BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A recommended evacuation takes effect for some residents in Brevard County on Wednesday morning.
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Brevard County officials are expecting significant impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole.
There are concerns over rain, tropical storm-force winds, coastal erosion and a potential storm surge.
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Brevard County schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday, and Port Canaveral is expected to shut down marine traffic at 8 a.m.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport plans to close at 2 p.m.
Brevard County has four shelters opening at 9 a.m.
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The shelter locations are:
• Max K. Rodes community center, in West Melbourne.
• South Mainland community center in Micco.
• Viera regional community center, in Viera.
• Walter Butler community center in Cocoa.
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Evacuations are not mandatory in Brevard County.
The county is only recommending evacuations for some areas.
Officials want you to take precautions now and take them seriously.
Anyone in a mobile home or anyone who is dependent on electricity for their health and safety, is recommended to evacuate.
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