How To Register For A Storm Shelter In Melbourne, Fl

Brevard County Emergency Management will open up an additional shelter today in Mims, bringing the full number of shelters available to evacuees in Brevard to 14.

The latest shelter at Mims Elementary School, 2582 U.Southward. ane, volition open at noon to accommodate north canton residents.

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No additional shelter openings are planned, canton officials said.

Hither is the updated listing:

Shelters in Brevard County

• Apollo Simple Schoolhouse, 3085 Knox McRae Bulldoze, Titusville
• Mims Uncomplicated School, 2582 U.S. ane, Mims
• Walter Butler Community Center, 4201 U.S. i, Cocoa
• Manatee Elementary Schoolhouse, 3425 Viera Blvd., Viera
• Sherwood Elementary Schoolhouse, 2541 Post Road, Melbourne
• Bayside High Schoolhouse, 1901 DeGroodt Road S.W., Palm Bay
• South Mainland Customs Center, 3700 Allen Ave., Micco

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Pet friendly shelters in Brevard Canton

• Port St. John Community Center, 6650 Corto Route, Port St. John
• Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera
• Wickham Park Customs Centre, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne
• Ted Whitlock Community Middle, 1951 Malabar Road N.W., Palm Bay

There are three additional shelters in the county for registered special-needs clients. Registration currently is closed; those that need immediate aid should contact the county help-line at 2-1-ane.

What to bring to a shelter

If you're planning to ride out the storm at a hurricane shelter, here's what you lot need to bring:

• Cots or air mattresses and bedding — beds are non provided
• Clothing for 3 days and sturdy shoes
• Hygiene items
• A 2 week supply of all medications
• For those with dietary restrictions, plenty food for three days
• Puzzles, games, books and other amusement items

Those bringing animals to a pet-friendly shelter should bring proof of vaccinations, a leash, crate and enough food and supplies for their pets.

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Eric Rogers is the education watchdog reporter for FLORIDA TODAY.

Contact Rogers at 321-242-3717

or esrogers@floridatoday.com

Twitter: @EricRogersFT

Source: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2019/09/02/hurricane-dorian-brevard-county-opens-additional-storm-shelter-mims/2190594001/

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