Sarasota County to offer sandbags ahead of forecasted rain

The City of North Port is also offering a sandbag location

SARASOTA – Due to the National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain, Sarasota County is offering self-service sandbags to residents.

Residents can pick up sandbags on Thursday, Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the following locations.

• Sarasota County Fleet - South, 4531 Annex Road, Venice.
• Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.

Bags and sand will be provided while supplies last. . Individuals are asked to bring their own shovels.

There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.

Sarasota County staff are out in the community today checking areas that are prone to flooding. The county continues to coordinate with municipalities and the National Weather Service to receive updates on expected weather in our area.

City of North Port:

With more rain in the forecast for North Port in the coming days, the City will open a self-serve sandbag distribution point beginning at 3 p.m. today at George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port.

Bags and sand will be available while supplies last. Individuals are asked to bring their own shovels.

Based on the current forecast from the National Weather Service, homes in North Port are not anticipated to be impacted by flooding. Some roads may see temporary localized flooding during and immediately following heavy rains.

North Port has received between 3-7 inches of rainfall in some areas of the city over the past 24 hours. The Myakkahatchee Creek is currently at acceptable water levels. City staff will continue to monitor the rainfall and water levels as thunderstorms move through the area.