Breaking News: Apopka makes sandbags available to its residents

As Hurricane Helene intensifies and nears Florida, the City of Apopka is stepping up to protect its residents by offering free sandbags in preparation for the potential storm forecasted to hit later this week. The initiative aims to help residents safeguard their properties and ensure community safety as the weather threatens to bring heavy rain and flooding.

Sandbags will be available for residents beginning Tuesday, September 24th

The City of Apopka will have sandbags available for residents at Edwards Field, located at the corner of Forest and 1st Street (behind Kit Land Nelson Park). To get to Edwards Field, please take Highland Avenue near the Dog Park. There is a limit of 10 bags per household. Shovels are available for residents to fill the sandbags.

The hours of operation are:

• Tuesday, September 24th, from 9 AM to 6 PM
• Wednesday, September 25th, from 9 AM to 6 PM
  
  For residents in unincorporated Orange County, please check the County’s website for their self-serve sandbag program at: www.orangecountyfl.net/emergency
• Apopka's Hurricane Season Information Page