MARION COUNTY, Florida — Marion County officials have made sandbags available for residents in the western portion of the county, as Hurricane Michael approaches Florida.

The county is expected to get up to three inches of rain from the storm.

Sandbags are available at the following locations:

  • Dunnellon City Complex, 11924 Bostick St – Dunnellon
  • Wrigley Field, 405 East County Road 316 – Citra

As of now, there are no scheduled closings for Marion County public schools. The county has also not opened any shelters at this time.

Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle by Wednesday.