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Escambia County Offers Sand For Sandbag Storm Prep
May 25, 2018
Escambia County is offering sand for sandbags for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations (map):
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 County Road 4
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St.
- Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, sand will be on the northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road
When laid properly, sand bags can be an effective tool for flooding from a rain event, but not for storm surge. For more information on how to make and use sandbags, visit the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (www.flash.org).
Sandbags can be purchased at most local hardware or home improvement stores, typically for a low cost.
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The cheap garbage bags, 10-12 gal. , work pretty well doubled up.