Hurricane Milton is currently forecast to slam the west coast of Florida as a major cat. 3 or higher hurricane. We will keep you up to date with current closures, operational information, and updates from throughout the area. Please Say Safe!
As the West Coast of Florida faces the possibility of a major hurricane bringing significant disruption to large parts of the state, damaging winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tornadoes could be a potential issue for Central Florida residents.
Officials are urging residents to take action. and prepare for the possible impacts from the storm. Everyone should be taking this time to check emergency kits and family plans.
Here at Gotta Go Orlando we will keep you updated with the latest Central Florida updates and information on school closures, theme parks, attractions, airports, transportation and more.
Hurricane Helene Closures and Updates
Tropical Storm Milton - Closures & Updates
Check back often as we keep you up to date with current closures, operational information, and updates from throughout Central Florida. Please Say Safe!
Weather Update
Sunday, Oct. 6: 5pm Update
Milton currently remains a Category 1 Hurricane in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico early this evening. The forecast continues to call for rapid intensification to a major hurricane early this week, as it approaches the west coast of Florida midweek.
Theme Parks / Attractions
Sunday, Oct. 6: Due to potential weather impacts to guest travel plans, change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for check-in dates of Sunday, 10/6 – Saturday, 10/12.
Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates, without fees. Packages including air transportation or other services provided by third parties, or those with travel protection, cannot be modified or canceled online. For Guests with these reservations please call for assistance.
Sunday, Oct. 6: Walt Disney World issued its first official statement on Hurricane Milton:
"Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members."
Sunday, Oct. 6: The resort blocked theme park reservations for Wednesday, Oct. 9 at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.
Saturday, Oct. 5: Walt Disney World paused hotel reservations for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, October. 10.
Walt Disney World Severe Weather Policy
If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area — or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort hotel packages and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney. Most room-only and vacation packages can be modified, or canceled online, including changes to travel dates.
If you have products and services provided by third-party suppliers included in your vacation—such as air transportation, hotels, car rental agencies or travel insurance companies—you will continue to be responsible for any non-refundable payments, as well as cancellation or change fees assessed by those suppliers. The policy does not apply to certain special events or dining experiences. For more information: click here.
Sunday, Oct. 6: Universal Orlando Resort issued its first statement on the growing concerns over a major storm impacting the resort in the week ahead.
"At this time, our park operations and hours are continuing as normal. We are closely monitoring the weather. Please check back for updates."
Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations Severe Weather Policy
In the event that a hurricane or tropical storm warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center or a state of emergency is declared for the Orlando area or in your place of residence, within seven days of your arrival, you can contact Universal in advance to reschedule or cancel your Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations Package, hotel room only accommodations and Universal Orlando theme park tickets booked directly with Universal Orlando, without any cancellation or change fees imposed.
If you have purchased airline tickets as part of your Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations package, you may still be subject to cancellation and change fees assessed by those airlines
.If you have purchased Universal Orlando products and services through third-party suppliers, travel agents or tour operators please contact them directly for information regarding their cancellation or change policies and procedures.
The policy does not apply to certain special events, dining experiences or group related bookings.We want you to feel safe and will work with you directly to best accommodate your needs.
If you have additional questions or need to change or cancel your travel plans, please contact a member of the Universal Guest Contact Center team by calling 800-711-0080. For more information and FAQs, visit here.
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Sunday, Oct. 6: LEGOLAND Florida Resort has issued a statement ahead of expected severe weather affecting the resorts operations.
"We are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton. At this time, our park operations and hours are continuing as normal. Please check back here or on social media for updates."
Sunday, Oct. 6: Peppa Pig Theme Park has issued a statement on the threat of sever weather impacting operations at the park.
"We are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton. At this time, our park operations and hours are continuing as normal. Please check back here or on social media for updates"
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Transportation / Airports
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Sunday, Oct. 6: Operational Update – Hurricane Milton
Our airport is open and operational while we continue to monitor the status of Hurricane Milton. We'll be sure to post updates should operational changes occur. A friendly reminder that many airlines may adjust their schedules to better accommodate their travelers during this inclement weather – delays and cancellations may occur.
