Tropical Storm Helene: Volusia County updates & information
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As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Volusia County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.
Volusia County Evacuations
None announced.
Volusia County Closings
Besides schools, no other closings announced.
Volusia County Shelters
None announced.
Volusia County Sandbags
Sandbags in Volusia County will be available on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Volusia County Branch Jail, 1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Residents must show proof of residency in Volusia County. There is a limit of 10 pre-filed bags per vehicle.
Volusia County School Closings
Volusia County Schools have early release on Wednesday, Sept. 24. After-school activities have been canceled, except for Extended Day Enrichment Programs.
Schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26.
School is planned to resume on Friday, Sept. 27.
Volusia County Emergency Resources
Click here for more information from Volusia County Emergency Management
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Tropical Storm Helene: County-by-County emergency resources
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