Community Report 20-077 November 24, 2020 5:00 PM
EOC Activation Day 261
Everyone Can Make Thanksgiving Safer
Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Follow these tips to make your Thanksgiving holiday safer considered the following CDC recommendations:
- Celebrate virtually or only with members of your own household
- Attendees follow safety measures such as mask coverings, social distancing, and handwashing
- Host outdoor rather than indoor gatherings as much as possible
- Even outdoors, require guests to wear masks when not eating or drinking
- Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils
- Limit contact with commonly touched surfaces or shared items such as serving utensils
- Limit the number of people in food preparation areas
- Keep 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick
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 county libraries and community centers.
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 | 1,609 |
| Total Percentage of Applications from Unincorporated Residents | 35.1% |
| Total Percentage of Application from City Residents | 64.6% |
| Average Amount of Award | $3,757 Per application |
| Individual Assistance commitment | $5.09 Million |
Financial Assistance to Business (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Small Business Assisted with PPE | 1214 |
| Small Business PPE Kits Distributed | 2,596 |
| Small Business Application Received | 3,316 |
| Total Amount of Small Business Grants Awarded | $9.7 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.
Via the Food Stability Program, Brevard County and its partners including; the Children’s Hunger Project, 2nd Harvest Food Banks,and Brevard VOAD distributed 9,768 Turkeys to Brevard Residents
Food Stability Programs
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Farmer’s Market | 28,466 Households |
| Children’s Hunger Project Weekend Meals | 63,183 Meals Distributed |
| Food Pantry Support | 354,550 Meals Distributed |
Pop-up Pantry Operations
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Staging Area | 2.73 Million Pounds Received |
| Pop-up Pantries | 2.27 Million Meals Distributed |
| Families Assisted | 65,839 Households |
Community Partner Operations
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| BPS Feeding Program | 2.02 Million Meals Distributed (9/16 -11/19) |
| Food Banks | 11.86 Million Meals Distributed (as of 11/13) |
| Meals on Wheel program | 9,809 Meals Distributed (11/15 -11/20) |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Operations
PPE Distribution Status as of 11/18
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Face Masks | 2.85 Million |
| Gowns | 294,606 |
| Pairs of Gloves | 2 Million |
PPE Request by Facility Type (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes | 236 |
| Healthcare Providers | 65 |
| First Responders | 56 |
| Non-Healthcare Providers | 212 |
| Hospitals | 18 |
| Total requests | 587 |
PPE Distribution by Facility Type (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes | 186,167 |
| Healthcare Providers | 33,491 |
| First Responders | 834,568 |
| Non-Healthcare Providers | 4.98 Million |
| Hospitals | 34,866 |
| Total requests | $4.6 Million |
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
No testing will be conducted on November 26 and 27, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday
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
No testing will be conducted on November 26, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday
Health First
- Appointment required, call 321-434-3131
- Monday Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM
- Pro Health & Fitness, 255 Borman Drive, Merritt Island
No testing will be conducted on November 26 and 27, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday
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
No testing will be conducted on November 25, 26, 27, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday
COVID-19 Testing Sites are experiencing increased demand, longer lines and/or increased wait times may occur.
EOC Partner Status
| Partner | Status |
|---|
| Brevard County PPE Distribution | Small Businesses, Retailers, Restaurants can obtain Free PPE A license, business card or document that displays the business name and address must be presented to receive up to 2 kits Distribution will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM on Wednesday, November 25, at the Brevard County EOC, 1746 Cedar St, Rockledge |
| 2-1-1 | Cumulative COVID-19 Calls to date : 40,792 |
| Housing and Human Services | Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Farmer’s Market token will not be available during November 23 to 29 |
| Department of Health | Free flu vaccines are being offered to all children aged 6 months - 18 years locations in Melbourne, Viera, and Titusville on a walk in basis, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM |
| 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 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 2020-04 requiring face masks is in effect until December 9, 2020 |
| Malabar | Malabar COVID-19 Information or call 321-727-7764. |
| Melbourne | City of Melbourne COVID-19 Information The Coronavirus Relief Fund Program is 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, email or by appointment only. Visitors are required to wear masks. 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 Palm Bay COVID-19 information. |
| Palm Shores | Town hall is open to the public, face covering are required for anyone entering town hall.
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| Rockledge | The use of face masks is strongly encouraged within the city limits through December 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 December 7, 2020 West Melbourne COVID-19 information |
State / National Highlights
Thanksgiving travel considerations:
- Are you, someone in your household, or someone you will be visiting at increased risk for getting very sick from COVID-19?Are cases high or increasing in your community or your destination?
- Are hospitals in your community or your destination overwhelmed with patients who have COVID-19? or restrictions for travelers?
- During the 14 days before your travel, have you or those you are visiting had close contact with people they don’t live with?
- Do your plans include traveling by bus, train, or air which might make staying 6 feet apart difficult?
- If traveling with people who don’t live with you, consider making other plans, such as hosting a virtual gathering or delaying your travel.
- It’s important to talk with the people you live with and your family and friends about the risks of traveling for Thanksgiving.
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