Please verify with your airline directly for any updates regarding your specific flight. For general airport status, please visit: https://nasstatus.faa.gov/.
Sunday, Oct. 6: TPA is currently open and operational. Airport officials are monitoring the forecast for Milton. They will announce any change in operations on social media and their website, TampaAirport.com.
Please check with your airline for the latest flight information.
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Hurricane Helene: Airline Travel Advisories
United has issued a travel alert impacting five airports in Florida, including Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA).
Airports affected:
Key West, FL, US (EYW)
Orlando, FL, US (MCO)
Fort Myers, FL, US (RSW)
Sarasota/Bradenton, FL, US (SRQ)
Tampa, FL, US (TPA)
Passengers who bought a ticket on or before October 4, 2024, and are due to travel October 7, 2024 - October 10, 2024, to, from or through any of the listed airports can reschedule the trip with no change fees and fare differences.
You can reschedule your trip and we’ll waive change fees and fare differences. But, your new flight must be a United flight departing between October 5, 2024 and October 17, 2024. Tickets must be in the same cabin and between the same cities as originally booked.
Delta Airlines has issued a travel alert for eight airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling October 7, 2024 - October 10, 2024, to, from or through any of the listed airports:
Airports affected:
Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Orlando, FL (MCO)
Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Tampa Bay, FL (TPA)
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB)
Key West, FL (EYW)
Gainesville, FL (GNV)
Melbourne, FL (MLB)
When rebooked travel occurs on or before October 12, 2024 in the same cabin of service as originally booked, the fare difference will be waived. A fare difference may apply when the waiver is class to class restrictive and the original booking class is not maintained in the rebooked itinerary.
When rebooked travel occurs after October 12, 2024, a difference in fare may apply.
If travel is not able to be rescheduled within these guidelines, customers may cancel their reservation and apply any unused value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket for a period of one year from the original ticket issuance. Applicable fare difference may apply for new travel dates. Final travel must be completed by end of ticket validity.
Delta Airlines has issued a travel alert for twelve airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling October 8, 2024 - October 10, 2024, to, from or through any of the listed airports:
Airports affected:
Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL)
Fort Myers, Florida (RSW)
Gainesville, Florida (GNV)
Jacksonville, Florida (JAX)
Key West, Florida (EYW)
Melbourne, Florida (MLB)
Miami, Florida (MIA)
Orlando, Florida (MCO)
Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida (SRQ)
Tampa, Florida (TPA)
West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI)
Your change fee is waived if you are traveling on an American Airlines flight, and bought your ticket by October 5, 2024.
You can change your travel dates up to and including October 17, 2024. without any fees if you do not change your origin or destination city, and you rebook in the same cabin or pay the difference. Changes must be booked by October 10, 2024
Travel must be completed within 1 year of original ticket date; difference in fare may apply
JetBlue has issued a travel alert for four airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10, 2024 to/from the following cities:
Airports affected:
Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Orlando, FL (MCO)
Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Tampa Bay, FL (TPA)
Customers may rebook their flights for travel through Sunday, October 13, 2024 online in the manage trips section of jetblue.com prior to the departure time of their originally scheduled flight. Customers with cancelled flights may also opt for a refund to the original form of payment. Original travel must have been booked on or before Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Southwest Airlines has issued a travel alert for four airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO). Southwest say that scheduled service from October 8 through October 10 may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or canceled).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10, 2024 to/from the following cities:
Airports affected:
Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Orlando, FL (MCO)
Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (SRQ)
Tampa, FL (TPA)
Customers holding reservations to, from, or through the cities listed above on the corresponding dates who want to alter their travel plans may rebook or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying additional charges.
Additionally, Customers holding reservations for a flight that is canceled or Customers who opt not to travel as a result of a significant delay may request a refund for the unused portion of their ticket. Alternatively, Customers may cancel the reservation and hold the value of the unused portion of the ticket as a flight credit that can be used to buy a future flight.
