City of St. Petersburg Announces Updated Sandbag Distribution Ahead of Monday Storm

City of St. Petersburg Announces Updated Sandbag Distribution Ahead of Monday Storm

Aug. 2, 2024 - As St. Petersburg prepares for a potential storm impacting the area through the weekend into next week, the City has updated its sandbag distribution schedule to assist residents in safeguarding their properties against potential flooding.

Important Update:

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.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for Alert Pinellas, and monitor the City of St. Petersburg's social media channels for real-time updates and important information regarding sandbag availability and other storm-related alerts.

All information can be found at stpete.org/Hurricane.

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