News Release

Tue 9/16/2008 5:58 PM Fay #64

TROPICAL STORM FAY DEBRIS REMOVAL WRAPS UP

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Nearly 44,000 cubic yards of debris have been collected in Brevard County as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, and standard waste collection will resume next week. Disaster recovery and debris management companies Ashbritt and Crowder-Gulf are collecting the remainder of the storm-related debris this week. To request storm debris removal in the unincorporated section of Brevard County, the City of Cape Canaveral, the Town of Grant-Valkaria, or the City of West Melbourne, call (321) 633-2042 or e-mail SW.webmis@brevardcounty.us.

News Release

Fri 9/12/2008 11:51 AM Fay #63

TROPICAL STORM FAY DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTINUES

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

More than 31,000 cubic yards of debris have been collected so far in Brevard County as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, and crews are still working seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to continue the debris removal effort. Two disaster recovery and debris management companies, Ashbritt and Crowder-Gulf, are working to collect storm-related debris while the county's usual solid waste company, Waste Management, continues to collect garbage, recycling, and small piles of yard waste. In the unincorporated area of Brevard from the Pineda Causeway north to SR46, as well as the City of Cape Canaveral, Ashbritt currently has 21 trucks collecting debris in the following areas:
Port St. John: north and south of Fay, west of Grissom, west of US1
Port St. John: west of I-95
Port St. John: south of Kings Highway, east of Grissom
Titusville/Mims: Barna Avenue, Ford Road, Dairy Road, Turpentine Road, Tomato Farm Road
Cocoa: North Indian River Drive, Williams Point
Merritt Island: North Tropical Trail, Horseshoe Bend
Merritt Island: South Tropical Trail, South Banana River Drive, south of SR520
Merritt Island: east of Courtenay Parkway

In the unincorporated area of Brevard from the Pineda Causeway south to Micco Road, as well as the Town of Grant-Valkaria, the City of Melbourne, and the City of West Melbourne, Crowder-Gulf currently has 10 trucks collecting debris in the following areas:
June Park
Grant Road
South beaches
Southeast Melbourne

To request storm debris removal in the unincorporated section of Brevard County, the City of Cape Canaveral, the Town of Grant-Valkaria, or the City of West Melbourne, call (321) 633-2042 or e-mail SW.webmis@brevardcounty.us.

News Release

Thursday, September 11, 2008 5:00 p.m. Fay #62

BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATES

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County
The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Ronald Davis Apartments located at 4745 N. US Highway 1, Melbourne
The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Villas in the Pines II located at 1928 Agora Circle SE, Palm Bay

Rescission of Boil Water Notice in Brevard County
The American Legion located 7260 US Highway 1, Titusville (small Department of Environmental Protection regulated system-not part of the City of Titusville water system)

News Release

Wed 9/10/2008 8:30 AM Fay #61

BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATES

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County
The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Ronald Davis Apartments located at 4745 N. US Highway 1, Melbourne
The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Villas in the Pines II located at 1928 Agora Circle SE, Palm Bay
The American Legion located 7260 US Highway 1, Titusville (small Department of Environmental Protection regulated system—not part of the City of Titusville water system)

Rescission of Boil Water Notice in Brevard County
The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Over the Hill, Inc. located at 9350 S. US Highway 1, Micco

News Release

Tue 9/9/2008 10:37 AM Fay #60

BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATES

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County
The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Ronald Davis Apartments located at 4745 N. US Highway 1, Melbourne

The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Over the Hill, Inc. located at 9350 S. US Highway 1, Micco

The entire Limited Use Drinking Water System (small Department of Health regulated system), Villas in the Pines II located at 1928 Agora Circle SE, Palm Bay

The American Legion located 7260 US Highway 1, Titusville (small Department of Environmental Protection regulated system-not part of the City of Titusville water system)

Rescission of Boil Water Notice in Brevard County
The following customers of the City of West Melbourne Water System (not due to TS Fay): All of Buena Vida Estates located at 2129 West New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne

News Release

Mon 9/8/2008 2:25 PM

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IN MELBOURNE TO CLOSE SUNDAY

ORLANDO - One of Brevard County's three Disaster Recover Centers (DRCs) will close Sunday at 6 p.m., state and federal recovery officials announced.
The center is located at:
Grant Street Community Center
2547 Grant St.
Melbourne

The DRC served individuals, households and businesses affected by Tropical Storm Fay and continued flooding. Two centers remain open in Brevard County (503 N. John Rodes Blvd. in Melbourne and another at the Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Drive in Cocoa). Registered applicants can visit any DRC for help. Survivors can also stay in touch with a recovery specialist by using the FEMA Helpline option at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or the TTY line for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired at 800-462-7585 from 7 a.m. to midnight daily until further notice. On the Web, disaster information remains available 24 hours a day at www.fema.gov. Homeowners, renters and businesses should use the same toll-free lines or website to register for FEMA disaster assistance programs. FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585. For statewide disaster information and to find out how you can Get A Plan! for disasters, please visit www.FloridaDisaster.org

News Release

Mon 9/8/2008 12:32 PM

Business Recovery Center Opened Today in Merritt Island

Public Information Release

Kimberly Prosser
SCGTV/Communications
Office: 321-690-6843
kimberly.prosser@brevardcounty.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2008

BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTER OPENED TODAY IN MERRITT ISLAND

