Hurricane Milton Community Information – Sandbags and Shelter Locations
A list of locations for sandbags and shelters by county, as of Tuesday, October 8, 10:00 a.m.
SUMTER COUNTY
SANDBAGS
Available Tuesday for Sumter County residents October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Lake Panasoffkee Regional Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL, on Tuesday, October 8, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sandbag operations will be available during this time 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. They are not to be used to provide a barricade around homes or property.
SHELTERS
General Population Shelter:
- Sumter County Fairgrounds: 7620 SR 471, Webster, FL 33597 – Opening Wednesday 10/9/2024 @ 6:00 a.m.
- South Sumter High School: 706 N Main Street (State Road 475), Bushnell, FL 33513 – on standby to open if active shelters reach 60% capacity
- Webster Elementary School: 349 S Market Boulevard (State Road 471), Webster, FL 33597 – on standby to open if active shelters reach 60% capacity
Special Needs Shelters:
- Wildwood Community Center: 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785 – Opening Wednesday 10/9/2024 @ 6:00 a.m.
Private Shelter:
- Oxford Assembly of God: 12114 US-301, Oxford, FL 34484 – Opening Wednesday 10/9/2024 @ 6:00 a.m.
MARION COUNTY
SANDBAGS
These locations are self-serve, bags are provided, and a limited number of shovels will be available at the sites. However, citizens are encouraged to bring their own. Officials request that each person limit their use to 10 bags per vehicle. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
- Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center): 800 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL
- ED Croskey Recreation Center: 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala, FL
- Jervey Gantt Park: 2200 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL
- Dunnellon Public Works: 11924 Bostick St., Dunnellon, Florida
- Wrigley Field: 405 County Rd East 316, Citra, FL
- John Van Fleet Sports Complex: 14445 NE 14th Street Road, Ocala, FL
- Belleview Sports Complex: 6501 SE 107th St, Belleview FL
- Martel Recycling Center: 296 SW 67th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL
- Marion Oaks: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL (Behind the Community Center)
SHELTERS
The following locations will open at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024, as emergency shelters in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Those seeking shelter should bring their own medications, food, and other essentials. Pet owners seeking shelter for animals should bring their own pet supplies, including crates.
General Population Shelters:
- Belleview Middle School, 10500 SE 36th Avenue, Belleview, FL
- Forest High School, 5000 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
- Fort McCoy School, 16160 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy, FL
- Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, 365 Marion Oaks Drive, Ocala, FL
- Liberty Middle School, 4773 SW 95th Street, Ocala, FL
- Madison Street Academy, 401 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Ocala, FL
- North Marion Middle School, 2085 W Highway 329, Citra, FL
Special Needs Shelters:
- West Port High School, 3733 SW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL (pets of special needs residents allowed)
Pet-Friendly Shelter:
- Lake Weir High School, 10351 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
- Vanguard High School, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL
CITRUS COUNTY
SANDBAGS
Self Service 24/7 – STAFF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Citronelle Park: 7826 W Dunklin Rd, Dunnellon
- The Homosassa Recreation Park: 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa
- Bicentennial Park: 501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River
- Floral Park: 9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City
- Old Hernando Elementary School: 2435 N Florida Ave, Hernando
These Sites Are Now CLOSED
- Area 1 – 4508 S Grandmarch Ave in Homosassa
- Area 5 – 7490 W Gulf to Lake Hwy in Crystal River
Please visit the Citrus County government Facebook page for additional updates. Contact Citrus County Road Maintenance Division with any questions: (352) 527-7610.
LEVY COUNTY
SANDBAGS
- Bronson: Bronson Town Hall, 650 Oak St.
- Cedar Key: City Hall, 809 6th
- Inglis: Inglis Municipal Building, 31 Risher Ave.
- Williston: Empty lot across the street from the Williston Police Department, 5 SW 1st
- Yankeetown: Yankeetown Water Plant, 6241, Harmony Lane
SHELTERS
Opening Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
General Population Shelters:
- Bronson Middle High School: 351 Ishie Avenue
Pet-Friendly Shelter:
- Bronson Middle High School (Bring a crate, food, one gallon of water per animal, medications, Rabies vaccine certificate, and proof of distemper parvo/feline distemper vaccine. Animal Services will provide vaccines for an additional $10.00 per vaccine.
