SARASOTA, Fla. — Sandbag sites are starting to open ahead of another potential rainmaker that's expected to bring impacts to the Tampa Bay region.
With so many communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene and even Hurricane Debby, it's an unwelcomed forecast. But, this time of year, it's important that we never let our guard down and take precautionary steps to protect life and property.
For those who want to take steps to protect their home, land, cars and other belongings, here is a list of sandbag sites around Tampa Bay:
Tampa:
- Himes Avenue Complex (4501 S Himes Avenue)
- Hours of operation: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Al Barnes Park(2902 N 32nd Street)
- Hours of operation: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bradenton:
- Public Works Annex(411 9th St. W.)
- Hours of operation: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- A valid ID proving city residency is required
- Distribution is limited to 10 sandbags per car
Sarasota:
- Ed Smith Stadium (2700 12th St.)
- Hours of Operation: Friday, Oct. 4 until 7 p.m.
- Distribution is limited to 10 sandbags per car
- Twin Lakes Park(6700 Clark Road)
- Hours of Operation: Friday, Oct. 4 until 7 p.m.
- Distribution is limited to 10 sandbags per car
Venice:
- South County Fleet Services(4571 SR 776/Englewood Road)
- Hours of Operation: Friday, Oct. 4 until 7 p.m.
- Distribution is limited to 10 sandbags per car
- 252 Seaboard Ave.
- Hours of Operation: Friday, Oct. 4 until 7 p.m.
- Distribution is limited to 10 sandbags per car
- Bags not provided
