Transportation to Brevard Shelters Available on Bus Routes Provided By Space Coast Area Transit
By Space Coast Daily // September 28, 2022
Brevard County opened three shelters at 10 a.m. today
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Space Coast Area Transportation has regular bus routes that residents can take to get to any of the three County shelters that have opened for Hurricane Ian and for those who live in flood-prone and low-lying areas.
The routes are:
■ Walter Butler Community Center- Routes 1 and 11
■ Wickham Community Center- Routes 28 and 29
■ Rodes Park Community Center- Routes 20 and 25
Residents with special needs who need transportation to a shelter are asked to call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Brevard County opened three shelters at 10 a.m. today for residents who live in flood-prone or low-lying areas and need safe harbor from potentially dangerous wind and water conditions anticipated from Hurricane Ian, which is expected to begin impacting the county sometime Wednesday afternoon into Thursday
The following shelters will be pet-friendly and available for our special needs and general population:
■ Max K. Rodes Community Center, 3410 Flanagan Ave West Melbourne, FL 32904
■ Walter Butler Community Center, 4201 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927
■ Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL 32935
Space Coast Area Transit will provide transportation to the shelters for registered special needs clients.
Although shelters will provide food, residents going to shelters will need to take their own supplies, including bedding, folding chairs, or sleeping bags; any needed medications; multiple changes of clothing and and sturdy shoes; personal hygiene items; and entertainment items, like games, cards, books or magazines.
For more information about this and other Hurricane Ian questions, call the Community Information Hotline at 2-1-1.