City leaders in Brevard County have established new support hubs to assist residents in the aftermath of significant flooding that occurred last Monday. These efforts aim to connect victims with vital resources that will facilitate their recovery process in the coming weeks.
On Monday, November 9, 2026, the cities of Palm Bay and West Melbourne officially opened two Multi-Agency Resource Centers. According to a release from the City of Palm Bay, these facilities are designed to serve as central points of contact for residents impacted by the recent water damage. The centers will provide a range of assistance options to help individuals navigate the next steps of their recovery.
Both resource centers are accessible to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each day. The first location is the Tony Rosa Community Center, situated at 1502 Port Malabar Boulevard NE in Palm Bay. The second center is located at the Veterans Memorial Complex on 2285 Minton Road in West Melbourne. These sites have been selected to ensure broad accessibility for those in affected areas.
Residents visiting the centers can expect to find representatives from several key organizations ready to offer guidance. The American Red Cross will be present to assist with immediate needs. Additionally, staff from the Community Legal Services, the Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs are available to address specific family and senior care concerns.
Further support is provided by representatives from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is also participating in the initiative. This collaborative approach ensures that residents have access to a wide spectrum of services, from legal aid to professional regulatory assistance and veteran-specific benefits.
In addition to the resource centers, the county is distributing flood clean-up kits to help residents manage the physical removal of debris and standing water. City of Palm Bay officials noted that these supplies are being made available at select public libraries. The distribution sites have been chosen to be as close as possible to the areas that suffered the most severe flooding.
The Melbourne Public Library at 540 East Fee Avenue in Melbourne is one of the locations offering these kits. The Palm Bay Library, located at 1520 Port Malabar Boulevard NE in Palm Bay, is another site. The South Mainland Public Library at 7921 Ron Beatty Boulevard in Micco is also participating in the distribution effort.
The West Melbourne Public Library, found at 2755 Wingate Boulevard in Melbourne, is the fourth location where residents can pick up clean-up supplies. This geographic spread allows for convenient access for residents across the county without requiring long travel times to a single central point.
Each clean-up kit is designed to provide the essential tools needed for initial disaster cleanup. The contents include a five-gallon bucket, a 14-inch broom, and a 14-inch squeegee. Kits also contain a mop head, various brushes, a sponge, and protective gear such as work gloves, rubber gloves, and a mask.
To further assist with the cleaning process, the kits include heavy-duty garbage bags for waste disposal and a bottle of liquid cleaner. This comprehensive package of tools and supplies aims to make the immediate post-flood cleanup phase more manageable for homeowners and business owners in Brevard County.
