As you hunker down, many essential city workers – including City Manager Kurt Swartzlander, the management team, Public Safety officers and Public Works crews – are working through the storm at Public Safety. We are here for our residents and businesses! Photo: 6pm briefing.

It’s way too soon to be out on the roads. But, as a reminder for later, if you approach a traffic signal that not operating, treat the intersection as a 4-way stop. Traffic from all four directions must STOP. Use extra caution because some drivers may be confused by what to do.

We have lost part of our iconic Sunglow Pier. Please do not come to the beach to sightsee - it is too dangerous to be out on the roads and especially at the beach. We will post more info when we know more.

A shelter is available at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach for people who are unable to return home because of storm damage. The shelter will accept all Volusia County residents, including special needs patients. The shelter is pet friendly.

We are having issues with beachgoers getting too close to damaged seawalls, putting themselves/others in danger. Private property owners with damage to seawalls are asked to cordon off area to warn people on the beach not to come near the affected area.

Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety Director Stephan Dembinsky is retiring today after 24½ years as our director and 45 years total in law enforcement! Please join us in congratulating him on his retirement! Read about his career: dbshores.org/CivicAlerts.as…

The seasonal flu vaccines are now available at Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety Department, 3050 S. Atlantic Ave., from 9am-noon Monday thru Friday. Most major insurance companies accepted including Medicare Part B. Cash price is $30.

Crimes that target seniors, plus internet and romance-related frauds will be the focus of our Scams & Frauds seminar at 2pm Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Shores Community Center. Learn to recognize and avoid common scams and frauds. The seminar is free to attend.

Treats for our hard-working Public Safety Officers! Thank you to James and Taylor from Realty Pros for bringing us bagels and donuts.

The City of Daytona Beach Shores is temporarily waiving local building permit fees for reconstruction or repairs needed because of damage caused by Hurricane Ian. The waiver will be in place through Nov. 10 but may be extended for major projects. dbshores.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Congratulations to Michael Fowler, who was sworn in as our new Director of Public Safety today! Fowler has served with our dept since 1992. The City Manager gave the Oath of Office, and Fowler’s wife, Kristin, pinned the Director badge on him. dbshores.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Michael Fowler, who has served with the DaytonaBeachShoresPS since 1992, was sworn in today as Director of Public Safety. Ceremony speakers included State Attorney R.J. Larizza.

“You’re lucky to have the quality and caliber of a man like him to take over the reins," Larizza said. "And, I want to say personally to Director Fowler, congratulations and I look forward to working with you."

Do you need assistance w/ emergency permitting for repairs to coastal structures damaged by the storm? County Of Volusia is offering extended hours to assist property owners 4-7pm Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Shores Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Dr, Daytona Beach Shores.

1 in 10 people in the U.S. fall victim to a scam or fraud each year. Our Public Safety Department will help you recognize and avoid common scam attempts at a free seminar at 2pm Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Shores Community Center. It’s free – please attend and bring a friend!

Public Safety Officer Laura Diedesch arrested an Oklahoma man who is person of interest in quadruple murder in Oklahoma. The officer was doing traffic enforcement when license plate reader picked up on stolen vehicle that resulted in traffic stop & arrest. dbshores.org/CivicAlerts.as…

Residents of Twin Towers North and South of Daytona Beach Shores. The Chief Building Official has deemed the buildings safe and has removed the unsafe building notice. Residents are now allowed to return to their properties!

Residents of Towers Grande located at 2055 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores are now allowed to return to their properties.