Counties and cities across the Tampa Bay area opened up free sandbag locations to help residents prepare for the possibility of tropical weather.
Hillsborough County
City of Tampa
There are three sandbag sites that Tampa residents can visit.
- Himes Avenue Complex: 4501 S. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33611
- Al Barnes Park: 2902 N. 32nd Street, Tampa, FL, 33605
- MacFarlane Park: 1700 N MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33607 (Site between Maxwell and Renfrew)
All three sites will be open starting Sunday.
Sunday Hours:
Seniors and residents with special needs can get their sandbags from 8 a.m. to noon.
General Public Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
After Sunday, distribution sites will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice.
Citrus County
Citrus County residents can visit either of the following self-serve sandbag sites.
- Bicentennial Park: 501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River
- Citronelle: 7888 W Dunklin St, Dunnellon
- Crystal River Firehouse: 650 NW 3rd Avenue (operated by the City of Crystal River)
- Floral Park: 9530 S Parkside Avenue, Floral City
- Homosassa Community Park: 4210 S Grandmarch Avenue, Homosassa
Or the two following full-service sites:
- 7490 W Gulf-to-Lake Hwy Crystal River (across from Dan's)
- 4508 S Grandmarch Ave Homosassa (off Grover Cleveland)
Full-service sandbag sites are currently open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limit 12 bags per vehicle. Self-serve sites are open 24 hours but are not monitored overnight for the availability of supplies. Sand and sandbags will be provided. Those wishing to take advantage of the self-serve sites will need to bring a shovel. If you have any questions about sandbag sites, contact the Citrus County Road Maintenance Division at (352) 527-7610.
Pinellas County
Open for unincorporated residents Monday, Aug. 28, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Limited to 10 per vehicle. Residents will be required to show identification for proof of residency.
Sand, bags and shovels will be provided. Residents will fill up their own bags. Assistance is available for handicapped residents.
Sandbags are only recommended for residents who may experience minor flooding from rainfall. They will not protect against storm surge.
Self-service sandbag locations
- John Chesnut Sr. Park: 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor
- Walsingham Park: 12615 102nd Ave, Seminole
City of St. Petersburg
The City of St. Pete will open eight self-service sites on Sunday and three full-service sites on Monday. All sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Self-service sandbag locations
- Lake Vista Tennis Court Parking Lot: 12th St. S & 60th Ave. S
- Lakewood Sports Complex Parking Lot: 2001 Country Club Way S
- Grandview Park Parking Lot: 3734-3814 6th St. S
- Childs Park Pool Parking Lot: 1227 43rd St. S
- Campbell Park Shelter Area Parking Lot: 1360 5th Ave. S (Adjacent to I-175)
- Azalea Athletic Fields Parking Lot: 1600 72nd St. N
- Walter Fuller Soccer Field Parking Lot: 2800 75th St. N
- Garden Club of St. Petersburg: 500 Sunset Dr. S
Full-service sandbag locations
- Northeast Park: 955 62nd Ave. NE
- Lake Maggiore Shelter Area: 3601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. St. S
- Northwest Swimming Pool Parking Lot: 2331 60th St. N
St. Pete residents can get sandbags at the following non-emergency site throughout hurricane season.
- The Pavement and Traffic Operations Building: 1744 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL, 33713
City of Pinellas Park
- Helen Howarth Park: 6301 94th Ave N. Pinellas Park
- Pinebrook Park: 7202 118th Ave N. Pinellas Park
- Broderick Park: 6101 66th Ave N. Pinellas Park
The sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, weather permitting.
City of Dunedin
Sandbags will be available Monday, August 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Highlander Park parking lot: 903 Michigan Blvd Dunedin, FL 34698
City of Gulfport
Sandbags will be available Sunday, August 27, from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. There is a 10-bag limit, and proof of residency may be required.
- 49th Street Neighborhood Center
- 1617 49th Street South
City of Oldsmar
Sandbag Station on Monday, August 28, from 10 am to 3 pm.
- Municipal Services Center: 300 Commerce Blvd Oldsmar, FL 34677
City of Indian Rocks Beach
Sandbag station on Monday, August 28, at 2 p.m.
- Kolb Park: 1507 Bay Palm Boulevard Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Hernando County
Hernando County residents can get sandbags at the following locations starting Saturday, Aug. 26. Sandbag stations are open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Linda Pedersen Park: 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill, FL, 34609
- Anderson Snow Park: 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill, FL, 34609
- Ridge Manor Community Center: 34240 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL, 33523
- City of Brooksville DPW (open 24/7): 600 S Brooksville Ave. Brooksville, FL 34601
Pasco County
Pasco County has three sandbag sites available at the following locations. All locations are self-serve and open 24 hours.
- Pasco County Public Works: 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio, FL, 33576
- Magnolia Valley Golf Course: 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey, FL, 34653
- Former Dade City Police Department building: 38042 Pasco Avenue, Dade City, FL, 33525
- W.H. Jack Mitchell, Jr. Park: 4825 Little Road, New Port Richey
- Veterans Memorial Park: 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson
- Wesley Chapel District Park: 7727 Boyette Road, Wesley Chapel
- Land O' Lakes Recreation Center: 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes
- Zephyrhills Fire Station-2: 6907 Dairy Road, Zephyrhills
City of New Port Richey
New Port Richey residents will be able to get sandbags at a self-service station from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28. Proof of residency and shovels are required.
- The City of NPR Fleet Warehouse: 6420 Pine Hill Road
Polk County
Polk County is making sandbags available throughout the county at Roadway Maintenance Units on Monday, August 28 only.
Emergency Management will continue to monitor Hurricane Idalia’s path to determine if sites will need to be open Tuesday. Locations below will be open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Mulberry: 900 NE 5th St.
- Lakeland: 8970 N. Campbell Road
- Fort Meade: 1061 NE 9th St.
- Frostproof: 350 County Road 630A
- Auburndale: 1701 Holt Road
- Dundee: 805 Dr. Martin Luther King St. SW
- Poinciana Park: 5109 Allegany Road
Manatee County
Self-serve stations open Monday at 9 a.m. Bags provided, limit 10 per household.
- Manatee Beach: 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 34217
- Coquina Beach: 2650 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach 34217
- Bayfront Park: 310 North Bay Blvd., Anna Maria Island 34216
- Rubonia Community Center: 1309 72nd Street East, Palmetto 34221
- 66th St. W Fleet Building (non-ADA; entrance directly across from 65th Street West): 4700 66th Street West. Bradenton 34210
- Pride Park: 6032 9th Street East, Bradenton 34203
City of Bradenton
Monday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m.
- Public Works Annex: 1411 9th St. West. (Enter at 9th St. West)
Sandbag distribution will be limited to 10 bags per car, and a valid ID to demonstrate city residency will be required.
Highlands County
Sand for sandbags will be available for residents starting at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28. Officials said to bring a shovel and a partner to help if needed.
- Emergency Operations Center: 6850 West George Boulevard, Sebring
Hardee County
Sandbags will be available for residents starting Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
There is a 10-bag limit per household, and proof of residency is required.
- Hardee County Public Works office: 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula
Sarasota County
Sarasota County 311 will be open until 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Sandbag operations will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the following locations:
- Ed Smith Stadium: 2700 12th Street, Sarasota.
- Twin Lakes Park: 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
- South County Fleet: 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice.
