NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - SOUTH FLORIDA (WSVN) –– Several South Florida cities are distributing sandbags Thursday to help residents curb the rising floodwaters.
City of Miami: Commissioner Manolo Reyes will distribute sandbags to residents at Douglas Park, located at 2755 Southwest 37th Avenue. Distribution begins at 10 a.m. and will continue until supplies run out. Each resident can receive up to five sandbags with valid proof of residency.
Opa-locka: The Public Works Department, located at 12950 Northwest 42nd Avenue, will provide free sandbags to residents starting Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can receive up to six sandbags per household with proof of residency in the city.
North Miami: Residents can collect sandbags from the North Miami Motor Pool at 1855 Northeast 142nd Street. Distribution starts at 11 a.m. Each property will receive up to six sandbags while supplies last. Identification is required.
Miami Beach: Sandbag distribution sites will be located at 2111 Collins Avenue and 225 79 Street on Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Miramar: The sandbag distribution will take place at three locations: Sunset Lakes, located at 2801 SW 186th Ave, Lakeshore Park, located at 8915 Miramar Parkway, and the Multi-Service Complex located at 6700 Miramar Parkway. Each Miramar household can receive up to five sandbags while supplies last. Distribution times are as follows:
- Thursday, June 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7News spoke to one resident in North Miami who said he was getting sandbags for his mother.
“My mother lives in North Miami and it’s flooded,” said Bayne.
At Miami Motor Pool located near the corner of Northeast 142nd Street and Northeast 18th Avenue, city officials were seen giving six sandbags per household to help people combat the rising floodwaters.
“Lots of people are getting water in their homes from the bottom of the ground, through the doors,” said Bayne. ‘I’m coming to help her out and actually put some sandbags in certain areas of the house.”
Other city residents said their home got over six inches of rain.
“Almost six inches,” said the man.
“Inside the house?” asked 7News’ reporter Jessica Vallejo.
“Inside the house,” said the man.
The owner of Mia Casa, a shelter, said they still have standing water inside their building.
“We work in a shelter and we are trying to block the doors for the residents,” said the woman.
In Opa-locka, city officials distributed six sandbags per car at the Public Works Department.
“Hopefully they’ll come and get these sandbags,” said Opa-locka Vice Mayor Natasha Irvin.
In Miami Beach, those getting their sandbags, near Collins Avenue and 21 Street, said they are hoping for the best.
“It’s been difficult,” said a city resident.
Officials are warning the public that as more rain is expected, sandbags should be put up as soon as possible.
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