Where to get sandbags in Central Florida ahead of future Tropical Storm Debby

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As FOX 35 forecasters continue to monitor a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic, known as Potential Cyclone Four, by the National Hurricane Center, communities in Central Florida are opening sandbag locations.

Here are the latest sandbag locations in Central Florida:

Alachua County sandbag locations

Alachua County will distribute sandbag bags (10 per car) beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and ending at 6 p.m. at Wayside Park (11855 NW US 441). Sandbags, sand, and shovels will be available for self-service.

Residents who pick up sandbags can access the county’s pick-up site via CR 237 and Eastbound NW 126th Ave. To control traffic and expedite the pick-up process, please follow the directions below. Access to the site via westbound NW 120th Lane and northbound NW 59th Terrace will not be permitted.

From Northbound US 441 (From Gainesville)
Turn Right onto CR 237 (at the Dollar General)
Turn Right onto NW 126th Ave.
Turn Right onto NW 59th Terrace to access Wayside Park (at the Mobile Convenient Store)

From Southbound US 441 (From Alachua)
Turn Left onto CR 237 (at the Dollar General)
Turn Right onto NW 126th Ave.
Turn Right onto NW 59th Terrace to access Wayside Park (at the Mobile Convenient Store)The City of Gainesville will also have sandbag locations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Citizens Field (1400 NE 8th Ave.) (self-serve) and its Public Works building (405 NW 39th Ave.) (full service and pre-filled bags). Call your local city government for other sandbag locations.

Lake County sandbag locations

Seven sandbag locations will open today (08/02) from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the sites will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until weather conditions become unsafe. Sand and bags will be available on-site. Residents should bring their own shovels and must fill their bags.

Residents who need assistance filling bags can visit one of the three locations marked with asterisks (**). Those locations will have inmates on-site to prepare sandbags for those who need help.

East Lake Sports and Community Complex at 24809 Wallick Rd, Sorrento
North Lake Regional Park at 40730 Roger Giles Rd, Umatilla
Astor Fire Station 10 at 23023 State Road 40, Astor
Minneola Athletic Complex at 1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave), Minneola
PEAR Gateway Park (Front Entrance) at 26701 US Hwy 27, Leesburg
Four Corners Fire Station 112 at 16240 CR474, Clermont
Hickory Point Recreation Complex at 27315 SR 19, Tavares

Marion County sandbag locations

Ocala's sandbag locations will begin operations at 12:00 p.m. today and will remain open through Saturday until the sand is depleted. These locations are self-serve, and officials request that citizens limit their use to 10 bags per vehicle.

Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center), 800 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL
Ed Crosky Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala, FL

Marion County sandbag locations will begin operations at 12:00 p.m. today and will be open until 7:00 p.m. today. They will reopen on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. These locations are self-serve, and officials request that citizens limit their use to 10 bags per vehicle.

Dunnellon Public Works, 11924 Bostick St., Dunnellon, Florida 34431
Wrigley Field, 405 County Rd East 316, Citra, FL
John Van Fleet Sports Complex, 14445 NE 14th Street Road, Ocala, FL
Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th St, Belleview FL
Martel Recycling Center, 296 SW 67th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL
Marion Oaks, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL (Behind the Community Center)

Orange County sandbag locations

Ocoee will open a self-serve sandbag distribution site on Saturday, August 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public Works Department, 301 Maguire Road.Ocoee residents must bring a valid ID or city utility bill for proof of residency. Each household will be provided 10 empty sandbags to be filled by the resident. Sand is available at Public Works and staff will provide tools to fill sandbags; however, residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel or trowel.

Winter Park residents can pick up sandbags on Saturday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to noon. Please bring proof of residency (driver’s license, valid ID, or utility bill statement).

Location (map attached)Rollins Softball Field Parking Lot | 452 Harper St. | Enter site via Harper Street
Quantity (while supplies last): There is a limit of eight per resident or business owner within the city limits.

Please be prepared for a Fill-It-Yourself model, with the city providing shovels, bags, and sand on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are physically unable to fill your sandbags, city staff will be available to assist those in need.

Winter Springs offers sandbag supplies ahead of tropical system

As FOX 35 forecasters continue to monitor a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic, known as Invest 97L by the National Hurricane Center, communities in Central Florida are opening sandbag locations.

Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, weather permitting, ahead of potential impacts from a weather system currently in the Caribbean forecast to develop into a tropical storm within the next 48 hours.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, sandbags and sand will be available at the following Orange County Park locations:

West Orange Recreation Center (309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787)
Downey Park (10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825)
Bithlo Community Park (18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820)
Meadow Woods Park (1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
Clarcona Horse Park (3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703)

Seminole County sandbag locations

Boombah Sports Complex, 3450 E Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2
Unstaffed

City of Altamonte Springs - Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Dr, Altamonte Springs
12:00–7:00 p.m., Open Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4,
Self-service; Park rangers are on site for those who require assistance

City of Altamonte Springs - Westmonte Recreation Center, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs
12:00–7:00 p.m., Open Friday, August 2–Sunday, August 4,
Self-service; Park rangers are on site for those who require assistance

City of Sanford, FL Government - Sanford Public Works
800 Fulton Street, Sanford
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2
Unstaffed

City of Winter Springs - Central Winds Park
1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2
Unstaffed

Sumter County sandbag locations

Sumter County will have self-service sand and sandbags available at the Lake Panasoffkee Regional Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, starting Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sandbag operations will be available according to weather conditions. To obtain the sand and sandbags, residents must provide proof of residence within Sumter County and bring a shovel if they have one. Residents pick up sandbags, fill them, and place them in their vehicles. There is a ten sandbag limit per vehicle.

Volusia County sandbag locations

Volusia County will distribute pre-filled sandbags from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Osteen Fire Station #36, 180 N. State Road 415. Once the pre-filled sandbags have been distributed, empty sandbags, dirt, and shovels will be provided. Each vehicle can receive up to 10 sandbags with proof of Volusia County residency. The sandbags are available to all Volusia County residents while supplies last. Additionally, multiple Volusia County municipalities offer residents within their jurisdiction free sandbags.

Field next to the REC Center at 4655 City Center Circle, Port Orange, on Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The city will provide 10 free sandbags per household, sand. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels and, if possible, a helper to assist.

Sports Complex football stadium at 2335 Sunset Dr. Access to sand piles and bags will remain open 24 hours a day through the weekend. Limit 15 bags per resident; please bring a shovel.

DeLand will have sand and bags available for residents beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday ahead of expected tropical weather this weekend. The city’s sand and bag distribution site will be in the parking lot south of Melching Field, 601 South Woodland Boulevard, at the corner of East Hubbard Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard. The site will remain open until noon Saturday. Sand and bags will be on site. Please bring your shovel and ID for proof of residency. There will be a limit of 10 bags per residence.

Ormond Beach residents who show their IDs receive up to 10 complimentary bags. Remember to bring your shovel! Visit Nova Community Center (440 N Nova Rd) on Saturday: 9 am - 9 pm and
Sunday: 1 pm - 5:30 pm