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This section contains information and helpful links you need to know when major storms, wildfires, terrorist attacks or other emergencies impact our area. Please follow official emergency instructions and evacuate quickly if asked.
News & Notes - View the city's latest press releases for emergency storm information.
CodeRED Notifications - List your home or business Make sure your home or business is properly listed with the CodeRED telephone notification system. CodeRED is a private business that does not have access to telephone company listings, so it is important to ensure your phone number is listed in their database. The system is used by the City of Ormond Beach through Volusia County Emergency Management to quickly notify residents of large boil water notices, evacuation information or other emergencies.
Those without internet access can sign up by calling the City of Ormond Beach - City Hall Main Number: 677-0311.
(Please note: Contact information entered by the City into CodeRED is a public record in accordance with Florida public records law. Residents are encouraged to use the direct online link above).
Hurricane Preparedness Program: Grants may be available for area residents to fortify your home against hurricanes under the state's new My Safe Florida Home program. Learn more by visiting: www.mysafefloridahome.com
New! List your emergency contacts with the Florida Department of Highway Safety: Click Here This service will allow you to provide emergency contact information to law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
Here are some general disaster preparedness tips: - Have your insurance papers, house deed, and other important documents in one place, so you can grab them quickly. During an emergency, keep them in a water-tight zip-lock bag and take them with you if you have to leave. - Each year, take pictures of you home outside and inside, and all your possessions, in case of an insurance claim. Keep those with your important papers. Note: Do not keep documents in an airtight bag for long-term storage, as condensation will deteriorate the paper.
Prepare family emergency plans for various disasters: Hurricanes and tropical storms These emergencies are the most likely to cause major evacuations, as they did during Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne in 2004. Here are some tips:
- Check your supply kit for flashlights, batteries, battery-powered radios, coolers, bottled water, non-perishable food, medicines and pet supplies. Click here to download a Red Cross family disaster checklist (200 KB PDF file).
- Get any
cash you’ll need before a storm hits, since banks may close and ATMs may lose
power or run out of money.
- Set up one point of contact so you family knows what's going on. Designate one family member out of the area and keep them updated, so they can update the rest of your family and friends.
- Make plans for your pets if you have to leave your home. Volusia County has one shelter that accommodates pets. Otherwise take them with you, or utilize a kennel or friends.
- Don't bother duct taping your windows, it has little value. Hurricane shutters, quality hurricane window film or simply boarding up your windows are effective in protecting your house.
Wildfires: If you live near a wooded area, there are several steps you can take to minimize the risk of wildfires such as clearing a buffer between your home and vegetation; keeping trees and bushes trimmed; having alternate escape routes out of the neighborhood; and more. Click here for more details: Wildfire Prevention, or contact Fire Administration at 676-3255 to learn more about Firewise practices.
Tornadoes: Designate the safest spot in your house in case of a tornado, which are often spawned by the outer rain bands of hurricanes.
House Fires: Maintain battery-powered smoke alarms, check them twice a year, have an escape plan ready and a designated place to meet outside your home.
Hazardous Materials: Major Haz Mat incidents can occur rapidly with train derailments or leaks at city or business facilities. If you think there are dangerous fumes in your area, stay inside, shut your windows, turn off your AC unit, and listen for TV or radio emergency notifications.
Official information will be communicated through door-to-door contact by police officers and firefighters, through the radio and TV, and possibly by a "Code Red" phone message. If you have questions, call the Police non-emergency line at 677-0731.
Links for more disaster information: Volusia County Emergency Management - Information and more disaster preparation tips. Annual Flood Facts - and 2004 Hurricane Overview (90 KB PDF) National Flood Insurance Program Ormond Beach Peacetime Emergency Plan (12-05 update - 300 KB PDF) Ormond Beach Risk Management Plan Ormond Beach Homeland Security
Weather links: NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
During an areawide emergency, such as a hurricane, City of Ormond Beach officials work closely with Volusia County Emergency Management officials, who oversee the countywide response and would order evacuations, if necessary.
Questions? Please contact the Public Information Officer at 615-7021 or radcliffe@ormondbeach.org.
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