Sandbag storage sites are being opened throughout the Bay Area in preparation for possible Tropical Cyclone Nine

Sandbags are available here:

Citrus area

Citrus County opened four sandbag storage sites before the storm.

According to county authorities, all locations will remain open for self-service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while supplies last.

• Homosassa Recreation Park, 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa
• Bicentennial Park, 501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River
• Floral Park, 9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City
• Old Hernando Elementary School, 2435 N Florida Ave, Hernando

Sand and bags are provided.

Staff are on site to assist residents during the following times:

• Monday – 1pm to 5pm
• Tuesday – 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday – 19:30 to 17:00

Hernando County

Hernando County opens four sandbag sites.

County officials say all sites will be self-service and anyone filling sandbags is asked to bring a shovel.

Linda Pedersen Park, 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill

• Monday – 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Anderson Snow Park, 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill

• Monday – 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ridge Manor Community Center, 34240 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor

• Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spring Lake Methodist Church, 4191 Spring Lake Hwy., Brooksville

• Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brooksville

The City of Brooksville self-service sandbag site is open to residents 24 hours a day and will remain open until weather conditions worsen.

City of Brooksville Department of Public Works, 600 S. Brooksville Ave.

There is a limited supply of sandbags. Residents are asked to take only what they need and leave shovels for the next resident. There is a limit of ten (10) bags per resident.

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County is providing sandbags to prepare residents for possible flooding.

The sandbags will be available to the public on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following four locations:

• Edward Medard Conservation Park, 6140 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567
• EG Simmons Conservation Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570
• Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Dr, Tampa, FL 33626
• Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa, FL 33619

Hillsborough County residents are entitled to a maximum of 10 sandbags per family. Residents must present identification verifying their county residency. A driver's license is considered valid identification.

Tampa

Several sandbag distribution sites will be open in Tampa on Tuesday and Wednesday:

• Himes Ave Complex, 4501 South Himes Avenue
• Al Barnes Park, 2902 North 32nd Street
• Al Lopez Park, 4810 North Himes Avenue

The sites are open to seniors and people with special needs on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon and to the general public from noon to 7 p.m. On Wednesday, the sites are open to the general public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There is a limit of 10 bags and residents must bring an ID to prove their residency.

Temple Terrace

The City of Temple Terrace opens a sandbag site ahead of possible Tropical Storm Helene.

• Sports Complex, 10369 US Highway 301.

The location is open on:

Tuesday – 12pm to 7pm

Wednesday – 8pm to 7pm

City officials say residents will be allowed a maximum of ten sandbags per person and that identification will be required to verify residency.

Manatee County

Click here for information about Manatee County sandbags.

Pasco County

There are two sandbag stations in Pasco County that are open 24 hours a day, weather permitting.

• Magnolia Valley Golf Course, 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey
• Pasco County Public Works, 30908 Warder Rd., San Antonio

In addition, the district has two additional self-service stations open daily from sunrise to sunset until further notice.

• Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Rd., Hudson
• Pasco Fire Station #29, 6907 Dairy Rd., Zephyrhills

Pinellas County

Dunedin

• City of Dunedin Highlander Park parking lot, 903 Michigan Blvd, Tuesday, September 24, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., while supplies last. Sand and bags will be available once pre-filled containers are depleted.

The sandbag site is available to Dunedin City residents and business owners with proof of residency (driver's license or current utility bill). A maximum of 15 bags are allowed per resident or business owner. Sand, sandbags and shovels are available at the site. Assistance is available for those with special needs.

Gulfport

The City of Gulfport has opened a sandbag site:

• 49th Street Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th Street South, Gulport

City officials say the location has a 10-bag limit and may require proof of residency.

The facility is open at the following times:

• Monday – 13.00 – 18.00
• Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pinellas Park

The City of Pinellas Park will open two sandbag stations exclusively for Pinellas Park residents. Each resident can receive up to 10 sandbags.

Prefabricated sandbag area:

Parking at 6151 78th Ave N. Pinellas Park

• Tuesday (24.9.) 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday (25.9.) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

Self-service sandbag area:

Helen Howarth Park, 6301 94th Avenue Pinellas Park

• Tuesday (24.9.) 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday (25.9.) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting)

To receive their sandbags, residents must present a water bill and/or a valid driver's license proving they live in Pinellas Park.

Saint Petersburg

The City of St. Petersburg extended non-emergency operations at the Stormwater Pavement & Traffic Operations Building until 7 p.m. on Monday.

The following sandbag sites are open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (weather permitting):

• Stormwater Pavement and Transportation Building, 1744 9th Ave. N
• Shelter at Lake Maggiore Park – 3601 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S
• Northeast Park East Baseball Field Parking Lot – 955 62nd Ave. NE
• Northwest Swimming Pool Parking Lot – 2331 60th St. N

The self-service locations are also open:

• Dell Homes Park – 2741 22nd Street S
• Fossil Park’s northernmost parking lot – 6875 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. N
• Walter Fuller Soccer Field Parking Lot – 2800 75th St. N

Polk County

Sandbags will be available throughout the district on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Mulberry/South Lakeland – Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W. Carter Road, Mulberry
• Lakeland – 8970 N. Campbell Road, Lakeland
• Fort Meade – 1061 NE 9th St., Fort Meade
• Frostproof – 350 County Road 630A, Frostproof
• Auburndale – 1701 Holt Road, Auburndale
• Dundee – 805 Dr. Martin Luther King St SW, Dundee
• Poinciana Park – 5109 Allegheny Road, Kissimmee 34759

Each household can receive a maximum of 10 sandbags. Residents must bring a driver's license showing a local address.

Sarasota County

Sandbags will be available to Sarasota County residents at three locations on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd.
• Ed Smith Stadium (parking lot), 2700 12th St.
• South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road

North Harbour

The City of North Port is offering a self-service sandbag station while supplies last.

• Larry Thoennissen Sports Fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way

Bags and sand are available while supplies last. A maximum of 10 bags are available per vehicle. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.

Venice

The City of Venice will offer a self-service sand station at 252 Seaboard Ave. on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24-25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shovels will be provided. Residents may either bring their own bags or pick up bags at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., or Venice Public Works, 1350 Ridgewood Ave., through 4 p.m. Monday, September 23, and beginning at 8 a.m. September 24-25. Limit of 10 bags per vehicle.

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