Several cities and counties in Central Florida are preparing residents for a potential tropical storm in the coming days by offering sandbag filling stations.
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“It’s going to be a lot of rain for a lot of people that aren’t used to it for one thing. You better be prepared than not,” said Steve King, Winter Springs resident.
Steve King was one of nearly 50 people filling up several sand bags at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs. He said his girlfriend’s home has flooded before, and they didn’t want to take any chances.
“If you’re in Florida, you’re going to get wet one way or the other,” said King.
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The city of Winter Springs is just one of many across Central Florida that have planned to help mitigate waters from entering homes.
“You’re never 100 percent going to stop nature. Mother nature’s just going to do what she’s going to do, but you can try to prepare yourself as best as possible, and that’s what we ask people,” said Matthew Reeser, Winter Springs communication officer.