With Hurricane Milton forecast to slam Florida bringing life-threatening flooding rainfall especially along the I-4 corridor, local counties are making sandbags available to residents ahead of the storm.
As the West Coast of Florida faces the real possibility of a major hurricane bringing significant disruption to large parts of the state, hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and flooding 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, and to secure outdoor patio furniture, trim trees, and clean out gutters.
Here in Central Florida, sandbag locations are opening throughout the area. In the event of a storm, residents can use sandbags to protect their home against flooding or water damage by strategically placing them around doorways, windows, and openings to divert or absorb water.
Here is the latest list of locations to collect sandbags in Central Florida. We will update this list as we receive new information.
Central Florida Sandbag Locations
Sandbags
Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags. All residents will need to bring their own shovel to fill their sandbags. Individuals with special needs who need sandbag assistance should contact Orange County 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Locations are subject to close earlier than scheduled due to weather conditions.
Sandbag Locations
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
In addition:
The City of Orlando is offering sandbags at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, October 8 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can enter through the gate located at Anderson Street and Rio Grande Avenue. Ten bags per household will be provided, please bring your own shovel. ID is required.
Confirm if your address is within the city limits by using the Information Locator.
Over 200,000 sandbags have been distributed to County residents. Seminole County’s Boombah Sports Complex sandbag location closes Tuesday, October. 8 at 6 p.m.
Check PrepareSeminole.org for City locations.
COUNTY LOCATION:
Boombah Sports Complex Overflow Parking Lot, 3325 Cameron Avenue, Sanford
Open Tuesday October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Staff will be on-site and available to help those who need assistance.
CITY LOCATIONS:
City of Altamonte - Eastmonte Park 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs
Open Tuesday October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Unstaffed
City of Altamonte Springs - Westmonte Recreation Center 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs
Open Tuesday October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Unstaffed
City of Lake Mary - Lake Mary Sports Complex 550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary
Open Tuesday, October 8, 8am-12pm
City of Longwood, FL - Candyland Sports Complex 599 Longdale Ave, Longwood
Open Tuesday, October 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Unstaffed
City of Oviedo - Public Works 1725 Evans St, Oviedo
Open Tuesday, October 8, 7am-12pm
Staff assistance available. 10 bag maximum
City of Oviedo - Shane Kelly Park 488 Waggin Trail, Oviedo
Open Tuesday, October 8, 7am-12pm
City of Sanford, FL Government - 18th Street Park NEW Location 430 W. 18th St., Sanford - Please enter at 16th St and Elm Ave. Open 24 hours Unstaffed
City of Winter Springs - Central Winds Park 1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs
Open Tuesday, October 8, 8am-12pm Unstaffed
Find up to date information on PrepareSeminole.org.
Learn more at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/sandbags.
Sandbags will be available at at the following locations:
Tuesday, October 8:
Celebration Athletic & Recreation Complex
305 Campus St, Kissimmee, FL 34747 - Open 6 a.m. until sandbags run out (Sandbags have run out).
Tuesday, October 8:
Osceola Heritage Park
1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee FL 34744 - Open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Supplies will be provided including bags and sand. Residents are allowed 25 sandbags per household and will need to bring their own shovel or filling tool. Supplies are limited, and sandbags will be available for filling on a first-come, first-served basis.
Polk County will have sand bags available countywide on Oct 8. from 8 a.m. and noon.
A maximum of 10 bags of sand will be provided to each home to help prevent water intrusion into the home. You'll need to bring a driver's license to show your local address.
The locations of the sandbag sites are:
Mulberry/South Lakeland – Parque Loyce E. Harpe, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
Lakeland – 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
Fort Meade – 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
Frost Proof: 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 place sandbags in their homes. For more information: http://www.polk-county.net/.../polk-county-sandbags.../
On Tuesday, Oct. 8 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
Sandbag locationsare now closed.
Residents can get valuable information to be prepared at www.sumterprepares.com.
Volusia County’s pre-filled sandbag distribution site has been moved from the Volusia County Branch Jail and is now being hosted at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Additionally, self-service sandbag distribution will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following Fire Rescue Stations:
Station 22, 213 N. U.S. Highway 1, Oak Hill
Station 23, 1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach
Station 34, 1700 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Osteen
Residents can receive up to 10 sandbags at each location, they should bring a shovel and avoid blocking fire station bays to ensure emergency access. All residents of Volusia County can access sandbags with proof of residency, regardless of whether they live in an incorporated city or an unincorporated area.
Free sandbags will be distributed at Chain of Lakes Park, Mitch Ellington Park, Wickham Park, and the Palm Bay EFSC Campus on Monday, Oct. 7, from 8 am to 6 pm.
All planned sandbag locations for Tuesday, 10/08/24 are listed below.
Countywide Residents (10 per household):
Hidden Trails Community Center (6108 Mahogany Blvd, Bunnell)
Tuesday: 10am to 7pm (Self Service, please bring a shovel)
Sheriff’s Office will have assistance available 11am-4pm
Bay Drive Park (30 Bay Dr, The Hammock)
Tuesday: 10am to 7pm (Self Service, please bring a shovel)
Sheriff’s Office will have assistance available 11am-4pm
City of Flagler Beach Residents
Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church (915 North Central Ave)
Tuesday: Starting at 9am (Self Service, please bring a shovel)
Flagler Beach Fire Station (320 S. Flagler Ave)
Tuesday: Starting at 9am (Self Service, please bring a shovel)
City of Palm Coast Residents (10 per household)
Indian Trails Sports Complex (5455 Belle Terre Pkwy)
Tuesday: Starting at 8am (Self Service, please bring a shovel)
City of Bunnell Residents (10 per household)
Behind Coquina City Hall (200 block of South Pine Street)
Tuesday: 11 am (Self Service, please bring a shovel)
Please bring a shovel and note that any location may close early if supplies are exhausted. This post will be updated with new information.
Marion County Emergency Management is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Milton and has announced the opening of nine sandbag locations across Marion County.
On Tuesday, October 8, sandbag operations are OPEN at 7am to 7pm.
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)
We urge you to stay informed and stay safe as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.
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