VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Flooding remains an issue across Volusia County as emergency management officials prepare updates on future mitigation plans.

The 2024 hurricane season brought enormous amounts of water to areas that are still recovering from Hurricane Ian.

While experts say a storm’s impact cannot be predicted, officials want to use past experiences to prepare for future storms and other hazards.

What You Need To Know

  • Final Mitigation Strategy Plan meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center in Daytona Beach

  • The community is welcome to attend in person and provide feedback on updated mitigation plans

  • If you cannot attend in person, the meeting presentation, along with a survey, will be posted on the EOC's website, where feedback can be provided after the meeting

  • Officials say while their mitigation strategy plan includes a list of potential hazards, flooding remains a top priority among the community

In the last quarterly public meeting regarding hazardous risks in Volusia County on Friday, Emergency Management Director Clint Mecham said they will share updates on some mitigation plans and projects they are considering, in the event the county qualifies for future funds.

While flooding remains the top concern, Mecham said they are also planning for fires, crashes and potential cyberattacks.

“The community/public is concerned about: A. We’re continuing to get these storms. B. We’re continuing to get flooding. We’re seeing flooding in areas that maybe we haven’t seen flooding before. What can be done to mitigate or reduce the impact of those storms?” Mecham explained.

County leaders said they are considering property acquisition or elevation, and improving the critical infrastructure of water treatment plants and lift stations to assure functionality, for future projects.