The City of Bartow’s Director of Communications has released some information regarding sandbags in Polk County:
Sandbags are available at the Bartow Fire Station, 110 E Church St., until 7pm (8/2) and again from 7am – 7pm on Saturday (8/3). The bags can be filled at the Public Works site at 505 Mill Ave. (See attached map.)
Note that common household items can be used in lieu of or to supplement sandbags. Some of the more practical – and effective – ideas include using bags of dirt or mulch (or cat litter) either purchased from a garden center or dug from your yard and containerized in plastic bags or pillowcases; placing yoga mats, either whole or in strips, under doors or wherever there might be a gap; and / or using plastic tarps held in place with bricks or bags of dirt or mulch.
In case you missed it, here is the latest on the tropical system: https://www.winterhavendaily.com/index.php/2024/08/02/weather-experts-provide-update-on-tropical-system-moving-toward-florida-tropical-storm-expected/
