Hurricane Milton

The latest information from the City of Ormond Beach

🚛💡 Important Waste Pro Service Update! 💡🚛

 

We’re seeing a significant increase in the amount of garbage collected due to food waste from recent power outages ⚡🍂, with about 3x the normal amount of trash. There's also some backup at the landfill, but we’ve added an extra truck today to help keep things moving 🚛.

🕖 If your garbage isn’t picked up by 7 PM tonight, please leave it out, and the team will return in the morning 🌅 to collect it before starting the yard waste routes 🌿.

📅 If your yard waste isn’t picked up tomorrow, it will be collected on Saturday 📆. We understand this can be frustrating, but our hardworking crews 💪 are staying out until 7 PM, after which it’s no longer safe to operate in the dark 🌙.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation! 🙏

Hurricane Milton Update: Boil Water Notice Rescinded

 

Great news for residents from Via Madrid Dr. to Gamble Rogers State Park! The Boil Water Notice has officially been rescinded. 💧 You can now use your water as usual.

 

Storm Debris Removal:

Storm Debris Removal:

🧹In an effort to restore our City to a clean and orderly appearance, the City has coordinated for storm debris removal to begin Monday, October 14.  Our contractor, Crowder Gulf, will pick up any bulk waste, but will need our residents’ cooperation in order to make the removal process as efficient as possible. 

 

🚧 They begin clearing in the hardest-hit areas and will then proceed to the major thoroughfares before proceeding neighborhood by neighborhood. Please have patience as this can take some time!

 

🗑️ Smaller debris that can fit into bags can be collected by our regular yard waste removal on Wednesdays. The specialized storm debris removal team will NOT take items in bags, so this should be reserved for your regular yard waste only!

 

Ormond Beach only picks up storm debris from city streets. The County will pick up from streets they own.

 

📫 Residents should bring storm debris to the public right of way, the area that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement. Residents should not place debris in the road; this obstructs traffic, hinders cleanup and power restoration efforts, and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass. If possible, keep debris away from drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes and power lines. Do not cover storm drains and never block fire hydrants.

 

👍🏻Following these instructions will ensure a successful clean-up for our City. We would not want anyone to have a missed pick-up and have to personally dispose of your debris due to an error in placement etc.

 

Please help us make our clean-up effort successful!

📢 City of Ormond Beach Update 📢

 
Due to ongoing power issues, City Hall will be CLOSED this Friday. ⚡️🚫 All Ormond Beach parks and facilities will also remain closed for debris clean-up. 🌳🛑
💧IMPORTANT: We will not be shutting off any utility water services over the next week. 🙌💦
Thank you for your patience and understanding, Ormond Beach! 💚 Stay safe and we’ll provide more updates soon!

Curfew Tonight

A curfew within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Volusia County will take effect at 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, and end at 5 a.m. Friday, October 11. The curfew is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community during Volusia County’s Hurricane Milton’s recovery efforts. The curfew does not apply to the following, provided they have identification if stopped by any law enforcement personnel:
- Regular members of law enforcement bodies
- Regular employees of businesses, industries, or government entities traveling for their jobs
- All emergency workers
Any person who knowingly violates this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 60 days.

High Water Rescues and Safety Assesments

🚨 Our officers and fire crew are on the ground conducting safety checks and rescuing residents in need. 🙏
Although the countywide curfew is lifted, we strongly urge everyone to stay off the roads for your safety and to allow emergency crews to work efficiently. Stay safe, stay home!

🚛💡 Important Waste Pro Service Update!

💡🚛 Due to the landfill closure on Thursday and Friday, Waste Pro will be adjusting the garbage collection schedule. There will be no recycling collection for the remainder of this week. 🗓️ Thursday’s customers: Collection will be on Saturday 🗑️ 🗓️ Friday’s customers: Collection will be on Sunday 🗑️ ⚠️ Please note: Waste Pro may have limited access to some streets due to flooding. If your garbage isn’t picked up on Sunday, your next collection will be on your regular Tuesday schedule! 👍 We appreciate your patience and understanding! ♻️🙌

The Granada Bridge will OPEN at 11:30am!

The Granada Bridge will OPEN at 11:30am! ⚠️ PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! ⚠️ 🔹 Avoid all non-essential travel. 🔹 Remember: many roads are still flooded and unsafe with downed power lines.

 

All other bridges in the County will open as well.

Please Stay Off the Roads!

As residents begin to wake up after the storm, please stay off the roads to allow our crews and first responders to work.
 
