The City of Tampa is making sandbags available to residents at two locations: Bobby Hicks Pool and Jackson Heights Playground. There is a 10 bag limit.
Hours of operation:
• Saturday, June 4th: 1pm – 7pm.
• Sunday, June 5th: 1pm – 7pm.
• Monday, June 6th: 1pm -7pm.
Residents may pick up sandbags at the following locations:
• Bobby Hicks Pool- 4201 W. Mango Avenue.
• Jackson Heights Playground -3310 E. Lake Avenue.
Tampa residents interested in receiving sandbags must show identification verifying residence with a driver's license or utility bill.
The city also asks that residents with a storm drain on their property check to ensure that the drain is clear of all debris including leaves and trash.
Residents should report flooding issues by calling (813) 274-3101.
Safety Precautions
During any heavy rainfall or severe weather event, the City of Tampa encourages the motoring public to heed traffic advisories, obey traffic signs/detours, and to exercise caution when driving in and around standing water.
· Do not drive through water – it is difficult to determine how deep the water is.
· It is best to avoid driving unless necessary.
· Treat non-functioning traffic signals as a 4-way stop.
· If you see a road closed, please follow the detour signs.
· Avoid any downed or hanging power lines - they may be live.
Stay up-to-date
Sign up for Alert Tampa, the city’s official emergency alert system, to receive time sensitive notifications which will be sent directly to your email, cell phone, and in some cases, home phone. Alert Tampa will provide you the official information you can use to keep your business, your home, and your family safe. To sign up today, visit our website at tampagov.net/alerttampa or call (813) 231-6184.
Residents should also stay tuned to local television and radio stations for more information as severe weather approaches.
Make sure to follow @CityofTampa and @AlertTampa on Twitter for up to the minute information.