Customers who purchased their flights via Southwest.com or our mobile app or by calling Southwest Airlines are eligible to reschedule their travel plans online or from their mobile device.
FrontierAirlines has issued a travel alert for six airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers who bought tickets on or before October 6, 2024 and are traveling October 7, 2024 - October 10, 2024, to, from or through any of the listed airports:
Airports affected:
Orlando, FL (MCO)
Tampa, FL (TPA)
Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Pensacola, FL (PNS)
Jacksonville, FL (JAX)
Miami, FL (MIA)
Changes to your itinerary are subject to any difference in fare and options prices. If your new itinerary is lower in value than your original itinerary, there will be no residual value available to you once you have made the change.
If you cancel your itinerary, you will retain the value of your itinerary less the applicable cancel fee and certain carrier charges as a travel credit.
Spirit Airlines has issued a travel alert for three airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling Monday, October 7 through Thursday, October 10, 2024 to/from the following cities:
Airports affected:
Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Orlando, FL (MCO)
Tampa, FL (TPA)
Guests can make changes to their reservations affected by this event through October 17, 2024 by going to My Trips. Guests can also reach out to Spirit by texting “Hello” to 48763.
To make changes to Spirit Vacation packages contact Spirit Vacations at 877-377-0791.
Delta Airlines has issued a travel alert for seven airports in Florida, including Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO).
The airline will waive change and cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling October 7, 2024 - October 10, 2024, to, from or through any of the listed airports:
Airports affected:
Fort Myers (RSW)
Tampa (TPA)
Jacksonville (JAX)
Orlando (MCO)
West Palm Beach (PBI)
Sarasota (SRQ)
Vero Beach (VRB)
If you have a current reservation through one of the cities listed on the dates above, you can change to the next available flight, or anytime within 14 days of your original flight without additional charges. These can be requested here.
You can also cancel your flight for a full flight credit, redeemable for 24 months from the original booking date.
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Port Canaveral remains open and conducting normal Port operations with no restrictions. Please ensure your businesses and homes are clear of any debris that may become projectiles in the wind. Please review heavy weather plans and make any preparations necessary to safeguard your vessels, crews and/or facilities as the Captain of the Port continues to closely monitor the storm.
Please continue to monitor https://x.com/BrevardEOC and the Port Status Hotline at 321-394-3411 for updates.
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Schools
Hurricane Milton: Update for OCPS families and employees:
We are continuing to monitor and track Hurricane Milton. District leadership has been meeting to discuss preparations for the storm’s impact on Orange County. The OCPS Safety & Emergency Management team is coordinating operations with the Orange County Office of Emergency Management and other local officials to ensure the school district’s decision-making is aligned with our partners.
We will have another update on Monday on any potential school closures and canceling of after-school activities.
OCPS will continue to communicate all updates through phone calls, emails and text messages, as well as posts to our social media pages, and on ocps.net.
We strongly encourage everyone to prepare for the possible impacts from the storm. Again, we will have another update on Monday. Please stay safe.
We are working closely with Seminole County FL Emergency Management to monitor weather conditions due to Tropical Storm Milton. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Osceola School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff is closely monitoring the weather system in the Gulf of Mexico, and, in consultation with emergency management professionals and county leaders, has made the following decisions due to the projected impact to our area:
On Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8, school will be in session. All after-school activities, events, and athletics at all schools will operate as normal on Monday but will be cancelled for Tuesday. The district's Extended Day/Learning Program will operate as normal on both Monday and Tuesday. The Osceola County School Board workshop and Board meeting that was to be held on Tuesday, October 8, have been cancelled. The next Osceola County School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22.
On Wednesday, October 9, all SDOC schools and school district operations will be closed. Employees will not report to work unless deemed essential by supervisor (i.e. Maintenance Department).
