Hurricane Milton City of Dunedin Sandbag Distribution

Published on October 06, 2024

The City of Dunedin is opening a self-service sandbag distribution site Monday, October 7, from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., at the Jerry Lake Recreation Complex at 1601 Virginia St, Dunedin, FL 34698. From S.R. 580 take Achieva Way south to Jerry Lake Court. Go right to the Jerry Lake Recreation Complex (soccer fields).

The sandbag site is available to only to City of Dunedin residents and business owners with proof of residency: driver’s license or recent utility bill. There is a limit of 15 bags per resident or business owner. Sand, sandbags and shovels are available at the site. Assistance will be provided for those with special needs. Residents with leftover non-contaminated sandbags from Helene are encouraged to reuse them.

Tips on how to properly fill and stack your sandbags

· Fill bags one-half to two-thirds of the way full

· Over-filled bags will result in a leaky sandbag wall

· Stack sandbags so that the seams between the bags are staggered

· Tuck the top of each bag under to ensure that that bag is sealed by its own weight

NOTE: Sandbags are only recommended for residents who may experience flooding less than 15 inches from rain or tides. Sandbags won’t stop water completely, but they can reduce the amount of water entering your home. They will not protect against waves or storm surge associated with larger storms.

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