Residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Ian

City staff are continuing to monitor the track of Hurricane Ian. Sandbag supplies are available until 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot near the southeast corner of Orange Avenue and Jean Street for Daytona Beach residents and business owners. Residents are asked to bring their own shovel. There is no charge for sandbags and there is a 10-bag limit per vehicle.

Residents are encouraged to make sure they are prepared should Hurricane Ian affect our area.

• Make a Plan: Talk to your family about what steps you will take if you have to hunker down or evacuate the area for a few days.
• Get a Kit: Gather together necessities including enough food, water and other items to last you and your family for several days. Make sure you also have supplies for your pets.
• Stay Informed. Sign up for the city's Alerts at www.CODB.us/Alerts.