Update on Sandbagging in Hendry County
(October 8, 2024) – LaBelle, Fla. – Sandbagging will continue to be available in Hendry County at the following times and locations:
Tuesday, October 8 until 6pm
Wednesday, October 9 at 7am – 1pm
Clewiston Public Works Division - 1300 S Olympia St. Clewiston, FL 33440
Hendry County Emergency Operations Center - 4425 West SR80, LaBelle, FL 33935
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) has sandbagging available at the Montura Clubhouse - 255 N. Hacienda St, Clewiston, FL 33440.
Residents should contact CCWCD for information on availability and times.
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