UPDATE 1/25 1041 - The “DO NOT DRINK THIS WATER NOTICE” dated 19 January, 2026 is hereby rescinded following water line maintenance and receiving satisfactory results from the bacteriological samples ensuring that the water is safe to consume.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Bioenvironmental Engineering at 321-494-5435 during normal working hours.

RESCISSION NOTICE

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Update 1/20 1745 All Force Support Squadron facilities are scheduled to resume operations tomorrow. Please be aware that some services may be temporarily degraded due to ongoing public health considerations as normal operations are safely restored.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions change. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Update 1/20 1600 Water service is being restored across affected areas. However, any building that experienced a loss of water or water pressure remains under a Boil Water Notice while required testing is conducted.

What you need to know:

Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then allow it to cool before use. As an alternative, bottled water may be used for these purposes.

Water may be used without boiling for bathing, showering, laundering, and other non-consumptive uses.

Please continue to follow all Boil Water Notice guidance until official written notification confirms the notice has been lifted.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Update 1/20 0920 AAFES and the Exchange are open, but restrooms will not be available until later this afternoon. Burger King, Manhattans and Charlies will remain closed for the duration of the outage.

Update 1/20 0840 There is an ongoing water outage affecting facilities west and south of AFTAC extending to the South Gate.
Repair crews are actively working the issue. The water shutoff is estimated to last a minimum of 12 hours and could extend up to 72 hours.

For facilities that lose water pressure, a Boil Water Notice will be issued following restoration of service, if required.

Telework Guidance:
• Telework is authorized only for personnel assigned to facilities impacted by the water outage, as approved by unit leadership.
• Facilities north of AFTAC are not affected by the outage, and telework is not authorized for those areas.

Update 1/19 1800 The Child Development Center, Tides Club, Marina, and Golf Course will remain closed for at least tomorrow (1/20).

Update 1/19 1700 The Medical Group will be closed for routine care due to the water outage. Virtual care and Pharmacy drive thru will be open 0730-1200. Patients with urgent medical needs should call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273 or proceed to the nearest Emergency Room.

WATER OUTAGE AT PATRICK SFB

Due to a water main break, there will be a water outage affecting facilities West and South of AFTAC to the South Gate, excluding AFTAC.

The water shutoff is expected to last a minimum of 24 hours and could extend up to 72 hours. For facilities that lose water pressure, a Boil Water Notice will follow the outage. At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration.

The water shutoff is expected to last a minimum of 24 hours and could extend up to 72 hours. At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration.

There may be delays or cancellations from services across the base. That information will be released as it becomes available.

Unit leadership may authorize alternate duty locations or telework where mission requirements allow. Personnel should coordinate directly with their supervisors for reporting instructions.

Please continue to monitor official base communication channels for the latest status.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as repair crews work to resolve this issue as quickly and safely as possible.

For questions, contact your unit leadership.

Palm Bay residents, please be aware that Space Launch Delta 45 will be conducting a field training exercise at the Malabar Annex on September 26, 2025. This exercise may include simulated gunfire, explosions, or other training related sounds. This is a routine training exercise, and there is no cause for alarm.

The 45th Security Forces Squadron is conducting a Base Defense Field Training Exercise planned from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 22, and March 29, 2025, at the Malabar Annex, in Palm Bay, Florida.

During the training exercise, the unit plans to utilize assets, which will create a noise similar to small explosions through the use of a Ground Burst Simulator and will utilize smoke grenades that will create clouds of colored smoke. Residents should not be alarmed. 

If you receive questions from residents, contact the Space Launch Delta 45 Public Affairs Office at 321-494-5933 or email SLD45.PA.PublicAffairs@SpaceForce.mil or visit https://www.patrick.spaceforce.mil/Resources/Public-Advisories/.

Space Launch Delta 45 is the World’s Premier Gateway to Space. Based at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida, Space Launch Delta 45 operates the Eastern Range and provides safety and mission assurance for all rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. For more information visit: Space Launch Delta 45 Official website; SLD 45 on Facebook; SLD 45 on X.

The City of Cocoa is temporarily changing their water treatment from a chlorine/ammonia mix to just chlorine. They have issued a notice addressing any concerns and informing consumers of a potential chlorine odor issue. The change is not a health risk concern. However, the notice does caution kidney dialysis patients and fish owners to be aware of the change in water chemistry.

