Orange County, FL – Starting Monday, October 7, Orange County Public Works will open six locations to residents for self-serve sandbags ahead of potential impacts from Tropical Storm Milton, currently in the Gulf of Mexico.
Orange County Public Works Roads and Drainage Division is delivering sandbags and sand to select parks to meet demand. 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
- Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 8, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
*Weather permitting. Locations may close earlier on Tuesday.
Sandbag Locations (Map)
- 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 storm preparedness information and to sign up for OC Alert, the county’s emergency alert system, visit www.ocfl.net/storm.
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