10/04/2024
On Saturday, October 5, starting at 8 a.m., sand, empty sandbags, and some shovels will be available at three parks for those interested in obtaining sandbags. The sand is available at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Ave. NE, Naples, FL 34120, by the pickleball courts, at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109, in the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon parking lot and at Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113, in the grassy area between the parking lots.
Since shovels are limited, you may bring your own shovel and/or trowel. There is a limit of 10 bags per person. Once the 10,000 sandbags and 180 tons of sand (60 tons at each of the three park locations listed above) are gone, the program will end.
The sandbag service will be available from 8 a.m. to dusk through Sunday, October 6, supplies and weather permitting.
Sandbags, when properly filled and placed, may divert water around instead of through buildings. Sandbag construction does not guarantee a watertight seal but is satisfactory for use in most situations. Burlap sacks and plastic sandbags (polypropylene) are standard types to use. Garbage bags are not recommended since they are too slick to stack.
For additional information on sand and sandbag availability or sandbag assistance for those with special needs, please contact the Collier County Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division at (239) 252-8924.