🔺STAY INDOORS🔺
🔹Expect Tropical Storm force winds with Hurricane force gusts.
🔹Expect highest winds at 6AM Today through 2PM.
⚡️Power outages are widespread.
🚧 Several roads are obstructed and impassible due to flooding. STAY OFF THE ROADS. With recent rain prior to Milton, expect low-lying roads to be flooded. Turn around. Don’t drive through!
🚩Remember, more people are killed after the storm passes.
🔹With already saturated grounds, expect fallen trees and down power lines.
🔹Assess your home for damage and check on your neighbor if it is safe to do so.
🔹Stay away from downed utility lines. Fallen trees and limbs will be entangled in potentially live power lines. Let the experts handle these.
🔹Generator use away from structure, not near windows.
🔹Expect trees to fall after the storm.
🔹Exercise extreme caution when operating chainsaws.
🔹We need you to stay off the roadway. Unnecessary vehicles on the road create more problems.
🚦If you must be on the road, expect some traffic lights to be inoperative. Treat those intersections as 4-way stops!

Please Conserve Water

🚨 EMERGENCY ALERT: Ormond Beach Residents 🚨
Due to recent heavy rains and the impact of Hurricane Milton, our water and wastewater system is under significant pressure. To help prevent potential overflows, we need your help! Please take the following actions immediately:
💧 Conserve water by avoiding laundry
🚿 Limit showers
🚽 Flush only when necessary
Every drop counts! Thank you for helping keep Ormond Beach safe and strong.

🚧 Bridge Closure Update 🚧

 
Due to sustained winds reaching 39+ mph, the Granada Bridge and all other bridges in Volusia County are now closed to traffic until further notice.
 
One westbound lane will remain open for those needing to leave the Intracoastal. Please use caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay tuned for updates as conditions continue to develop.

🌧️💪 Yard Waste Collection Reminder

Our hardworking yard waste crews and WastePro have been out all day, even through the rain, to collect as much as possible throughout Ormond Beach.

 

As we approach 7 pm and darkness falls, if your yard debris hasn’t been picked up yet, please secure it safely next to your house or in your garage. 🌿🏡

 

We don’t want it blocking storm drains 🌊🚫 or becoming loose during the storm.

 

Your help in keeping our community safe is greatly appreciated! We know there is frustration out there about this, but we assure you that our crews did everything they could to get to everyone! 🙏 Stay safe, everyone! 💚

Tornado Watch Issued Until 9pm 10/9

Oct 9:⚠️ There is a Tornado Watch issued for our area until 9pm this evening. ⚠️
 
Stay safe with these quick tips:
Stay informed with weather alerts 📲
Know your safe spot 🛑 (basement or interior room)
Emergency kit ready? Water, food, flashlights, first-aid kit 💧🍴
Postpone outdoor activities and avoid travel 🚫🚗
Charge your phone and stay connected 🔋📱

🚛✨ City Hall, Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Updates! 🗑️♻️🌿

 
🏢 City Hall Update: City Hall will close at 12pm on Wednesday and remain closed all day Thursday, reopening on Friday. 📅 
 
🌟 Our City crews and WastePro teams will be out tomorrow, 10/9, working hard to continue to collect debris until dark(or until the weather says otherwise) 🌧️💨. We appreciate their dedication as we prepare for the upcoming storm. 💪💚
 
 
📅 Thursday’s Garbage & Recycling routes will be moved to Saturday pick-ups. Please make a note! 🗓️
 
 
⏰ 7pm Wednesday Evening— If your yard waste hasn’t been picked up by then, we kindly ask that you bring it back in or move it against the side of your home. 🙏 We apologize in advance, but we’re going to keep trying to reach as many homes as possible.
 
🚫 Please do not put any additional debris out at this time. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for the storm! 🌪️💚
 
 
 

Expanded Evacuation Orders

Due to the increased threat of local impacts from Hurricane Milton, Volusia County has expanded its evacuation order to include all of Evacuation Zone A, effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. The expansion still encompasses all areas east of the Intracoastal Waterway and now also includes:
- Residents east of Ridgewood Avenue/U.S. 1 in Daytona Beach and Holly Hill
- Residents east of US-1 in Edgewater and Oak Hill
- Residents north of State Road 44 and east of Mullinax Ford in New Smyrna Beach
- Residents east of Bulow Creek State Park and any locations east of U.S. 1 before it - crosses the Tomoka River in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea
- Residents along the Spruce Creek River, between State Road 44 and South Nova near Trailwood Drive, or adjacent to Spruce Creek in Port Orange, South Daytona, and Daytona Beach Shores
The evacuation order also applies countywide to the following:
- All manufactured and mobile homes
- All low-lying areas and other areas prone to flooding
- All campsites and RV recreational parks
Residents and visitors can verify their specific evacuation zone by clicking here to enter their address. Residents needing to travel long distances are urged to depart sooner to avoid potential delays. Areas and homes that flooded during Hurricane Ian may experience flooding during Hurricane Milton. It is recommended that all evacuations be complete by 8 p.m. Wednesday evening when the Volusia Sheriff’s Office curfew goes into effect.
Volusia County continues to work with state officials and the National Weather Service to monitor the storm’s local effects. Residents should download the Volusia Emergency Management app, follow the County on social media, or visit www.volusia.org for updates. #HurricaneMilton #VolusiaCounty

🌳 Yard Waste Update for Ormond Beach Residents 🌳

 
We’re working hard to collect the yard waste currently out, but we ask that you please refrain from placing any new items at the curb at this time.
 
