Wednesday Night Curfew Announced for Volusia County Ahead of Hurricane Milton

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Posted On: October 7, 2024

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. Volusia County staff will continue coordinating with state officials and the National Weather Service to assess potential local impacts from the storm. Residents can stay updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app, following the County's social media channels, or visiting www.volusia.org.