Live Updates: Hurricane Milton
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This listing includes sandbag distribution sites throughout Central Florida.
Many sites will close at noon on Tuesday.
Brevard County
In anticipation of the potential impacts from Hurricane Milton, Brevard County will continue to offer free sandbags for residents from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to information provided by the county.
Sand bags will be available at these locations:
- Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville.
- Mitch Ellington Park, 577 Hall Road, Merritt Island.. Enter from West Hall Road.
- Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne. Enter using south access from Parkway Dr.
- Eastern Florida State College-Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Parkway SE Palm Bay.
Sand is being provided by Brevard County Public Works and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will have supervised inmate work crews filling and loading sandbags for residents. Residents do not need to bring sandbags, bags are provided and filled by on-site personnel.
There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle. Please be aware, lines may be closed earlier than 6 p.m. to ensure a timely closure.
It is illegal to fill sandbags with sand from the beach.
Orange County
Orange County Public Works Roads and Drainage Division is delivering sandbags and sand to select parks to meet demand, according to this information provided by the county. 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:
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (weather permitting)
Sandbag locations:
- Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando.
- Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando.
- Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka.
- Downey Park: 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando.
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando.
- West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden.
For additional information, visit www.ocfl.net/storm or ocfl.net/milton.
Winter Park
Winter Park will open its sandbag site from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The city will provide sand, bags and shovels for residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents will be allowed up to eight sandbags. City staff will be onsite to assist those who physically unable to fill the bags themselves. Proof of residency is required in the form of a driver’s license, valid ID or utility bill.
The location:
- Rollins Softball Field Parking lot, 452 Harper St.
Orlando
Orlando residents can get up to 10 sandbags per household on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ID required; residents must bring their own shovels. Location:
- Camping World 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805
Seminole County
The Seminole County sandbag operation is open until noon on Tuesday. The county will provide bags and sand, but residents need to bring their own shovels. Staff will be on-site and available to help those who need assistance.
The location:
- Boombah Sports Complex (overflow parking lot), 3325 Cameron Avenue, Sanford
Oviedo
Oviedo sandbag oerations will continue Tuesday, according to this information provided by the city. The sites are self-serve, so please bring your own shovel. The City will provide sand and bags. There will be staff and volunteers on hand to assist if you cannot shovel your own bags -10 bags maximum. You do not have to be a city resident to get sandbags.
Locations:
- Public Works Yard - 1725 Evans Street - Entrance and Exit on 419 (self-serve and assisted, Tuesday, 7 a.m. to noon)
- Shane Kelly Park, 499 Waggin Trail. Enter on Lockwood Street - Exit to SR 426 (self-serve only, Tuesday - 7 a.m. to noon)
Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs is extending its self-service sandbag operations until noon Tuesday, according to this information from the city.
Locations:
- Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs. (Off S. Ronald Reagan Blvd.)
- Westmonte Recreation Center, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs. (Off Spring Oaks Blvd.)
Residents must bring their own shovel as this is a self-service operation. Each household is limited to 15 bags. Park rangers are on site for those who require assistance while sandbag sites are open.
Lake Mary
Sandbags will be available until noon on Tuesday. The city urges people to bring their own shovel. The bag limit is 10.
- Lake Mary Sports Complex, 550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary.
Winter Springs
The Winter Springs sandbag operation is open until noon Tuesday, while supplies last. It’s a self-serve location with a maximum of 15 bags per household. Shovels are not provided.
The location:
- Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive (enter via SR 434 and Central Winds Drive. Once inside the park, continue to the roundabout to the left and then straight to the parking area at the rear of the park.)
Sanford
Sanford’s sandbag operations have moved to the 18th Steet park location (the grass field across from Sanford Middle School) at 430 W. 18th St, according to this information provided by the city. Please enter from Elm Avenue.
Sandbags are available until noon on Tuesday.
This is a self-serve site. Residents must bring a shovel. They may also wish to bring gloves and a friend or relative to help hold the bag for loading.
Elderly and disabled folks will be assisted at Seminole County’s Boombah Sports Complex sandbag operations at 3325 Cameron Ave,, Sanford. That operation is also available until noon Tuesday.
