ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County residents were invited to a free sandbag distribution ahead of hurricane season.
According to officials, the county will give away 14,500 free and pre-filled sandbags at multiple locations throughout the county starting next Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Distribution locations
- Tuesday, June 24
- Butler Park West – 399 Riverside Blvd., St. Augustine
- Smith Road Storage Facility (next to the Equestrian Center) – 8200 Smith Road, Hastings
- Wednesday, June 25
- Solomon Calhoun Community Center – 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine
- Vilano Beach Boat Ramp – 101 Vilano Causeway, St. Augustine
- Thursday, June 26
- Mills Field – 1805 Racetrack Road, St. Johns
- Palm Valley Bridge (South Roscoe Boulevard side) – Under the bridge on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway
There will be a limit of 12 sandbags per vehicle. Each bag weighs approximately 30 pounds.
County residents must provide proof of residency, such as a valid ID or a recent mailing letter.
St. Johns County staff will be on site to help those in need.