Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. The area is known for a high number of shark attacks, so be careful when surfing. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page.
Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Ponce Inlet.
contact
Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in Ponce Inlet. The local area code is 386. For calls within the US or Canada, dial 1+area code+number. There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time.
The ZIP code in the town of Ponce Inlet is 32127.
internet
It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer free internet access for their guests.
agencies
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 126 East Orange Avenue. Tel: 386 255-0415 Fax: 386 255-5478. The official sales and marketing organization for Ponce Inlet. (http://www.daytonabeach.com/).