South Florida is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to storm through the central portion of the state this week. The region remains under a flood watch and could see winds of 39 mph to 57 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
Cities are setting up sandbag distribution sites for residents trying to avoid water damage on their properties by blocking or redirecting water away from buildings.
This list will continue to be updated regularly. The latest storm coverage is available at sunsentinel.com/news/weather/hurricanes.
BROWARD COUNTY
Cooper City
The city will have sandbags available from 7:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Public Works (9070 SW 51st St.). Call 954-434-2300 to ensure sandbags are available. Bring your ID. Residents/business owners must be present to pick up sandbags. There is a limit of five sandbags per household.
Fort Lauderdale
- Distribution for residents of the Broward Municipal Services District will take place until 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park (2520 NW Sixth St.). The site will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, and remain open while supplies last.
- Sandbag assistance provided by the city of Fort Lauderdale is available until 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, or as long as supplies last, and starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, as long as conditions permit, at Floyd Hull Stadium (2800 SW Eighth Ave.) and Mills Pond Park (2201 NW Ninth Ave.). Self-service is available at both locations from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. A third site has been added — Shirley Small Park (1230 SW 34th Ave.) — and it will be staffed beginning at 8 a.m.
Lauderhill
Sand and sandbags will be available to Lauderhill residents through self-serve distribution from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Veteran’s Park (7600 NW 50th St.), John Mullin Park (2000 NW 55th Ave.) and St. George Park (3501 NW Eighth St.) on a first-come, first-serve basis until supplies last. Residents must bring identification showing Lauderhill residency and will be limited to five bags per household.
Miramar
Sandbag distribution will be until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Sunset Lakes Community Center (2801 SW 186th Ave.), Lakeshore Park (8501 Sherman Circle South B) and Multi-Service Complex (6700 Miramar Parkway) for all Miramar residents with proof of residency.
Pembroke Pines
The city will have sandbags available until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Pembroke Pines Health Park, 8300 W. Cypress Drive. Proof of residency is required. There’s a limit of five bags per household. Residents are required to fill their own bags. Sand, bags and shovels are provided.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Riviera Beach
The city will be distributing sandbags at Wells Recreation Complex (2409 Ave. HW), from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, and starting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, until supplies last. Each resident may receive a maximum of 10 bags, and proof of residency is required.
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