TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With tropical rains on the way, officials in the Tampa Bay area are offering sandbags to help protect homes from flooding.
The following counties and cities have opened sandbag sites:
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Hillsborough County
City of Tampa : The City of Tampa is opening two self-service sandbag sites on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Himes Avenue Complex (4501 S Himes Avenue)
- Al Barnes Park (2902 N 32nd Street)
There is a limit of 10 bags.
Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Government is operating three sandbag sites, open Friday until 7 p.m.
- Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St.
- Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
- South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice
Supplies are limited to 10 sandbags per vehicle. Residents are encouraged to reuse their sandbags from previous storms.
City of Venice : The City of Venice is opening a sandbag site until 4 p.m. on Friday at 252 Seaboard Ave.