Orange County Government Public Works
Darrell.Moody2@ocfl.net
Sandbags Available to Orange County Residents Ahead of Weather System
Six locations set to open Tuesday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Orange County, FL – 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 is delivering 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 shovel 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
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 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.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.