Tampa and St. Pete Activate Sandbag Locations Ahead of Storm
Beginning Sunday, August 27, the City of Tampa will activate three sandbag distribution sites as a precaution ahead of Tropical Depression 10, which is now forecast to become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.
"We cannot stress enough how important it is to be prepared for a major storm," said Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp in a statement. "We are urging all Tampa residents to review your evacuation zone and prepare a disaster kit for an evacuation or for a prolonged power outage. Additionally, make a plan to check on your elderly neighbors and family members to make sure they are prepared."
Tampa Sandbag Locations:
Himes Avenue Complex
4501 S. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611
Al Barnes Park
2902 N. 32nd Street, Tampa, FL 33605
MacFarlane Park
1700 N. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
(Site between Maxwell and Renfrew)
Sandbag Activation Schedule:
Sunday, August 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Seniors and residents with Special Needs)
Sunday, August 27, from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (General Public)
Afterward, distribution sites will be open daily from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. until further notice.
To receive sandbags, Tampa residents must show identification verifying their residence within the city limits. Suitable identification includes a driver's license, utility bill, or electric bill. The bag limit is ten.
Residents and visitors can sign up for updates on all major storms through AlertTampa. To register, visit tampa.gov/AlertTampa or text TampaReady to 888-777.
The City of St. Petersburg
To make sandbags easily accessible, the City of St. Petersburg will open eight self-service sites on Sunday, August 27, and three full-service locations on Monday, August 28. The Pavement and Traffic Operation Building will also be open Sunday, August 27, at 7 a.m. for as long as supplies last. Ten sandbags will be distributed to each household. Staff will assist those in need of assistance to load and fill their sandbags. A driver's license or other proof of residence must be provided to receive sandbags.
Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Sunday, August 27, and Monday, August 28
Lake Vista Tennis Court Parking Lot – 12th St. S & 60th Ave. S
Lakewood Sports Complex Parking Lot – 2001 Country Club Way S
Grandview Park Parking Lot – 3734-3814 6th St. S
Childs Park Pool Parking Lot – 1227 43rd St. S
Campbell Park Shelter Area Parking Lot – 1360 5th Ave. S (Adjacent to Interstate 175)
Azalea Athletic Fields Parking Lot – 1600 72nd St. N
Walter Fuller Soccer Field Parking Lot – 2800 75th St. N
Garden Club of St. Petersburg – 500 Sunset Dr. S
Full-Service Sandbag Locations in St. Pete
Staff will help residents load their sandbags into their cars.
Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Monday, August 28
Northeast Park – 955 62nd Ave. NE
Lake Maggiore Shelter Area – 3601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S
Northwest Swimming Pool Parking Lot – 2331 60th St. N
On Sunday, August 27, a stormwater phone line will be available from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Residents can contact 727-893-7421 with any questions. Visit stpete.org/hurricane for more information.