Volusia County Emergency Management

05/22/2026

🌀 As hurricane season approaches, Volusia County's Emergency Management team is reminding residents to plan ahead and register for the Special Needs Registry if they may need extra assistance during emergencies.

The registry helps emergency officials plan for transportation assistance, special needs sheltering, and emergency support during disasters.

Already registered? Make sure your information is up to date, including addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and medical needs.

Learn more or register today at floridadisaster.org/snr or call Volusia County Emergency Management at 386-254-1500 for assistance.

05/21/2026

05/09/2026

It's the last day of Hurricane Preparedness Week - and hurricane season is less than a month away! 🌀

Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn.

🌀 Determine your risk from water and wind
🌀 Begin preparing now, before a storm
🌀 Learn how to understand hurricane forecasts and alerts
🌀 Learn what to do before, during, and after a storm

Visit ➡ noaa.gov/take-action-today to learn more.

05/08/2026

Day 6 of Hurricane Preparedness Week is all about using caution after storms 🌀

A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.

🌀 If you evacuated, only return home when directed it's safe to do so
🌀 Remain vigilant, as hazards remain: heat, downed power lines, floodwaters, and more
🌀 Clean up safely: don't push yourself and check on neighbors
🌀 Only use generators outdoors, 20+ feet from your home
🌀 Prepare for the likelihood that help and communications may not be available

Learn more ➡ noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms

05/07/2026

It's day five of Hurricane Preparedness Week, which means we're talking about staying protected during storms 🌀

Be prepared for hurricane season by knowing what to do during a storm. Whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up to date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials.

🌀 Stay in your safe places from water and wind
🌀 Have a way to get weather alerts and forecast updates
🌀 Keep in mind that impacts can be felt far from the coast
🌀 Listen to local officials and avoid travel unless ordered to evacuate

Visit ➡ noaa.gov/stay-protected-during-storms for more information.

05/06/2026

On day four of Hurricane Preparedness Week, the focus is what to do if a storm is headed our way. 🌀

Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence.

🌀 Protect your home: cover windows, secure doors and loose items
🌀 Determine sheltering options and consider your pets
🌀 Ready your go-bad, meds and supplies, charge phone, fill up/charge vehicle
🌀 Help your neighbors, especially the elderly and other vulnerable people
🌀 Follow evacuation orders if given

Learn more ➡ noaa.gov/get-moving-when-storm-threatens

05/05/2026

It's the third day of Hurricane Preparedness Week - do you stay up to date on the weather forecast? 🌀

Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means.

🌀 Rely on forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and your local NWS office. Here in Volusia County, it is US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida!
🌀 Know your alerts and the difference between a Watch and Warning
🌀 Focus on potential impacts, regardless of storm size or category
🌀 Know that deadly hazards occur well outside of the Forecast Cone

Visit ➡ noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information to learn more!

05/04/2026

On the second day of Hurricane Preparedness Week, we're talking about preparing for the season 🌀

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.

🌀 Develop and evacuation plan
🌀 Assemble disaster supplies: food, water, batteries, charger, radio, cash
🌀 Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions
🌀 Create a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
🌀 Strengthen your home

Visit ➡ noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season for more information.