Sandbags By County
Some counties and cities across the Tampa Bay area opened up free sandbag locations to help residents prepare for the possibility of heavy rains and flooding.
Anyone living in areas that are prone to flooding should consider picking up some sandbags.
CITRUS COUNTY
Sites will be open 24/7, but assistance will be available during certain hours. Bags will be provided, but after hours, make sure to bring your own shovels and helpers.
- Homosassa Recreation Park
- 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa
- Open 24/7
- Assistance available Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Assistance available Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Bicentennial Park
- 501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River
- Open 24/7
- Assistance available Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Assistance available Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Floral Park
- 9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City
- Open 24/7
- Assistance available Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Assistance available Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Old Hernando Elementary School
- 2435 N Florida Ave, Hernando
- Open 24/7
- Assistance available Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Assistance available Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HERNANDO COUNTY
A limited supply of sand and sandbags will be at the following locations. Residents must bring their own shovels. Officials said the sites will remain open until weather conditions begin to deteriorate.
- Linda Pedersen Park
- 6300 Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill
- Open Monday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Anderson Snow Park
- 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill
- Open Monday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ridge Manor Community Center
- 34240 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor
- Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Spring Lake Methodist Church
- 4191 Spring Lake Hwy., Brooksville
- Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PASCO COUNTY
Officials have opened multiple self-serve sandbag sites, which will be open 24 hours to Pasco County residents. Sand and sandbags will be restocked daily, weather permitting. Officials ask that you bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own bags.
- Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn)
- 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio
- Open 24/7
- Magnolia Valley Golf Course
- 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey
- Open 24/7
- Veterans Memorial Park
- 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson
- Open 24/7
- Pasco Fire Rescue Station #29
- 6907 Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills
- Open 24/7
PINELLAS COUNTY
The City of Dunedin is offering pre-filled sandbags to Dunedin residents and business owners with proof of residency. Once they are gone, sand, bags and shovels will be available. There will be a limit of 15 bags per resident or business owner. There will also be assistance available for those who need it.
- City of Dunedin Highlander Park (parking lot)
- 903 Michigan Blvd
- Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
- Indian Rocks Beach
Self-serve distribution station (Kolb Park, 1507 Bay Palm Boulevard)
- Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until supplies run out)
- City of Pinellas Park
- Pre-made sandbag site in parking lot (6151 78th Avenue)
- Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Self-serve sandbag site at Helen Howarth Park (6301 94th Avenue)
- Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Pre-made sandbag site in parking lot (6151 78th Avenue)
POLK COUNTY
Polk County officials said sandbags will be available throughout the county on Tuesday, September 24. Locations will be open from 8 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
- Mulberry/South Lakeland – Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
- Lakeland – 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
- Fort Meade – 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
- Frostproof – 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
SARASOTA COUNTY
Officials opened the self-service sandbag stations to Sarasota County residents. There will be a limit of ten bags per vehicle, and bags and sand will be provided. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.
- Twin Lakes Park
- 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ed Smith Stadium (parking lot)
- 2700 12th St., Sarasota
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- South County Fleet Services
- 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Rd., Venice
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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