County announces local shelters for Hurricane Matthew

The county strongly encourages evacuees to seek shelter at locations on the west side of Volusia


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  • | 2:00 p.m. October 6, 2016
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The county is strongly encouraging evacuees to seek shelter at the locations on the west side of Volusia County, specifically University High School, Taylor Middle/High School, Pine Ridge High School, Deltona High School and DeLand High School.

All Votran bus stops are evacuation collection sites to take evacuees to a transfer point, where they will board school buses for transportation to a shelter. No fares are charged during an evacuation
or return. All Votran vehicles will be removed from roads when winds are sustained at 35 mph.

Service will resume as soon as possible once Hurricane Matthew clears the area. Votran has para-transit services for people with special needs. They can call 756-7496.

The following general public shelters are currently open:

  • Champion Elementary, 921 Tournament Drive, Daytona Beach
  • Cypress Creek Elementary, 6100 S. Williamson Blvd., Port Orange
  • DeLand Middle School, 1400 Aquarius Ave., DeLand
  • Deltona High School, 100 Wolf Pack Run, Deltona
  • DeLand High School, 800 N. Hill Ave., DeLand
  • New Smyrna Beach High School, 1015 10th St., New Smyrna Beach
  • University High School, 1000 W Rhode Island Ave., Orange City
  • Pine Ridge High School, 925 Howland Blvd., Deltona
  • River Springs Middle School, 900 West Ohio Ave., Orange City
  • T.D. Taylor Middle/High School, 100 E. Washington Ave., Pierson
  • Pathways Elementary School, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond Beach
  • Mainland High School, 1255 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

The following pet-friendly shelters are currently open:

  • Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. State Road 44, DeLand

Large and small dogs and cats and other small animals are accepted and must be in crates and cared for by owners (leash, food, water must be brought and will not be provided); will be housed in a separate location at the shelter. Pet owners should bring all supplies for their pets. Only the fairgrounds houses people and pets in the same location.

The following general public shelters have some space for persons with special needs: 

  • Creekside Middle School, 6801 Airport Road, Port Orange
  • Heritage Middle School, 1001 Parnell Court, Deltona
  • Galaxy Middle School, 2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona
  • Palm Terrace Elementary, 1825 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach

For elderly, physically, mentally or sensory disabled, visually or hearing impaired residents or those who need supplemental oxygen. Caregivers should plan to stay with their person with special needs. Special needs shelters are not for people who need 24-hour dedicated care, a hospital bed, ventilator, other complex care or isolation patients. These individuals should discuss other shelter arrangements with their physician or home health service provider or caregiver.

 

 

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