Thursday Night Curfew Announced for Volusia County Due to Flooding and Dangerous Road Conditions from Hurricane Milton

Posted On: October 10, 2024

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.

Volusia County staff will continue coordinating with state officials and the National Weather Service to assess local impacts from the storm. The Citizens Information Center (CIC) is open 24/7 until further notice, residents can reach the CIC at 866-345-0345. Residents can stay updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app, following the County's social media channels, or visiting www.volusia.org.