Volusia County Community Information Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can, though. That’s the theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month in September. During the month, emergency officials encourage residents to take steps to be prepared for the types of emergencies …

Volusia County citizens are using NextDoor.com, a 5-year-old social media platform that connects members with their neighborhoods. The website and app provides easy, free access to information about crime activity, local events and happenings, local contractor recommendations, items to purchase …