West Melbourne begins debris pickup after historic flooding

Many parts of Brevard County will try to return to normal on Monday after a week of historic flooding.Crews in West Melbourne are beginning flood debris pickup at 7 a.m. on Monday as residents across Brevard County work to recover from severe flooding caused by a once-in-a-thousand-year rain event.READ: Lake Monroe water levels rise amid increasing flood risks in SanfordThe effort comes after floodwaters submerged entire neighborhoods and left cars driving through flooded streets last week.Municipal contractors in West Melbourne will make a single full pass through the city, including gated communities, to collect storm debris waiting at the curb. After a week of cleanup, residents have stacked soaked carpets, chunks of drywall and flood-damaged furniture outside their homes.READ: Harmony Farms suspends therapeutic riding due to flood damageCity officials asked residents to place all flood debris at the curb before the 7 a.m. start time. Officials emphasized that organized, neat piles