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Hurricane Prep for Brevard
Find your evacuation zone, learn how Brevard's shelters work, stock your kit with the county's checklist and sign up for official alerts before a storm is on the way.
Hurricane Prep
Reviewed October 25, 2026Step one: know your zone
When an Atlantic hurricane threatens, a mandatory evacuation is called for Zone A: the barrier islands, Merritt Island and some low-lying mainland areas 1
2-1-1Community Information HotlineShelters, sandbags and evacuation routes before, during and after a storm
- Season
- June 1 – Nov. 30
- Water
- 1 gal. a person a day, 3+ days
- Food
- 3-day supply or more
- Live Storm Info
- Our Hurricanes page
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 3010. Brevard County Emergency Management says that for a hurricane you might have only a day or two to get ready, which is why planning ahead matters1.
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Get Official Alerts
Text BrevardEOC to 888777
Text alerts- Emergency Management text updates; normal text rates apply.
Source: 3
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Automatic- Capable phones get these automatically and free, for imminent threats such as hurricane, tornado and extreme wind warnings.
Source: 3
NOAA Weather Radio
Best for warnings- The county calls it the most effective way to get official weather warnings. It lists Brevard's primary frequency as 162.5550 MHz, with SAME/FIPS code 012009 for programming.
Source: 3
Brevard Storm Center
Live status- Evacuation orders, open shelters, sandbag sites, closures and key phone numbers during a storm.
Source: 5
NHC and NWS Melbourne
Forecasts- The National Hurricane Center's outlooks and forecasts, and the NWS Melbourne office that covers Brevard.
On the Wire: track storms on our Hurricanes page, watch rain bands on Live Radar and check conditions on Weather.
Numbers to Keep
| Who | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency or life safety | 9-1-1 |
| Community Information Hotline | 2-1-1 |
| FPL power outages | (800) 468-8243 |
| Florida Information Line (active during disasters) | (800) 342-3557 |
| Report price gouging | (866) 966-7226 |
| FEMA | (800) 621-3362 |
Source: 5
Storm debris: unincorporated residents use the county's debris page, and city residents check their city's website; both are linked from the Storm Center5.
Common Questions
Do I have to evacuate if I live on the mainland?
Zone A includes some low-lying mainland areas, and the county says anyone in a mobile or manufactured home, or in a low-lying or flood-prone area, should leave too. Check your address on the zone map1.
Can I bring my pet to a shelter?
Only to a pet-friendly shelter, and only once officials announce it's open. Pets are not allowed in special needs shelters1.
Where do I get sandbags?
During a storm threat, the county posts sandbag operations on its Storm Center. When there's no threat, it suggests hardware or home improvement stores, or alternatives like bags of mulch or dirt5.
Sources 10
- Brevard County Emergency Management: Have a Plan (zones, evacuation, shelters, special needs)
- Brevard County Emergency Management: Build a Kit
- Brevard County Emergency Management: Stay Informed
- Brevard County: Sign Up for AlertBrevard
- Brevard County Storm Center (evacuations, shelters, sandbags, closures, contacts)
- Florida Division of Emergency Management: Know Your Zone
- Ready.gov (FEMA): Build a Kit
- National Hurricane Center
- National Weather Service Melbourne
- Space Coast Office of Tourism: Visitor Information
Last reviewed October 25, 2026. Fees, hours and rules change; check the official source before you go. Spot something out of date? Let us know through Corrections.
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