyrna Beach
- Residents east of Bulow Creek State Park and any locations east of U.S. 1 before it crosses the Tomoka River in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea
- Residents along the Spruce Creek River, between State Road 44 and South Nova near Trailwood Drive, or adjacent to Spruce Creek in Port Orange, South Daytona, and Daytona Beach Shores
The evacuation order also applies countywide to the following:
- All manufactured and mobile homes
- All low-lying areas and other areas prone to flooding
- All campsites and RV recreational parks
Residents and visitors can verify their specific evacuation zone by clicking here to enter their address.
Residents needing to travel long distances are urged to depart sooner to avoid potential delays. Areas and homes that flooded during Hurricane Ian may experience flooding during Hurricane Milton. It is recommended that all evacuations be complete by 8 p.m. Wednesday evening when the Volusia Sheriff’s Office curfew goes into effect.
Volusia County continues to work with state officials and the National Weather Service to monitor the storm’s local effects. Residents should download the Volusia Emergency Management app, follow the County on social media, or visit www.volusia.org for updates.
