Volusia County Suspends Beach Driving and Beach Facilities

Posted On: October 8, 2024

In response to Hurricane Milton, on-beach driving in Volusia County is suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10. In addition, all beach restrooms, coastal parks, and inlet parks will also be closed. Residents and visitors are strongly discouraged from visiting the beach and entering the ocean as Hurricane Milton approaches, passes through, and leaves Volusia County. There will be no staffed lifeguard towers and Beach Safety is flying the red flag as hazardous rip current conditions, high tides, and high surf are expected throughout Hurricane Milton. For real-time updates on open beach ramps, lifeguard tower locations, and weather conditions, please utilize the Volusia Beaches app.

The Volusia County Emergency Operations Center is activated and fully staffed with relevant emergency support functions engaged to coordinate the response. Residents are encouraged to download the Volusia Emergency Management app, follow Volusia County on social media, subscribe to the county newsletter, and visit www.volusia.org for the latest updates.