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - The United States Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center at Brevard County's Merritt Island Service Complex today to help businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. "Due to the amount of physical and economic losses caused by Tropical Storm Fay in Florida, we want affected businesses to have a resource where they can meet individually with SBA representatives and find out how a low-interest disaster loan can help them recover," said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA Field Operations Center East. The Business Recovery Center, and Merritt Island Service Complex, is located at 2575 North Courtenay Parkway, Room 130 in Merritt Island. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice. Businesses of any size, as well as non-profit organizations, may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, or other business assets. The SBA also offers mitigation loans to disaster victims based on 20 percent of the verified physical damage. These funds are designed to help borrowers pay for protective measures to minimize damages of the same kind in the future. For small businesses, and most private non-profit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs, such as ongoing operating expenses. This assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. Interest rates for businesses can be as low as 4 percent with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based upon each applicant's financial condition. Business owners unable to visit the Disaster Recovery Center may obtain an application by calling 1-800-659-2955, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by visiting www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. The deadline to return applications for physical damage is October 27.

News Release

Fri 9/5/2008 3:34 PM Fay #59

PRECAUTIONARY BEACH ADVISORY LIFTED

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

The "Precautionary Advisory" for the beach access point at the end of Caribe Drive in Cape Canaveral has been lifted. The drainage pump system has been discontinued and bacteriological testing conducted on September 4 confirms that the water quality in the area is good. There are currently no precautionary beach advisories at this time. Bacteriological survey results for monitored coastal beaches are posted at www.Floridashealth.com/beachwater .
For more information, contact the Brevard County Health Department's Environmental Health Services at 321-633-2100.

News Release

Friday, September 05, 2008 11:15 a.m. Fay #58

CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL PROVIDES SANDBAGS

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Sandbags are now available for Cape Canaveral residents at the City's public works facility located at 601 Thurm Blvd. The limit is 10 per resident, and they must show proof of residency. The sandbags will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Sunday.

News Release

Friday, September 05, 2008 11:08 a.m. Fay #57

BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATE

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County

Rescission of Boil Water Notice in Brevard County

News Release

Friday, September 05, 2008 11:01 a.m. Fay #56

PRECAUTIONARY BEACH ADVISORY UPDATE

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

The "Precautionary Advisory" for Jetty Park and the beach access point at the end of Harbor Drive in Cape Canaveral is hereby rescinded. Bacteriological testing conducted on September 3, 2008 confirms that the water quality in the area is good at Jetty Park and the drainage pump system was never utilized at the beach access at the end of Harbor Drive. The "Precautionary Beach Advisory" remains active at the beach access point at the end of Caribe Drive. The drainage pump system has been discontinued, but the bacteriological sampling results have not yet been received for clearance. For more information please contact Brevard County Health Department's Environmental Health Services at 321-633-2100.

News Release

Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:00 p.m. Fay #55

SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION EXTENDED

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Brevard County is extending sandbag distribution to residents from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, September 5.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office will supervise jail inmates who will fill sandbags for distribution at five sites throughout the county:

News Release

Thursday, September 4, 2008 10:00 a.m. Fay #54

BREVARD TO DISTRIBUTE SANDBAGS

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Brevard County is making sandbags available to residents today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until the sand supply is depleted.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office will supervise jail inmates who will fill sandbags for distribution at five sites throughout the county:

News Release

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:15 a.m. Fay #53

CURRENT BOIL WATER NOTICES AND RECISSIONS

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County

News Release

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:00 a.m. Fay #52

PRECAUTIONARY BEACH ADVISORY ISSUED

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

The Brevard County Health Department has issued a precautionary advisory for the following beach areas located in Cape Canaveral due to emergency stormwater relief needs resulting from Tropical Storm Fay and Tropical Storm Hanna: Jetty Park, beach access point located at the end of Caribe Drive and the beach access points located at the end of Harbor Drive. Two temporary drainage systems have been installed in these areas to alleviate flooding caused by excessive rains brought by back-to-back tropical events. The drainage systems (each consisting of a flexible drainage pipe and a pumping station) will pump stormwater from residential areas into the Atlantic Ocean. Due to stormwater drainage, the water quality potentially might not meet the criteria for fecal bacteria adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This indicates that water contact may pose an increased risk of disease, particularly for susceptible individuals. Therefore, as a precaution, we advise not swimming at Jetty Park and the public beach access points located at the end of Caribe Drive and Harbor Drive until a bacteriological survey shows that the beaches are safe. Bacteriological survey results will be completed after the discharge systems have been removed. For more information, please visit www.Floridashealth.com/beachwater, or contact the Brevard County Health Department at 321-633-2100.

News Release

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:00 p.m. Fay #51

REMINDER - TURN OFF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

Following the recent storm events, Brevard County inspectors observed a number of sprinkler systems operating in areas where the ground was saturated and stormwater systems overwhelmed. Many homeowners have automatic timers on their sprinkler systems. Brevard County is asking residents to assist following significant rainfall events by turning off sprinkler systems until needed to avoid adding additional water to areas already full to capacity.

News Release

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Fay #50

RESIDENTS REMINDED TO REPORT STORM DRAIN BLOCKAGES

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

During this active hurricane season, residents are asked to become familiar with the stormwater system in their neighborhoods: where the stormwater drains are located, where there could be problems, who is responsible for maintenance, and how to contact them. To prevent flooding, residents should make sure storm drains are free of debris so water can drain freely.

Blockages should be reported to the appropriate authority: homeowners association, a city Public Works department or the Brevard County Public Works Department. County contacts are:

Being proactive can reduce potential problems when storm events occur.

