There are no storm advisories
from the City of Melbourne
at this time.
Provided below is information of
interest to residents of Melbourne and surrounding areas.
In addition, many other resources are available via
LINKS to a variety of web sites that
may be helpful in emergency planning.
Under state law,
Brevard County is responsible for ordering
evacuations and ending evacuation periods. The City of
Melbourne assists with evacuation activities.
News outlets as
well as the NOAA weather radio channel should be monitored for
current news. State bulletins will be on public radio
stations.
If conditions
warrant, the City activates an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at
a police facility on Babcock Street. City operations are managed
from the EOC until the hurricane threat no longer exists, or until
recovery is completed.
When City Hall and other offices must be closed due to a storm
threat or impact, a recorded message with advisory information will
be available at (321) 727-2900. Advisories will also be
available at
www.melbourneflorida.org and through broadcasts to motorists by
the M.P.D. Traffic Radio at
1650 on the AM dial.
Telephone inquiries and
reports should be directed to the Police Dept. Communications Center
at (321) 409-2200, 409-2201, 409-2202, or 409-2203.
Emergencies should continue to be reported with a 911 call.
FEMA Helpline:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Individuals who still have urgent housing needs related
to the 2004 hurricanes can call.
(TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or
hearing-impaired.)
TARPS:
1-888-ROOF-BLU
The Army Corps of Engineers sponsors a free service that
includes tarps and installation.