Osceola County
Sandbags will be available Tuesday at the following locations, according to this information from Osceola County.
Locations:
- Osceola Heritage Park, 1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee. It's open until noon (or until supplies run out)
- Celebration Athletic & Recreation Complex, 305 Campus St., Kissimmee. It's open until sandbags run out.
Supplies will be provided, including bags and sand. Residents are allowed 25 sandbags per household and will need to bring their own shovel or filling tool.
Volusia County
Volusia County lists the following self-serve sandbag locations open until 5 p.m. Tuesday:
- Fire Rescue Station 22, Oak Hill Station, 213 N. U.S. Highway 1, Oak Hill.
- Fire Rescue Station 23, Turnbull Station, 1850 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach.
- Fire Rescue Station 34, Indian Mound Station, 1700 Enterprise-Osteen Road, Osteen.
- Fire Rescue Station 45, St. Johns Station, 2580 W. State Road 44, DeLand.
Residents may receive 10 sandbags and must bring their own shovels, according to the county. A complete list of sandbag locations, including those managed by municipalities, is available on the Volusia Emergency Management app.
New Smyrna Beach
Access to sand piles and fillable bags at a self-service distribution site on the grass field located south of the Sports Complex football stadium at 2335 Sunset Drive, according to the city of New Smyrna Beach. It remains open 24 hours a day until further notice. Limit 15 bags per resident; please bring a shovel.
The location:
- Sports Complex football stadium, 2335 Sunset Drive
Daytona Beach
Free sandbags are available until 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bethune Point Park, 11 Bellevue Ave., according to the city of Daytona Beach. Please bring your own shovel to fill the bags. There is a 10-bag limit per vehicle.
Edgewater
Edgewater has stocked two locations, one with bags and another without.
Mango Tree Lake (901 Mango Tree Drive). It will be staffed for sand bag distribution on Tuesday until 6 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the city website.
Ten bags will be available per household with proof of Edgewater residency, while supplies last.
Sand piles are available 24 hours a day.
Air Park staging area (1898 Air Park Road) is the second sand pile location.
Polk County
Polk County sandbag sites will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, October 8. Proof of residence is required and there is a limit of 10 prefilled bags per household.
The locations:
- Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
- 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
- 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
- 350 County Road 630A, Frostproof
- 1701 Holt Road, Auburndale
- 805 Dr. Martin Luther King St. SW, Dundee
- Poinciana Park, 5109 Allegheny Road, Kissimmee
Marion County
The Marion County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday that sandbag locations have opened ahead of Milton, which is forecast to hit Florida's west coast as a major hurricane on Wednesday.
The locations are self-serve, and a limited number of shovels will be available but people are encouraged to bring their own, according to the Sheriff's Office. There's a limit of 10 bags per vehicle.
Here are the locations:
- Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center), 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala.
- ED Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala.
- Jervey Gantt Park-, 2200 SE 36th Ave., Ocala.
Dunnellon Public Works, 11924 Bostick St., Dunnellon. - Wrigley Field, 405 County Road East 316, Citra.
- John Van Fleet Sports Complex, 14445 NE 14th St. Road, Ocala.
- Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th St., Belleview.
- Martel Recycling Center, 296 SW 67th Ave, Road, Ocala.
- Marion Oaks, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala (Behind the Community Center).
The Sheriff's Office is providing updates on its Facebook page. And officials are encouraging residents to sign up for Alert Marion at www.alertmarion.com.
Lake County
Lake County has opened seven sandbag locations, which will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until weather conditions become unsafe, according to the county.
People are being asked to bring their own shovels and fill their own bags.
Here are the locations:
- East Lake Sports and Community Complex, 24809 Wallick Road, Sorrento.
- North Lake Regional Park, 40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla.
- Astor Fire Station 10, 23023 State Road 40, Astor.
- Minneola Athletic Complex, 1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave.), Minneola.
- PEAR Gateway Park (Front Entrance), 26701 U.S. 27, Leesburg.
- Four Corners Fire Station 112, 16240 County Road 474, Clermont.
- Hickory Point Recreation Complex, 27315 State Road 19, Tavares.
