UPDATE
Due to high demand and weather conditions allowing it, the City of Winter Haven is extending the hours of the sandbag station. The site will remain open until 4:00 p.m. today (Tuesday, October 8).
· Rueben Williams Sports Complex (Previously Lake Maude Recreation Park) at 1751 7th St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
· This is a self-serve station, and residents are encouraged to bring their own shovels. That said, many City staff members have been diverted to the site to help fill and tie bags. Residents will have support from City staff.
· The limit is 10 bags per household or business.
The site will need to shut down at 4:00 to allow staff time to secure equipment and return to safety ahead of incoming bad weather. We thank citizens in advance for their understanding.
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Original post:
The City of Winter Haven will open a sandbag fill station in advance of potential impacts from Tropical Storm Milton. Please enter along Lake Maude Dr. and follow staff instructions and directional signs to keep the site running smoothly.
HOURS: Monday & Tuesday (October 7 -8) – 10:00 a.m. – Dusk (As weather permits.)
LOCATION: Rueben Williams Sports Complex (Previously Lake Maude Recreation Park) – 1751 7th St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
ENTRANCE: Please enter on Lake Maude Dr.
LIMIT: 10 bags per Winter Haven resident. (Defined by a Winter Haven address on an ID.)
NOTE: This is a self-serve station. Residents are encouraged to bring your own shovels. The City provides the bags and sand.
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Visit our website for up-to-date information: https://www.mywinterhaven.com/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Severe-Weather-Alert-Tropical-Storm-Milt-30
