Brevard County Opens Two Centers to Assist Flood Victims

City leaders in Brevard County opened two Multi-Agency Resource Centers on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, to aid residents recovering from the floods that struck last week. The facilities are designed to connect affected homeowners with the specific agencies needed for their recovery efforts.

The centers are located at the Tony Rosa Community Center at 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE in Palm Bay and the Veterans Memorial Complex at 2285 Minton Road in West Melbourne. Both sites operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. City of Palm Bay officials stated the goal is to streamline access to recovery resources for those impacted by the recent water damage.

Representatives from several state and federal organizations are stationed at both locations. These include the American Red Cross, Community Legal Services, and the Florida Department of Children and Families. Staff from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are also available to answer questions and process applications.

In addition to the resource centers, the county is distributing flood clean-up kits at four public libraries. These kits are available at the Melbourne Public Library, Palm Bay Library, South Mainland Public Library, and West Melbourne Public Library. The libraries were chosen because they are closest to the areas that suffered the most heavy flooding.

Each kit contains tools necessary for basic cleanup work. Items include a 5-gallon bucket, a 14-inch broom, a 14-inch squeegee, a mop head, brushes, a sponge, work gloves, rubber gloves, a mask, heavy-duty garbage bags, and liquid cleaner. Residents can pick up these supplies at the specified library locations while inventory lasts.

The city plans to keep the resource centers open during posted hours to assist with ongoing recovery. No specific end date for the distribution of clean-up kits has been announced in the initial release.