Sandbag locations available ahead of Hurricane Milton

UPDATE: These locations are now closed.

The National Weather Service has placed Pinellas County in the potential path of Hurricane Milton. Sandbag locations are available.

For unincorporated Pinellas County residents only, the following sandbag locations are available Monday, Oct. 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: The parks will be closed to the public during sandbag operation hours. Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel. 

  • John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road S., Palm Harbor
  • Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave, Seminole

Please note that sandbags are only effective in slow-moving water that is no more than 15 inches deep. Residents with sandbags from Hurricane Helene are encouraged to reuse them.

Residents outside of unincorporated Pinellas County should check with each municipality for the latest sandbag site information and to confirm availability. Learn how to use sandbags and what other alternatives may be available at disaster.pinellas.gov.