SAND AND SANDBAGS AVAILABLE FOR SUMTER COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR SELF-SERVICE

Sumter County will have sand and sandbags available for Sumter County residents for self-service at the Lake Panasoffkee Regional Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL starting at 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Sandbag operations will be available according to weather conditions.

To obtain the sand and sandbags, residents will need to provide proof of residence within Sumter County and should bring a shovel if they have one. Residents pick up sandbags, fill them, and place them in their vehicles. There is a 10-sandbag limit per vehicle.

Sandbags should be used to restrict floodwaters from entering houses via doorways, garages, and entryways. Sandbags are not to be used to provide a barricade around homes or property.

To signup to receive emergency notifications, please visit www.sumtercountyfl.gov/alerts.

Residents also can get valuable information to be prepared at www.sumterprepares.com.