ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Sandbag sites have been opened in Central Florida after historic flooding on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Here are the counties that have shared information on where residents can fill sandbags.<\/p>\n
Lake County:<\/p>\n
Lake County is opening five sandbag sites on Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to help residents prepare for potential flooding due to recent heavy rains.<\/p>\n
\u2022 East Lake Sports Complex (24809 Wallick Road, Sorrento, FL 32776)<\/p>\n
\u2022 North Lake Regional Park (40730 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, FL 32784)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pear Gateway Park (26791 US Hwy 27, Leesburg, FL 34748)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hickory Point Recreation Complex (27315 State Road 19, Tavares, FL 32778)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fire Station 10 (23023 FL-40, Astor, FL 32102)<\/p>\n
Residents are advised to bring their own shovels to fill up to 10 sandbags per household at the staffed sites. <\/p>\n
The sites may close earlier if weather conditions worsen.<\/p>\n
Lake County residents can report any home or property damage related to Sunday night\u2019s rain by calling the Citizens\u2019 Information Line at 352-253-9999 after 1 p.m. today. <\/p>\n
This will assist local authorities in assessing community impacts and coordinating resources.<\/p>\n
Seminole County:<\/p>\n
Seminole County Emergency Management is monitoring elevated water levels on the St. Johns River, prompting the opening of these sandbag sites as a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station (215 2nd Street, Geneva)<\/p>\n
\u2022 City of Sanford, FL Government – Sanford Public Works (800 W. Fulton Street, Sanford)<\/p>\n
Both sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
These sites are unstaffed, and residents must bring their own shovels.<\/p>\n
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