Tropical Storm Idalia Edition

Sandbag Distribution

Has Began

Sandbag placement - Mitigate potential flooding

Please check out this helpful PSA from Volusia County on proper sandbag placement.

What the City of DeBary Is Doing to Prepare

We want to make sure you're informed about how the City of DeBary is getting ready for Tropical Storm Idalia. Our main goal is to ensure everyone's safety and keep things as smooth as possible. Here's what we're doing:

Lowering Lake Levels: We're taking steps to lower the water levels in the lakes around the city. This helps reduce the risk of flooding.
Securing Construction Sites: We're reaching out to construction companies to make sure they secure anything that could potentially fly around during the storm. This keeps our community safe.
Business Signage: We're working closely with local businesses to ensure that signs and other items are properly secured. This prevents them from becoming hazards during the storm.
Equipping Our Crews: We're bringing in special equipment that our dedicated crews will need to respond quickly to any damage caused by the storm. This way, we're ready to act if needed.
Personnel Ready to Respond: Our personnel are getting ready to be on-site during the storm. They'll be staged strategically to respond effectively and help out if any issues arise.
Sandbags: We're making sure sandbags are available for those who might need them to protect their property from potential flooding.
Staying in Touch with County: We're in close communication with Volusia County Emergency Management. This way, we're all working together to coordinate our efforts and keep everyone safe.

Remember, your safety is our top priority. We're here to take care of the preparations, so you can focus on staying safe and taking care of your loved ones. Stay tuned for any updates and stay safe, DeBary!

Stay Connected

Did you know? The City of DeBary has an Emergency Information email subscription service available for all residents. Important updates and alerts are delivered via this system in the event of a hurricane or disaster.

Please keep it mind it is still essential that all residents keep abreast with the latest weather announcements via local news channels and Volusia County Emergency Management.

Volusia County Citizen's Information Center

Volusia County will open its Citizens Information Center from noon to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 28. It will also be open 24 hours beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29, until further notice. Residents may call 866-345-0345 for information about the storm, sandbags, disaster preparation and community resources.

Volusia County Emergency Management App

The Volusia County Emergency Management app is designed to keep the residents of Volusia County prepared and informed about any emergency situation. The app offers advanced features such as social media posts, push notifications, and news blogs on the home screen to provide users with as much information as possible. Additionally, the app has a map feature that provides weather radar, emergency shelter information, evacuation zones, and routes. The emergency plan feature lets users keep an emergency checklist, emergency contacts, and preparedness information before, during, and after an event. Finally, the news feature provides a history of push notifications received and news posted through the app, and users can receive NWS Weather Alerts as push notifications.

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(Previously CodeRed)

Volusia County has launched a new Emergency Mass Notification System called AlertVolusia to replace the CodeRed system previously used for emergency alerts. The new system is designed to quickly communicate critical and time-sensitive information about emergencies such as hurricanes, wildfires, evacuations, and missing persons to the public.

By registering for AlertVolusia, residents can receive alerts via cell phone by voice or text, email addresses, home phone, business phone, and more. To learn more or to register, residents can contact Volusia County Emergency Management at 386-258-4088.

What Does "The Cone" Actually Mean?

The National Hurricane Center Track Forecast Cone

The "track forecast cone" goes by different names like the "cone of concern." People in fields focused on handling disasters often refer to it as the "cone of overtime." But no matter what you call it, here's a helpful video that explains its purpose. Take a bit of time to watch and share it, so you can better grasp the meaning of the cone when you encounter it during future storms.

Are You In An

Evacuation Zone?

Click the button below for an interactive evacuation zone map. Type in your address to see if you are in an evacuation zone.

Interactive Evacuation Zone Map

What to Expect

AFTER a Storm

After a hurricane, City Public Works employees go back to work and drive around the city to identify debris blocking roads. Their priority is to make all roads accessible to emergency vehicles, which may require them to move waste and tree limbs to the side of the road. They will come back later to finish the clean-up. Then, they will attend to clean-up areas in order of severity.

If the sidewalk in front of your house is not cleared immediately, please be patient, as all street debris will eventually be addressed by the team.

However, residents are responsible for their man-made debris items, such as fences and sheds. Therefore, broken fences and other personal property should not be moved onto the roads for clearing, as this is a safety hazard, and residents may be fined if they do so.

Cleaning Up After The Storm

If you have any questions regarding the information above,

email info@debary.org

Email Us!

386-601-2040 | info@debary.org | DeBary.org

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