Stormwater management systems are typically designed for a 25-year storm, and extreme events can overwhelm the capacity of any system. Even if the system is operating properly, it may take days to drain, due to inundation of surrounding areas. If flooding occurs during a declared emergency, please report the situation to the Emergency Operations Center at 321-637-6690.

News Release

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Fay #49

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County

Brevard County Office of Emergency Management

News Release

Sunday August 31st, 2008 Fay #46

Roads and Bridges Announces Road Closure

Brevard County Roads and Bridges has advised that the area of Legay Street and Mantis Drive in Cocoa has been closed due to a failure in the supporting ground along side the roadway.

This affects the residential area north of the Brevard Community College/UCF campus on Michigan Avenue.

Motorists are requested to remain out of the affected area if possible and to utilize Granville Street to enter or exit this residential area only if necessary.

News Release

Sunday August 31st, 2008 Fay #45

Cocoa Disaster Relief Center is Operational

The Disaster Relief Center (DRC) opened yesterday at the Agriculture Center (3695 Lake Drive) in Cocoa, is open and staffed today from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

This center will offer assistance to storm victims from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida, governmental organizations and local non-governmental agencies. The following agencies will be represented: FEMA, SBA Disaster Assistance, Department of Children and Families, ACCESS Connection (Florida), Veterans Affairs, Elder Affairs, United Way, Salvation Army, Florida SERT (State Emergency Response Team), Crisis Intervention Team, Disaster Unemployment and Workforce Services, and the Brevard Long-term Recovery Coalition.

Residents can register for federal disaster assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 or visiting www.fema.gov on line. The registration line is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

We have had a number of requests concerning the distribution of sandbags. Brevard County does not stockpile or distribute sandbags. Click Here for a current list of providers along with their prices and availability. It is recommended that residents seeking to purchase these materials contact the provider first to determine their availability before venturing out.

News Release

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Fay #44

COCOA DISASTER RELIEF CENTER (DRC) NOW OPEN

A Disaster Relief Center (DRC) has been opened in the Cocoa, Florida area. This center is located at the Agriculture Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa 32926 This center will offer assistance to storm victims from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida, governmental organizations and local non-governmental agencies. The following agencies will be represented: FEMA, SBA Disaster Assistance, Department of Children and Families, ACCESS Connection (Florida), Veterans Affairs, Elder Affairs, United Way, Salvation Army, Florida SERT (State Emergency Response Team), Crisis Intervention Team, Disaster Unemployment and Workforce Services, and the Brevard Long-term Recovery Coalition. Residents can register for federal disaster assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 or visiting www.fema.gov on line. The registration line is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

News Release

Thursday, August 28th, 2008, 19:00 Fay #43

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County due to Tropical Storm Fay

The following customers of the City of Cocoa Water System:

• 1201-1221 Cypress Lane, Cocoa
• 1221 Willow Lane, Cocoa
• 800-840 Manderine Street, Merritt Island
• 160 Perth Avenue, Merritt Island

The following customers of the City of Palm Bay Water System:

• Lakewood Drive NE, Harbor Avenue NE, and Pecan Avenue NE, bounded by Londale Avenue NE on the north and Palm Bay Road NE on the south.

Pinewood Mobile Home Park located at 42 Pinewood Place, Mims 32754 (power outage)

The entire Ronald Davis Apartments Limited Use Drinking Water System located at 4745 N. US Highway 1, Melbourne

The entire Over the Hill, Inc. Limited Use Drinking Water System located at 9350 S. US Highway 1, Micco

The entire Villas in the Pines II Limited Use Drinking Water System located at 1928 Agora Circle SE, Palm Bay

The American Legion located 7260 US Highway 1, Titusville

The Tropical Elementary School at 885 South Courtenay Parkway (On Campus Waterline Break), Merritt Island

Rescission of Boil Water Notice in Brevard County

Patrick AFB (PWS 3054128), Facility Number: 1366,1371,1372,1370, 993, 994, 996 and 991 (waterline break)

News Release

Thursday, August 28th, 2008, 17:00 Fay #42

Disaster Recovery Center Relocation

The Disaster Recovery Center located at Barefoot Bay at 935 Barefoot Bay Boulevard will be closed as of Friday afternoon, August 29, 2008 at 6 p.m. A new Disaster Recovery Center will open on Friday, August 29th at 8:00 a.m., to serve residents in the north Melbourne and central Brevard area. The John Rodes Disaster Recovery Center is located at 503 North John Rodes Blvd. Melbourne, Florida. The physical location will be in a large white tent in the parking lot on the east side of John Rodes Blvd. This center will offer assistance to storm victims from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida, governmental organizations and local non-governmental agencies. The following agencies will be represented: FEMA, SBA Disaster Assistance, Department of Children and Families, ACCESS Connection (Florida), Veterans Affairs, Elder Affairs, United Way, Salvation Army, Florida SERT (State Emergency Response Team), Crisis Intervention Team, Disaster Unemployment and Workforce Services, and the Brevard Long-term Recovery Coalition. Residents can register for federal disaster assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 or visiting www.fema.gov on line. The registration line is open daily from 7 a.m. to midnight seven days a week.

