In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s approach towards Florida, with expected weather impacts to Palm Bay, Mayor Rob Medina signed Legislative Order No. D-2024-02, declaring a local state of emergency for the City of Palm Bay effective Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM. A local state of emergency is declared in advance of a potential disaster and enables the City of Palm Bay to expedite procurement processes to obtain critical goods and services and to readily seek response or recovery assistance from the state of Florida to address municipal needs. City Manager Suzanne Sherman announced that City facilities will be closed starting Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at noon and will reopen on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Brevard County is currently under a hurricane warning. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center projects Brevard County could see 6-8 inches of cumulative rain and sustained winds of 70-80 mph, with higher wind gusts. Please be sure to monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service in Melbourne for the latest storm information.
The City of Palm Bay reminds residents that home preparations should be completed before elevated winds arrive as Hurricane Milton approaches. Secure any outdoor furniture, décor, or yard trimmings that may cause damage or block storm drains during the storm. Citizens should be prepared to shelter in place for the duration of the storm and refrain from driving on roadways until conditions improve and roads are cleared of debris.
The City is working closely with Brevard County Emergency Management to coordinate emergency preparation and response efforts as needed. At this time, no evacuation orders have been announced for Brevard County.
The City of Palm Bay will maintain essential operations throughout the storm. The City’s first responders in the Police and Fire Departments have adopted emergency protocols. The City’s municipal infrastructure, including the water treatment plants, will be monitored during the storm. Following the storm, City officials will assess the situation and issue the ‘all clear’ when appropriate.
Stay informed by signing up for emergency notifications through Alert Brevard. Text BREVARDEOC to 888777 to get updates and emergency alerts from Brevard County Emergency Management. For hurricane preparation guides and resources, visit the City’s Hurricane Preparedness page at www.pbfl.org/hurricane. For the most current updates, follow the City of Palm Bay on Facebook or sign up for eNotifications at www.pbfl.org/news.
