JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ahead of Hurricane Milton's forecasted impacts to Northeast Florida, several counties and cities have announced plans for neighbors to gather sandbags to protect their property.
Here is a list of what we know so far. This story will be updated as information is released.
Clay County
Clay County Emergency Management will have sandbags available at several locations on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are limited to 10 per person on a first-come, first-served basis. The county will refill the sites as needed. You will have to fill your own bags, and shovels are not provided. Residents should bring their own shovels to fill their bags.
The locations include:
- Eagle Harbor Sports Complex
4387 Lakeshore Dr.
Fleming Island - Green Cove Springs
25 Roderigo Avenue
Green Cove Springs - Orange Park Sports and Recreational Park
1086 Fromhart Street
Orange Park - Middleburg-Clay Hill
Omega Park
4317 Co Rd 218
Middleburg - Keystone Heights
Across from City Hall at 555 S. Lawrence Blvd.
Keystone Heights
Nassau County
Nassau County government officials posted on Facebook they are finalizing the details to make sandbags available. Locations and hours will be announced Monday morning.
Putnam County
The City of Palatka will provide free sandbags for residents at the south corner of St. Johns avenue and S. 11th Street starting at 10 a.m. Monday. The sandbags will be available at the city's main fire station on the north corner o the intersection.
Flagler County
Countywide Residents (10 per household, self service – please bring a shovel):
- Hidden Trails Community Center (6108 Mahogany Blvd, Bunnell)
- Sunday: Noon to sunset
- Monday: 10 a.m. to sunset
- Bay Drive Park (30 Bay Dr, The Hammock)
- Sunday: Noon to sunset
- Monday: 10 a.m. to sunset
City of Flagler Beach Residents (Self service – please bring a shovel)
- Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church (915 North Central Ave)
- Monday: Starting at 9 a.m.
- Flagler Beach Fire Station (320 S. Flagler Ave)
- Monday: Starting at 9 a.m.
City of Palm Coast Residents (10 per household, self service – please bring a shovel)
- Indian Trails Sports Complex (5455 Belle Terre Pkwy)
- Sunday: Noon to sunset, or while supplies last
- Monday: Starting at 8 a.m.
