Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of weather system

Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents ahead of potential impacts from a weather system currently near the Yucatan Peninsula, forecasted to make its way into the Gulf of Mexico in the next 48 hours.

Orange County Public Works Roads and Drainage Division delivers sandbags and sand 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 shovels 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

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locations are subject to close earlier than scheduled due to weather conditions.

Sandbag Locations (Map)

• Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
• Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
• Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
• Downey Park:10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
• West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

For additional storm preparedness information and to sign up for OC Alert, the county’s emergency alert system, visit www.ocfl.net/storm.

The City of Apopka also has available sandbags. For details, go here.