Daytona Beach Emergency Management

10/08/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫🧯
Do you know how to properly operate a fire extinguisher? Remember PASS:
𝐏 — Pull the pin
𝐀 — Aim at the base of the fire
𝐒 — Squeeze the handle
𝐒 - Sweep from side to side
Fire extinguishers should only be used when the fire is small, you have a clear escape route, and it is safe to do so. If the fire grows or you cannot extinguish it immediately, get out, stay out, and call 9-1-1.

This Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to learn the basics and make fire safety part of your plan.

Prevent fires. Know the plan. Stay safe.

10/06/2026

⛈𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚🌧
The US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida reports a marginal risk for excessive rainfall in our area through Thursday. This is due to a front that has stalled over central Florida, producing repeated rounds of showers and storms. Total rainfall accumulation of 2-4” is expected and locally higher amounts exceeding 5” cannot be ruled out. This heavy rainfall brings the risk of flooding in low lying and urban areas.
We’d like to remind our residents and visitors that it only takes a small amount of moving water to create a dangerous situation. Water can hide washed-out pavement, debris, or other hazards—and conditions can change quickly.

When you encounter a flooded roadway:
- Obey road-closure signs and barricades.
- Never attempt to drive through standing or moving water.
- Turn around and find another route.
- Never assume you know how deep the water is.

Saving a few minutes isn’t worth risking your vehicle—or your life.

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝!

Stay aware. Stay safe Daytona Beach.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
Did you know that using the wrong charger can not only damage the device’s battery but it can increase the risk of fire? Charging devices properly is so important, here are some safety tips to ensure you and your family’s safety.

- Never use a broken or damaged charger
- Use the charger that came with the device or a manufacturer-approved replacement
- Check cords and chargers for damage and replace frayed, cracked or damaged equipment
- Never charge devices under a pillow, blanket, or on a bed or couch. Keep them on a hard, flat surface where heat can escape.
- Keep charging devices away from water and other sources of moisture.
- Don't overload outlets or power strips.
- Unplug chargers when they're not needed, especially if the manufacturer recommends it.

10/01/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Now is the time to take a look around your property and address potential hazards before severe weather threatens. Trim weak branches, secure outdoor items, check your roof and gutters, clear drains on your property, and make sure your emergency supplies are ready.

A few minutes of preparation today can help protect your home, your family, and your community when a storm arrives.

Prepare now. Stay ready. Stay safe.

09/24/2026

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 — 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧!
A flooded roadway might not look that deep…but your car is not a boat. 🚗🌊
It only takes a small amount of moving water to create a dangerous situation. Water can hide washed-out pavement, debris, or other hazards—and conditions can change quickly.

When you encounter a flooded roadway:
🚧 Obey road-closure signs and barricades.
🚗 Never attempt to drive through standing or moving water.
↩️ Turn around and find another route.
⚠️ Never assume you know how deep the water is.

Saving a few minutes isn’t worth risking your vehicle—or your life.

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝!

Stay aware. Stay safe Daytona Beach.

09/16/2026

🌀 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑🌀
Just because we haven’t had a hurricane lately doesn’t mean the Atlantic has forgotten our address. 😂
Hurricane season doesn’t care if we’re feeling lucky.
Don’t wait until there’s a cone on the map to start preparing.

• Check your supplies
• Keep your devices charged, especially back up power sources
• Know your evacuation zone
• Have multiple ways to receive alerts
• Keep your vehicle fueled
• Monitor up to date forecast information

Because “I’ll get ready when it gets closer” is a great strategy… until it gets closer. 😬
Prepare now. Relax later.

— City of Daytona Beach Emergency Management

08/23/2026

🌧️ FLOODED ROADS? TURN AROUND.

Heavy rain can cause roadways to flood quickly, and what looks like a few inches of standing water can be much deeper than it appears.

🚗 We’re seeing drivers damage their vehicles by attempting to drive through flooded roadways.

Please:
🚫 Don’t drive through standing or moving water.
↩️ Turn around and find another route.
⚠️ Never assume you can make it through just because another vehicle did.
🛑 If barricades are in place, do not drive around them.

Your vehicle can be replaced. Your safety can’t.

08/13/2026

☀𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲☀
The US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida expects the Heat Risk to continue for the rest of the week into the weekend.

We ask the community to practice heat safety by staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. If you have to be outside, drink water frequently and take breaks in the shade when possible. Most importantly, never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle – even for a moment.

Heat Related Illnesses:

Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms may include heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and headache. Move to a cool area, drink water, and cool down immediately.

Heat Stroke
This is a medical emergency. Symptoms can include confusion, loss of consciousness, hot/dry skin, or a high body temperature. Call 9-1-1 immediately and begin cooling the person while waiting for first responders.

08/11/2026

☀𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟖/𝟏𝟏☀