Brevard County hurricane guide¶

The Brevard County Emergency Management Office runs hurricane planning, evacuation orders, shelters, and emergency alerts for the county. Storm surge along the barrier islands, Merritt Island, and the Indian River Lagoon is the greatest hurricane threat, and flooding is the county's most common hazard. When a hurricane threatens, Zone A must leave, and people in mobile or manufactured homes or low, flood prone areas should leave too, on the mainland or the islands.

Checked on September 30, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Brevard County Emergency Management Office. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Brevard County¶

Storm surge can flood the approaches to the causeways and cut off the barrier islands. If an evacuation order covers your area, leave right away.
After a storm, people who live on a barrier island may have to wait until the bridges are inspected before going home. Carry a valid ID that shows your current address.
Most of the land west of Interstate 95 is part of the St. Johns River flood plain. Flooding can also come from the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Emergency	911	Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office	321-637-6670	Office line. Not for emergencies.
County information line	321-633-2000	Brevard County government main number. Florida Relay: 711.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency	321-264-5100	For police matters that are not emergencies. The county also lists 321-633-7162 for central Brevard and 321-952-6371 for south Brevard.
Special needs registration	321-637-6670	Register before a storm if you will need help to evacuate or a special needs shelter.
Animal services	321-633-2024	Run by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for the whole county.
Water and sewer emergencies	321-455-1338	After hours, for Brevard County Utility Services customers. Barefoot Bay area: 772-664-5916. Many residents get water from their city instead.
Road and traffic conditions (FL511)	511	Evacuation routes and road closures.

Official alerts and information¶

AlertBrevard: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Calls go only to landlines unless you add your cell phone. Website.
BrevardEOC text messages: Text BREVARDEOC to 888777 for Emergency Management text updates. Website.
Brevard County Storm Center: The county's official hurricane information page. It shows current evacuation orders, open shelters, sandbag sites, and closures. Website.

Evacuation zones¶

Brevard uses lettered evacuation zones. When an Atlantic hurricane threatens, the county orders a mandatory evacuation of Zone A, which includes the barrier islands, Merritt Island, and some low areas on the mainland. If you live in a mobile or manufactured home, or in a low or flood prone area, you should also leave, on the mainland or the islands. Type your address into the map on the county's evacuation page to see your zone.

Look up your evacuation zone

Evacuation centers¶

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Brevard has three kinds of public shelters: primary evacuation shelters, special needs shelters, and pet friendly shelters. Which shelters open depends on each storm, so never go to one until officials announce it is open. Openings are announced on the county Storm Center, local TV and radio, and county social media, and the Community Information Hotline at 2-1-1 has the list. Shelters are a last resort and do not provide cots, so bring bedding, medicines, and food for any special diet.

Official list of open evacuation centers

Help to evacuate¶

Brevard County Special Needs Registry: For residents with health or medical conditions who need help sheltering during an evacuation and have no other safe place to go. Register online, by phone, or by faxing the paper form to 321-633-1738, and update it every year. Pets are not allowed in special needs shelters, but Animal Services will pick up a registered person's pet and bring it back after the storm. Phone: 321-637-6670. Website.
Free transportation to a shelter: Free rides to special needs and primary evacuation shelters for residents who ask ahead, as part of the special needs application or if they have no way to get there. Rides go only to and from a shelter. Phone: 321-637-6670. Website.
Pet friendly shelters: Opened only for some storms. Owners feed, care for, and clean up after their pets. Bring the rabies certificate, shot records, leash, county license tags, medicines, a crate for each animal, and food. Website.
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Services: Animal services for the whole county. Administrative office: 321-633-2105, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 321-633-2024. Website.

Radio, TV and weather¶

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Radio stations¶

Station	Frequency	Language	Notes
WMGF	107.7 FM	English	Emergency Alert System primary station (LP1)
WWKA	92.3 FM	English	Emergency Alert System primary station (LP2)
WMFE-FM	90.7 FM	English	Emergency Alert System primary station (LP2)
WFLF	540 AM	English	News talk station licensed to Pine Hills and one of Florida's three Primary Entry Point stations for national alerts.
WMFV	89.5 FM	English	Simulcasts WMFE news for Lake, Sumter and Marion counties, licensed to Cedar Creek.
WDBO	580 AM; 107.3 FM	English	News talk station in Orlando, also heard on translator W297BB at 107.3 FM.

Emergency Alert System roles come from the Florida state EAS plan, last revised in April 2021.

NOAA Weather Radio¶

A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.

Station	Frequency	Transmitter
KIH26	162.400 MHz	Daytona Beach
WXJ70	162.550 MHz	Melbourne
KIH63	162.475 MHz	Orlando

TV stations¶

Station	Channel	Network	Language
WESH (WESH 2)	2	NBC	English
WKMG-TV (News 6)	6	CBS	English
WFTV (WFTV Channel 9)	9	ABC	English
WOFL (FOX 35 Orlando)	35	Fox	English
WUCF-TV (WUCF PBS)	24	PBS	English
WVEN-TV (N+ Univision Orlando)	43	Univision	Spanish
WTMO-CD (Telemundo 31 Orlando)	31	Telemundo	Spanish

Official forecasts¶

National Weather Service Melbourne: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 321-255-0212. Website.
National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Florida Power & Light (FPL): Also written 1-800-4-OUTAGE. Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 1-800-468-8243. Website.
Brevard County Utility Services after hours emergencies: For county water and sewer customers. Barefoot Bay area after hours: 772-664-5916. If Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, or Titusville supplies your water, contact your city. Phone: 321-455-1338. Website.
Storm debris collection: For unincorporated Brevard. City residents should check their city's website. Do not cut trees or put anything at the curb during a watch or warning. After the storm, separate debris on the right of way, away from power lines, poles, water meters, and storm drains. Phone: 321-633-2042. Website.

After the storm: help for displaced residents¶

If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.

Housing and shelter¶

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.

Food¶

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Regional food bank that supplies partner pantries across Central Florida. Phone: 407-295-1066. Website.
Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP): State food benefits after a declared disaster. Dates and locations are posted when it opens. Website.

Money, work and insurance¶

DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
Florida Insurance Consumer Helpline: Free help with insurance claims and disputes. Phone: 1-877-693-5236. Website.
SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance: For people who lose work because of a declared disaster. Website.

Legal help¶

Community Legal Services: Free civil legal aid for low-income residents of Central Florida. Phone: 800-405-1417. Website.
Florida Disaster Relief Hotline: Free legal help for disaster survivors, switched on after a storm. Phone: 1-866-550-2929. Website.

Emotional support¶

Central Florida Cares Health System: State-contracted managing entity that funds and coordinates public mental health and substance use care in its region; it does not treat people directly. Website.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.

Relief organizations¶

American Red Cross Central Florida Coast Chapter (North and Central Florida Region): Local Red Cross chapter that runs shelters and gives emergency help after disasters and home fires. Orange County office. Brevard County office: 321-890-1002. Volusia County office: 386-682-3113. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 407-894-4141. Website.

Scams, contractors and price gouging¶

Price gouging hotline (Florida Attorney General): Report price gouging during a declared state of emergency. Phone: 1-866-966-7226. Website.
Contractor license check (DBPR): Check any contractor's license before you pay for repairs. Phone: 850-487-1395. Website.

Cities and towns¶

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources¶

Checked on September 30, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.