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VOLUSIA/FLAGLER PUBLIC INFORMATION NETWORK

TROPICAL STORM UPDATE #33
CONTACT: Shelley Szafraniec, APR
4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22
(386) 804-2195

VOLUSIA COUNTY TROPICAL STORM FAY #33

Editor’s Note: The Volusia County news media line is (386) 740-5187 will be updated as new information comes in.

The Florida National Guard is on standby in Volusia County should there be a need to evacuate residents from the flooded areas of south Volusia County.

“The likelihood exists that we will have to assist residents who may be trapped in their homes without the ability to leave because of flooded roads,” said Volusia County Emergency Management Director Charlie Craig.

Volusia emergency responders are watching the entire south Volusia area very closely, especially the very rural Osteen area. Tropical Storm Fay has dumped close to 24 inches of rain on parts of West Volusia.

Localized flooding exists in DeLand, Orange City, DeBary and unincorporated south Volusia. Rising waters of the St. Johns River are expected to be a concern for the next several days as well, Craig said.

By mid-day Friday, Volusia County Emergency Management, in coordination with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Volusia County Fire Services, had arranged for 14 Guardsmen and three large, amphibious trucks to be in the area should evacuation become necessary.

Evacuees would be sheltered at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, Tommy Lawrence Arena, 3150 E. S.R 44, DeLand.

EARLY VOTING
Four early voting sites will be in operation beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Aug. 23 as weather permits. The sites in operation will be the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway and the DeLand Historic Courthouse, 125 W. New York Ave. This will be the last opportunity for early voting prior for the Aug. 26 election.

EDGEWATER
Six city buildings (police department, city hall, wastewater plant, water plant, fire administration and Fire Station 55) received minor water-related damage from leaks or wind driven rain.
Minor issues of trees/limbs on power lines have been reported. There are sporadic power outages, primarily in the southwestern portion of the Florida Shores subdivision.
All city offices remain open and fully staffed.
There have been no reports of residences or businesses with flood or wind damage.
The city has a Citizen Information Center is open. The phone number for people to call (386) 424-2400.
All emergency services are operating normally. The water and wastewater plants are fully staffed and functioning at normal capacity.
Stormwater crews are assessing and maintaining drainage situation throughout the city.
All trash and recycling pickups will resume normal schedules Monday, Aug. 25.
Sand piles are at the Whistle Stop Park (Roberts Road, across from Indian River Elementary), Rotary Park (corner of West Park Ave. and Carol Ann Drive), and Fire Station #57 (2628 Hibiscus Drive). Residents must bring shovels and bags - bags are commercially available (Home Depot, etc.) or they can double bag heavy duty trash bags.

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NEWS MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY: PLEASE CALL (386) 258-4085.
The Volusia County news media line
is (386) 740-5187 and updated regularly.
Previously released information can be found online at Volusia.org/PIN

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