Manatee County hosting drive-in sandbag pickup event

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) — The Manatee County Department of Public Safety has partnered with Community & Veterans Services (CVS) to host “Operation: Sandbag Support.”

“Having sandbags ready ahead of a storm can make a big difference in protecting homes and property,” said County Commission Chair George Kruse. “We encourage residents to prepare early and make use of these resources now — before a storm is on the way.”

This drive-thru filling and pickup event is Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex at 2101 47th Terrace E, Bradenton, and is open to Manatee County residents only…

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