The purpose of the program is to provide transportation and sheltering for Volusia County residents who have mental or physical limitations or disabilities and have no other option but to request public assistance for evacuation planning in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – As cold temperatures are expected to arrive later this evening, community organizations in Volusia County will operate cold-weather shelters on the nights of Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 26–28, to assist individuals without adequate heating or shelter.
Volusia County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has cautions the public of the presence of harmful blue-green algae in the center of Lake Monroe on January 20, 2026. Water sample testing is underway. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
