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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

State of emergency now covers Volusia County as the St. Johns River rises

Plus, where to grab free sandbags in Osteen and what's on at the Volusia County Fair.

The 5AM Deltona team2 stories13 sources5 min read

Flood WatchTop story

DeSantis adds Volusia, Seminole and Lake counties to the flood state of emergency

14counties now under the state of emergency

Volusia, Seminole and Lake were the latest added to the governor's order.

Source: WFTV

If you live in Volusia County, the state of emergency now covers you. Gov. Ron DeSantis added Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties to his order, and the declaration lets counties get emergency funding from the state's emergency preparedness and response fund.

WESH says the order cites National Weather Service forecasts that the St. Johns River is expected to flood, possibly for several weeks. WKMG says the order also activates the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard. NOAA forecasts the river near Sanford reaching minor flood stage by Friday.

  • Self-fill sandbags in Seminole County: Old Geneva fire station, Boombah lot, Central Winds Park
  • Seminole County closed: Black Bear, Cameron Wight, Mullet Lake, Econ Canoe Launch
  • Water would surround many homes at the forecast crest

Seminole County is preparing for a St. Johns crest

6.4 feet
forecast crest near Sanford by Monday
3,000
pre-filled sandbags offered in Seminole County
4
Seminole County parks and launches closed

Source: WFTV

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Volusia County has a free self-serve sandbag site in Osteen as the river rises

If you live near the St. Johns River, we suggest getting ready now. WKMG says Volusia hasn't seen the heavy rain other parts of Central Florida did, but water is moving north, and officials expect the impact most toward the end of the week.

  • Where: Fire Rescue Station 36, 180 N. State Road 415,
  • Hours: daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until further notice
  • Cost: free sand and bags
  • Bring your own shovel and gloves

The Osteen sandbag site is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 36, 180 N. State Road 415, Osteen

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.8 a.m.to 5 p.m.
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Self-serve sandbag site open
Cost
Free sand and bags
Bring
Shovels and gloves

Sources: WKMG, WFTV, Hometown News Volusia

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Hometown News Volusia lists the communities where rising water could cover roads: , Hontoon Island, Lake Harney, and riverfront areas near DeLand. WFTV says evacuations aren't recommended right now. We suggest stocking several days of food, drinking water and prescription medications.

30+ poundswhat a properly filled sandbag can weigh

The county suggests bringing someone to help you fill and load the bags.

Sources: WFTV, Hometown News Volusia

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Lake County Emergency Management says more rain could push the St. Johns higher before it recedes. Self-service sandbags for Lake and Volusia residents are at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, 23023 State Road 40 in . WKMG says levels have been slowly receding, but residents are still on alert. WFTVWKMG

County Fair

The Volusia County Fair runs Thursday, Nov. 5 to Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3150 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. Veterans and active military get free admission on Wednesday with a valid ID. Hometown News Volusia

The Volusia County Fair runs Nov. 5 to Nov. 15

Volusia County Fair, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand

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Veterans and active military get in free with a valid ID on Wednesday.

Source: Hometown News Volusia

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First Responders

A new DeLand nonprofit, Beauties in Boots Foundation, aims to support women first responders with financial help in times of need. It launched with an event on Oct. 29 at The 2nd Floor DeLand, and male first responders are welcome to join. Hometown News Volusia

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DeLand finished the season as the unanimous No. 1 football team in the Volusia-Flagler final poll. DeLand has been the unanimous No. 1 team all season. Daytona Beach News-Journal

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State of emergency now covers Volusia County as the St. Johns River rises

Plus, where to grab free sandbags in Osteen and what's on at the Volusia County Fair.

The TLDR

  1. DeSantis adds Volusia, Seminole and Lake counties to the flood emergency
  2. Free sandbags in Osteen, open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  3. Astor flood levels are slowly receding, but more rain is possible
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