(October 6, 2024) – LaBelle, Fla. – Sandbagging will be available beginning at 3PM until dark on Sunday, October 6.
Sandbags will be available at the following locations:Clewiston Public Works Division -
1300 S Olympia St. Clewiston, FL 33440
Hendry County Emergency Operations Center - 4425 West SR80, LaBelle, FL 33935
Sandbags will be available at both locations daily from 9am - 5pm beginning Monday, October 7.
There will not be anyone available to help fill the sandbags, however there are sand funnels that will assist in making the job easier. Residents must bring their own shovel.
The following information should be considered:
Sandbags will be available at both locations daily from 9am - 5pm beginning Monday, October 7.
There will not be anyone available to help fill the sandbags, however there are sand funnels that will assist in making the job easier. Residents must bring their own shovel.
The following information should be considered:
Have a minimum of 2 people to fill the sandbags.
Sandbags are only effective in water that is no more than 15-inches deep.
Bring your own shovel and bags if you have them, however bags will be available at both sites.
There will be a maximum of 10 bags per vehicle/visit.
Sandbag operations will run from 9am until 5pm daily. This will continue year-round so that you may prepare early outside of hurricane season to have the sandbags in place
Central County Water Control District (CCWCD) will have sandbagging available at the Montura Clubhouse - 255 N. Hacienda St, Clewiston, FL 33440 beginning Monday, October 7.
Residents should contact CCWCD for information on availability and times.
Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Hendry County related emergency alerts by texting “HENDRYFLA” to 888777.
Please stay tuned to local media outlets for the latest weather information and check the Hendry County Emergency Management webpage www.preparehendry.com or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/hendrycountyemergencymanagement for updates.
Sandbags are only effective in water that is no more than 15-inches deep.
Bring your own shovel and bags if you have them, however bags will be available at both sites.
There will be a maximum of 10 bags per vehicle/visit.
Sandbag operations will run from 9am until 5pm daily. This will continue year-round so that you may prepare early outside of hurricane season to have the sandbags in place
Central County Water Control District (CCWCD) will have sandbagging available at the Montura Clubhouse - 255 N. Hacienda St, Clewiston, FL 33440 beginning Monday, October 7.
Residents should contact CCWCD for information on availability and times.
Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Hendry County related emergency alerts by texting “HENDRYFLA” to 888777.
Please stay tuned to local media outlets for the latest weather information and check the Hendry County Emergency Management webpage www.preparehendry.com or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/hendrycountyemergencymanagement for updates.
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