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Planning as a Family for Natural Disasters

Families can cope with disasters by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Planning what to do before a disaster strikes provides the best protection for you and your family.   Planning Considerations for Children Before a Storm  Talk about hurricanes and why they occur. Help your child to understand that a hurricane is a natural event and not anyone’s fault.  In the event of hurricanes, tornadoes or tropical storms, let them know … Read more

Flagler County Food Assistance Resources

St. Vincent de Paul 200 S Daytona Ave, Flagler Beach 386-693-4806 Flagler County residents only, bring ID. Also helps with clothing. Grace Community Food Pantry 400 South Daytona Ave, Flagler Beach 386-439-0071 Must be a Flagler County resident. Bring ID, piece of mail. Salvation Army Social Services – Food Pantry – Flagler 700 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell 386-437-0029 Flagler County residents – bring ID and piece of mail. Call in advance. ACCESS Florida 850-300-4323 The … Read more

Volusia County Food Assistance Resources

ACCESS Florida 850-300-4323 The Food Assistance Program helps people with low-income buy healthy food. There are some eligibility rules to get benefits which include but are not limited to providing proof of identity, passing a gross income limit less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and living in the state of Florida. For more information, visit www.myflfamilies.com Halifax Urban Ministries (Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange) 386-615-1326 All of the non-profit … Read more

Hurricane Preparedness

For our Volusia County community, the following links are information from the County of Volusia. Learn more. Residents may call 866-345-0345 for storm-related information, sandbags, disaster preparation, and community resources. Volusia County Evacuation Zone Map Disaster Supply Kit Checklist Shelter Information Pet Planning   For our Flagler County community, please use the following links from the County of Flagler. All residents are encouraged to sign up for the ALERTFlagler notification system to receive important emergency information year round. … Read more

Healthy Reading Habits

Early literacy is one of the keys to a child’s success in life, including academics. Other than helping your child to grow up happy and healthy, the most important thing that you can do for them is help them develop their reading skills. The brain grows quickly within the first five years of life, establishing early literacy skills can help a child be kindergarten-ready and create a willingness to learn.   Check out these tips … Read more