Hurricane Debby-Update
DATE: August 5, 2024 8:00AM
All City offices will be open today (Monday, August 5, 2024).
Trash and recycling will be picked up on their normal schedules.
Sand piles remain accessible at the following locations (residents must bring their own shovels and bags):
- SW corner of Hibiscus Drive and 26th Street
- Mango Tree Lake (between 12th Street and Park Avenue)
Environmental services crews are already out working throughout the community to ensure stormwater systems are functioning. If you would like to report a stormwater concern, please click here.
The City Council will hold their monthly meeting at 6:00 PM tonight in Council Chambers. Click here to review the agenda and to watch a live stream/recording of the meeting.
Volusia County is under a Tornado WATCH until 4:00 PM today.
Be sure to have more than one way to receive emergency weather alerts.
A Tornado WATCH means:
- The conditions needed for a tornado to form are favorable. Stay informed and ready to act on emergency alerts issued!
A tornado WARNING means:
- Tornadoes have been reported/indicated which means imminent danger to life and property. Take shelter immediately!
SANDBAG INFORMATION
There are two sand pile locations that will be open for use round the clock until this storm has passed.
These locations are:
- Southwest corner of Hibiscus Drive and 26th Street
- Mango Tree Lake (between 12th Street and Park Avenue)
Residents must bring their own shovels and bags.
A sandbag is a powerful diversion that helps to minimize flood water damage. The key is that they must be in the right position and filled correctly to act as a divert to water.
Some water can seep through as it’s not a water-tight seal, but it can help to withstand rising water. When stacking sandbags, they should be placed in a pyramid shape, which you create by placing the bags crosswise and lengthwise. This formation will give you the highest levels of protection.
There are also other options available. You can use pillowcases, burlap bags, and even strong plastic bags to make these water barriers. Just fill them with rocks, potting soil, dirt, kitty litter, or even blankets and rags.
Be sure to check the City's website and social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and X) for the most current information when a storm is approaching.
Click here for an informational video from Volusia County Emergency Management about how to fill and place sandbags.
STAY INFORMED
There are many ways to stay informed as a storm approaches. Local media (TV and radio) is just one way.
Click here to subscribe to the City's weekly electronic newsletter. Special editions are sent out when a storm approaches our community with specific local information such as sandbag/sand pile locations, office closures, changes to trash and recycling schedules and more.
Follow the City of Edgewater on social media:
Facebook: City of Edgewater
Instagram: city_of_edgewater_florida
Twitter/X: City of Edgewater, Fl
Click on these links to check out these apps for your mobile devices:
Volusia County Emergency Management App
