Hurricane Safety

Hurricane Season is June 1st - November 30th

Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Hurricane effects such as storms, high winds, and flooding can also affect DeBary, so it's important to start preparing now.

There are many ways to prepare for Hurricane Season, and it is never too late to do so. Review our City information regarding storm preparation & storm survival, along with the useful documents attached below to stay informed and ready for any storm. 

Stay Informed & Updated Throughout Hurricane Season

• Download Volusia County’s Emergency preparedness app. This app provides residents with weather alerts, current weather conditions, preparedness checklists, links to county sites, evacuation shelter information & status, and locations of the nearest open shelter. The app also aids in the damage assessment process, as residents can submit damage reports along with picture documentation
• Sign up for telephone notifications with AlertVolusia, Volusia County's new Emergency Mass Notification System
• Sign up to receive Emergency email notifications from the City of DeBary

BEFORE the Storm Arrives

• Whether you plan to evacuate or shelter in place, you and your family should have an emergency kit prepared and filled with all necessary items for ALL members of your household. Learn what you should have in your emergency kit HERE

AFTER the Storm

• Do not touch any downed power lines.  Report them to Duke Energy
• Immediately following a storm, City staff will inspect each road in the City noting debris spread, and assign priorities for clearing.   The top priorities are clearing blocked roads, clearing neighborhoods with power outages to allow electrical crews access, and ensuring emergency vehicle access.  Debris on lawns will be cleared following high-priority spots.  Homeowners should not move debris from their lawns into roadways.  Anyone moving debris into the roadway will incur fines.  Depending on the severity of the storm and the number of blocked roads, it may be days before debris on lawns can be cleared. Please be patient as we help fellow citizens with electrical outages or blocked roads. 

Important Resources for Hurricane Information

• www.volusia.org/emergency - Disaster planning
• www.volusia.org/PIN - Weather & evacuation updates, public shelter openings
• www.floodsmart.gov - Learn about flood insurance
• www.floridadisaster.org - Help to create a personalized family disaster plan
• www.everbridge.com/products/mobile-apps/download/ - Download Everbridge Public Safety App (AlertVolusia)
• https://fl511.com/ - travel information on Florida’s roads before and after a storm
• *ONLY during a disaster* 866-345-0345 - Citizen Information Center
• 386-252-8000 - 24-hour Weather Line Forecast Service 
• 386-734-7190 - Directions to shelters in Volusia County
• 386-248-1790 - Volusia County Animal Services