When a storm approaches, the City of Sanford operates a centralized sandbag distribution site at 18th Street Park, 430 W. 18th Street. The site opens when operations are officially activated and follows specific entry and exit routes shown on the city’s traffic flow map to keep lines moving.
The city supplies empty bags and sand at no cost, but residents must bring a shovel and fill the bags themselves. Each vehicle may receive up to 10 sandbags and the city does not deliver bags to individual homes.
Residents are encouraged to arrange assistance in advance if they cannot lift or transport the bags, and to coordinate with neighbors, family or community groups before a storm warning is issued.
Press release issued by City of Sanford:
https://sanfordfl.gov/sandbags-101-where-to-go-and-what-to-bring/
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