The district will continue to closely monitor the impacts of the storm with Osceola County Emergency Management before making any decisions about school for Thursday and Friday of this week to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Parents and community residents are encouraged to monitor the district's social media or website at www.osceolaschools.net for any further school district updates.
Based on the most current forecast, we do not expect significant weather in Polk County tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 7. Consequently, all PCPS schools and offices will remain open during regular hours tomorrow.
However, we will be canceling or rescheduling Monday’s after-school programs and sports. For specific information about rescheduled events, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s school directly.
Please be advised that all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, in response to this storm.
County emergency officials have directed PCPS to activate some of our schools that will be serving as storm shelters for those evacuating their homes.
County emergency officials will be sharing shelter information with the public as it becomes available. Please note only certain schools will be activated to serve as shelters. Visit the Polk County Government’s website and social media for official shelter information.
Again, all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Please note that our decision to close schools does not extend to charter and private schools. We recommend that you contact those institutions directly for any relevant information.
At this time, no decision has been made regarding Friday’s operations for PCPS schools and offices.
We will continue to work closely with emergency management personnel, as well as monitor weather forecasts and this storm’s impact on our community and state. For any official announcements or updates, please stay tuned for communications via automated phone calls, emails, our website and social media accounts.
Lake County public schools are open tomorrow (Monday, 10/7). The district will announce on Monday any changes to school operations resulting from Hurricane Milton. The announcement will be shared directly with parents by email and phone call. It will also be posted on district and school web pages and on district and school official social media pages.
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Volusia County Schools is continuing to work with Volusia County Emergency Management to closely monitor Hurricane Milton.
At this time, all after-school activities except for Extended Day Enrichment Programs will be canceled on Monday, Oct. 7.
VCS will announce further information on Monday about potential school closures after our morning briefing with Volusia County Emergency Management. This will ensure we have the most current information to make the best decisions for the safety of our families and staff.
Families and staff are encouraged to stay tuned to their emails, VCS social media, and the VCS Storm Resource Center webpage (www.vcsedu.org/community/storm-resource-center) for further updates that may impact operations
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Flagler Schools is working closely with Flagler County Emergency Management to monitor this storm as it approaches Florida. Our top priority is leeping students, families, faculty and staff safe.
We will continue to provide updates as necessary to keep everyone safe.
Based on the latest weather forecasts, MCPS will close Wednesday & Thursday due to Hurricane Milton. All after-school extracurricular activities on Tuesday are also canceled.
Information regarding a decision for Friday will be shared later this week.
UCF is actively monitoring Hurricane Milton and will provide an update to the university community asap.
The College is monitoring the development of Hurricane Milton. At this time, based on the current projected forecast from the National Hurricane Center, the Rollins emergency operations team has made the decision to close campus and evacuate.
All classes and events are canceled this week, Monday, October 7, through Friday, October 11. The campus will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, except for emergency essential staff.
Residential students must evacuate campus and follow their Hurricane/Emergency Evacuation plan by Tuesday, October 8, at 5 p.m. The Student Outreach & Resource Center will help you in evacuating to a Red Cross shelter, if necessary. Remember, most shelters do not accept pets.
Take medications, valuables, personal documents and course materials with you. When evacuating, empty and unplug your refrigerator and wrap towels around the base to absorb water due to defrosting. Unplug all power cords. Close and lock your windows tightly, and close blinds. Move any items that may be damaged by water off the floor and cover electronic items with plastic. Remove any trash and lock the door.
Continue to check https://www.rollins.edu/emergency/ and Rollins social media (@rollinscollege) for the most updated information.
Students needing assistance can contact the Student Outreach & Resource Center at care@rollins.edu or call 407.646.2345.
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Campus Closure Announcement for Jacksonville, Brooksville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami-
Davie Satellite Campuses
Due to the forecasted rapid intensification of Hurricane Milton, the following schedule changes will apply to ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and staff:
Monday, October 7: All classes will be conducted online or through virtual assignments.
All in-person events and campus activities are postponed to a later date.
