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Tampa
Beginning Friday, August 2, 2024, through Saturday, August 3, 2024, sandbag sites will be offered at:
• Himes Avenue Complex (4501 South Himes Avenue)
• Al Barnes Park (2902 North 32nd Street)
• Al Lopez Park (4810 North Himes Avenue)
Seniors and individuals with special needs will be attended first, with a dedicated time for sandbag filling on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Immediately after, all members of the public will have the opportunity to visit the sites through Saturday until 7:00 P.M.
Each household can take up to 10 sandbags, with new sandbag filling machines on hand to make the process easier.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Please visit tampa.gov/hurricane to fill out the form and for other hurricane-related resources, like evacuation zones, shelter updates, and more
St. Petersburg
The year-round sandbag location at the Pavement and Traffic Operations Building (1744 9th Ave. N) is now closed. Instead, emergency full-service sandbag locations will be operational on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until weather conditions permit.
Full-Service Sandbag Locations (August 2-4):
– Lake Maggiore Park Shelter Area: 3601 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S
– Northeast Park East Baseball Field Parking Lot: 955 62nd Ave. N
– Northwest Swimming Pool Parking Lot Park: 2331 60th St. N
Self-Service Locations (August 2-4):
– Dell Homes Park: 2741 22nd St. S
– Fossil Park Northern Most Parking Lot: 6875 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. N
– Walter Fuller Soccer Field Parking Lot: 2800 75th St. N
Important Information for Residents:
– Each household is eligible to receive up to 10 sandbags.
– Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, is required to collect sandbags.
– Staff will be available to assist seniors and individuals who require help with filling and loading sandbags at the Full-Service Sandbag Locations only.
stpete.org/hurricane
Dunedin
The City of Dunedin says that pre-filled sandbags will be available at the City of Dunedin Highlander Park parking lot, 903 Michigan Blvd. today (August 2) from noon until 7:00 p.m. until supplies last.
The city says that once pre-filled sandbags are gone, sand and bags will be available.
Sandbags at this site are available to City of Dunedin residents and business owners with proof of residency: driver’s license or recent utility bill.
There is a limit of 15 bags per resident or business owner. Sand, sandbags and shovels are available at the site. Assistance will be provided for those with special needs.
Dunedin provided these tips on how to properly fill and stack sandbags
- Fill bags one-half to two-thirds of the way full
- Over-filled bags will result in a leaky sandbag wall
- Stack sandbags so that the seams between the bags are staggered
- Tuck the top of each bag under to ensure that that bag is sealed by its own weight
Please call the Public Services Division at 727-298-3232 or 727-298-3233 for further information.
For updates and information, sign up for Alert Pinellas http://pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas/
Pinellas Park
The City of Pinellas Park has announced that a drive-thru sandbag site is open for Pinellas Park residents only as the storm system known as Invest 97 L approaches and heavy rains are expected.
The pick-up location is in the parking lot at 6151 78th Ave N. in Pinellas Park today (Aug. 2) from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Residents can get up to 10 sandbags each.
Residents must show a water bill and/or valid driver’s license indicating they are residents of Pinellas Park.