News Release

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Fay #41

Boil Water Notice Updates

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County due to Tropical Storm Fay

News Release

Wed 8/27/2008 7:59 AM Fay #40

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER RELOCATION

The Disaster Recovery Center previously located at the Martin Luther King Library on University Boulevard in Melbourne has been relocated. As of 8 a.m. today, the Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:

Grant Street Community Center

Barefoot Bay Community Storefront

News Release

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 4:54 p.m. Fay #39

RECISSION OF PRECAUTIONARY BEACH ADVISORY

The "Precautionary Advisory" for the Brevard County Beaches is hereby rescinded. Routine weekly bacteriological testing conducted on August 25, 2008 confirms that the water quality in the area is good at monitored coastal beaches. These monitored beaches are all on the Atlantic Coast and do not represent the Indian River Lagoon. Bacteriological survey results are posted on our internet website at www.Floridashealth.com/beachwater. For more information contact the Brevard County Health Department's Environmental Health Services at 321-633-2100.

News Release

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:30 p.m. Fay #38

BOIL WATER NOTICES

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County due to Tropical Storm Fay

News Release

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:00 p.m. Fay #37

FEMA AWARDS INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE

Brevard County has received notification that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its major disaster declaration to include the Individual Assistance program for those in Brevard County impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. The Individuals and Households Program is intended to help homeowners and renters affected by the disaster with housing needs and necessary expenses. Disaster Legal Services helps low-income victims get legal services to meet their disaster-related needs. Assistance typically provided by local lawyers includes help with insurance claims for doctor and hospital bills, loss of life or loss of property, preparing new wills and other legal papers lost in the disaster, help with home repair contracts and contractors and advice on problems with landlords. Disaster Unemployment provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster declared by the president. Disaster unemployment is not available to people who are eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits (under any state or federal law). Crisis Counseling Assistance provides services to disaster victims to help relieve grieving, stress or mental health problems caused by or aggravated by the disaster, both immediate and long-term. Residents who have sustained damage as a result of Tropical Storm Fay should contact both their insurance company and FEMA. Registration should be made at 1-800-621-FEMA.

News Release

Monday, August 25, 2008 4:30 p.m. Fay #36

FLOODING LOCATIONS MAP

Preliminary damage estimates for residences in Brevard County remain at $58 million, and the attached map shows the location of heavily impacted areas. The Barefoot Bay area damage was due to a tornado that touched down on Tuesday, August 19. Most other damage was due to flooding. Fay Flood Area

News Release

Monday, August 25, 2008 12:00 p.m. Fay #35

BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATE

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County due to Tropical Storm Fay

Cape Canaveral (City of Cocoa Water System):

Cocoa Beach (City of Cocoa Water System):

Hardeeville (Frontenac area) (City of Cocoa Water System):

Grant- Valkaria:

Merritt Island:

Rockledge (City of Cocoa Water System):

Suntree (City of Cocoa Water System):

News Release

Monday, August 25, 2008 9:00 a.m. Fay #34

BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATE

Current Boil Water Notices in Brevard County due to Tropical Storm Fay:

Cape Canaveral (City of Cocoa Water System):

Cocoa Beach (City of Cocoa Water System):

Hardeeville (Frontenac area) (City of Cocoa Water System):

Grant- Valkaria:

Merritt Island (City of Cocoa Water System):

Rockledge (City of Cocoa Water System):

News Release

Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:30 p.m. Fay #33

BREVARD SHELTERS CLOSED

All shelters in Brevard County that were opened due to Tropical Storm Fay have closed, including those for general population, special needs, and pets. There are still 43 horses being sheltered at Wickham Park, including one due to give birth any day.

News Release

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 10:03 a.m. Fay #32

Current Boil Water Notices Update

Boil Water Notices are currently in effect at the following Brevard County locations due to Tropical Storm Fay:

Cape Canaveral (City of Cocoa Water System):

Cocoa Beach (City of Cocoa Water System):

Hardeeville (Frontenac area) (City of Cocoa Water System):

Grant- Valkaria:

Merritt Island (City of Cocoa Water System):

Rockledge (City of Cocoa Water System):

News Release

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 8:55 a.m. Fay #31

South Beaches Sewer System Update

Although flood waters are receding, high groundwater levels have caused the sewage system to run at full capacity. Utility Services requests beachside residents from Pineda Causeway south to Melbourne Beach to remain conservative in their water usage through the weekend.

News Release

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 5:45 a.m. Fay #30

BOIL WATER ALERT – IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A “Boil Water” alert is now in affect for residents experiencing the loss of water services in the Frontenac area. Earlier this morning, a water main at the intersection of Broadway and U.S Highway 1 was damaged. Water service should be available to those residents, however officials are recommending that those affected by the earlier outage take the following precautionary action:

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Further disinfecting action includes adding 8 drops (1/8 of a teaspoon) of unscented household beach per gallon and repeating the boiling process.

As an alternative, bottled water should be used.

News Release

Friday, August 22, 2008 Fay #29

ROAD CLOSURES

According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office the following road closures continue in the unincorporated areas of Brevard County and the City of Cape Canaveral:

Cape Canaveral

• East end of George King Jr. Blvd (entrance to Jetty Park and Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort)
• Shorewood Drive off North Atlantic Avenue

Cocoa

• Stratford Drive and Range Road
• Lake Drive and Range Road (local residents only)

Merritt Island

• Water main break at 6400 N. Tropical Trail

News Release

Friday, August 22, 2008  2:00 p.m. Fay #28

LIBRARY & SCHOOL OPENINGS

All seventeen Brevard County libraries will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and return to their regular hours of operation.

Brevard Public Schools will resume classes and all normal operations Monday. All activities, including athletic practices, remain canceled through the weekend. All kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students should report to school on Monday. Employees and the public are encouraged to monitor local media and the district Web site, www.brevardschools.org, for any updates. The District’s public information hotline will also be updated with recorded information if needed and may be reached by calling (321) 633-1000, ext. 797.

