Where To Get Sandbags In South Florida Ahead Of Hurricane Dorian
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Several cities across Miami-Dade and Broward are handing out sandbags ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
MIAMI-DADE
Miami Beach: Saturday August 31, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. at the Public Works Operation Yard, which is between Miami Beach High School and Fire Station 2 on Dade Boulevard.
Homestead: Saturday August 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at Roby George Park and the Homestead Sports Complex.
North Miami: Maximum of six sandbags were resident will be available at the North Miami Motor Pool, 1855 NE 142 Street, once a hurricane watch is issued.
Miami-Dade: Sandbags available at the rear of Miami Baptist Church, 14955 SW 88th Street, until supplies run out. (Bring your own shovels and bags)
Miami-Dade: Sandbags available at the rear parking lot of 915 NE 125 Street, with access to the parking lot via NE 126 Street. First come, first served.
Hialeah and Palm Springs North: Saturday, August 31 starting at 10:00 a.m. Locations are Amelia Earhart Park at 401 E 65th St, and Norman and Jean Reach Park at 7895 NW 176th St. while supplies last.
Miami Gardens: Available at the 35 acres lot north of City Hall located east of NW 27th Avenue and 191st Street, while supplies last.
Miami Lakes: Sandbags are being distributed Saturday at Royal Oaks Park.
WATCH: BROWARD CITIES HANDING OUT SANDBAGS
BROWARD:
Dania Beach: Six sandbags per household being distributed at The Dania Beach Casino, North East Parking Lot at the NE 2nd Street entrance across the street from Saint Maurice at Resurrection Catholic Church.
Margate: Saturday August 31 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex. It's first come first served.
Pompano Beach: Across the street from Pompano Beach Airport at 1660 NE 10th Street until supplies last.
Davie: Saturday August 31 at Pine Island Park (Bamford Sports Complex, at 3801 S. Pine Island Road) from 7 a.m. until supplies last.
Anyone picking up sandbags must bring an ID to prove you are a resident of these cities.
In Broward, you can visit Broward.org/Hurricane for information you need to prepare for a possible threat.
In Miami-Dade, visit www.miamidade.gov/oem for more from the Office of Emergency Management.
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