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.
- Monday, October 7, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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.
- Monday, October 7, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- 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.
- Sand piles and bags available 24/7; assistance available Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- 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.
- Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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.
- Monday, October 7, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- 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.
- Monday, October 7, 6 a.m. until sandbags run out
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.
- Monday, October 7, starting at 8 a.m.
- 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.
- Monday, October 7, starting at 8 a.m.
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!