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ORLANDO, Fl - A tropical system approaching the Gulf of Mexico is expected to quickly intensify and become a hurricane before possibly making landfall over Florida later this week.
Gov. DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for more than 41 counties across the state ahead of the storm. Ahead of the storm, several counties have opened sandbag locations for people to fill their sandbags.
Here is our latest list. FOX 35 will continue to update as information comes into the newsroom.
Orange County sandbag locations
Orange County Public Works will provide self-serve sandbags on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Residents can pick up 10 unfilled sandbags and will be directed to the on-site sand pile. Please note, residents must bring their own shovel to fill the sandbags. Individuals with special needs who require assistance can contact Orange County 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
- Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
- Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
- Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
- Downey Park:10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
- West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Seminole County sandbag locations
- Winter Springs - The city of Winter Springs will begin self-serve sandbag operations on Sept. 24 at 8 a.m.:Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive.Seminole County residents can collect empty bags and sand from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Each household is limited to 15 sandbags. Residents should bring their own shovels and gloves and be prepared to fill and load the bags themselves.
- Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive.Seminole County residents can collect empty bags and sand from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Each household is limited to 15 sandbags. Residents should bring their own shovels and gloves and be prepared to fill and load the bags themselves.
- Seminole County residents can collect empty bags and sand from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Each household is limited to 15 sandbags. Residents should bring their own shovels and gloves and be prepared to fill and load the bags themselves.
- Oviedo - Sandbag operations will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at noon and will run until 7 p.m.:Public Works Maintenance Yard, 1725 Evans St.Residents must bring their own shovels. Crews will be available to assist those who need help, and bags will be provided.
- Public Works Maintenance Yard, 1725 Evans St.Residents must bring their own shovels. Crews will be available to assist those who need help, and bags will be provided.
- Residents must bring their own shovels. Crews will be available to assist those who need help, and bags will be provided.
Volusia County sandbag locations
- Edgewater - The city of Edgewater has stocked two locations with sand piles:Southwest Corner of Hibiscus Drive and 26th StreetMango Tree Lake (901 Mango Tree Drive)Both locations are accessible 24 hours a day. Residents should bring their own shovels and bags outside staffed hours at the Hibiscus Drive location. The Mango Tree Lake location will not be staffed, so residents must bring their own bags and shovels. Bags may also be purchased at local home supply centers or double-bagged, heavy-duty garbage bags may be used.
- Southwest Corner of Hibiscus Drive and 26th Street
- Mango Tree Lake (901 Mango Tree Drive)Both locations are accessible 24 hours a day. Residents should bring their own shovels and bags outside staffed hours at the Hibiscus Drive location. The Mango Tree Lake location will not be staffed, so residents must bring their own bags and shovels. Bags may also be purchased at local home supply centers or double-bagged, heavy-duty garbage bags may be used.
- Both locations are accessible 24 hours a day. Residents should bring their own shovels and bags outside staffed hours at the Hibiscus Drive location. The Mango Tree Lake location will not be staffed, so residents must bring their own bags and shovels. Bags may also be purchased at local home supply centers or double-bagged, heavy-duty garbage bags may be used.
Polk County sandbag locations
Polk County will offer sandbags at multiple locations on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Each household can receive up to 10 sandbags to help prevent water from entering their home. Be sure to bring your driver’s license to verify your local address.
The locations listed below 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
Lake County sandbag locations
None announced yet. As information comes into the newsroom, we'll update.
Sumter County sandbag locations
None announced yet. As information comes into the newsroom, we'll update.
Osceola County sandbag locations
None announced yet. As information comes into the newsroom, we'll update.
Brevard County sandbag locations
None announced yet. As information comes into the newsroom, we'll update.
Flagler County sandbag locations
None announced yet. As information comes into the newsroom, we'll update.
Marion County sandbag locations
None announced yet. As information comes into the newsroom, we'll update.