ORLANDO, Fla. – With heavy rain and flooding possible in Central Florida, some counties are offering free sandbags to residents who want to prepare.
A surge of tropical moisture is forecast to drench Florida, but the exact location of the worst-hit spots is not yet known.
Below is a list of locations where sandbags are being offered. This list will be updated as more cities or counties announce their locations.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
The city of Winter Springs is offering self-serve sandbag operations at Central Winds Park.
Empty bags and sand will be available to all residents of Seminole County on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8a.m. to 5 p.m. or while supplies last.
Residents are limited to 15 sandbags per household. They should bring their own shovels and gloves and be prepared to fill and load the bags themselves.
Drivers should enter Central Winds Park via SR-434 and Central Winds Drive. Once inside the park, continue on to the roundabout to the left and then straight to the parking area at the rear of the park.
VOLUSIA COUNTY
residents can pick up sand and sandbags from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the following locations:
- 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
Residents may fill their sandbags at both fire station locations and should bring a shovel. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household.
Additionally, the Volusia County Corrections Division will distribute pre-filled sandbags through a drive-thru service from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Volusia County Branch Jail AT 1300 Red John Drive IN Daytona Beach. Each vehicle is eligible to receive up to 10 pre-filled sandbags.
Proof of Volusia County residency is required at all three locations.