ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Hurricane season is officially underway, and St. Johns County is helping to make sure its residents are prepared.
The county will give away approximately 14,000 free, pre-filled sandbags at locations throughout the county.
The giveaway will happen from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following dates:
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Tuesday, June 23
- Butler Park West – 400 Riverside Blvd., St. Augustine
- Smith Road Storage Facility – 8250 Smith Road, Hastings
Wednesday, June 24
- Solomon Calhoun Community Center – 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine
- Vilano Boat Ramp – 101 Vilano Causeway, St. Augustine
Thursday, June 25
- Mills Field – 1805 Race Track Road, St. Johns
- Palm Valley Bridge (South Roscoe Boulevard side) – Under the bridge on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway
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There is a limit of 12 sandbags per vehicle, and each bag weighs approximately 30 pounds.
County residents must provide proof of residency, such as a valid ID or a recent mailing letter.
County staff will be on site to assist residents with loading sandbags into their vehicles.
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