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City of Palm Bay Releases Floodplain Management Report

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay recently released the 2021 Floodplain Management Plan Progress Report. The report is an integral part of the Community Rating System (CRS) that lowers flood insurance rates for local residents by 15%. A copy of the plan is made available to the public through the City’s website or can be picked up at the Building Department, located at 190 Malabar Road SW Suite 105.
 
The Floodplain Management Plan Progress Report summary includes the status of projects that help reduce flooding hazards within the geographic boundaries of Palm Bay. The Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) combined with the Public Works Standard Operating Procedures for Stormwater and Floodplain Management and the CRS community outreach activities are used to provide the optimum flood protection for the citizens of Palm Bay. 
 
The report is submitted to the Insurance Service Office (ISO) for recertification and includes information regarding the recent steps taken by the City of Palm Bay to decrease citizen’s vulnerability to future economic and environmental costs caused by natural disasters.The strategy outlines ways in which the City develops, monitors, and maintains a local plan for hazard mitigation and post-disaster redevelopment. It highlights recent projects that have been completed to meet those goals including new road paving and drainage system upgrades, culvert replacements, and overall improvements to the City’s infrastructure specifically relating to flood prevention.
 
The CRS promotes activities sponsored by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These activities help to give communities incentive to promote flood protection public works projects and community awareness to local flood hazards. This is Palm Bay’s fourth year as a CRS Class 7 community, giving residents a 15% reduction in their flood insurance premiums.
 
The City of Palm Bay will continue to implement the recommendations and ongoing objectives detailed in the countywide LMS, and update citizens on the status of the newly revised January 29, 2021 Coastal Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Additionally, the City will continue to attend Melbourne Tillman Water Control District meetings and maintain an active role in the St. John’s River Water Management District, as well as the Florida Stormwater Association. Community outreach activities will continue along with the release of public information on matters relating to flood protection.
 
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Palm Bay PD gives update on Traffic Fatality

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Update April 26, 2021- After reviewing surveillance footage and speaking to witnesses, it has been determined that this crash was not a hit and run. The black Mercedes was the only vehicle to make contact with the white Nissan. Investigators have also located the Chrysler 300, which is dark gray in color. The investigation is ongoing with speed most likely being the contributing factor. Charges are still pending and any updates will be provided as they become available.
 
 
This release serves as an update to the fatal traffic crash that occurred this past Saturday evening, April 17, 2021. Traffic Homicide Investigators are looking for the owner and/or driver of the pictured Chrysler 300. The driver of the vehicle is a person of interest at this time. Should anyone have information about this vehicle, they are urged to contact the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456 or contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
 
This is still in active investigation. No charges have been made yet. Any updates will be made available once they are received.
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City of Melbourne providing dumpsters at Lipscomb Community Center to help residents with neighborhood cleanup

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From May 3 through June 4, the City of Melbourne will be temporarily placing three dumpsters at the Lipscomb Community Center Parking Lot (3400 Monroe Street) that residents may use to dispose of large items, such as damaged fencing and pressure treated wood, miscellaneous household items (including furniture), and old tires.

 

This is part of an annual effort to prevent dumping along the side of the roadways in Melbourne’s neighborhoods and to offer local residents a convenient way to dispose of large items that are not picked up as part of their regular waste collection service.

 

This program is for the exclusive use of City of Melbourne residential properties and residents only. Businesses and/or contractors may not use these dumpsters.

 

Residents are asked to place items inside the dumpsters – not on the ground – and to only do so during daylight hours. The dumpsters will be emptied and replaced regularly between May 3 and June 4.

 

Many thanks to Waste Management for providing the dumpsters free of charge and to Brevard County for waiving fees at the landfill. Because of their sponsorship of this program, the City of Melbourne is able to offer this service free of charge. 

 

For more information, please call City of Melbourne Code Compliance Division at (321) 608-7932.

