Current Sandbag Locations & Closures Ahead Of Helene
Here are the current sandbag locations ahead of Helene. We are still waiting for the projected path and for the system to form, but most in the Tampa Bay area are preparing for another big storm. Hurricane Helene is projected to become our next named storm and will be bringing lots of wind, water and storm surge to our area in the next few days. Hopefully, you have your hurricane supplies all ready and you are preparing for the storm. There are many in the bay area residents who will need sandbags to keep water from entering their homes.
Tampa Bay County schools have also begun announcing closing procedures to prepare for storm shelters.
- Citrus County schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
- Hernando County schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26. At this time, the school district is preparing schools to serve as storm shelters for area residents. District leaders will decide later if schools will reopen on Friday, September 27.
- Schools in Pasco County will be closed on Thursday, September 26 so five of the schools can open as emergency shelters. Schools will be open on Wednesday.
- All Pinellas County Schools and offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 25 through Thursday, September 26.
- Sarasota County schools will close at the end of the day on Sept. 24, to allow for time to prepare schools that serve as emergency evacuation centers. Schools will remain closed through Friday, September 27.
Here are the current sandbag locations ahead of Helene.
Hillsborough County
Officials said sandbags will be available to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 24. Hillsborough County residents are eligible for a maximum of 10 sandbags per family. Residents must show ID verifying they live in the county. A driver’s license will serve as proper identification.
- Edward Medard Conservation Park
- 6140 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- E.G. Simmons Conservation Park
- 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Ed Radice Sports Complex
- 14720 Ed Radice Dr., Tampa
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Larry Sanders Sports Complex
- 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa
- Open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City of Temple Terrace
Officials said there will be a limit of ten sandbags per person and ID is required for residents.
- Sports Complex
- 10369 US Highway 301
- Open Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City of Tampa
- Himes Avenue Complex
- 4501 South Himes Avenue
- Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (seniors and residents with special needs)
- Open Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Al Barnes Park
- 902 North 32nd Street
- Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (seniors and residents with special needs)
- Open Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Al Lopez Park
- 4810 North Himes Avenue
- Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (seniors and residents with special needs)
- Open Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pinellas County
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.
Indian Rocks Beach Self-serve distribution station:
- Kolb Park
- 1507 Bay Palm Boulevard
- Open Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until supplies run out)
City of Oldsmar: Officials said there will be a limit of 10 sandbags per person, and proof of residency will be required. The site is self-serviced.
- Oldsmar Sports Complex
- 3120 Tampa Road
- Open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City of Pinellas Park
- Pre-made sandbag site in parking lot
- 6151 78th Avenue
- Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Helen Howarth Park (self-service)
- 6301 94th Avenue
- Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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. Residents must bring their own shovels to the sandbag sites.
- 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)
Manatee County
Public Works Annex, 1411 9th Street West Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Must provide valid ID. 10 bag/vehicle limit 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.
Hernando County
Hernando County has a limited supply of sand and bags at a sandbag station in Ridge Manor. It will operate on a self-service basis. The sandbag station is will be located at Ridge Manor Community Center at 34240 Cortez Blvd.
Polk County
Polk County will have sandbags available on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. A maximum of 10 sandbags per address and a valid driver’s license is needed for pickup.
Sandbag site locations are:
- Mulberry/South Lakeland – Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
- Lakeland – 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
- Fort Meade – 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
- Frostproof – 350 County Road 630A, Frostproof
- Auburndale – 1701 Holt Road, Auburndale
- Dundee – 805 Dr. Martin Luther King St. SW, Dundee
- Poinciana Park – 5109 Allegheny Road, Kissimmee 34759
