(WSVN) - Several South Florida municipalities are hosting sandbag distributions to help residents prepare their homes and businesses for any possible flooding from Hurricane Milton that might affect the region.
Broward County
- FORT LAUDERDALE — The City of Fort Lauderdale will distribute sandbags Monday at two locations: between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Floyd Hull Stadium, located at 2800 SW 8th Ave., and between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9th Ave. Residents must bring their own shovels and empty bags.
- HOLLYWOOD — The City of Hollywood will distribute sandbags on a first come, first served basis for residents at Driftwood Community Center, located at 3000 N 67th Ave.
- MIRAMAR — The City of Miramar will distribute sandbags Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at three locations: Sunset Lakes Community Center, located at 2801 SW 186th Ave., Lakeshore Park, located at 8501 Sherman Circle and Multi-Service Complex, located at 6700 Miramar Parkway. There is a limit of four bags per household, and proof of residency is required. For Miramar residents only.
- PEMBROKE PARK– The Town of Pembroke Park will distribute sandbags Monday and Tuesday starting at 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Raymond P. Oglesby Preserve Park, located at 3115 SW 52nd Ave. There is a limit of six bags per household and proof of residency is required.
- PEMBROKE PINES — The City of Pembroke Pines will distribute sandbags Monday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or while supplies last, at Pembroke Pines Health Park, located at 8300 West Cypress Drive. The city will supply sand, bags and shovels, but residents must fill their own bags. Assistance will be provided to the elderly and persons with disabilities. There is a limit of five bags per household, and proof of residency is required. For Pembroke Pines residents only.
- POMPANO BEACH — The City of Pompano Beach will distribute sandbags Monday starting at 9 a.m. while supplies last, at Pompano Beach Airpark, located at 1660 NE 10th St. Sandbags will be pre-filled, sealed and placed in residents’ cars. There is a limit of 10 bags per household, and proof of residency is required. For Pompano Beach residents only.
- LAUDERHILL — The City of Lauderhill will have sandbags available to Lauderhill residents. The self-serve distribution is available on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a first-come-first-serve basis until supplies last (or until weather deteriorates). It will be located at Veterans Park at 7600 NW 50th Street, John Mullin Park at 2000 NW 55th Avenue, and St. George Park at 3501 NW 8th Street. There is a limit of 5 bags per household, and proof of residency is required. For Lauderhill residents only.
- COOPER CITY– The City of Cooper City will distribute sandbags Tuesday between 7:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 9070 SW 51st Street. Residents must bring their IDs. There is a limit of five sandbags.
- DEERFIELD BEACH– The City of Deerfield Beach will distribute sandbags on Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4p.m. or while supplies last, at 210 Goolsby Blvd. Resident must present a valid photo ID as proof of residency. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household. Residents are advised to enter the facility northbound from Goolsby Boulevard. No entrance to the facility will be permitted from the southbound approach on Goolsby Boulevard.
Miami-Dade County
- MIAMI — The City of Miami will distribute sandbags Monday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., or while supplies last, at Douglas Park, located at 2755 SW 37th Ave. The city will also distribute sandbags between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Grapeland Park, located at 1550 NW 37th Ave, Jose Marti Park Gym, located at 434 SW 3rd Ave., and Little Haiti Park, located at 315 NE 62nd St. Proof of residency is required at all of these locations.
- MIAMI SPRINGS — The City of Miami Springs will distribute sandbags Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Miami Springs Community Center Parking Lot, located at 1401 Westward Drive. Sandbags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and residents are encouraged to collect up to five sandbags.
- MIAMI-BEACH — The City of Miami Beach will distribute sandbags Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., or while supplies last, East of Collins Park, located at 2100 Collins Avenue and 225 79th Street. Sandbags will be pre-filled. There is a limit of 4 bags per household.
- NORTH BAY VILLAGE — North Bay Village will distribute sandbags Monday at North Bay Village Dog Park, located at 7903 East Drive. A time was not specified. Bags will be on pallets and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- NORTH MIAMI — The City of North Miami will distribute sandbags Monday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at North Miami Motor Pool, located at 1855 NE 142nd St. Proof of residency is required.
- OPA-LOCKA — The City of Opa-locka will distribute sandbags Monday and Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Public Works and Utilities Department, located at 12950 NW 42nd Ave.
- PALMETTO BAY — The Village of Palmetto Bay will distribute sandbags on Monday and Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., or while supplies last at Coral Reef Park, located at 7895 SW 152nd St. Residents must show a photo ID and be prepared to load the bags into their vehicle. Assistance will be provided for residents in need.
- SOUTH MIAMI-DADE– There will be a sandbag distribution on Monday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at JL & Enid W. Demps Park, located at 11350 SW 216th St.
- SUNNY ISLES BEACH– The City of Sunny Isles Beach will distribute sandbags Monday, between 7:30 p.m. and noon, under the William Lehman Causeway at 19160 Collins Ave. There is a limit of four bags per household, and proof of residency is required.
- CUTLER BAY– The City of Cutler Bay will distribute sandbags on Tuesday at 10 a.m. until supplies last at Veterans Park.
- HOMESTEAD — The City of Homestead will distribute sandbags on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Roby George Park located at 201 SW 11th Ave, and Homestead Regional Park, located at 1601 SE 28th Ave. There will be a limit of five bags per vehicle. Residents must provide a photo I.D. or a utility bill.
Drive-Thru Sandbag Distributions at Miami-Dade Parks
Miami-Dade County will be distributing sandbags to residents on Monday, October 7th, at the following regional parks, beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday until bags run out. There is a limit of four bags per household.
- Amelia Earhart Park: 401 E 65th St., Hialeah, FL 33013
- Oak Grove Park: 690 NE 159th St., Miami, FL 33162
- Gwen Cherry Park: 7090 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, FL 33147
- Tropical Park: 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155
- Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground: 12451 SW 184th Street, Miami, FL 33177
- Homestead Air Reserve Park: 27401 SW 127th Ave., Homestead, FL 33032
- Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165 (Sandbags no longer available)
- Greynolds Park: 17530 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
- Ives Estate Park: 20901 NE 16th Ave., Miami, FL 33179
Drive-Thru Sandbag Distributions at Broward Parks
- Jefferson Park: 1501 Jefferson St, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Rotary Park: 3150 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33021
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