Free Sandbags in Central Florida

Central Florida — With Florida in the cone of uncertainty and still a lot of unknowns as far as the strength of the oncoming storm, Central Florida counties are offering sandbags to residents.

Even if we escape flooding, they are great to have on hand during hurricane season. And you know what they say...plan for the worst and then hope for the best!

ORANGE COUNTY SANDBAGS

Most sites are open seven days a week from July 16, 2020 - August 1, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have questions or need additional information, please call 3-1-1.

Know Before You Go:

• The program is for Orange County residents only. Residents are required to show a valid I.D. with an Orange County address.
• Sandbags are first-come, first-served, and while supplies last
• Residents are required to wear a facemask while filling sandbags
• Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel to fill their sandbags
• Park staff will provide residents with 10 unfilled sandbags, as well as a “how-to” instructional sheet in English or in Spanish regarding how to fill, store and dispose of sandbags.
• One free package of face masks and travel-size hand sanitizers will be given per household

Sandbag Sites:

• Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Dr.
• Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Ave.
• Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Ave.
• Meadow Woods Park: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir.
• West Orange Recreational Complex: 309 Southwest West Crown Point Rd. (This complex has limited hours on Sundays, 1 - 8 p.m.)

SEMINOLE COUNTY SANDBAGS

You must wear a mask and keep 6 feet away from everyone in the area.

BOOMBAH SEMINOLE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX

• WHERE: Overflow Parking Lot, 3450 East Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford
• WHEN: Beginning Wednesday, July 29, daily from 8:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

OVIEDO PUBLIC WORKS MAINTINANCE YARD

• WHERE: 1725 Evans Street, Oviedo
• WHEN: Thursday, July 30-Friday, July 31, 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m.

SANFORD PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY

• WHERE: 800 West Fulton Street, Sanford
• WHEN: Beginning Wednesday, July 29, daily from 8:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

Altamonte Springs will provide sand and bags for City residents at the following locations on Friday, July 31.

• Eastmonte Park - 830 Magnolia Drive (off S. Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Hours: Sand and bags available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Westmonte Recreation Center - 624 Bills Lane (off Spring Oaks Blvd.)

Hours: Sand and bags available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents must bring their own shovel as this is a self-service operation. Each household is limited to 15 bags. Park rangers are on site between 3 and 7 p.m. for those who require assistance.

Residents are expected to maintain social distancing consistent with Seminole County Executive Order 2020-030. Face coverings are also required when social distancing cannot be achieved. Residents are asked to remain in their vehicles until they are directed to advance into the sandbag loading area.

For more information, contact us at (407) 571-8340 during normal business hours or at (407) 571-8686 for after-hours questions. Visit www.Altamonte.org/Storm for the latest City updates.

OSCEOLA COUNTY

No information on sandbags has been posted at this time but click here for updates or to make contact with county officials.

VOLUSIA COUNTY

No information on sandbags has been posted at this time but click here for updates or to make contact with county officials.

LAKE COUNTY

No information on sandbags has been posted at this time but click here for updates or to make contact with county officials.

BREVARD COUNTY

No information on sandbags has been posted at this time but click here for updates or to make contact with county officials.

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