How to Register for Volusia Special-Needs Shelter and Transportation
Register before an emergency and plan separately for medical supplies, caregiver help, and transportation.
Start here
Use Volusia County Emergency Management’s special-needs registration route or call 386-254-1500 for help. If a registered evacuee cannot reach a regular Votran stop during an evacuation, call the regional Votran number listed by the county.
Register before an emergency; evacuation transportation uses regional Votran numbers
Open special-needs registration and transport detailsWhat to have ready
- Volusia address and contact information
- Medical conditions, medications, oxygen, equipment, and electricity needs
- Caregiver, mobility device, service animal, and emergency contacts
- Transportation need and nearest safe pickup information
Words you can use
“I need to register or update Volusia County special-needs shelter information and may need evacuation transportation. What must be completed now, and how will pickup be arranged?”
Steps in order
- 1
Register before storm conditions.
- 2
Provide complete medical, equipment, caregiver, and transportation information.
- 3
Plan to bring medications and required supplies.
- 4
Follow current county evacuation, shelter, and Votran instructions during activation.
If the first answer is no or wait
Special-needs shelters cannot provide hospital-level or continuous one-to-one care. Discuss complex-care evacuation needs with the medical provider and Emergency Management before a storm.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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