Don't Despair, Prepare-
Ways To Stay Connected
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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.
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Volusia County Emergency Management App |
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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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Sign Up For AlertVolusia
(Previously CodeRed)
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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. |
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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.
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Hurricane Survival Kits:
What Should You Include?
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When creating your disaster supply kit, it's important to have enough water, non-perishable food, medication, and other necessities for each person in your household to last three to seven days. To determine how much water and food to include, follow these guidelines:
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For drinking water, plan for at least one gallon per person per day for five to seven days (ideally two weeks). Store water in clean, airtight containers such as two-liter soda bottles (not milk containers), and remember to replace any re-usable plastic bottles every month. For pets, plan for at least a half-gallon of water per pet per day.
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For food, plan for at least three meals per day per person for five to seven days, using non-perishable packaged or canned foods. Include items such as canned or shelf-stable milk, cereal, and snack foods, and be sure to choose foods that meet the dietary needs of infants, the elderly, and those with special needs.
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Finally, make sure to have a five- to seven-day supply of any special items such as food, formula, diapers, and wipes for infants and those with special needs, as well as toiletries, extra toilet paper, and at least a two-week supply of medications.
Click the button below for a complete checklist.
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Create A Family
Hurricane Plan
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To prepare for a disaster, it's important to have a family meeting where children are encouraged to express their concerns and fears, and parents can discuss the steps they take to keep everyone safe. Together, you can create a list of things to do to prepare, such as making an evacuation plan - deciding whether to shelter in place or go to a nearby shelter. Make a physical list of all important phone numbers to make contact easily when necessary, including out-of-state contacts.
Additionally, it's important to check your home for vulnerable areas such as the roof, windows, garage doors, patio doors, screen-enclosed rooms, and landscaping to determine what protective measures you need to take in case of a storm.
Make sure to make arrangements well in advance for caring for infants, the elderly, and those with special needs. Those with special needs should also register with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County to receive additional assistance if needed.
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Saving money isn't the only way to get ready for a hurricane. The FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit is an invaluable tool aimed to help you fully prepare financially for a hurricane.
Click the button to the left to access this resource.
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Prior to potentially dangerous storms, the City of DeBary will distribute sandbags to residents typically at City Hall (16 Colomba Road). Information on any City sandbag distributions can be found by clicking the button below. |
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In case of a Hurricane Watch, it means that hurricane conditions are possible in the area. If you decide to evacuate, free rides to general public shelters will be provided by Volusia County School Board and Votran. You can find pick-up locations on the Volusia County Emergency App, and for directions to nearby shelters, call 866-345-0345 (407-665-0311 for Seminole County shelters).
If you choose to shelter in place, stay inside away from windows, use towels to prevent water from coming in, and have buckets, mops, and sponges ready in case of flooding. Turn off any major appliances to reduce power "surge" when electricity is restored. Stay inside until the storm has passed. Keep in mind that hurricanes usually have a brief calm in the middle, so stay alert.
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Are You In An
Evacuation Zone?
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Click the button below for an interactive evacuation zone map. Type in your address to see if you are in an evacuation zone. |
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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.
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If you have any questions regarding the information above, email info@debary.org
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386-601-2040 | info@debary.org | DeBary.org |
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§ Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to the City of DeBary. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. § |
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