Sandbag Locations to Open Thursday
City Taking Proactive Measures Due to Recent Heavy Rainfall
December 05, 2018
The City of Tallahassee is opening two sandbag locations to help residents prepare for potential rainfall of more than an inch this weekend. This proactive measure is due in part to the heavy rainfall our area has already experienced, with some locations experiencing more than eight inches of rainfall, causing an oversaturation of the ground throughout the community.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, bags and sand will be available at James Messer Park South, located at 2830 Jackson Bluff Road (on the south side of Jackson Bluff Road between Appleyard Drive and Dupree Street), and at Winthrop Park, located at 1601 Mitchell Avenue (near the tennis courts). Citizens will need to bring their own shovels and be prepared to fill bags themselves. There is a 25 bag limit per household. City crews will monitor the sites and provide additional sand and bags as needed. The site will be open until the inclement weather has passed and it is determined there is no longer a need.
To help mitigate potential flooding, crews continue to check known drainage trouble spots for blockages and clear obstructions. Within the Tallahassee city limits, citizens may report flooded streets by calling 891-4968.
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