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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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Brevard County begins mandatory evacuations at 3 p.m.

Posted By Aileen Perilla on Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 11:13 AM

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Photo via NOAA

Hurricane Matthew has caused Brevard County Emergency Operations Center to issue mandatory evacuations. Residents living on the barrier islands, including Merritt Island, in low-lying flood-prone areas and mobile homes are being asked to evacuate on Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m.

Causeways do NOT close before hurricanes. Post-storm, may be closed until bridges & barrier islands can be checked for safety. pic.twitter.com/JgqH9MCOMY
— Brevard EOC (@BrevardEOC) October 5, 2016

~~Shelters will begin to open at 4 p.m. at sites that have yet to be confirmed. Announcements as to the locations will be made Wednesday morning.~~ UPDATED: Information regarding shelter sites has been announced by the Brevard County EOC. Here is the list of shelters.

Brevard County Shelter Sites Announced for #HurricaneMatthew. https://t.co/O0mhqBqDM0
— Brevard EOC (@BrevardEOC) October 5, 2016

Free sandbags are available for Brevard County residents at two locations:
Sheriff’s Work Farm, 2955 Pluckebaum Road, Cocoa, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Mitchell Ellington Park, 575 Hall Road, Merritt Island, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a limit of 10 bags per visit. The sand is provided by Brevard County Government.

Space Coast Area Transit Schedule Changes Due To #HurricaneMatthew. https://t.co/NY0aaWeYCY
— Brevard EOC (@BrevardEOC) October 5, 2016

Link issues: Mandatory Evacuations/School and Government Offices to Close/Shelters to Open for #Hurricane Matthew pic.twitter.com/IhrCgN5Mry
— Brevard EOC (@BrevardEOC) October 5, 2016

Tags: Hurricane Matthew, Evacuation, Brevard County, Image, Video

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