For immediate release
October 15, 2024
Media contact: Clayton Jackson

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – Volusia County is organizing a community volunteer event to connect residents, businesses, organizations, and churches with local recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton. The event will pair volunteers with residents who need assistance with debris cleanup, tree limb removal, mucking out flooded areas, and other recovery tasks.

Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Upon arrival, participants will check in, complete necessary paperwork, receive a safety briefing, and be matched with opportunities based on their skills and the community's needs.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves and any essential safety or work supplies, as they may go directly to a resident's home following the event. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Volusia County will provide additional information after the event for those interested in continuing to assist affected residents in the days ahead.

Residents can stay updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app, following the County’s social media channels, or visiting www.volusia.org. Residents can also call the Citizens Information Center at 866-345-0345 until 5 p.m. today for storm-related inquiries.