Tampa Bay sandbag locations open ahead of anticipated storm

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is in the northwestern Caribbean Sea and has high odds to develop. A tropical depression or storm is expected to form in the next day or two as the system moves north toward the Gulf. Several counties are hosting sandbag fill up locations ahead of the storm. In anticipation of potential impacts, sandbags are available at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center, located at 1617 49th Street South, on Monday, September 23, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Tuesday, September 24, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is a 10-bag limit and proof of residency may be required.

Self-serve Sandbag Site Residents of unincorporated Pinellas County can pick up free, pre-filled sandbags at our self-serve site next to the Household Hazardous Waste facility at 2855 109th Ave. N. , St. Petersburg, Monday through Friday 6 a. m.

to 6 p. m. and Saturday from 7 a. m. to 5 p.

m. (limit 10 sandbags per household). Municipal residents should check with their city government for availability. Availability: Sandbags are restocked on Fridays, typically between 7-9 a. m.

For Information: Call Pinellas County Public Works at (727) 464-8900. Note: Sandbags are only recommended for residents who may experience flooding less than 15 inches from rain or tides. Sandbags won’t stop water completely, but they can reduce the amount of water entering your home. They will not protect against waves or storm surge associated with larger storms. In Dunedin, pre-filled sandbags (filled to optimum level for stacking and sealing in proper locations) will be available at the City of Dunedin Highlander Park parking lot, 903 Michigan Blvd, Tuesday, September 24, from 8 a.

m. until 7 p. m. until supplies last. Once pre-filled are gone, sand and bags will be available.

The sandbag site is available to City of Dunedin residents and business owners with proof of residency: driver's license or recent utility bill.