The municipality has announced a free sandbag giveaway for residents and business owners to help the community prepare for potential seasonal weather challenges. According to the City of Winter Garden, a limited supply of pre-assembled sandbags is available for pickup from September 23 through September 25.
The distribution event kicked off today, September 23, from 12 pm until 5 pm and will continue until Wednesday, providing residents with a critical resource for flood prevention. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the bags can be collected from 8 am to 5 pm, giving locals ample time to secure their allotment of up to 10 bags per household. The pick-up location is the Public Services Complex, 880 W. Bay Street in Winter Garden, FL 34787. All required is an ID, proof of residency, or business ownership within City limits.
To ensure a smooth collection process, the City has set up a drive-up system where bags will be placed directly into residents' vehicles upon arrival. For those needing more information about the sandbag distribution, the City has provided a contact number, 407-656-2256, where residents can reach out during normal business hours to address their inquiries.
