ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2026) United Way Space Coast has launched a dedicated Disaster Response webpage to connect Brevard County residents with recovery information, assistance resources and volunteer opportunities following the severe weather and flooding that swamped much of the county this week.
The organization said the online hub will serve as a centralized source for disaster-related updates and for people who want to help with community recovery. United Way Space Coast is working alongside Brevard County Emergency Management and community partners, and said the page will be updated regularly with verified information on how residents can both seek and provide support.
“During times like these, timely information and community coordination are critical,” said Kathryn Rudloff, President and CEO of United Way Space Coast. “Our goal is to help residents quickly find the resources they need while providing a trusted place for those who want to help their neighbors during recovery efforts.”
What the hub includes
- Volunteer interest registration
- Updates on community response and recovery efforts
- Opportunities to support local recovery initiatives
- Links to emergency management and partner resources
Report flood damage to the county
Residents whose homes or businesses were affected by flooding are encouraged to complete Brevard County’s damage assessment and assistance request form. According to United Way Space Coast, the information submitted helps local officials assess community impacts and connect residents with available resources.
Community members interested in volunteering can also indicate how they would like to help and sign up for email notifications as volunteer opportunities become available through United Way Space Coast.
“We’ve already heard from many individuals, businesses, and organizations asking how they can help,” Rudloff said. “The response has been a powerful reminder that even in difficult circumstances, our community comes together. We will ride this storm together.”
A historic rain event
The launch follows days of torrential rain that county officials described to News 6 as “borderline historic,” with water rising faster than stormwater systems could handle. Brevard County Emergency Management Director John Scott said the rain simply fell too quickly for drainage systems to keep up.
The Weather Prediction Center reported that parts of southern Brevard County received more than 24 inches of rain beginning early Nov. 1, with the highest total recorded near Malabar, according to The Watchers. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-227 on Nov. 2, declaring a state of emergency for Brevard and several other Florida counties.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said some residents were trapped in their homes and others in vehicles surrounded by floodwater. County Emergency Management spokesperson Don Walker reported that deputies assisted more than 100 people caught in rising water on Monday, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers rescued more than 60 people in Brevard as flash flooding spread.
In Palm Bay, city officials urged residents to shelter in place while Palm Bay Fire Rescue deployed all three of its high-water rescue trucks to reach stranded motorists, Spectrum News 13 reported. Several homes flooded along the Hollywood Boulevard corridor, and the I-95 on-ramp from Palm Bay Road was impassable, with additional stranded vehicles reported near State Road 192 in West Melbourne.
Brevard Public Schools closed all campuses and district offices Monday and Tuesday. Cities suspended services such as trash pickup, and major health care networks canceled elective surgeries due to the conditions. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Parker Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Cocoa on Monday.
Residents can find the latest information on the United Way Space Coast Disaster Response page. For more information about United Way Space Coast, visit uwspacecoast.org or call 321-631-2740.
Media contact: Heather Christman, Director of Marketing, United Way Space Coast, hchristman@uwspacecoast.org, 321-615-3958.
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