FLORIDA — Sandbag locations are open ahead of Hurricane Milton, which took on its name Saturday. We will be posting more locations as they become available.
BREVARD COUNTY
Sandbags are no loner available.
ORANGE COUNTY
In preparation for the inclement weather, Winter Park residents can pick up sandbags on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Showalter Field Parking Lot at 288 Perth Lane.
Limit of eight per resident or business owner within the city limits. Please bring a proof of residency: driver’s license, valid ID or utility bill statement. Please be prepared for a Fill-It-Yourself model with the city providing shovels, bags and sand on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are physically unable to fill your sandbags, city staff will be available to assist those in need.
Meanwhile, Orange County will open its free, self-service sandbag program at six park locations on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The locations are: Barnett Park, Bithlo Park, Clarcona Horse Park, Downey Park, Meadow Woods Park, West Orange Recreation Center. For more information, visit the Orange County Public Works website.
- Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
- Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando, FL 32820
- Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Rd., Apopka, FL 32703
- Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Ave., Orlando, FL 32825
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
- West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S. West Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787
OSCEOLA COUNTY
In preparation for potential severe weather conditions from Milton, through a joint effort among Osceola County, Kissimmee and St. Cloud, residents may fill and make sandbags at Osceola Heritage Park.
Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are urged to review their plans for heavy rainfall events. Based on observations, the County’s lakes and ponds have ample capacity to handle the expected rain.
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. Residents are advised to re-use filled sandbags they have at home from distributions earlier this year.
Sandbag Distribution Location:
- Osceola Heritage Park, (Shakerag Road): 1211 Shakerag Rd., Kissimmee FL 34744
- Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Celebration Athletic & Recreation Complex
- 305 Campus St, Kissimmee, FL, 34747. Open from 7 a.m. until sandbags run out.
Sandbag Safety and Disposal Recommendations:
- Osceola County recommends that residents store uncontaminated sandbags for reuse during possible future storms. Sandbags that have not come into contact with water can be saved to be used in case of additional flooding.
- Uncontaminated sand can be used for gardens or flower beds and bags can be thrown in the garbage.
- Never use the sand from sandbags to fill children’s sandboxes or playgrounds.
- Residents wishing to dispose of sandbags may take them to the Bass Road Yard Waste Disposal Site at 750 S. Bass Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746.
All residents should continue to prepare for severe weather by creating a family plan and disaster supply kit, securing personal property and having a place to go in the event of an evacuation. Learn more at readyosceola.org.
Residents should stay informed by monitoring weather reports and by receiving emergency phone alerts through Osceola’s free AlertOsceola service, by texting the word “alertosceola” to 888777.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
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.
Boombah Sports Complex
Overflow Parking Lot, 3325 Cameron Ave., Sanford
TBD
Staff will be on-site and available to help those who need assistance.
CITY LOCATIONS:
Please check with cities for the latest updates.
City of Altamonte Springs: Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs
TBD
Unstaffed
City of Altamonte Springs: Westmonte Recreation Center
624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs
TBD
Unstaffed
City of Lake Mary: Lake Mary Sports Complex
550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary
TBD
City of Longwood: Candyland Sports Complex
599 Longdale Ave., Longwood
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Unstaffed
City of Oviedo: Public Works
1725 Evans St, Oviedo
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Staff assistance available. 10 bag maximum
City of Sanford: Public Works
18th St. Park, Sanford (the grass field across from Sanford Middle School)
Open 24/7 at the new location
Self-service site, please bring shovel
- Elderly and disabled folks will be assisted at Seminole County's Boombah Sports Complex Sandbag Operations, located at 3325 Cameron Avenue, Sanford. This site will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
City of Winter Springs: Central Winds Park
1000 Central Winds Drive, Winter Springs
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Unstaffed
City of Oviedo: Shane Kelly Park
488 Waggin Trail, Oviedo
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
City of Sanford: 18th Street Park
430 W. 18th St., Sanford. Please enter at 16th St and Elm Avenue.
Open 24 hours
Unstaffed
VOLUSIA COUNTY
"A record number of more than 30,000 sandbags were handed out to residents over the last three days. Unfortunately, there is no more sand available. Residents can still find sand through Volusia County's sites," Port Orange stated.
The following are open on Wednesday, Oct. 09, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 22, Oak Hill Station, 213 N. U.S. Highway 1, Oak Hill
- Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 23, Turnbull Station, 1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach
- Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 34, Indian Mound Station, 1700 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Osteen
- Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 45, St. Johns Station, 2580 W. State Road 44, DeLand
- Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand
The city also has a severe weather information page available on its website www.port-orange.org.
There will be a limit of 10 bags per residence. Please have ID available for proof of residency.
Volusia County officials will post updates of sandbag locations here.