News Release

Friday, August 22, 2008 1:00 p.m. Fay #27

PARKS OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

North Area
The following parks will be closed until Monday, when they will be re-assessed:

• Fox Lake Park         
• Sand Point Park
• Chain of Lakes
• All athletic fields in north area
• All riverfront access with the exception of Kennedy Point Park and Port St. John boat ramps
• Parrish Park boat ramps will be closed until further notice.  The floating ramps have been destroyed. 

Manatee Hammock campground will be re-opened at noon on Saturday.

Central Area
 Merritt Island Youth Football & Cheerleading, Central Brevard Youth Soccer, Rockledge Youth Soccer and Rockledge Youth Football & Cheerleading have cancelled their games and activities scheduled for this weekend.
Island Jam, scheduled to be held at Kiwanis Island Park on Saturday, has been cancelled.
The following parks will be closed until Monday, when they will be re-assessed:

• Community Center and other buildings at Kiwanis Island Park will be closed—the outside areas will be open.
• Kelly Park West
• Rotary Park of Merritt Island
• Mitchell Ellington Park
• Murkshe Park
• Community Center at Woody Simpson will be closed—outside areas will be open
• Community Park of Rockledge
• Stradley Park
• Rockledge Park
• MacFarland Park
• Cocoa West Community Center ( all outside areas are open)
• McLarty Park Community Center (all outside areas are open)
• All athletic fields will be closed due to extreme water saturation (case by case determination)

South Area
Long Point campground will open at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Wickham Park will open at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Palm Bay Regional Park will open on Monday 25 August 08. 
All other parks in the South Area will be opened at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Park patrons are cautioned to be aware of debris and standing water as a result of Fay, and to use due diligence if utilizing boat ramp facilities due to extreme high water and floating debris.

Golf Courses
All county golf courses are closed until further notice.

Environmentally Endangered Lands
The Enchanted Forest in Titusville and the Barrier Island Conservation Center in Melbourne Beach will be open on Saturday.

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 19:58 Fay #26

BOIL WATER NOTICE and BEACH ADVISORY

Please be advised that due to water main breaks across Brevard County the following areas are under a boil water notice until further notice. This is necessary to make sure the water is save to drink. Samples will be picked up and tested on two consecutive days.

Rockledge

• All of Jefferson Road
• All of Pinebaugh Drive
• All of Jack Pine Court
• All of of Black Pine Court

Merritt Island

• All of Diana Shores subdivision

Cape Canaveral

• 239 to 256 Coral Drive and 8910 Coquina Lane

Palm Bay

• Chace Lane NE
• Floresta Drive NE
• Fulton Lane NE
• Elm Drive NE
• portions of Daytona Drive NE

Grant-Valkaria

• All of Orbit RV Park at 3860 US Hwy

Sebastian

• Crab Cove

Therefore as a precaution we advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. If the water is discolored or has an odor, discard it and do not use it. As an alternative all bottled water may be used.

City of Cocoa Utilities customers may call the Water Quality Assurance Laboratory at (321) 637-7247 or visit the website www.cocoafl.org/, Under News and Info click “Boil Water Notices”.

Customers of the Palm Bay Utilities Department may call (321) 952-3410.

PRECAUTIONARY BEACH ADVISORY

Health Department Issues Precautionary Advisory for Brevard County Beaches.

Tropical Storm Fay may have damaged infrastructure in the area resulting in possible septic and sewage system spills and overflows. Beach water contact may pose an increased risk of disease, particularly for susceptible individuals. There may also be debris on beaches and in water that could cause injury.

Therefore, as a precaution, we advise not swimming at Brevard County beaches until a bacteriological survey shows that the beaches are safe and the county beach managers can assess the debris/injury potential. Bacteriological survey results should be completed by August 27, 2008.

For more information, please view our internet website at www.Floridashealth.com/beachwater, or contact the Brevard County Health Department, telephone 321-633-2100.

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Fay #25

UPDATE

For public safety reasons, the power will be shut off in some areas of Cocoa including the Stratford Drive and Space Coast Gardens neighborhoods. Florida Power & Light is currently in the process of de-energizing power platforms in the area so that emergency service personnel can enter the area to provide assistance and evacuate any persons needing to be removed. The borders of the areas affected will be as follows:

Residents leaving this area and requiring shelter during this period can proceed to the Walter Butler Community Center shelter located at 4201 N Cocoa Blvd (US1), Cocoa.

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Fay #24

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

ROCKLEDGE—Dr. Ana Viamonte Ros, State Surgeon General, and Mike Sole, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, will host a press conference at the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center at 7 p.m. tonight to discuss public health, environmental health, wastewater and sewage, waste management, beaches and underground petroleum storage tanks in regards to Tropical Storm Fay.

Please have your news crews arrive at least 10 minutes early for this press event.

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Fay #23

Tropical Storm Fay – Bus Service

Space Coast Area Transit has announced all fixed route buses will operate on Friday, August 22nd, until 6:00 p.m. at regular weekday service schedule. Questions should be directed to the Bus Information Line at (321) 633-18778, open at 8:00 a.m. (952-4672 for South Mainland residents).

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:30 p.m. Fay #22

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

-Port Canaveral: Opens for boat traffic at 4pm today.

-Brevard County Offices: Closed tomorrow.

-Brevard County Courts: Closed tomorrow.

-Seminole County Courts: OPEN tomorrow.

-Brevard County Health Department: Closed tomorrow. That includes Health Department clinics. Children’s Medical Services will take urgent calls, but clinics will be closed.