Tuesday, October 8: All classes are canceled, and all events and campus activities are postponed later.
Wednesday, October 9: All classes are canceled, and all events and campus activities are postponed later.
Thursday, October 10: Classes will resume online/virtually, with all assignments available online. In-person events and campus activities will remain postponed.
Based on the predicted storm path, the FAMU main campus will not be impacted. FAMU’s main campus will continue normal operations, and classes will be held as scheduled.
The FAMU Developmental Research School (K-12) and the FAMU Educational Research Center for Child Development will remain open as normally scheduled.
Florida State University is actively monitoring the development and forecast track of Hurricane Milton.
Due to Hurricane Milton and its possible impact on the region, The Ringling campus in Sarasota will be closed to visitors beginning Monday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 9. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota, Florida
The FSU Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota will cancel classes Monday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 10 due to Hurricane Milton.
FSU College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Sarasota, Florida
The College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Sarasota will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 9. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus.
University officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind individuals not to travel into areas with deteriorating weather conditions.
University officials will take additional actions as the future forecasts warrant, so continue to refresh alerts.fsu.edu for updated information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates.
University officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind individuals not to travel into areas with deteriorating weather conditions.
University officials will take additional actions as the future forecasts warrant, so continue to refresh alerts.fsu.edu/ for updated information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates.
Sandbag Locations
Orange County Government's Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring storm conditions.
In preparation for heavy rain, the county will open its free, self-service sandbag program at select parks. Sites will operate on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8, from 9am - 7pm.
Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
Meadow Woods Rec: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
West Orange Rec: 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
More info: www.ocfl.net/storm
With heavy rainfall predicted, and the potential for a storm to form in the Gulf of Mexico, Seminole County and City sandbag operations are open for residents to prepare.
Empty bags and sand are available; residents should bring their own shovels and a partner to assist with filling and loading.
COUNTY LOCATIONS:
Boombah Sports Complex - Overflow Parking Lot, 3325 Cameron Avenue, Sanford
Open Sunday, October 6, 8am - 8pm; weather conditions permitting. Unstaffed.
CITY LOCATIONS:
City of Altamonte Springs - Eastmonte Park - 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs
Open Sunday, October 6, 8am - 7pm. Unstaffed
City of Altamonte Springs - Westmonte Recreation Center - 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs
Open Sunday, October 6, 8am- 7 pm. Unstaffed
City of Longwood, FL - Candyland Sports Complex. - 599 Longdale Ave, Longwood
Open Sunday, October 6, 9am - 5pm. Unstaffed
City of Winter Springs - Central Winds Park - 1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs
Open Sunday, October 6, 8am - 5pm; weather conditions permitting. Unstaffed
City of Oviedo - Public Works - 1725 Evans St, Oviedo
Open Monday, October 7, 10am - 7pm. Staff assistance available. 10 bag maximum
City of Sanford, - Public Works - 800 W. Fulton Street, Sanford
Open Sunday, October 6, 8am - 7 pm. Unstaffed
City of Lake Mary - Lake Mary Sports Complex - 550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary
Open Monday, October 7 - 8am - 6pm.
Find up to date information on PrepareSeminole.org.
Learn more at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/sandbags.
Osceola Couny will be distributing sandbagsSunday, Oct. 6 from 9am - 5pm. and Monday, Oct.7 from 9 am - 6pm at Osceola Heritage Park.
Each household is allowed up to 25 sandbags. Remember to bring your own shovel or filling tool. Supplies are limited, and on a first-come first-served basis.
Residents who still have sandbags from previous distributions, are encouraged to reuse them.
Polk County is making sandbags available throughout the county on Oct. 6 and 7. Locations below will be open from 8am to 5:30pm.
A maximum of 10 sandbags will be provided to each household address to help prevent water intrusion into the home. You will need to bring a driver license to show your local address.