The change goes into effect starting Feb. 22, 2025, and continues through March 22, 2025. This will impact both Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral SFS.

Notice attached here.

PUBLIC ADVISORY: 
Link: PSFB South Gate construction begins Jan. 27, 2025

SUMMARY:
The Patrick SFB South Gate construction project begins Jan. 27, 2025, and is expected to continue until late spring or early summer of 2026. The gate will remain open during the construction with occasional closures. Traffic lanes will be restricted to one inbound land and one outbound lane. 

Please read the full advisory following the link above.

HEALTH ADVISORY: 
Link: Avian Influenza detected Dec 13, 2024

SUMMARY:
There has been a significant increase in dead birds found along the Banana River at Patrick SFB’s shoreline prompting the issuance of this advisory Dec. 13, 2024. On going laboratory testing has found some of these birds to be infected with HPAI (H5N1).

Please read the full advisory following the link above.

PUBLIC ADVISORY:
Link: Malabar Annex training exercise Nov. 12 - 17, 2024

SUMMARY:
Florida Tech Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps will use Malabar Training Annex for a field training exercise using blank ammunition, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 13 - 17, 2024. During the exercise, the unit plans to utilize a few assets from Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which will create small explosions and simulate the noise of live gun fire. Residents should not be alarmed.

Please read the full advisory following the link above.

PUBLIC ADVISORY: 
Link: Malabar Annex training Apr. 18-19 and 25-26, 2024

SUMMARY:
The 45th Security Forces Squadron is conducting a Base Defense Field Training Exercise at Malabar Annex, Florida, April 18 -19 and April 25 to 26, 2024, from approx. 1 p.m. to 9 a.m. During the exercise, the unit plans to use 45th SFS assets which will create small explosions and simulate the noise of live gun fire. Residents should not be alarmed.

Please read the full advisory following the link above.

Please see the East Gate barrier maintenance schedule for Patrick SFB, as confirmed by SFS. 

February 2026 Schedule:

• 04 February 26 from 2200-2230 (Weekly check)
• 11 February 26 from 2200-2230 (Weekly check)
• 18 February 26 from 2200-0000 (Monthly check)
• 25 February 26 from 2200-2230 (Weekly check)

Installation Traffic Update

Access improvement projects are nearing completion, and drivers should be aware of traffic pattern adjustments beginning 09 February 2026.

The South Gate is expected to reopen Monday morning, February 9th, pending final safety inspections, which may shift commuting routes.

No later than Wednesday, February 11th, the North Housing area will return to its standard security configuration, and all residents and visitors will be required to possess valid base access credentials for entry.

Residents expecting guests should ensure visitors obtain passes at the Visitor Center during normal operating hours prior to arrival to help reduce entry delays. Please monitor official installation communication channels for the latest updates and allow extra travel time during the transition period.

Thank you for your continued patience as these improvements are completed to enhance installation safety and access.

Please see the East Gate barrier maintenance schedule for Patrick SFB, as confirmed by 45th SFS. 

March 2026 Schedule:

• 11 March 26 from 1400-1430 (Weekly check)
• 18 March 26 from 2200-0000 (Monthly check)
• 25 March 26 from 1400-1430 (Weekly check)

MARCH 26TH, 2026

The Commercial Gate (G-3) at Patrick Space Force Base will be closed March 26th at 17:00 - March 27th at 06:00.

During this time the Commercial Gate will be inaccessible to all vehicles.

Please see the East Gate barrier maintenance schedule for Patrick SFB, as confirmed by 45th SFS. 

April 2026 Schedule:

• 02 April 26 @1400-1430 (Weekly Check)
• 08 April 26 @1400-1430 (Weekly Check)
• 15 April 26 @2200-0000 (Monthly Check)
• 21 April 26 @1400-1430 (Weekly Check)
• 24 April 26 @2200-0000 
• 29 April 26 @1400-1430 (Weekly Check)

2026 Holiday Gate Closure

Please see the East Gate barrier maintenance schedule for Patrick SFB, as confirmed by 45th SFS. 

May 2026 Schedule:

• 06 May 26 @1400-1430 (Weekly Check)
• 13 May 26 @2200-0000 (Monthly Check)