Evacuations 
Volusia County has issued a voluntary evacuation order. People living in RVs, mobile homes, or low-lying areas may wish to find accommodations with friends or family. People in these risk areas may use public shelters as last resort sites.

Shelters 
Volusia County Schools and Volusia County Government will open four shelters at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 
General population shelters are:
  • Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
  • DeLand High School, 800 N. Hill Ave., DeLand
Special needs shelters are:
  • Atlantic High School, 1259 Reed Canal Road, Port Orange
  • Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona

All four shelters will accept pets. Those staying at a shelter with their pets must bring necessary pet items and supplies.
 
Shelters should be used only as a last resort because the shelters do not provide luxury accommodations.
 
Evacuees may need to stay at a shelter for 24 to 72 hours during an emergency. Since space is limited, only take essential items. Avoid bringing valuables; shelters are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Necessary items include:
  • Special dietary food, snacks or comfort food, water or other non-alcoholic beverages
  • Bedding: pillow, blanket, etc. - general population shelters do not provide cots, so a comfortable beach chair and sleeping pad are recommended
  • Ear plugs
  • Extra clothing
  • Medications and medical supplies
  • Oxygen supplies or arrange with your oxygen company to deliver to the designated special needs oxygen shelter
  • Toiletry items
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Diapers, infant and elderly/disabled necessities
  • Time occupiers such as books, magazines, games or cards
 

Special needs shelters 
Hospitals are NOT shelters. Special needs shelters are not for isolation patients or people who need 24-hour dedicated care, a hospital bed, a ventilator, and other complex care. These individuals should discuss other shelter arrangements with their physician or home health service provider or caregiver. Only one caregiver will be admitted for each patient.