FEMA Disaster Assistance 

Those who sustained losses from Hurricane Milton can apply for federal assistance. To apply, visit www.disasterassistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app.

 Have this info ready when you apply: 

• Social security number 
• Address of damaged home or apartment 
• Description of damage 
• Information about insurance coverage 
• Telephone number 
• Mailing address 
• Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

Public Meeting Updates

The Wednesday, Oct. 16 meeting of the City Commission will be held at City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave. The project to update the audio-visual upgrade project in City Hall’s chambers has been delayed due to Hurricane Milton. There will be a commission workshop about the CRA’s accomplishments and priorities will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the CRA and City Commission meetings at 6 p.m. Agendas for the meetings are available here. 

The workshop and meetings will also be broadcast live on www.DaytonaBeach.gov/DBTV and Spectrum Channel 490.

Garbage & Strom debris Collection

Collection Schedule: Household garbage and recycling collection resumes today, Monday, Oct. 14. 

Storm Debris Collection: Storm debris collection begins Monday, Oct. 21. 

Removal Guidelines: Residents should bring storm debris to the public right of way, the area that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement. Keep debris off the road; this obstructs traffic, hinders cleanup and power restoration efforts and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass. 

• Do not place leaves or small yard waste in bags. 
• Keep debris away from drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes and power lines. Do not cover storm drains and never block fire hydrants. 
• Sort debris into separate piles for vegetation (leaves, branches and cut trees), construction and demolition debris (building materials, carpet, furniture, fences, drywall, etc.) and appliances and white goods (refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, stoves). 
• Haulers will only pick up storm debris that is appropriately separated. Electronics and household hazardous waste will not be collected.