-Brevard County Sheriff’s Office: Administrative offices will remain closed on Friday. Only emergency service personnel are to report to duty.

-Supervisor of Elections: All offices open tomorrow for early voting.

-Melbourne: City Offices open tomorrow

-All clinics of The Brevard Health Alliance will be open tomorrow and over the weekend to see patients impacted by the storm and patients affected by office closings. Clinics suffered minor water damage but will be operational. The BHA mobile health unit will be out tomorrow and Saturday and Sunday. Sites will be as follows:

• Friday 8/22-South Brevard location TBA
• Saturday 8/23-Cocoa/MI
• Sunday 8/24-Daily Bread

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:30 p.m. Fay #21

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

VIERA—Due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fay, including severe flooding in some neighborhoods and areas adjacent to schools, Brevard Public Schools will remain closed Friday, Aug. 22. All activities are canceled for Friday and for the weekend, Aug. 23-24. BPS employees should not report to work Friday unless directed by their supervisor. School will resume on Monday, August 25. All kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students should report to school on Monday, August 25. Employees and the public are encouraged to monitor local media and the district Web site, www.brevardschools.org, for any updates. The District’s public information hotline will also be updated with recorded information and may be reached by calling (321) 633-1000, ext. 797.

All Brevard Community College classes and services are cancelled for Friday August 22.

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:20 a.m. Fay #20

GARBAGE/LANDFILL STATUS

Garbage Collection

Garbage collection has been affected by Tropical Storm Fay. As of Thursday morning for those that have placed their garbage to the curb, the City of Titusville will continue to collect until the trucks are full. After the trucks are full, collection will be suspended due to the county transfer facilities being closed. In the unincorporated area of north Brevard, garbage will not be collected.

Collection for Titusville will be as follows after the storm has cleared:

Thursday will be collected on Friday

Friday will be collected on Saturday

Landfills

The Mockingbird yard waste facility in Titusville is open for collection; however the transfer facility in Titusville is closed until further notice.

The Cocoa landfill and transfer station on Adamson road is closed until further notice.

The Sarno landfill in Melbourne is open.

News Release

Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:30 a.m. Fay #19

STATUS UPDATE

Latest reports are that Tropical Storm Fay is centered 20 miles southeast of Daytona Beach with 60 mph sustained winds and 2 mph forward movement. Tropical storm-force winds are predicted to exit Brevard around 6 p.m. today. A flood warning is in effect for Brevard County through late Friday.

As of 6 a.m., there were 10,200 homes or businesses without power.

There are currently 134 people and 26 animals in shelters; the majority of them are at Sherwood Elementary.

Numerous roads in Cocoa, Melbourne and Palm Bay are impassable due to flooding; however, these are surface streets and not major thoroughfares. The flooding has receded somewhat in the south end of the county overnight, but as the storm moves north, more problems are expected in the north end of the county.

News Release

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 1:30 p.m. Fay #17

NEW SHELTER OPENED; SEWAGE CONCERNS; SCHOOLS CLOSED TOMORROW

Due to flooding in the West Melbourne subdivision of June Park, the Melbourne subdivision of Lamplighter Village and the Lake Washington area in Melbourne, another shelter has been opened to house those residents who wish to voluntarily evacuate. That shelter is at Sherwood Elementary School, 2541 Post Road, in Melbourne. The National Guard has troops in the area to assist people in this voluntary evacuation.

Brevard County beachside residents from Pineda Causeway to Driftwood Plaza (just south of Melbourne Beach) are asked to limit their water usage to personal hygiene only. Because of Tropical Storm Fay, the sewage system is overwhelmed due to flooding and is overflowing in numerous locations. Please limit activities such as laundry and dishwashing.

Due to the lingering effects of Tropical Storm Fay, including severe flooding in some neighborhoods and areas adjacent to schools, Brevard Public Schools will remain closed Thursday, August 21. All activities are canceled for Thursday. BPS employees should not report to work Thursday unless directed by their supervisor. Employees and the public are encouraged to monitor local media and the district Web site, www.brevardschools.org, for any updates. The District’s public information hotline will also be updated with recorded information and may be reached by calling (321) 633-1000, ext. 797.

All Brevard Community College classes and services are cancelled for Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21. Students and employees should continue to monitor latest info at BCC's website, the emergency status line: 1-866-451-1107, and WBCC-TV.

News Release

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:00 a.m. Fay #16

SANDBAG LOCATIONS

The following stores are some locations at which sandbags can be purchased. In some cases, these stores have bags for sand only, but not sand.

Ace Hardware 6755 Babcock St., SE Palm Bay (321) 729-6690

As of 8/20 Ace Hardware – Phones not answered US Hwy. 192, W. Melbourne (321) 724-6510

Ace Hardware US Hwy 1, Titusville (321) 267-1030

Ace Hardware 866 N. Miramar Ave., Indialantic (321) 724-1558

As of 8/20 Ace Hardware – Store has bags filled with mulch 590 Eau Gallie Cswy., Melbourne (321) 254-3261

Ace Hardware 1024 Hwy. A1A, Satellite Beach (321) 777-0777

Ace Hardware 705 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach (321) 783-5810

Stan's Hardware Cape Canaveral 106 Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral (321) 784-1400

Home Depot – (Refined sand in nylon bags) 1140 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay (321)956-6805

As of 8/20 Home Depot – NO SANDBAGS 5100 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne (321)242-4607

As of 8/20 Home Depot – NO SANDBAGS 192, Melbourne (321)728-1900

Lowe's 4660 South Street, Titusville (321) 267-9221

Lowe’s 1934 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach (321)779-7960

