Message from my cousin in Melbourne mid-morning. All are safe. Some minimal damage in yard at her daughter's house. She won't know about damage to her own house until they are allowed back on the island, but does know the storm surge did not cross A1A so her house is not flooded. She thinks it likely Matthew stayed just far enough off shore that at worst she will find minor roof and fence damage from the low hurricane force winds.

From Cape Canaveral north, there may be more wind and storm surge damage as Matthew is raking closer to the coast.

Hope you get reassuring news from your brother, HG.