Volusia County Provides Resources and Guidance during Hurricane Preparedness Week

Posted On: May 7, 2025

With the official start of hurricane season less than a month away, residents are urged to take advantage of Hurricane Preparedness Week by reviewing emergency plans, updating disaster supply kits, and identifying the various ways to stay informed before, during, and after a storm.

Residents are encouraged to:

• Evaluate the home's exterior, roof, and drainage systems to ensure they are storm-ready.
• Update or build a disaster supply kit with essentials such as water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, and batteries.
• Check insurance coverage and take photos of important documents and property for reference.
• Sign up for AlertVolusia at www.volusia.org/alertvolusia to receive emergency notifications by phone, text, or email.
• Download the Volusia County Emergency Management app for real-time storm updates, sandbag distribution locations, and emergency shelter information.
• Follow Volusia County and Volusia County Emergency Management's social media channels.

Persons with special needs, including those who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment or lack transportation, should register in advance for the special needs sheltering program. A link to register is available on Emergency Management’s website.

Volusia County Emergency Management staff is available to deliver in-person or virtual hurricane preparedness presentations tailored to the needs of homeowners associations, civic groups, faith-based organizations, schools, and businesses. These sessions cover storm readiness steps, proper use of sandbags, local evacuation zones, sheltering options, and how to stay informed throughout an emergency. To request a presentation, call 386-254-1500.

For additional information and resources about preparedness, visit www.volusia.org/emergency.