Tropical Storm Nicole: Where to get sandbags around Central Florida

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - Tropical Storm Nicole continues to strengthen – with winds late Tuesday near 70 mph – and move towards Florida, officials are urging people to prepare their homes, emergency kits, and disaster plans. In some areas along the coast, voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders have been issued.

One way to prepare is sandbags. Several areas around Central Florida have opened sandbag-filling locations.

Brevard County

Brevard County will open two sandbag locations on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Brevard County Jail Complex - Across the street, 855 Camp Road, Sharpes, Florida
Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne Florida

Flagler County

Two sandbag locations will open on Monday in Flagler County as officials warn residents about elevated winds, high tides, and sand dunes that are slated to take a pounding when the storm passes through the state.

"Hurricane Ian has significantly impacted our Atlantic Coast dune system," said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. "We know we are going to suffer some impacts from this storm, and we want residents to be as prepared as they can be."

Residents are limited to 10 sandbags per household which will be available at the following locations:

Flagler Technical College - 5633 N. Oceanshore Blvd., The Hammock – 8 a.m. until supplies are gone.
Bay Drive Park – 30 Bay Drive, The Hammock – 8 a.m. until supplies are gone.

Flagler County officials said it is unlikely that they will order evacuations for the upcoming storm, but urge property owners to pay attention to weather forecasts and to expect direct impacts to the beaches and dune systems.

Lake County

Lake County will open six sandbag locations. They will open on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and be open daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Astor, 23023 State Road 40, Astor
East Lake Sports and Community Complex, 24809 Wallick Road, Sorrento
P.E.A.R. Park, 26701 US Hwy 27, Leesburg
North Lake Regional Park, 40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
Minneola Athletic Complex, 1300 Fosgate Road, Minneola
Lake County Fire Station 112 (Four Corners), 16240 County Rd. 474, Clermont

Orange County

Orange County's self-serve sandbag stations will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the following locations:

Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
Fort Christmas Historical Park (Overflow lot), 1300 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas, FL 32709
Clarcona Horse Park, 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
Orange County Multi-Cultural Center, 7149 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818 (old Goodings Grocery Store)

Osceola County

Osceola County will open a sandbag location on Nov. 7 and 8. Monday hours will be 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., and Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Osceola Heritage Park, 1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee

Seminole County

Empty bags and dirt will be available at the below Seminole County sites. The sites are self-serve and residents should bring their own shovel and gloves. There is a limit of up to 15 bags per household. (Assistance will be provided to elderly individuals and those with special needs.)

Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station, 217 2nd St, Geneva on Monday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lake Monroe Wayside Park, 4150 Highway 17, Sanford on Monday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
BOOMBAH Sports Complex, 3450 E Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford on Monday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

City sites are as follows:

City of Longwood: Candyland Park, 599 Longdale Ave. on Monday, November 7 through Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while supplies last.
City of Winter Springs: Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Dr. (Up to 10 sandbags per household) on Monday, November 7 through Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while supplies last.
City of Altamonte Springs: Merrill Park - 985 Merrill Park Drive (Off Jamestown Blvd) Monday, November 7, from noon to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City of Sanford: Public Works Complex, 800 W Fulton St. on Monday, November 7, from noon to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City of Oviedo: Public Works Maintenance Yard, 1785 Evans St. on Monday, November 7, from noon to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.