The City of Ponce Inlet Has Opened a Citizen's Hotline for Hurricane Idalia
The Town of Ponce Inlet has activated their Citizen's Hotline 1-800-516-0405 for Hurricane Idalia related questions. This hotline will be open today Tuesday, August 29th from 2pm - 8pm, and tomorrow Wednesday, August 30th 7am-5pm.
Here are some updates so far:
Volunteer Evacuation:
Volusia County has issued a voluntary evacuation recommendation beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. People who live in RVs, mobile homes, or low-lying areas may wish to find accommodations with friends or family members. People in these high-risk areas may use public shelters as a site of last resort.
Beachfront residents who were impacted by significant coastal erosion during Hurricane Ian or Nicole, and have not completed necessary protective measures, are encouraged to seek safe shelter.
Sandbags:
Sandbags today August 29th 9am – 6pm at the Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S Peninsula Drive. Residents should bring a shovel and be prepared to fill their own bags. There is a limit of 10 bags per resident, while supplies last, and identification is required.
Resident Passes:
Passes are available at all town buildings-Town Hall, Police Dept, Fire Dept and Public Works
Open Shelters:
Volusia County and the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County will open shelters at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at these locations:
- Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand (general population and pets)
- Hester Building, Volusia County Fairgrounds (individuals who lack permanent housing)
- Florida Department of Health, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach (special needs shelter)
Yard Waste Pick Up:
As of right now, Waste Pro will be running tomorrow. They are checking with landfills at 12 today and that may change. It will be updated on their website if it changes.
Votran:
Routes will be temporarily suspended at 5pm today, they will re evaluate Wednesday morning
Please call us if you have any questions, the staff at the Town of Ponce Inlet is here to help!
