Preps for Milton are underway as sandbag sites have already opened, or are preparing to open, across Central Florida.

Here's where you can get sandbags in Central Florida.

All eyes are on the tropics, and some are beginning to prep their homes just in case.

As Nicole on Wednesday evening gained hurricane strength while churning closer to Florida, voluntary evacuations began in the morning for coastal areas of St. Johns County.

In Lake County, there are five sandbag locations where people can pick up sandbags for free. Officials said they gave out more than 3,600 sandbags on the first day Sunday.

Brevard County residents filled sandbags Saturday to help prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen on its projected path toward Florida, multiple counties in Central Florida are offering locations for residents to pick up free sandbags. DeBaryThe City of DeBary has sandbags available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, and Friday at the DeBary City Hall Parking Lot. Oak HillThe City of Oak Hill will have sand and bags available for residents from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents with special needs can request delivery of sandbags to their residence if they are unable to fill sandbags or unload sandbags from their vehicle. “If residents bring their own bags, please make sure they are small trash bags and are double bagged,” officials said.