Southwest Florida faces the threat of flooding in low-lying and coastal areas from Hurricane Milton in the next several days.
Below is a list of locations with sand for sandbags to help protect your home. Supply is going quickly, and deliveries are being receved. Check with the local fire station or municipality in advance.
Also, it's important to ensure your vehicle can safely handle the weight of the sandbags you're taking.
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Lee County
South Fort Myers
Fire Station #63
5531 Halifax Avenue, south Fort Myers
- You will need to make your own bags and lift them into your vehicle.
- Bring your own shovel.
- Max 20 per household.
Fort Myers Beach
Town Hall
2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach
- Bags are available for residents
- Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.
Collier County
Donna Fiala Eagles Lakes Community Park
11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples
North Collier Regional Park
5000 Livingston Road, Naples
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
810 39th Ave. NE, Naples
- There is a limit of 10 bags per person.
- Once the sandbags and sand are gone the program will end.
- The sandbags are self-service and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Charlotte County
3130 Cooper St, Punta Gorda
Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park
6961 San Casa Dr., Englewood
- Station located between the two stormwater retention ponds
- Sand and up to 10 bags will be provided
- Bring your own shovels
- Self-service
Franz Ross Park
19333 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte
- Station located near the football field
- Sand and up to 10 bags will be provided
- Bring your own shovels
- Self-service
Carmalita Park
2605 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda
- Station located near the football field.
- Sand and up to 10 bags will be provided
- Bring your own shovels
- Self-service
Hendry County
Sandbagging will be available beginning at 3 p.m. until dark on Sunday, October 6.
Sandbags will be available at the following locations:
- Clewiston Public Works Division - 1300 S Olympia St. Clewiston, FL 33440
- Hendry County Emergency Operations Center - 4425 West SR80, LaBelle, FL 33935
Sandbags will be available at both locations daily from 9am - 5pm beginning Monday, October 7.
There will not be anyone available to help fill the sandbags, however there are sand funnels that will assist in making the job easier.
Residents must bring their own shovel.
Central County Water Control District (CCWCD) will have sandbagging available at the Montura Clubhouse - 255 N. Hacienda St, Clewiston, FL 33440 beginning Monday, October 7.
Residents should contact CCWCD for information on availability and times.
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