Escambia County Makes Free Sand Available For Storm Prep

September 27, 2022

Escambia County has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas.

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 photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “Escambia County Makes Free Sand Available For Storm Prep”

  1. Oversight on September 28th, 2022 6:52 am

    LOL! People are praying for rain and can’t get any, and the county puts out sand for potential flooding.

  2. Just wondering on September 26th, 2022 7:42 pm

    Why is there never sand offered in Walnut Hill?
    Is it because the hills?

  3. Well on September 26th, 2022 6:33 pm

    Maybe it should be sent to Tampa.
    Looks like they will have a need for it.

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