As of 8/20 NO SANDBAGS for Lowe's (N/A) 3790 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge 8/20 NO SANDBAGS

As of 8/20 NO SANDBAGS for Lowe's (N/A) 2150 Minton Road, West Melbourne 8/20 NO SANDBAGS

Travis Hardware 300 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa (321) 636-1441

News Release

Wednesday, August 21, 2008 6:30 a.m. Fay #15

STATUS UPDATE
Brevard County is under a tropical storm warning and a flash flood warning. Latest projections for Tropical Storm Fay show that it is predicted to leave the Brevard County area around 5 p.m. on Thursday. There are currently 5,500 Florida Power & Light customers without power countywide. There are 81 people in shelters, with the majority of them at the South Mainland Community Center in Micco. Victor Road in West Cocoa is barricaded to drain the standing water. Stratford Drive and Hathaway Drive are blocked for traffic. There was some flooding in that area last night but it has receded. There is standing water at several locations in the county, including Parkway & Wickham, Aurora & Wickham, SR192 & John Rodes, and Fiske & I-95 southbound. The westbound entrance to the Pineda Causeway at A1A is closed due to standing water there. Traffic signals are out at Faye Boulevard and US1, and Viera Boulevard and US1. Crews are on scene to repair them. In the meantime, please remember to treat all non-functioning signals as a four-way stop. SERT (State Emergency Response Team) and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) representatives are here and will work with the County to do preliminary damage assessment. There will be no garbage pick-up in unincorporated areas of the county today. Space Coast Area Transit is reassessing when their routine bus routes will resume. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is closed today, and Kennedy Space Center is closed until tonight.

News Release

Tuesday, August 20th, 2008, 11:35 p.m Fay #14

BREVARD COUNTY UPDATE
The neighborhood in and around Stratford Drive and Hathaway Drive in Cocoa is currently experiencing flooding. Approximately 25-30 homes are in the affected area. Residents in the vicinity of Stratford Drive and Hathaway Drive are being asked to voluntarily evacuate do to rising water. The outlook is for continued rainfall throughout the night and tomorrow. The Walter Butler Community Center, located at 4201 N. U.S. Highway 1, is available for sheltering.

News Release

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008, 9:07 p.m. Fay #13

BREVARD COUNTY CLOSINGS & UPDATE
Some homes in West Melbourne have experienced flooding inside up to 4 inches. These include homes on Milwaukee Ave and Illinois Avenue.

Canaveral Port Authority is reporting that there has been wind damage to “Ryan’s Pub” on Glen Cheek Boulevard. Damage estimate is not available at this time.

Information received from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office:

Brevard County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men for looting. The looting is storm related and happened in Barefoot Bay.
The men arrested are:

News Release

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Fay #12

BREVARD COUNTY CLOSINGS & UPDATE
Brevard County government and Brevard Supervisor of Elections offices will be closed tomorrow, and all non essential personnel should not report to work. All non-essential personnel of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office should also not report to work. All Brevard County Community College campuses and child care centers will remain closed on Wednesday, August 20th, from 6:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Evening classes will meet as scheduled on all campuses. All Brevard County Health Department clinics, offices, and the Children’s Medical Services will be closed tomorrow. Essential-duty staff should report as assigned. All Brevard County courthouses will be closed Wednesday. Court staff will not need to report for work. The Kennedy Space Center will be closed through 12:00 p.m. tomorrow.

News Release

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:30 p.m. Fay #11

CLOSINGS & CLARIFICATIONS
Space Coast Area Transit has announced that due to the increased weather deterioration and expected increase of winds, all fixed route bus service will stop at 5 p.m. today. Bus service for Wednesday will be determined later today. Questions should be directed to the Bus Information Line at 321-633-1878 (321-952-4672 for South Mainland residents).

Brevard Public Schools will be closed again Wednesday, as the effects of Tropical Storm Fay continue to be felt across the Space Coast. All activities are canceled for the day. No employees should report to work unless notified by their supervisor. School and all normal operations will resume Thursday. Employees and the public are encouraged to monitor local media and the district Web site, www.brevardschools.org, for any updates. The District’s public information hotline will also be updated with recorded information and may be reached by calling (321) 633-1000, ext. 797.

News Release

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:00 noon Fay #10

CLOSINGS & CLARIFICATIONS
The causeways/bridges in Brevard County remain open and are not predicted to close. Brevard County Health Department clinics and children’s medical centers closed at noon. Brevard County south area and north area animal shelters are closed for the day. Brevard County landfills will close at 1 p.m., and garbage will not be picked up after that time. Brevard County court proceedings are cancelled for tomorrow. Citizens can call 211 in Brevard County for information about openings, closings, and shelters.

News Release

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Fay #9

CLOSINGS & CLARIFICATIONS
Port Canaveral cruise and cargo operations closed at 10 a.m. today. Businesses at the port may remain open. Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station are open today. Folks are permitted to come onto base. Although only mission-essential personnel should report today for work, the installations are open. Brevard court proceedings are cancelled today. Brevard County government and Supervisor of Elections offices will close at noon today. Employees performing functions essential to emergency operations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Brevard County parks, community centers, nature centers, campgrounds and golf courses will be closed by noon today. Citizens can call 211 in Brevard County for information about openings, closings, and shelters.

News Release

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 a.m. Fay #8

OFFICIAL CLOSINGS
Port Canaveral will close at 10 a.m. today. Brevard County government offices are open and employees should report to work. Citizens can call 211 in Brevard County for information about openings, closings, and shelters.

