As things heat up in the tropics, governments in Central Florida are helping residents prepare for any potential impacts from a storm.
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Here is a list of the sandbag locations being offered this week ahead of possible storm impacts.
Orange County
Apopka
Clarcona Horse Park
- 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
- Date and Time: Monday, October 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
- 10 sandbags per person
- Bring your own shovel
Orlando
Barnett Park
- 4801 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
- Date and Time: Monday, October 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
- 10 sandbags per person
- Bring your own shovel
Bithlo Community Park
- 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
- Date and Time: Monday, October 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
- 10 sandbags per person
- Bring your own shovel
Downy Park
- 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
- Date and Time: Monday, October 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
- 10 sandbags per person
- Bring your own shovel