 

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City of Palm Bay to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay, in partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County, will continue offering free COVID-19 vaccinations at a distribution site at Palm Bay Fire Rescue Headquarters, located next to Liberty Park at 899 Carlyle Avenue SE. The distribution site will be operated by Palm Bay Fire Rescue personnel and offer free drive-thru vaccinations by appointment only on Friday, April 23, 2021.
How to Secure a Vaccination Appointment
The City of Palm Bay’s vaccination site is appointment-only; no walk-ups will be allowed. The City will open registration phone lines at 9:00am on Monday, April 19 and again at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 20. Appointments will be assigned on a first come, first served basis until all appointment slots have been filled. During your registration call, a representative will collect information needed to begin your vaccination paperwork.
To make a vaccination appointment, call (321) 726-2790. Phone lines will be activated from 9:00am until 12:00pm on Monday, April 19 and again on Tuesday, April 20 from 9:00am until 12:00pm.
Once you have completed the registration process, you will be assigned an appointment time. To ensure a smooth vaccination appointment, please arrive to the testing site on time.
What to Bring to Your Vaccination Appointment
Please bring a valid form of ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) to your vaccination appointment. If your ID does not list a Florida address, please bring proof of full- or part-time Florida residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.).
Vaccine Eligibility
The City of Palm Bay must operate in accordance with State of Florida vaccination eligibility guidelines. As of April 5, 2021, all Floridians are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug administration. The Moderna vaccine is authorized for individuals age 18 and up.
Vaccine Type
Currently, the City has received doses of the Moderna vaccine through its partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County. The Moderna vaccine requires two doses, spaced 28 days apart. Individuals who receive the Moderna vaccine at the City of Palm Bay distribution site will have the appointment for their second dose scheduled during their initial visit.
Future Appointment Availability
The City of Palm Bay’s distribution site will operate on a week-to-week basis due to limited vaccine supplies. Future appointment availability will be determined by the weekly vaccine allotments received from the Florida Department of Health. The City is committed to continuing our vaccine distribution partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County. As supplies become available, we will open additional vaccination appointments.
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Palm Bay Police Department Gives Update on Traffic Fatality

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Palm Bay, Florida- Saturday night two West Melbourne Sisters heading to the grocery store were killed in a hit-and-run crash. The women were identified as Noemi Hammen,61, and Maria Ramirez, 58. 

The crash happened around 8:30pm in the 4700 block of Babcock street.  A dark blue crysler 300 was seen heading north at high rate of speed before striking a white Nissan driven by Hammen, who was turning into Publix parking lot. 

Both Sisters died as a result of the accident. Palm Bay Police Department now seeks your help in locating the owner and/or driver of the vehicle pictured. Should anyone have information please contact the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456 or contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

 
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CDC & FDA recommend a pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

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Federal health agencies are calling for an immediate pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine after six recipients in the United States developed a rare disorder involving blood clots within two weeks of vaccinations. 

All six recipients were women between the ages of 18 and 48. One woman died and second woman has been hospitalized in critical condition. 

Around seven million people in the United States have received Johnson & Johnson shots so far.  Nine million shots have been shipped out to the states according to the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Palm Bay Vaccination Appointments Still Available for Friday April 16

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay still has COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for Friday, April 16, 2021.
 
Registration phone lines will reopen Tuesday, April 13, from 10:00am until 12:00pm. To make a vaccination appointment, call (321) 726-2790.
 
Palm Bay Fire Rescue personnel will be administering the Moderna vaccine by appointment only on Friday, April 16 at Palm Bay Fire Rescue Headquarters located at 899 Carlyle Avenue SE. Vaccinations are available for free to all Floridians 18 years of age and older, in accordance with State of Florida eligibility guidelines and Food and Drug Administration guidance.
 
 
What to Bring to Your Vaccination Appointment
 
Please bring a valid form of ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) to your vaccination appointment. If your ID does not list a Florida address, please bring proof of full- or part-time Florida residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.).
 
