Sandbags, Tarps Available Today

May 9, 2014

Sandbags and tarps are being made available today to Escambia County residents in advance of anticipated heavy rainfall.

Escambia County is making ten filled sandbags available per vehicle to the public at no cost, while supplies last. Full sandbags will available tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Escambia County Road Prison, 601 Highway 297A, Cantonment. A 10-bag limit per vehicle will be imposed until supplies run out.

Residents needing tarps prior to expected rains this weekend to cover belongings that have been brought outside of flooded homes can pick up free tarps from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Escambia County Public Safety Boulding, South Parking Lot, 6575 North W Street. Tarps will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis until supplies are exhausted.

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One Response to “Sandbags, Tarps Available Today”

  1. g on May 9th, 2014 3:22 pm

    Its a great thing for the county to do bit it might be a little late. But hey they are doin something

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