Special Needs Shelter:
- Bronson Elementary School: 400 Ishie Ave
For Transportation to the shelter on Tuesday please call 352-486-3485. Transportation must be reserved no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday October 8, 2024.
LAKE COUNTY
SANDBAGS
County sandbag locations are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is a limit of 10 bags per day per household. Sand and bags will be available on-site – residents should bring their own shovels and will need to fill their own bags. Assistance will be onsite at two locations for those who need help filling and loading their bags.
**Please Note: The sandbag location at Station 112 is closed. It has been moved to nearby St. Faustina Catholic Church**
- East Lake Sports and Community Complex: 24809 Wallick Road, Sorrento
- North Lake Regional Park: 40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla
- Astor Fire Station 10: 23023 State Road 40, Astor
- Minneola Athletic Complex (ASSISTANCE ONSITE): 1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave), Minneola
- PEAR Gateway Park: Front Entrance (ASSISTANCE ONSITE) 26701 US Hwy 27, Leesburg
- Faustia Catholic Church: 15551 N Boggy Marsh Rd., Clermont
- Hickory Point Recreation Complex: 27315 SR 19, Tavares
- Tavares OLD Fire Station: 424 East Alfred Street, Tavares; Open 24 hours
- Former Public Services Facilities: 400 12th Street, Clermont; 6: open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Oct. 7: open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Lady Lake: Hermosa Street and Gibson Street, Oct. 7; open 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Groveland: Lot next to 310 Crittenden Street; 7 and Oct. 8: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 15 bag limit per vehicle, self-service bring shovel
- Susan Street Athletic Complex: 940 Susan Street, Leesburg; 7 and Oct. 8: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Fire Station 22: 100 W Norton Avenue, Eustis
- Frank Brown Sports Complex: 1245 E Pine Ave, Mt Dora
SHELTERS
These shelters will open Tuesday, Oct. 08, at 12:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring necessary supplies such as medication, bedding, and a pet carrier or crate.
Pet-Friendly Shelters:
- Round Lake Elementary: 31333 Round Lake Road, Mt. Dora
- Spring Creek Elementary: 44440 Spring Creek Road, Paisley
- Treadway Elementary: 10619 Treadway School Road, Leesburg
Pet-Friendly and Special-Needs Shelters:
- Astatula Elementary: 13925 Florida Ave., Astatula
- Villages Elementary: 695 Rolling Acres Rd., Lady Lake
HERNANDO COUNTY
SANDBAGS
Hernando County Government has opened Sandbag Stations beginning Sunday, October 6, 2024, and will run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., weather permitting.
- Linda Pedersen Park: 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
- Anderson Snow Park: 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34609 (Enter through the service road between the park and the gymnastics place; the sand is located at the end)
- Ridge Manor Community Center: 34240 Cortez Blvd. Ridge Manor, FL 33523
- Spring Lake Methodist Church: 4191 Spring Lake Hwy., Brooksville, FL 34601
SHELTERS
Opening 10/8/2024 @ 8:00 a.m.
- West Hernando Middle School Shelter: 14325 Ken Austin Pkwy., Brooksville, FL 34614
General Population, Special Needs, and Pet Friendly
- Challenger: 13400 Elgin Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34609
- The Enrichment Center – Currently Open (800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601
PASCO COUNTY
SANDBAGS
Pasco County has two sandbag stations open 24/7 to help protect your property from potential flooding:
- Magnolia Valley Golf Course: 7223 Massachusetts Avenue., NPR
- Pasco Public Works C-Barn: 30908 Warder Road., San Antonio
Due to the potential for coastal and inland flooding, the county is also opening additional locations. These sandbag sites will be open from sunrise to sunset, until further notice:
- Ben Harrill Recreation Complex: 2830 Gulf Trace Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes
- Mitchell Park: 4825 Little Road., New Port Richey
- Veterans Memorial Park: 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson
- Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center: 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes
- Pasco Fire Rescue Station #29: 6907 Dairy Road., Zephyrhills
Dade City is also providing sand to city residents:
- Former Dade City Police Department building: 38042 Pasco Avenue, Dade City
