Daytona Beach on Florida's east coast sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean with significant hurricane and storm surge exposure. The city hosts NASCAR races and Bike Week bringing hundreds of thousands of temporary visitors requiring complex event-day emergency planning. Irma in 2017 caused significant flooding across Daytona Beach. The Halifax River Intracoastal Waterway creates additional flooding risk during hurricane events affecting the barrier island community.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 52 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Matthew (2016) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (386) 671-8400 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, I-4 West, US-1 North, US-92 West |
| Elevation | 13 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Volusia County FL
Florida · Hurricane / Flooding
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7/10
High Risk