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Brevard County Shelters
OPEN TODAY 5 p.m.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, September 1, 2019 |
Brevard County Opens Shelters for Hurricane Dorian
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County will open 13 shelters at 5 p.m. today for residents needing safe harbor from potentially dangerous wind and water conditions anticipated from Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to begin impacting the county some time late Monday night/early Tuesday morning. |
The following shelters will open:
Pet-Friendly:
- Port St. John Community Center, 6650 Corto Road, Port St. John
- Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera
- Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne
- Ted Whitlock Community Center at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd NW, Palm Bay.
General Population:
- Apollo Elementary School, 3085 Knox McRae Dr., Titusville
- Walter Butler Community Center at Bernice Jackson Park, 4201 US Highway 1, Cocoa
- Manatee Elementary School, 3425 Viera Blvd., Viera
- Sherwood Elementary School, 2541 Post Road, Melbourne
- Bayside High School, 1901 DeGroodt Rd. S.W. Palm Bay
- South Mainland Community Center, 3700 Allen Ave., Micco.
Space Coast Area Transit will provide transportation to three special needs shelters for registered clients.
Although shelters will provide food, residents going to shelters will need to take their own supplies, including bedding, folding chairs or sleeping bags; any needed medications; multiple changes of clothing and sturdy shoes; personal hygiene items; and entertainment items, like games, cards, books, or magazines.
Residents who do not plan to stay in public shelters are encouraged to stay with family or friends on the mainland, and to evacuate tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles, as traffic on highways and interstates is likely to be heavier. A mandatory evacuation order is in place effective at 8 a.m. Monday for residents on the barrier island, low-lying and flood-prone areas, and those living in manufactured or mobile homes.
Mandatory evacuations begin at 8 a.m. to allow residents to take shelter by nightfall.
For information about this and other Hurricane Dorian questions, call the Community Information Hotline at 2-1-1. |
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Brevard County
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Shelter Supply List
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What to Bring to a Shelter
Take your own supplies, some of which may be found in your disaster supply kit:
- Bring pillows, sheets, blankets, portable cot or air mattress, chaise lounge, folding chairs, or sleeping bags.
- Cots or beds are not provided
- If you are on a special diet, bring a supply of nonperishable food that will be sufficient for 3 days per person.
- Multiple changes of clothing and sturdy shoes
- Required medications and medical support equipment:
- Wheelchair/walker, oxygen, dressings, feeding and suction equipment, diapers, etc.
- Personal hygiene items:
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, towels, brush/comb, dentures, glasses, eye drops, diapers, etc.
- Entertainment items:
- Games, cards, books, magazines, etc.
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Have a Pet?
Shelters:
- Pet-friendly shelters are designed to accommodate household pets with their human family members. Owners are responsible for the feeding, care, clean-up, and behavior of their pets.
- If you go to a pet-friendly shelter, you will need:
- Current rabies vaccination certificate
- Shot records
- Leash and collar
- County animal license tags
- Crate or cage for each animal
- Pet food
- Cleaning supplies
- Newspaper or pet pad
- Comfort items for your pets
- Medications
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Hurricane + Storm Surge WATCH Issued
for Brevard County
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@NWSMelbourne
Sep 1, 11AM Update | Dangerous Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian slowly approaching Florida. Preparations should be completed by tonight. Tropical storm force winds possible in squall lines along the Treasure Coast by late tonight. More details to come.
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It is important to remember not to focus on the exact forecast points within the track as effects from a tropical system can be felt for tens or even hundreds of miles away from its center. Some helpful quick tips to be prepared this hurricane season include:
- Make sure to have enough supplies to last you and your family at least a week (don’t forget pets)
- Have a full tank of gas for your car and generator or charge up your electric vehicle before a storm approaches (www.plugshare.com/location/141764)
- Have a first aid and basic tool kit
- Be up to date on all needed medications
- Consider having a NOAA weather radio and follow the City on social media for updates
- Clear storm drains and debris from your gutters
- NEVER drive through flooded roadways or around barriers
- Have an evacuation plan
When the storm is within 36 hours of predicted landfall the City will only use Twitter to relay information. You do not need a Twitter account to view the City’s tweets.
A Twitter timeline has been embedded into the City’s website to ensure there are multiple ways to access the up-to-date information.
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As news stories about Hurricane Dorian begin to proliferate through our phones, feeds and screens - please ensure you rely on dependable, official weather sources such as the National Hurricane Center or the local National Weather Service office in Melbourne for information regarding this and all future tropical systems.
Text BREVARDEOC to 888777 to sign up for alerts from the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). To receive City emergency notifications text 32920 (zip code) to 888777. Brevard County Emergency Operations Center’s Twitter and Facebook account can be found through the following links:
For additional and more detailed info about hurricane preparedness and the City of Cape Canaveral please go to:
www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/community/hurricane_information/index.php
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City of Cape Canaveral Community,
Due to Hurricane Dorian’s approach, the City is providing Storm Alert Updates to ensure the Community is as informed and prepared for Dorian as possible. The City of Cape Canaveral, as well as the entire state of Florida, is under a State of Emergency.
Stay safe!
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