‘Operation Blue Roof’ Underway
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has launched Operation Blue Roof. This program, running until November 5, offers free fiber-reinforced sheeting to protect storm-damaged roofs in 22 counties, including Brevard. Homeowners and rental properties can sign up for assistance by visiting www.blueroof.gov or calling 888-766-3258. The […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Approaching
Florida voters should mark their calendars as key election dates approach. Early voting begins October 21 in several Central Florida counties, including Brevard, Orange, and Seminole. All counties must offer early voting by October 26, with the period running for two weeks. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 24, and Election Day […]
Read MoreEyes Again On The Tropics
Nothing to get excited about yet, but the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system over the central tropical Atlantic, with what they say is about a 50% chance of developing into a tropical storm by late this week. The system is currently disorganized but expected to strengthen as it moves westward toward the Leeward […]
Read MoreSpaceX Super Heavy Test Considered A Success
In Texas, SpaceX’s massive Starship Super Heavy rocket completed a significant test Sunday morning. The 492-foot rocket successfully fired its 33 engines, separating its stages mid-flight. After the second stage continued on, the first stage, known as the Super Heavy booster, was recaptured by SpaceX’s “Mechazilla” arms at the launch pad—an essential step toward reusability. […]
Read MoreNational Hurricane Center Watching Invest 94-L
As we continue to clean up after Hurricane Milton, the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring Invest 94-L, located in the eastern tropical Atlantic, which forecasters say “could” develop into a tropical depression later this week. Currently causing disorganized thunderstorms, the system has a 10% chance of formation over the next two days, increasing to […]
Read MoreDebris Cleanup Underway
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 2,800 workers will remove debris from the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Milton’s destruction over the next 90 days, following federal approval for 100% reimbursement. The workforce includes state departments and the National Guard. The effort will focus mainly on hard-hit areas like Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, where as […]
Read MoreT-Mobile And Starlink Partner To Provide Emergency Coverage
T-Mobile has partnered with Starlink to provide critical communication services as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. With temporary approval from the FCC, the collaboration enables wireless emergency alerts and basic texting capabilities, including 911 services, for those in the storm’s path. SpaceX confirmed that users can expect one to two bars of signal if connected to […]
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DeSantis Says Florida Is Prepared For Milton
FLORIDA IS BRACING FOR HURRICANE MILTON TO MAKE LANDFALL ON WEDNESDAY AFTER IT RAPIDLY STRENGTHENED TO A VERY POWERFUL CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE LAST NIGHT, WITH WINDS OF 180 MILES PER HOUR. GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS SAYS HE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE PREPARING FOR THE STORM…. TAG: SEVERAL COUNTIES ALONG FLORIDA’S GULF COAST ISSUED EVACUATION ORDERS ON […]
Read MoreCentral Florida Airports Preparing To Shutdown For Hurricane Milton
Orlando International Airport will halt all commercial flights beginning Wednesday morning at 8. Melbourne Orlando International Airport will shut down tomorrow at 2 p.m. as Hurricane Milton approaches Central Florida. Orlando Executive Airport will be closing tonight at 10. Flight operations will resume based on damage assessments after the storm passes.
Read MoreToday Is The Final Full Day To Prepare For Milton
Brevard County residents need to secure any debris, lawn clippings, or items left at the curb before Hurricane Milton impacts our area beginning Wednesday. The storm is expected to bring high tropical storm or Category One hurricane force winds up to 75 mph to the Space Coast. Trash pickup schedules will likely be disrupted or […]
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