Community Report 20-073 October 28, 2020 6:15 PM
EOC Activation Day 234
When trick or treating or participating in other Halloween activities with people outside your household, wear a mask. You can make it fun by making your mask part of your costume, but when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19, a costume mask is
not a substitute for a cloth mask. Also, do not wear a costume mask over a cloth mask. It can make breathing more difficult.
If you’re heading out to trick-or-treat this year, or planning to put candy out for trick-or treaters, remember to avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters and give treats away outdoors if possible. Set up a station with individually bagged treats
for kids to take, wash hands before handling treats, and wear a mask.
COVID-19 Numbers
Daily Positive Cases
(select Brevard and cases by county tab)
Total Test Results to Date
(Scroll to Brevard report)
Financial Assistance for Individuals & Businesses
Brevard County
Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program and Utility/Security Deposit Program applicants must review and submit all required documents and attachments to qualify for assistance listed on HHS Coronavirus Assistance Program Application Form
Visit the Brevard CARES website for details on the Small Business and Nonprofit Organizations grant on-line application.
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for grants up to $10,000 to offset expenses and lost revenue related to impacts from COVID.
Residents Financially Impacted by COVID-19 May Be Eligible for A/C, Heating Unit Replacement Funds.
Applications are available at all 17 county libraries
Workforce Recovery Assistance Program is available through December 30, 2020. This program aids Small Businesses
(fewer than 50 employees) impacted by COVID-19. businesses rehire their laid off or furloughed employee(s) by funding hourly wages.
Financial Assistance to Individuals (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Individual Assistance Application Received | 1,370 |
| Total Percentage of Applications from Unincorporated Residents | 35.8% |
| Total Percentage of Application from City Residents | 64.2% |
| Average Amount of Award | $3,610 Per application |
| Individual Assistance commitment | $4.1 Million |
Financial Assistance to Business (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Small Business Assisted with PPE | 665 |
| Small Business PPE Kits Distributed | 190 |
| Small Business Application Received | 3,067 |
| Total Amount of Small Business Grants Awarded | $8.6 Million |
| Total Amount of Workforce Recovery Program Funded Wages | $909,000 |
Feeding Operations
For information on food pantry locations and how to access help, utilize the United Way of Brevard’s COVID-19 Community Resource guide.
It is recommended that you call ahead to verify availability
Brevard County Public Schools continue to offer meals for all children up to 18 years old at various food distribution sites through December 31.
Food distribution sites are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Food Stability Programs
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Farmer’s Market | 15,170 Households |
| Children’s Hunger Project Weekend Meals | 44,321 Meals Distributed |
| Food Pantry Support | 253,150 Meals Distributed |
Pop-up Pantry Operations
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Staging Area | 2.37 Million Pounds Received |
| Pop-up Pantries | 1.97 Million Meals Distributed |
| Families Assisted | 51,485 Households |
Community Partner Operations
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| BPS Feeding Program | 1.10 Million Meals Distributed (9/16 -10/22) |
| Food Banks | 11 Million Meals Distributed (as of 10/22) |
| Meals on Wheel program | 10,120 Meals Distributed (10/19 -10/23) |
Brevard County COVID-19 Testing Sites
Department of Health - Brevard
- Appointment required, call 321-454-7141
- Monday –Friday, 8:15 AM to 12 PM
- Viera Clinic, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
- Testing available for adults and children of all ages
EFSC Palm Bay Campus (State Operated Site)
- Drive through, no appointment required
- Monday Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM
- 250 Community College Parkway. (Use the entrance from San Filippo Dr. SE & Jupiter Blvd.)
- Testing available for adults and children of all ages
- Insurance information will be requested but is not required to receive a test
- There will be no copay or any fee charged
- Identification is no longer required but does expedite the process
Health First
- Appointment required, call 321-434-3131
- Monday Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM
- Pro Health & Fitness, 255 Borman Drive, Merritt Island
Parrish
Appointment required for locations, call 321-268-6139 or text “covid test” to 321-204-1699.
- Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 PM, at the Parrish Health and Fitness Center parking lot, 2210 Cheney Hwy, Titusville
- Wednesday, 12 PM to 3 PM, at the Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, grass lot south of church 2396 Harry T. Moore Ave. Mims
- Thursday, 12 PM to 1 PM, at the Harry T. Moore Social Services Center parking lot, 725 S. Deleon Ave. Titusville
- Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM, at the Parrish Medical Offices parking lot, 7075 US 1 Port St. John
- Saturday, 9AM to 11 AM, at the Gibson Youth Center parking lot, 835 Sycamore St. Titusville
Mobile Testing
Free COVID-19 Mobile testing will be available at the following locations during the hours of 9 AM to 4 PM
- Saturday, October 31 at Lipscomb Park, Melbourne
- Sunday, November 1 at Brevard County Agricultural Extension, Cocoa
- Monday, November 2 at Cape Canaveral Library, Cape Canaveral
- No appointment needed, Identification is required
- Testing available for adults and children of all ages
- Nasal swab, PCR test with results in 36-hours or less
EOC Partner Status
| Partner | Status |
|---|
| 2-1-1 | Total Calls : 36,776 |
| Patrick Air Force Base | Patrick Air Force Base COVID-19 Updates |
| Brevard Public Schools | Brevard Public Schools Covid-19 Dashboard is now available,
providing information on the schools with COVID-19 positive cases, as well as quarantine statistics for individual schools. The site is updated every Tuesday and Friday. Brevard Public Schools COVID 19 (Coronavirus) Updates. |
| Space Coast Area Transit | Call 321-633-1878 for more information or visit Space Coast Area Transit |
| Cape Canaveral | Cape Canaveral COVID-19 Information |
| Cocoa | Face coverings are required in places open to the public City of Cocoa Offering Coronavirus Water Utilities and Rental & Mortgage Assistance for citizens living within the city limits of Cocoa through City of Cocoa Coronavirus Relief Fund City of Cocoa COVID-19 Information |
| Cocoa Beach | Visitors to City Hall are by appointment only, and must have their temperature taken prior to entering. |
| Grant - Valkaria | Face coverings are required for employees and visitors to Town Hall. Grant Valkaria COVID-19 Information |
| Indialantic | Resolution 20-2020 encourages the
use of Face Coverings and requires Businesses to post a Mask Policy |
| Indian Harbour Beach | Face coverings are required for businesses and patrons as well as in designated city facilities. Executive Order 2020-03 requiring face masks is in effect until October 14, 2020 |
| Malabar | Malabar COVID-19 Information or call 321-727-7764. |
| Melbourne | City of Melbourne COVID-19 Information Newly Received Coronavirus Relief Funds available for Melbourne Residents Residents can apply to received assistance in the areas below: - Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance
- Emergency Home Repairs
- Street to Home Bridge Housing Program
|
| Melbourne Beach | Melbourne Beach COVID-19 Information |
| Melbourne Village | Daily operations continue by phone and email. Visitors to the office will be escorted and screened. E-mail Melbourne Village, call (321) 723-8300 or visit Melbourne Village website. |
| Palm Bay | Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) rent and utility payment assistance is available Qualified organizations can apply for Community Development Block Grant –Coronavirus funding until
October 30, 2020 by 3PM Palm Bay COVID-19 information. |
| Palm Shores | Face coverings are required in Town Hall and recommended throughout the town effective September 30, 2020
Palm Shores COVID-19 Information |
| Rockledge | The use of face masks is strongly encouraged within the city limits through October 31, 2020. Rockledge COVID-19 Information |
| Satellite Beach | Resolution No. 1032 encourages residents and visitors in Satellite Beach to continue wearing face coverings to stop the spread of Covid-19 Satellite Beach COVID-19 Information |
| Titusville | City Resolution 21-2020 encourages face coverings at all indoor locations Titusville COVID-19 information |
| West Melbourne | The mask requirement in essential businesses has been extended to October 19, 2020 West Melbourne COVID-19 information |
State / National Highlights
The Florida Department of Health released recommendations for staying safe during Halloween activities. These include:
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after preparing goodie bags
- While visiting a pumpkin patches or orchards use hand sanitizer before touching pumpkins or picking apples
- Attend a small, outdoor and open-air costume parade or have a virtual costume contest
The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued Emergency Order 20-011 on October 22, 2020. Per the order, Long Term Care Facilities can now
- Set their own limitations on the numbers of visitors
- Outdoor visiting is allowed, even if the facility has active COVID cases
- Children of all ages can now visit facilities
COVID-19 Resources
Contact Information
Brevard County
Brevard County Emergency Management is also providing updates via the following social media accounts:
Text Message Updates: Text BrevardEOC to 888-777
State / National