Hurricane Helene Update No. 34
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2024) - Hillsborough County will open three sandbag operation sites at noon today to help residents prepare for potential heavy rain moving into the area in the days ahead.
The following sandbag operation sites will be open, weather permitting, from noon to 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. The sites are self-serve, meaning residents should be prepared to fill the sandbags themselves.
- E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570 (Park will be closed to the public on Saturday)
- Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Drive, Tampa, FL 33626 (Park will remain open to the public on Saturday)
- Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa, FL 33619
Hillsborough County residents are eligible for a maximum of 10 sandbags per vehicle. Residents must show ID verifying they live in the county; a driver's license or utility bill will serve as proper identification.
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