Brevard emergency managers address post Irma effects

Days after Irma, new mosquitoes emerge, debris collection underway

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The loss of electrical power and interruptions in water service were among the first major problems experienced by residents of Brevard County and around the state following the passage of Hurricane Irma.

From there, rain led to flooding dangers, and that could, in turn, generate aftereffects from the storm. At the same time, the collection of storm debris will begin Monday throughout the county.

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One result of flooding may begin to show itself Monday: the emergence of a fresh crop of mosquitoes lasting through Wednesday.

Hurricane damage to Brevard County Mosquito Control was minor enough to prevent much hindrance of its efforts. Beginning Monday, the agency will begin to combat any onset of mosquitoes, reported News 6 partner Florida Today.

It will survey at least 53 sites around the county to determine where spraying should be focused first in order to minimize any outbreak. Residents can also aid the cause by draining standing water. 

Also Monday, county and municipal bodies will begin to alleviate the refuse problem created by storm damage. Debris collection will begin in Cocoa, Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne Village, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Grant-Valkaria, West Melbourne and unincorporated areas of Brevard.

Trees and limbs should be separate from construction and demolition debris for this collection. Household garbage and recycling should go in provided containers for regular use.

Trees and limbs should be cut to lengths no longer than four feet. Debris should be away from utility poles, mailboxes, transformers, water meters, storm drains, fire hydrants, fences or mailboxes, and nothing should be left in roadways.

Regularly scheduled garbage collection in Palm Bay will resume Monday.


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