Palm Coast opens additional sandbag locations

The city opened more locations after locals faced long lines at the city's sandbag site on Wellfield Grade.


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  • | 12:30 p.m. September 26, 2022
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In preparation for Tropical Storm Ian, the city of Palm Coast has opened three sandbag locations as of Monday, Sept. 26.

Palm Coast sand stations are staffed with manpower assistance for those who need it. There is a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. 

Three sand stations and sandbags will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 27:

  • Palm Coast Public Works Yard, 1 Wellfield Grade, off U.S. 1 just north of Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast.
  • Daytona State College, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, Palm Coast.
  • Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Additional sandbag locations may become available if needed.

In addition to the city’s sandbag location, Flagler County officials began sandbag operations Sunday at noon – one on the barrier island and the other in western Flagler County. Residents are limited to 10 sandbags per household.

  • Flagler Technical College – 5633 N. Oceanshore Blvd., The Hammock: noon to 5 p.m. 
  • Fire Station 71 – 89 County Road 2006 West, Bunnell: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church - 915 N. Central Ave., Flagler Beach: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. The church location is for Flagler Beach and Beverly Beach residents only.

For information on those locations and other storm-prep information, visit http://www.flaglercounty.gov/emergency.

Officials recommend having seven days’ worth of supplies such as food, water, and medication. Test flashlights and radios and be sure to replace outdated batteries. To find additional details on what else should be included in a disaster supply kit, as well as evacuation zone information, and the Disaster Preparedness Guide, visit www.flaglercounty.gov/emergency.

At the www.flaglercounty.gov/emergency website, residents can sign up for the ALERTFlagler notification system, directly accessible at www.flaglercounty.gov/alertflagler. Anyone with special medical needs – such as those who are medically electrically dependent, or who require daily home medical care – should register for the Special Needs Evacuation Assistance Program, which can be accessed at www.flaglercounty.gov/special_needs.

Residents can submit questions to our customer service portal at PalmCoast.gov/Connect or by calling Customer Service at 386-986-2360. 

 

 

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