09/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2024 16:00
Six locations set to open Tuesday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Orange County, FL - Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents ahead of potential impacts from a weather system currently near the Yucatan Peninsula, forecasted to make its way into the Gulf of Mexico in the next 48 hours.
Orange County Public Works Roads and Drainage Division is delivering sandbags and sand to meet demand. Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovel to fill their sandbags. Individuals with special needs who need sandbag assistance should contact Orange County 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111.
Hours of Operation
Locations are subject to close earlier than scheduled due to weather conditions.
Sandbag Locations (Map)
For additional storm preparedness information and to sign up for OC Alert, the county's emergency alert system, visit www.ocfl.net/storm.