City to open sandbag station

City to open sandbag station

Published on August 22, 2024

NORTH PORT, FL - With more rain in the forecast for North Port in the coming days, the City will open a self-serve sandbag distribution point beginning at 3 p.m. today at George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port.

Bags and sand will be available while supplies last. Individuals are asked to bring their own shovels.

Based on the current forecast from the National Weather Service, homes in North Port are not anticipated to be impacted by flooding. Some roads may see temporary localized flooding during and immediately following heavy rains.

"You should never attempt to drive through flooded roadways, because you don't know the condition of the road or what hazards may be hiding underneath," said North Port Emergency Manager Stacy Aloisio. "We say 'turn around, don't drown' for a reason. It only takes 12 inches of fast-moving water to carry away a small car. Drivers should avoid any standing or flowing water on the road until it recedes."

North Port has received between 3-7 inches of rainfall in some areas of the city over the past 24 hours. The Myakkahatchee Creek is currently at acceptable water levels. City staff will continue to monitor the rainfall and water levels as thunderstorms move through the area.

Visit NorthPortFL.gov/Alerts for preparedness tips and more resources and info as we enter peak hurricane season.

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