As Tropical Depression 4 approaches Florida, many Northeast Florida counties are hosting sandbag distributions to ensure residents are prepared for the storm.
Gov. DeSantis puts vast majority of Florida counties under ‘state of emergency’ ahead of possible tropical depressionAs of the 11 a.m. National Hurricane Center update, Tropical Depression 4 is moving towards the west-northwest at 15 mph. The track continues to move over western Cuba before moving into the eastern Gulf of Mexico later today and Sunday.
The public must provide their own transportation and shovels, and will also be responsible for filling their own bags, according to the county.Baker County and the City of Macclenny will be distributing sandbags to citizens of Baker County beginning Saturday, Aug. 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 from 1 p.m. until 5 pm. There is a limit of six bags per household.Putnam County
Prefilled sandbags are available while supplies last. Sand and shovels will be available for self-serve.The first location is at Citizens Field at 1400 NE 8th Avenue. This distribution will be self-serve.
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