FLORIDA — Sandbag locations are open after flooding is expected to increase in some areas after Hurricane Milton.

SEMINOLE COUNTY

As Hurricane Milton’s waters recede, Seminole County rivers, including the St. Johns River and Little Wekiva River, continue to rise and are nearing or have reached flood stage. Residents in flood-prone areas should stay vigilant and take steps to protect their homes.

For those in affected areas, a sandbag distribution site opened in Geneva on Friday at the Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station, located at 217 Second St. Sandbag distribution sites also are open at Lake Monroe Wayside Park, located at 4150 NW U.S. 17-92 in Sanford and at Sylvan Lake Park, 845 Lake Markham Road, Sanford. Residents can collect sandbags to help protect their properties from further flooding. Sandbag sites are unstaffed and available 24 hours a day. Please monitor County updates for further details.

VOLUSIA COUNTY

Residents in Lake Harney, Astor, and all communities along the St. Johns River should prepare for the river's anticipated crest, which will occur between Oct. 22 and 25. Those in the area are encouraged to make alternative shelter arrangements or stock up on essential supplies for several weeks as soon as possible while the roads are still passable.

Volusia County Road and Bridge has opened a self-fill sandbag station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its DeLand facility, 2560 W. State Road 44. The station is open to assist those in Hontoon Island, Astor, and all communities along the St. Johns River that might be impacted. 

For those needing assistance, pre-filled sandbags are available daily at the following locations:

• Volusia County Road and Bridge, 2560 West State Road 44 in DeLand, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Mariners Cove, 1199 Enterprise-Osteen Road in Enterprise, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents may take up to 10 sandbags per household, either with self-serve or pre-filled bags.