Sandbags By County
Some counties and cities across the Tampa Bay area opened up free sandbag locations to help residents prepare for the possibility of heavy rains and flooding this weekend.
The possible path of a tropical disturbance north of the Dominican Republic shifted to the west as it tries to develop. ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips said any possible development with the system is unlikely to occur until the weekend at the earliest. He also said it's too early to know what type of impacts the system could have on Florida.
Anyone living in areas that are prone to flooding should consider picking up some sandbags.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Tampa
Open Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. Seniors and residents with special needs can pick up sandbags from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday. The general public can pick them up from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday.
- Himes Ave Complex: 4501 South Himes Avenue, Tampa
- Al Barnes Park: 2902 North 32nd Street, Tampa
- Al Lopez Park: 4810 North Himes Avenue, Tampa
These sites will be limited to Tampa residents only, so identification is required for verification.
Hillsborough County Locations
Open Friday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Edward Medard Conservation Park: 6140 Turkey Creek Road, Plant City
- E.G. Simmons Conservation Park: 2401 19th Avenue NW, Ruskin
- Ed Radice Sports Complex: 14720 Ed Radice Drive, Tampa
- Larry Sanders Sports Complex: 5855 S. 78th Street, Tampa
Hillsborough County residents are eligible for a maximum of 10 sandbags per family at all locations and must show ID verifying they live in the county.
Note: Edward Medard Conservation Park, E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, Ed Radice Sports Complex, and Larry Sanders Sports Complex will be closed to the public during sandbag operations.
Temple Terrace
Open Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sports Complex, 10369 US Highway 301 Temple Terrace, FL, 33617
- 10 bags per person. Must provide proof of residency.
HERNANDO COUNTY
Open on Friday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m.
- Linda Pedersen Park: 6300 Shoal Line Boulevard, Spring Hill
- Anderson Snow Park: 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill
(Enter through the service road between the park and the gymnastics place; the sand is located at the end) - Ridge Manor Community Center: 34240 Cortez Boulevard, Ridge Manor
These self-serve sandbag sites will remain open until weather conditions begin to deteriorate. Officials ask you to bring your own shovel.
MANATEE COUNTY
Bradenton
Open Friday, Aug. 2 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Public Works Annex: 1411 9th Street West
Residents should use 9th Avenue West to enter the area behind the Annex. Signage will be in place.
Sandbag distribution is limited to 10 bags per car, and a valid ID to prove city residency will be required.
PASCO COUNTY
Open 24/7 to help protect property in low-lying areas from potential flooding:
- Magnolia Valley Golf Course: 7223 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey
- Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn): 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio
Two additional locations open from sunrise to sunset, Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4:
- Veterans Memorial Park: 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson
- Pasco Fire Rescue Station #29: 6907 Dairy Road, Zephyrhills
Dade City is also providing sand and bags:
- Former Dade City Police Department building, 38042 Pasco Avenue, Dade City
All sandbag locations are self-serve and open to Pasco County residents. Sand and sandbags will be restocked daily, weather permitting. Please bring a shovel and be prepared to fill your own sandbags
PINELLAS COUNTY
Dunedin
Open Friday, Aug. 2, from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m.
- Highlander Park: 903 Michigan Boulevard, Dunedin
Pre-filled sandbags will be available to Dunedin residents and business owners. Once the pre-filled bags are gone, officials said sand and bags will be available to fill your own. Proof of residency, either with a driver's license or a recent utility bill, will be required.
Gulfport
Open Friday, Aug. 2, at 12 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. until weather closes the location.
- 49th Street Neighborhood Center: 1617 49th Street South
There will be a 10-bag limit, and proof of residency will be required.
Indian Rocks Beach
Open Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.
- Kolb Park: 1507 Bay Palm Boulevard
This is a self-serve site, so remember to bring a shovel. Proof of residency is required through either a valid driver's license or utility bill. Distribution is limited to twenty bags per address and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
St. Pete Beach
Open year-round
- Egan Park: 9101 Blind Pass Road
This station is self-serve.
St. Petersburg
Open Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until weather conditions permit.
Full-service locations:
- Lake Maggiore Park Shelter Area: 3601 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S
- Northeast Park East Baseball Field Parking Lot: 955 62nd Ave. N
- Northwest Swimming Pool Parking Lot Park: 2331 60th St. N
Self-service locations:
- 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
Each household is eligible to receive up to 10 sandbags. Proof of residency, such as a driver's license, is required to collect sandbags. Staff will be available to assist seniors and individuals who require help with filling and loading sandbags at the Full-Service Sandbag Locations only.
Pinellas Park
Open Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Pinellas Park sandbag site: 6151 78th Avenue North, Pinellas Park
Drive-thru sandbag site for Pinellas Park residents only. Residents can get up to 10 sandbags each and must show a water bill and/or valid driver's license as proof of residency.
Dunedin
Open Friday, Aug. 2, from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m.
- Highlander Park: 903 Michigan Boulevard, Dunedin
Pre-filled sandbags will be available to Dunedin residents and business owners. Once the pre-filled bags are gone, officials said sand and bags will be available to fill your own. Proof of residency, either with a driver's license or a recent utility bill, will be required.
There will also be a limit of 15 bags per resident or business owner. Sand, sandbags and shovels will be at the site, and assistance will be provided for those with special needs.
Oldsmar
Open Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until supplies are gone.
- Oldsmar Sports Complex: 3120 Tampa Road
- Entry must be made via Curlew Road
Officials said to bring your own shovels as communal shovels are not guaranteed. There is a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. Bring assistance if you need it.
Proof of residency is required and must be presented at the checkpoint entry in the form of a government ID or city utility bill.
Tarpon Springs
Open August 2 to August 4. Sand replenished as needed
- Splash Park: 508 Live Oak St.
- Dorsett Park: 500 E. Harrison St.
- Hill Street Parking Lot: Corner of Hill St. & Roosevelt Blvd.
Officals say sandbags are available for city residents only. Maximum of 10 per household.
Clearwater
Open as early as August 2. Limit 10 per vehicle for Clearwater residents only.
- Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex: 2450 Drew St.
POLK COUNTY
Open Friday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sandbags:
- Bartow Fire Station: 110 East Church Street, Bartow
Sand pile station:
- Public Works site: 505 Mill Avenue, Bartow
Bags can be filled at the separate sand pile station.
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