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    Sandbag locations open up across Tampa Bay ahead of heavy rainfall

    By WFTS Digital Staff,

    1 days ago
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    After Hurricane Helene tore through multiple communities, officials are gearing up for Topical Storm Milton next week. To prepare, some counties are opening free sandbag locations for residents.

    Anyone living in areas that are prone to flooding should consider picking up sandbags.

    PINELLAS COUNTY

    • Pinellas County officials said these sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 6.

      • John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor
      • Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave, Seminole

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

    • Hillsborough County officials said sites will be open, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 5
      • E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570
      • Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Drive, Tampa, FL 33626
      • Larry Sanders Progress Village Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th Street Tampa, FL 33619

    City of Tampa

    • Officials said the following sites will be open on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local residents and business owners will be able to fill sandbags to protect their properties.
      • Himes Avenue Complex: 4501 S Himes Avenue, Tampa
      • Al Barnes Park: 2902 N 32nd Street, Tampa

    MANATEE COUNTY

    City of Bradenton

    • Officials said the site will be open Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A valid ID proving residency is required, and there is a limit of 10 bags per car.
      • Public Works Annex: 1411 9th Street West, Bradenton

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