Vaccine Eligibility
 
The City of Palm Bay must operate in accordance with State of Florida vaccination eligibility guidelines. As of April 5, 2021, all Floridians are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug administration. The Moderna vaccine is authorized for individuals age 18 and up.
 
Vaccine Type
 
Currently, the City has received doses of the Moderna vaccine through its partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County. The Moderna vaccine requires two doses, spaced 28 days apart. Individuals who receive the Moderna vaccine at the City of Palm Bay distribution site will have the appointment for their second dose scheduled during their initial visit.
 
Future Appointment Availability
 
The City of Palm Bay’s distribution site will operate on a week-to-week basis due to limited vaccine supplies. Future appointment availability will be determined by the weekly vaccine allotments received from the Florida Department of Health. The City is committed to continuing our vaccine distribution partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County. As supplies become available, we will open additional vaccination appointments.
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Celebrates Melbourne’s Behind-the-Scenes Heroes

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To recognize the critical role 911 communications officers play in keeping our community safe, the City of Melbourne annually joins with communities nationwide in designating the second week of April (April 11-17) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

“Our communications officers consistently answer ‘emergency’ calls, provide a calming influence and relay critical information to first responders,” said Melbourne Police Chief David Gillespie. “They provide vital and sometimes lifesaving support to our police officers yet often do not receive the credit for the tremendous job they do.”

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors the men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance.

When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property. Melbourne’s Communications Center receives, classifies and prioritizes calls from the public and dispatches calls that require police or fire rescue response. In addition to handling a tremendous number of calls (an average of 130,000 per year), they often help de-escalate volatile situations and help police officers and detectives stop and solve crimes. 

 

The Communication Center employees continue to respond to the need of the community as well as the Police Department on a daily basis. The dedication displayed by the Communication Center employees was exemplified during COVID as they continue to report to work to help serve their community and ensure the calls for help never go unanswered.

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week we encourage residents to learn more about these behind-the-scenes heroes and to send messages of thanks and support to them via the Melbourne Police Department Facebook page (@MelbourneFLPolice) or by e-mailing ray.desmarais@mlbfl.org.

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Palm Bay Fire Rescue to Host Community Outreach Event Featuring New Vehicles

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Palm Bay Fire Rescue invites community members to an outreach event celebrating the City’s new fire tender and brush truck. The event will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, April 10 at Fire Station 1 located at 1201 Port Malabar Boulevard. Palm Bay Fire Rescue staff will lead guided tours of the new vehicles and Fire Station 1 at the event.
 
The purchase of the new equipment was made possible thanks to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding awarded by the City of Palm Bay’s Community Development Advisory Board. Thanks to the CDBG funding, Palm Bay Fire Rescue saved a combined $367,088 on the new vehicles, and a further $63,673 for lifesaving equipment for Fire Stations 1 and 3.
To learn more about Palm Bay Fire Rescue, visit www.pbfl.org/fire.
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Palm Bay Renaming and Dedication Ceremony Set for Baseball/Softball Complex at Fred Poppe Regional Park

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay Parks & Recreation Department will host a renaming and dedication ceremony of the baseball/softball complex at Fred Poppe Regional Park on Thursday, April 15 beginning at 5:30pm. The park is located at 1951 Malabar Rd NW, in Palm Bay. The media and public are invited to attend. 
 
The ceremony will commence with a dedication and proclamation reading by Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina. The baseball/softball complex will be officially named as the Roberto Clemente Walker Baseball/Softball Complex. The two baseball fields will then be officially named as Jackie Robinson Field and Hank Aaron Field.
 
Following the ceremony, there will be an exhibition baseball game between the Space Coast Rockets, who will honor Jackie Robinson by wearing #42, and the Alpha Prime Aviators, who will honor Hank Aaron by wearing #44. The game will begin at 6:00pm. Concessions will be available for purchase. The ceremony and game will be broadcast live by Brevard Sports Network.

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