Sandbag sites open across Tampa Bay ahead of potential storm

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine gets organized in the Caribbean, Tampa Bay officials are helping residents prepare for potential impacts from a hurricane.

Residents can find sandbags at the following locations:

Hillsborough County

The City of Temple Terrace will open a sandbag distribution location from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The site will be the Sports Complex located at 10369 US Highway 301. Residents have a maximum of 10 sandbags per person. Identification is required to verify residency.

Pinellas County

St. Petersburg: The following sites are available for sandbags in St. Petersburg:

Full-Service Locations – Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Stormwater Pavement & Traffic Operations Building, 1744 9th Ave. N
Lake Maggiore Park Shelter Area – 3601 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S
Northeast Park East Baseball Field Parking Lot – 955 62nd Ave. NE
Northwest Swimming Pool Parking Lot Park – 2331 60th St. N

Self-Service Locations – Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Dell Homes Park – 2741 22nd St. S
Fossil Park Northern Most Parking Lot – 6875 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. N
Walter Fuller Soccer Field Parking Lot – 2800 75th St. N

Pinellas Park: The city will open two sites for Pinellas Park residents. Residents with a valid water bill or driver’s license can get up to 10 bags at the following sites:

Pre made Sandbag site in parking lot – 6151 78th Ave N. Pinellas Park, FL –
Tuesday (9/24) hours 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday (9/25) hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (weather permitting)

Self serve Sandbag site at Helen Howarth Park – 6301 94th Avenue Pinellas Park, FL
Tuesday (9/24) hours 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday (9/25) hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (weather permitting)

Dunedin: Dunedin will have pre-filled sandbags at the Highlander Park parking lot on 903 Michigan Boulevard.

The sandbag site will be open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. If the site runs out of pre-filled bags, sand and bangs will be available for residents to fill themselves.

These bags will only be available to Dunedin residents. You must bring a driver’s license or recent utility bill to prove your residency. Residents will be limited to a maximum of 15 sandbags.

Gulfport: The City of Gulfport will offer sandbags at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th Street South) on Monday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There is a 10-bag limit and proof of residency may be required.

Clearwater: Sandbags will be available at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex for residents on Tuesday. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.

Citrus County

The following sandbag sites are available 24/7, but will be staffed on Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Homosassa Recreation Park (4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa)
Bicentennial Park (501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River)
Floral Park (9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City)
Old Hernando Elementary School (2435 N Florida Ave, Hernando)

Residents must bring their own shovels to the sandbag sites.

Manatee County

Manatee County is currently stocking its sandbag sites in preparation for the storm. Residents are urged to check the county’s Severe Weather Information Center website for the latest on sandbag availability.

Sarasota County

Self-service sandbag locations will be open for Sarasota County residents from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

These are located at:

Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.
Ed Smith Stadium (parking lot), 2700 12th St.
South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road.
Larry Thoennissen Athletic Fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way.