Sandbag site locations are:
Mulberry/South Lakeland – Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
Lakeland – 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
Fort Meade – 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
Frostproof – 350 County Road 630A, Frostproof
Auburndale – 1701 Holt Road, Auburndale
Dundee – 805 Dr. Martin Luther King St. SW, Dundee
Poinciana Park – 5109 Allegheny Road, Kissimmee 34759
Residents living in flood prone areas are encouraged to sandbag their homes.
For more information: http://www.polk-county.net/.../polk-county-sandbags.../
Seven sandbag locations will open Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10:30am to 7pm. Starting Monday, Oct. 7 the sites will be open daily from 7am to 7pm or until weather conditions become unsafe.
Sand and bags will be available on site - residents should bring their own shovels and will need to fill their own bags. There is a max of 10 bags per household in a 24 hour period.
East Lake Sports and Community Complex
24809 Wallick Rd, Sorrento
North Lake Regional Park
40730 Roger Giles Rd, Umatilla
Astor Fire Station 10
23023 State Road 40, Astor
Minneola Athletic Complex
1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave), Minneola
PEAR Gateway Park (Front Entrance)
26701 US Hwy 27, Leesburg
Four Corners Fire Station 112
16240 CR474, Clermont
Hickory Point Recreation Complex
27315 SR 19, Tavares
No sandbag locations announced. As information becomes available we will update this list.
Residents can get valuable information to be prepared at www.sumterprepares.com.
Sandbag operations will resume October 6, from 8am - 5pm at Fire Rescue Station 23 (1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach) and Fire Rescue Station 34 (1700 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Osteen).
Residents should bring a shovel, and please note there’s a limit of 10 sandbags per household.
Additionally, a drive-thru service for pre-filled sandbags will be available from 9am - 1pm. at the Volusia County Branch Jail (1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach), with each vehicle eligible to receive up to 10 bags.
With Tropical Storm Milton forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane, we may experience 4-6 inches of rain and strong winds, so it’s crucial to stay informed and prepared.
Proof of residency is required at all locations, and if you live in an incorporated city, be sure to check with your local government for sandbag distribution information.
Stay safe and updated by downloading the Volusia Emergency Management app or visiting www.volusia.org for the latest updates.
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Countywide Residents (10 per household, self service – please bring a shovel):
Hidden Trails Community Center (6108 Mahogany Blvd, Bunnell)
Sunday: Noon to sunset, Monday: 10am to sunset
Bay Drive Park (30 Bay Dr, The Hammock)
Sunday: Noon to sunset, Monday: 10am to sunset
City of Flagler Beach Residents (Self service – please bring a shovel)
Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church (915 North Central Ave)
Monday: Starting at 9am.
Flagler Beach Fire Station (320 S. Flagler Ave)
Monday: Starting at 9 am.
City of Palm Coast Residents (10 per household, self service – please bring a shovel)
Indian Trails Sports Complex (5455 Belle Terre Pkwy)
Sunday: Noon to sunset, or while supplies last, Monday: Starting at 8am.
For preparedness tips, residents are encouraged to view our Emergency Preparedness Guide at www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency or pick-up a copy at your local library, City Hall, or County Administration Building.
Marion County Emergency Management is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Milton and has announced the opening of nine sandbag locations across Marion County.
The sandbag locations will begin operations at 12pm, Sunday, October. 6. These locations are self-serve, bags are provided, and a limited number of shovels will be available at the sites. However, citizens are encouraged to bring their own.
Officials request that each person limit their use to 10 bags per vehicle.
Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center), 800 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL
ED Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala, FL
Jervey Gantt Park- 2200 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
Dunnellon Public Works, 11924 Bostick St., Dunnellon, Florida 34431
Wrigley Field, 405 County Rd East 316, Citra, FL
John Van Fleet Sports Complex, 14445 NE 14th Street Road, Ocala, FL
Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th St, Belleview FL
Martel Recycling Center, 296 SW 67th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL
Marion Oaks, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL (Behind the Community Center)
For continued updates about Tropical Storm Milton, visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Alert Marion, the county’s emergency notification system, at www.alertmarion.com.
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