Escambia County Offers Free Sand For Tropical Weather Prep

June 17, 2021

Escambia County is offering free sand for residents living in flood-prone areas in advance of possible heavy tropical rain this weekend. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:

  • John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
  • Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
  • Travis M. Nelson Park -  4541 Highway 4, Bratt
  • Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
  • Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297A
  • Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
  • Ferry Pass Middle School -available on northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
  • Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola

Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.

Pictured: Sand at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Escambia County Offers Free Sand For Tropical Weather Prep”

  1. William Reynolds on June 19th, 2021 10:09 pm

    >>>Will the sand stay at these locations so that I can get some before the next weather event?

    We’ve never seen them remove the piles. It usually stays until people get it for yard improvement projects….ah…no….storm prep.

  2. Trisha on June 19th, 2021 8:03 pm

    Will the sand stay at these locations so that I can get some before the next weather event?

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