Where to Find Sandbag Locations in Central Florida for Hurricane Milton

Find sand bag distribution in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.
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As Hurricane Milton approaches, several counties across Central Florida are offering free sandbags to help residents prepare for potential storm impacts. Below is a comprehensive list of sandbag distribution sites by county, along with the dates, times, and important details for each location.

Orange County

  • Apopka: Clarcona Horse Park
    3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
    Dates & Times:
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, October 8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person, bring your own shovel.
  • Orlando: Barnett Park
    4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
    Dates & Times:
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, October 8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person, bring your own shovel.
  • Orlando: Bithlo Community Park
    18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
    Dates & Times:
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, October 8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person, bring your own shovel.
  • Orlando: Downy Park
    10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
    Dates & Times:
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, October 8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person, bring your own shovel.
  • Winter Garden: West Orange Recreation Center
    309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
    Dates & Times:
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, October 8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person, bring your own shovel.
  • Winter Park: Rollins Softball Field Parking Lot
    452 Harper Street, Winter Park, FL
    Dates & Times:
    • Monday, October 7, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: Limit of 8 sandbags per person, bring ID and your own shovel.

Volusia County

  • Deland: Melching Field
    555 S. Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32724
    Date & Time:
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person.
  • Port Orange: REC Center at City Center Complex
    4655 City Center Circle, Port Orange
    Dates & Times:
    • Saturday, October 5, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Sunday, October 6, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person, bring ID and shovel.
  • New Smyrna Beach: Sports Complex Football Stadium
    2335 Sunset Drive, New Smyrna Beach
    Date & Time:
    • Sand piles and bags available 24/7; assistance available Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
      Details: 15 bags per person, bring your own shovel.
  • Daytona Beach: Bethune Point Park
    11 Bellevue Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Date & Time:
    • Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
      Details: Self-service, 10 sandbag limit, bring ID.

Seminole County

  • Oviedo: Public Works Maintenance Yard
    1725 Evans Street, Oviedo
    Date & Time:
    • Monday, October 7, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Details: Crews available to assist.
  • Winter Springs: Central Winds Park
    1000 Central Winds Drive
    Dates & Times:
    • Sunday, October 6, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Monday, October 7, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per person.

Osceola County

  • Kissimmee: Osceola Heritage Park
    1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
    Dates & Times:
    • Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
      Details: Crews available to assist.
  • Celebration: Athletic & Recreation Complex
    305 Campus St, Kissimmee, FL 34747
    Date & Time:
    • Monday, October 7, 6 a.m. until sandbags run out
      Details: 25 sandbags per household, bring your own shovel.

Brevard County

  • Titusville: Chain of Lakes Park
    2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville, FL 32796
    Date & Time:
    • Monday, October 7, starting at 8 a.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per vehicle.
  • Palm Bay: Eastern Florida State College-Palm Bay Campus
    250 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
    Date & Time:
    • Monday, October 7, starting at 8 a.m.
      Details: 10 sandbags per vehicle.

Lake County

  • Tavares: Old Fire Station
    424 E. Alfred Street, Tavares
    Details: Sandbags available 24/7, 10 bags per household, bring your own shovel.

Make sure to verify hours and availability before heading out, and remember to bring your own shovel unless otherwise specified. Stay safe!

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