South Florida sandbag distribution starts
DEERFIELD BEACH - Residents eager to protect their homes from possible flooding tied to Nicole have been flocking to sites where bags of sand are being given out for free to residents.
CBS4'S Peter D'Oench spoke to one concerned homeowner at a site near the city's water treatment plant off Military Trail at 210 Goolsby Boulevard where residents received up to 10 bags of sand for free between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Ramona Myers said she was trying to protect the home she had lived in for 20 years.
"We have to make sure our home is well taken care of," she said, as she and her mother and a friend unloaded the bags of sand at her home. "We don't know what is going to happen. We pray it passes by and nothing happens."
Her neighbor, Nancy Rogers, who lives in the same duplex, also picked up 10 bags of sand at the same site.
"I have 3 doors and I am barricading them all," she said. "I don't want water going in my house and I don't want to file a claim for damage. They say the storm is going north of us but you never know how it is going to wobble one way or the other."
David Halley joined a long line of cars waiting at a site across from the Pompano Beach Air Park to pick up sandbags. "I am getting bags of sand because I am worried about the storm surge and I want to be prepared in case the worst happens."
He is grateful the city bought its own sand-bagging machine.
Christopher Searme said "I think they did a good job doing that. It shows they care about the welfare of the city."
There were at least 13 sites in 11 cities in Broward and Miami-Dade where sandbags were being given out.
In Fort Lauderdale, at Mills Pond Park, residents brought shovels to make their own bags of sand. Sheila Beals said "The sewer drain by our house is very high as tides are up and I thought with the storm coming in that could lead to more flooding."
There is a potential for coastal flooding, high seas, rough surf, and beach erosion along portions of the Florida East Coast. There is also an increased risk of at least tropical storm force winds and flooding rainfall for portions of South Florida by late Wednesday evening. Many city service agencies are distributing sandbags to residents beginning Tuesday. Come back for continued updates.
Cooper City:
Sandbag distribution will take place on Tuesday, November 8, until 3:30 p.m. at the Public Works Complex, at 9070 SW 51st Street.
There is a limit of seven (7) sandbags per household. Proof of Cooper City residency is required with a valid government-issued ID.
Residents must be physically present to fill sandbags. Please be prepared to fill your own sandbags.
Deerfield Beach:
Sandbags Available for Deerfield Beach Residents
A hurricane watch is currently in place for Broward County. The city will give out sandbags, details below. Also, please take a look at the map below for pickup instructions. A detour will be in place to make traffic run effectively.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
210 Goolsby Blvd in Deerfield Beach
Limit: 10 bags per household
*You must show proof of Deerfield Beach residency: (Driver's license, state issue ID, utility bill, etc.).
North Bay Village
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1841 Galleon Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p .m.
Pompano Beach:
1660 NE 10 St. (Across the street from Pompano Beach Airpark)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The sandbags are free for Pompano Beach residents with a maximum of 10 bags per household. Proof of residency will be required.
The sandbags will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis while supplies last.
Fort Lauderdale:
To aid in preparation for the upcoming storm, Fort Lauderdale will be distributing sandbags at Mills Pond Park (2201 NW 9 Ave.) beginning Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Bags will be limited to six per car (while supplies last). Proof of City of Fort Lauderdale residency is required. Please bring your own shovel.
(City staff recommends sandbags only for the tidal-influenced, coastal communities at this time.)
Lauderhill:
A limited supply of sandbags and sand are available for free and will be given out on a first-come, first serve basis. This is a self-serve sandbag station. Proof of Lauderhill residency is required. Veterans Park is located at 7600 NW 50th Street and Wolk Park is at 1080 NW 42nd Way. Sandbags will be available on Tuesday, November 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., or until supplies last.
Oakland Park:
Sandbags are available to Oakland Park residents for self-service pick-up while supplies last at the Public Works Facility at 5100 NE 12th Terrace. Sandbags are provided with proof of Oakland Park residency (driver's license or utility bill) in limited quantity.
Pembroke Pines:
Pembroke Pines Health Park
8300 West Cypress Drive
William B. Armstrong/Spring Valley Park
1700 NW 160th Avenue
Sandbags will be distributed at the above locations Tuesday, November 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, November 9, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Limit 5 bags per household, and proof of Pembroke Pines residency is required. Residents are required to fill their own bags, however, the city will supply sand, bags, and shovels. Assistance will be provided to the elderly and persons with disabilities.
City of Miami:
Little Haiti Park, Grapeland Park and Douglas Park.
Distributing sandbags Tuesday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sandbags will be available to pick up under the William Lehman Causeway, 19160 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID cardholders
City of Miami Springs:
Free sand available on Tuesday, Nov 8, starting at 10am at Miami Springs Rec Center, 1401 Westward Dr.
Bring your own bags. Shovels available to fill bags.
Limit 5 bags per resident. Open only to Miami Springs residents.
City of North Miami Beach:
Distribution will occur at City of North Miami Beach Fleet Maintenance Building, 1965 NE 151 St. in
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Nov. 8
12p.m. - 6 p.m.
Nov. 9
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*NMB residents must show a valid ID upon arrival to collect up to 4 sandbags per household.