Utilities Information
Residents of Cocoa Beach receive their water from the City of Cocoa.
Residents should be prepared to be without utilities, including electricity and potable water, after the storm.
Interruption in service could last for several days depending on how widespread and how severe the storm damage is.
Water Service
-- The barrier island water system (Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island) may need to be isolated from the main water system to protect the integrity of the entire utility system. If this happens, there will still be water service, but it will be limited to the amount stored in tanks on the barrier island.
--Local utility officials will evaluate the speed, direction, and intensity of the forecasted storm to determine if and when an isolation to the system is needed. Once the decision has been made, the message will go out through the multiple communication channels throughout the entire county and will be communicated to the news media.
-- Barrier islands include all areas east of the Indian River including Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach (served by Cocoa) and Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic and Melbourne Beach (served by Melbourne).
-- Water main breaks are highly likely on the barrier islands but can happen at any location where the storm hits.
-- All residents are advised to be prepared for potential loss of water service and for the possible issue of a Precautionary Boil Water Notice once water service is restored.
--Prepare by storing water ahead of the storm.
Electricity
--Be prepared to lose power for several days. FPL encourages customers to visit
FPL.com/Storm for tips on how to prepare.
--Visit
FPL.com/outage for updates on power restoration. You can also follow FPL on Facebook (FPL Connect) and Twitter (@insideFPL) for updates.
--After the storm avoid downed wires. If possible, report downed or live wires to FPL.
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