There have been reports of tree removal companies falsely claiming to be FEMA, and promising city pick-up of yard debris. This has led to a significant increase in yard waste, causing additional delays. Reminder: By ordinance, any debris from tree work must be removed by the service provider.
 
Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding!

🚨 Hurricane Milton Update 🚨 10/8 9am

 
A Hurricane, Flood, & Storm Surge Warning is now in effect for Coastal Volusia and surrounding areas. Major Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night and bring dangerous conditions, including heavy rain, dangerous winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.
 
📢 What to Do:
 
- Complete final preparations TODAY.
- Follow local evacuation orders.
- Monitor updates from the National Weather Service.
 
Stay safe, Ormond Beach! 🌊💨

Curfew Announced 

A curfew has been announced for Volusia County beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9., and lasting until 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to discourage unnecessary traffic during the height of the storm. The curfew does not apply to:

  • Regular members of law enforcement bodies
  • Regular employees of businesses, industries, or government entities while traveling for their jobs
  • All emergency workers
Any person who knowingly violates this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 60 days.

Updates: 10/7 at 6pm

Volusia County has enacted an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the following:
• All areas east of the intracoastal waterway
• All manufactured and mobile homes
• All low-lying areas and other areas prone to flooding
• All campsites and RV recreational parks
 
Volusia County is partnering with Volusia County Schools to open emergency shelters at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
General Population Shelters:
- Creekside Middle School, 6801 Airport Road, Port Orange
- Deland High School, 800 N. Hill Ave., Deland
- University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City
- Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
- Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., Deland
Special Needs Shelters:
- Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona
- David C Hinson Sr Middle School, 1860 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
These shelters will provide basic necessities such as food, water, and a place to sleep. Note that they are not intended to be comfortable living spaces.
Special Needs Shelters: Staffed by healthcare professionals, these shelters are for evacuees with one caregiver only. They are not suitable for individuals needing complex medical care.
Pet-Friendly Shelters: Pets are welcome at Deland High School, Mainland High School, and the Volusia County Fairgrounds. Owners must provide pet food, medications, bowls, leashes, ID tags, and medical records.
Transportation to Shelters: Votran and Volusia County Schools offer free transportation. All Votran bus stops serve as evacuation points. Evacuees should limit carry-on items to essentials like personal ID, food, bedding, clothing, and medications.

🚨 Hurricane and Storm Surge Watch in Effect 🚨

 
Ormond Beach is under a Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch, with potential impacts from dangerous winds, a high storm surge, and heavy rain expected within the next 48 hours. Peak wind gusts could reach up to 100 mph, and the storm surge may lead to 2-4 feet of flooding above ground in some areas.

Declaration of Local Emergency:

🚨 Declaration of Local Emergency: Hurricane Milton 🚨
 
Mayor Bill Partington has officially declared a Local Emergency for the City of Ormond Beach due to the potential impact of Hurricane Milton. This declaration is consistent with state and county emergency orders and allows our city to take necessary precautions and respond swiftly to ensure the safety of our community.
 
🌀 Volusia County can expect Tropical Storm-force conditions with the possibility of Category 1 Hurricane conditions beginning Wednesday afternoon through Thursday midday. This includes strong winds and 10+ inches of rain.
 
Stay safe, Ormond Beach! 💙
 
 

📢 🌀 📣 Sandbag Availability Update 🌧️

 

📍 Locations for Tuesday, October 8th: Nova Community Center: 440 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Ormond Beach Sports Complex: 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Hours:

🕗 Tomorrow: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

🔹 Today: Staffed until 6 p.m. (we'll ensure everyone in line by 6 has bags to fill)

 

💪 Need assistance? We've got a staff ready to help you out! Stay safe, Ormond Beach! 💙

 

We are aware that there is still some debris from yard waste left in front of homes. Our city crews will be supporting Waste Pro in going around to make extra pickups before the storm. Please be patient as we make progress. Thank you!

(outdated) Staffed Sand Pile Until 4pm Today & Extra Yard Waste Pickups

Staff will be on hand until 4pm today, Monday 10/7, from 9am to 4pm at the Nova Community Center (440 N Nova Rd) to help Ormond Beach residents fill sandbags to keep on hand in preparation for the upcoming heavy rains and storm.
 
📋 Special needs residents can apply online for delivery of filled bags. Typical hours of operation and more details: CLICK HERE
 
We are aware that there is still some debris from yard waste left in front of homes. Our city crews will be supporting Waste Pro in going around to make extra pickups before the storm. Please be patient as we make progress. Thank you!