Which buildings in Volusia are still deemed unsafe? What coastal parks have reopened?

Also, the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance due to Hurricane Ian is Nov. 28.


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by: Pat Kuehn

Volusia County Community Information

Unsafe buildings

At the time of this release, the following buildings are still deemed as unsafe by local authorities:

  • Flamingo Inn, 2011 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (three stories)
  • Ocean Court, 2315 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (two stories)
  • Sand and Surf, 2535 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (two stories)
  • Tropic Shores Resort, 3111 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (11 stories)
  • South Shore Motel, 3225 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (three stories)
  • Grande Coquina Condo, 3333 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (22 stories)
  • Pirate's Cove, 3501 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (seven stories)
  • White Surf Condo, 3555 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (seven stories)
  • Curran Shores North, 3615 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores (two stories)
  • Lexington Hotel, 2323 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
  • Sea Coast Gardens II Condominiums, 4151 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach (five stories)
  • Sea Dunes Sand Dollar, 4305 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach (two stories)
  • Sea Dunes Nautilus, 4365 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach (two stories)
  • Pieces of Eight, 4375 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach (three stories)
  • Ponce Inlet Villas, Building B, 4421 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet
  • Racing's North Turn, 4511 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet

As assessments continue, additional buildings may be identified as unsafe and will be added to this list. In addition to these buildings, several private residences have also been declared unsafe. Residents and visitors may contact their local building official's office to determine if a structure is safe.

For updates regarding unsafe buildings, visit the closure information tab at volusia.org/pin or contact the appropriate building official's office.

Deadline to apply for assistance – Hurricane Ian

The deadline for persons to apply for assistance from FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) due to Hurricane Ian is Nov. 28. 

Persons impacted by Hurricane Ian may visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply for FEMA and SBA assistance. The DRC operates 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at the Florida Department of Health-Volusia, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach.

Persons may also apply for FEMA assistance electronically by visiting disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app or calling 800-621-3362. For SBA, an online loan application may be found at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-659-2955.

Currently, only persons who sustained damage from Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA and SBA assistance as the federal government has not declared Volusia County as a federal disaster zone resulting from Hurricane Nicole. Persons who sustained damage only from Hurricane Nicole should call Volusia County Emergency Management at 386-254-1500 to learn about available resources.

Reopened coastal parks

The following coastal parks have reopened:

  • Smyrna Dunes Park, 2995 N. Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach (walkway three still closed)
  • Sun Splash Park, 611 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach (only the south stairs access the beach)
  • Hiles Boulevard Beach Park, 4516 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park, 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach (west side only)
  • Tom Renick Park, 1565 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea

All other Volusia County beach parks and access points are closed until further notice. For more information regarding coastal park closures, visit volusia.org/pin.

 

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