News Release

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 a.m. Fay #7

OFFICIAL CLOSINGS
Kennedy Space Center is closed Tuesday. United Space Alliance Florida workers are off Tuesday. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is closed Tuesday. NASA will hold a meeting at 5pm today to reassess the storm. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base are closed except to mission-essential personnel. The City of Titusville has announced that offices will be closed Tuesday. Normal operations are expected to be resumed on Wednesday. Emergency services and other essential operations will continue on Tuesday. The City of Titusville will be opening the municipal emergency operations center at 8 a.m. For weather-related issues within the City of Titusville, please call the Titusville Emergency Operations Center hotline at 321-264-4024 All emergencies should continue to be reported with a 911 call.

News Release

Monday, August 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Fay #6

City of Melbourne Offices to be Closed Tuesday; United Space Alliance Workers Should Check In
The City of Melbourne has announced that offices will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 19, due to the possible wind and rain accompanying Tropical Storm Fay. Normal operations are expected to be resumed on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Emergency services and other essential operations will continue on Tuesday. The City does not anticipate opening the municipal emergency operations center. Telephone inquiries and reports should be directed to the Melbourne Police Department Communications Center at (321) 409-2200, 409-2201, 409-2202, or 409-2203. Emergencies should continue to be reported with a 911 call. United Space Alliance Florida workers should call in to USA's emergency hotline (eEARS) after 5am to learn if Kennedy Space Center will be closed Tuesday. The emergency info link on United Space Alliance’s website will be updated. That address is www.unitedspacealliance.com.

News Release

Monday, August 18, 2008, 5:30 p.m. Fay #5

BREVARD COUNTY UPDATE
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. –The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow in the county manager’s office for the sole purpose of tabling all previously advertised agenda items to the next meeting on August 28. All Brevard Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, August 19, as Tropical Storm Fay approaches. All activities are canceled for the day. No employees should report to work unless notified by their supervisor. Officials will continue to monitor the weather and will make an announcement regarding Wednesday’s classes during the day on Tuesday. Employees and the public are encouraged to monitor local media and the district Web site, www.brevardschools.org, for any updates. The District’s public information hotline will also be updated with recorded information and may be reached by calling (321) 633-1000, ext. 797. The cities of Palm Bay and Cape Canaveral will also be closed on Tuesday. Non-essential employees of the Town of Malabar and the Recreation District of Barefoot Bay should not report to work. Employees of other towns or cities should check with their respective employers. All campuses of Brevard Community College will be closed on Tuesday.

News Release

Monday, August 18, 2008, 3:15 p.m. Fay #4

BREVARD COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING RESCHEDULED
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Fay, the meeting of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow has been rescheduled to 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 28. The workshop on elderly issues previously scheduled for August 28 will be rescheduled at a later date.

News Release

Monday, August 18, 2008, 3:00 p.m. Fay #3

BREVARDIANS REMINDED OF ANIMAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Due to the approach of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Fay, Brevard Animal Services and Enforcement will open a pet shelter at the Melbourne Greyhound Park to support citizens who choose to evacuate. Pets being brought to this facility will need to have collars, pet carriers and any medications or special dietary supplies. Items accompanying pets brought to the Greyhound Park should be clearly marked with the owners name, address and contact phone number. Owners are advised that pets should be reclaimed from the Greyhound Park within 48 hours of the “all clear” notice. All pet owners are advised to take precautions with regards to animal safety during this storm event. Companion animals should be brought indoors, and no pets should be tied or confined outside without proper shelter. Large animal owners should use suitable barns or appropriate pasture areas clear of debris without overhead power lines. Citizens are advised that during this type of event, wildlife may be driven to seek shelter and can encroach on patios, garages or carports. Unless they present a clear threat to public health and safety, they should be left alone and they will return to normal habitat as soon as the threat ends. For further information or assistance with animal issues, call 321-633-2024.

News Release

Monday, August 18, 2008, 2:00 p.m. Fay #2

BREVARD DESIGNATES SHELTERS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTS
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – The Brevard County Emergency Operations Center is currently at a Level 2 (partial) activation but will go to a Level 1 (full) activation tomorrow at 6 a.m. Residents who are registered with the Special Needs program and live in manufactured housing will be contacted this afternoon regarding shelter status and to arrange for transportation to designated shelters. Shelters will open on Tuesday morning for residents of manufactured homes:

News Release

Monday, August 18, 2008, 12:00 noon Fay #1

BREVARD DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY, PLANS TO OPEN SHELTERS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTS
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – The Brevard County Emergency Operations Center is currently at a Level 2 (partial) activation and is monitoring the storm situation. Residents who are registered with the Special Needs program and live in manufactured housing will be contacted this afternoon regarding shelter status and to arrange for transportation to designated shelters. Shelters in Mims, Sharpes, Palm Bay, and Micco will be opened on Tuesday morning for residents of manufactured homes. No evacuation orders are anticipated. A local state of emergency has been declared, allowing the county to quickly respond to needs of citizens, reassign personnel, and deploy vehicles, trucks, and equipment to respond. A State of Emergency allows the government to act more quickly than it can during non-emergency times. Residents are encouraged to begin clearing their property of lawn furniture, garbage cans, and other items that could potentially become hazards when picked up by the wind. Emergency Management Director Bob Lay will hold a briefing 1:00 p.m. today at the Emergency Operations Center. This briefing will be televised live on Space Coast Government TV (Bright House channel 199) and on WBCC-TV (broadcast channel 68).

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