Volusia County Announces a New Sandbag Site, with Distribution to Continue Tomorrow

Posted On: October 7, 2024

Volusia County will continue operating its four sandbag distribution sites on Tuesday, Oct. 8, maintaining the same locations and operating hours as today. Additionally, the County is opening a new self-service sandbag site from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 7, at Fire Rescue Station 45, St. Johns Station, 2580 W. State Road 44, DeLand.

A drive-thru, pre-filled sandbag site at the Volusia County Branch Jail, 1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach, will again open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. Volusia County will also continue providing self-service sandbag distribution sites from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the following locations:

• Fire Rescue Station 22, Oak Hill Station, 213 N. U.S. Highway 1, Oak Hill
• Fire Rescue Station 23, Turnbull Station, 1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach
• Fire Rescue Station 34, Indian Mound Station, 1700 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Osteen
• Fire Rescue Station 45, St. Johns Station, 2580 W. State Road 44, DeLand

Residents may receive 10 sandbags and must bring their own shovels to the self-service sites. They are also advised to avoid blocking the fire station bays to ensure emergency personnel can respond to calls without delay.

All County-operated sandbag sites are open to residents from both incorporated cities and unincorporated areas of Volusia County upon proof of residency. A complete list of sandbag locations, including those managed by municipalities, is available on the Volusia Emergency Management app.