News Release

For Immediate Release

Aug. 27, 2023

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Pinellas County to open sandbag distribution locations Monday

Latest storm/incident developments

• Pinellas County will open sandbag distribution sites for unincorporated residents Monday in preparation for a possible hurricane.
• Those who are not unincorporated Pinellas residents are advised to check with their municipalities for sandbag distribution locations. 
• John Chesnut Sr. Park and Walsingham Park will be closed Monday with the exception of sandbag operations.

Pinellas County response/action

General

• Sandbags available while supplies last on Monday, Aug. 28, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sandbags limited to 10 per vehicle.
• Residents will be required to show identification for proof of residency.
• Sand, bags and shovels will be provided. Residents will fill up their own bags. 
• Sandbags are only recommended for residents who may experience minor flooding from rainfall. They will not protect against storm surge.

Sandbag locations

• John Chesnut Sr. Park: 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor
• Walsingham Park: 12615 102nd Ave, Seminole

Advice & Information for Residents

• Review and finalize personal preparedness plans. Visit disaster.pinellas.gov for resources to help you prepare.
• Monitor local news media, National Weather Service, disaster.pinellas.gov, Facebook @PinellasGov and Twitter @PinellasGov
• Register for emergency alerts at pinellas.gov/alert-pinellas and download the Ready Pinellas app in the App Store or Google Play store for real-time storm updates.

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