CENTRAL FLORIDA — As meteorologists track Subtropical Storm Nicole following its formation northeast of the Bahamas, Central Florida municipalities have opened up locations where residents can pick up sandbags.

Flagler County

"Flagler County officials are starting sandbag operations on the barrier island Monday as the two certainties about the weather system approaching — with elevated winds, higher tides, and surf — is that the Intracoastal Waterway will see tides about a foot above normal, and that the beach and dunes will take a pounding," stated Julie Murphy, the county's public information officer. 

Residents are limited to 10 sandbags per household.

Sand, bags, and manpower will be available at the following locations:

  • Flagler Technical College — 5633 N. Oceanshore Blvd., The Hammock: 8 a.m. until supplies are gone.

  • Bay Drive Park — 30 Bay Drive, The Hammock: 8 a.m. until supplies are gone.

  • Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Palm Coast sand stations are self-serve and residents should bring a shovel and be prepared to fill the bags. There is a limit of ten bags per vehicle. 

Orange County

Orange County’s Sandbag Operation Shutting Down for Storm

"All four sandbag locations will cease operations at noon: Orange County Public Works continues to make sandbags available to residents preparing for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole.

"The County’s self-serve sandbag distribution will be open until noon at the following locations:"

  • Downey Park
  • 10107 Flowers Ave.

  • Fort Christmas Historical Park
  • 1300 N. Fort Christmas Rd.

  • Clarcona Horse Park
  • 3535 Damon Rd.

  • Orange County Multi-Cultural Center
  • 7149 W. Colonial Dr. (old Gooding Grocery Store)

"Sites may close earlier contingent on impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole or if supplies run out before noon."

Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. — Officials told Spectrum News 13 on Wednesday, Nov. 09, that there are no more sandbag distribution locations and that it was only for one day, on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Osceola County

The city of Kissimmee and Osceola County Government are partnering to make sandbags available to residents. Supplies will be provided, including bags and sand. Residents are allowed 25 sandbags per household and must bring their own shovel or filling tool. Supplies are limited, and sandbags will be available for filling on a first-come, first-served basis.

County and Kissimmee location

  • Osceola Heritage Park, (Shakerag Road): 1211 Shakerag Road in Kissimmee, from Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. "·     Osceola County recommends that residents store uncontaminated sandbags for reuse during possible future storms. Sandbags that have not come into contact with water can be saved to be used in case of additional flooding."

Seminole County

"On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, County sandbag locations will close at 12:00 p.m.

"There is a limit of up to 15 bags per household. County sandbag locations are UNSTAFFED, assistance is not available. Filling and loading bags is easier with two or more people," stated the county.

Oviedo

  • Public Works Maintenance Yard 1725 Evans St., and closing at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 09. "This is a self-serve location, so please bring a shovel with you.  Staff will be on hand providing sandbags and sand."

Sanford

  • Public Works Complex, 800 W Fulton St., Sanford. Closing at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 09.

Winter Springs

  • Central Winds Park (near the roundabout), 1000 Central Winds Park Drive in Winter Springs, and closing at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 09. Sandbags and sand will be free on-site. Participants will need to bring a shovel and an extra hand to help, as staff will not be present to assist.

County locations:

  • Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station, 217 2nd St, Geneva, Monday, Nov. 07, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 08, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Lake Monroe Wayside Park, 4150 Highway 17, Sanford, Nov. 07, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 08, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • BOOMBAH Sports Complex, 3450 E Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, Nov. 07, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 08, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m

Volusia County

DeLand sandbags

  • Parking lot near Melching Field at the corner of East Hubbard Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard. Sand and bags will be free on a self-serve basis. There is a 10-bag limit per residence. Bring your ID for proof of residency.

New Smyrna

  • Sports Complex football stadium at 2335 Sunset Drive, from 11 a.m. until they run out, Wednesday, Nov. 9. Residents must bring their own shovel.

Volusia County sandbags

  • Volusia County Correctional Facility, 1354 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday. Residents are asked to bring their own shovel to pick up sandbags. There is no charge.