Orange County officials host free sandbag, PPE program for residents

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Officials in Orange County want to prepare its residents for hurricane season by launching a free, self-serve sandbag program.

The program begins Thursday and runs through July 30 at several sites around Central Florida.

Anyone who chooses to visit a site will be required to comply with CDC safety guidelines by wearing a face mask. Personal protective equipment will also be provided for households.

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While bags and sand will be provided on site, residents are encouraged to bring their own tools to fill the sandbags.

There will be a limit to ten sandbags per household and a valid ID with an Orange County address must be presented.

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The following sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 16:

• Barnett Park - 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
• Downey Park - 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
• Bithlo Community Park - 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center/Meadow Woods Park - 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
• West Orange Recreational Complex - 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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