Flood survivors can get help in person at two new resource centers in Palm Bay and West Melbourne

Updates

1. Nov 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM EST Update 6:11 p.m. Nov. 11: Both resource centers remain open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to a 5:45 p.m. update from the Brevard Emergency Operations Center. The EOC said Brevard libraries reopen Thursday, Nov. 12, and residents can again pick up free flood clean-up kits, while supplies last, at the Melbourne, Palm Bay, South Mainland (Micco) and West Melbourne libraries. County Solid Waste Management contractors began picking up debris from flood-damaged homes on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The county asks residents to sort curbside flood debris into two piles, household waste and construction debris, keep piles away from trees, mailboxes, water meters and overhead wires, and leave hazardous items like gasoline, paint and rechargeable batteries out of curbside piles.
2. Nov 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM EST Update 2:40 p.m.: Brevard County is handing out free flood clean-up kits to residents affected by the flooding, starting Monday, Nov. 9, while supplies last, according to a county Emergency Management release. Library staff will give them out during regular hours at the Melbourne Public Library (540 E. Fee Ave.), Palm Bay Library (1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE), South Mainland Public Library (7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco) and West Melbourne Public Library (2755 Wingate Blvd.). Each kit includes a 5-gallon bucket, broom, squeegee, mop head, brushes, sponge, gloves, a mask, heavy-duty trash bags and liquid cleaner.
3. Nov 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM EST Update 2:10 p.m.: The Brevard Emergency Operations Center said damage assessment teams are canvassing flooded neighborhoods to document property damage, and state human services teams in blue shirts or vests are visiting affected areas to talk with flood survivors about unmet needs. The county said these visits are not an application for assistance.