Orange County offering residents free sandbags

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Government is offering its residents free sandbags to prepare for the peak of hurricane season.

The Orange County government said it is hosting a free, self-serve sandbag program for residents at four Orange County park locations beginning Monday, Aug. 19, and going through Saturday, Aug. 31.

The county said the following about its self-serve program:

• Do-it-yourself sandbag filling. Upon arrival at the park, go to the on-site park office to check in and receive instructions.
• All supplies will be provided (e.g., bags, tools, sand).
• There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household.
• Residents will be provided with a "how to" instructional sheet regarding how to fill, store and dispose of sandbags.
• Residents must present valid ID with Orange County residence.
• Sandbags available for filling on a first come, first served basis.

The sites that residents can visit for sandbags are:

• Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
• Blanchard Park: 2451 N. Dean Road, Orlando, FL 32817
• Meadow Woods Recreation/Meadow Woods Park: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
• West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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