Closures Due to Hurricane Milton

The following is closed before Hurricane Milton

• Brevard County Schools - Early Dissmal Tuesday 10.08.24, Closed Wednesday and Friday
• EFSC Closed for the remainder of the week
• Airports
  • Melbourne International (MLB) will close on 10.09.24 at 2:00 pm
  • Orlando International (MCO) will close early on 10.09.24 
  • Orlando Executive Airport will close early on10.09.24
• Port will be closed Wednesday and Thursday
• Brevard County offices will close on Wednesday and Thursday
• The Landfill will close at Noon tomorrow, and all day Thursday

Rip Currents and Surf

Hurricanes that are far away can still create deadly rip currents and waves. Never assume the ocean is safe, even if the weather is nice. Check the forecast before you go. weather.gov/beach

Sandbags - FINAL DAY

• The City has some sand available at the Cocoa Beach Country Club (east side of the building). Low-supply
• Please bring your own bags and shovels. Bags are available for purchase at Ace Hardware.
• An additional sandbag site will open at 3:00 PM TODAY, exclusively for Cocoa Beach residents. The location is the Cocoa Beach High School West parking lot. _ Note the time for distribution is for the safety of students on campus. 
• Brevard County has sites available for sand from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

If you are unable to get the sandbags another option is to use topsoil and mulch bags from your local hardware store. 

Electric Vehicles and Storms

As we prepare for hurricanes, it's essential to safeguard all types of electric vehicles—whether it's your car, e-bike, or scooter. Follow these steps to protect your investment from storm damage:

1.  Charge Everything Fully: Before the storm arrives, make sure all your electric vehicles are fully charged in case of power outages.

2. Park & Store Safely:

 - EVs: Park in a garage or a covered area. If you're in a flood zone, move your car to higher ground.

 - E-Bikes & Scooters: Store them indoors if possible, or at least elevate them to protect from flooding. If outside, secure them with waterproof covers and anchor them to prevent them from being blown away.

3. Unplug Chargers: After charging, unplug all chargers to prevent damage from power surges.

4. Remove Batteries: For electric scooters and bikes with removable batteries, take them out and store them in a dry, safe place.

5. Secure Home Charging Stations: For those with home charging stations, secure or store the charging equipment in a safe, dry location.

By taking these precautions, you’ll ensure your electric vehicles—big or small—are ready to weather the storm!

The Time to Prepare is Now

Today is the day to prepare and finalize everything for Hurricane Milton. There will be an increase in rain and winds. Follow us on our social media platforms for up-to-date information.