VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County is preparing for Hurricane Isaias that could make an impact this weekend.
Volusia County Beach Safety Patrol said it has already packed up non-essential items like trash receptacles and playground canopies but leaving behind some traffic signs, cones and lifeguards until Saturday afternoon.Capt.
Tammy Malphurs said one positive takeaway from the hurricane is a solution to the soft sand problem. Lifeguards said they’re prepared for what may come but beachgoers still need to be on alert, as the red flag will be flying for unfavorable beach conditions.“What’s really important to know is when those conditions die down, we could have very hazardous rip current conditions,” Malphurs said.Those rip current.