NBC 6’s Xochitl Hernandez has more on how residents are getting ready even with the area not expected to have a direct impact.
As South Florida braces for the impacts of Hurricane Ian, several sites will be distributing sandbags for residents preparing for the projected heavy rainfall.
Forecasters said Ian will likely become a major hurricane by the time it reaches western Cuba. Ian is forecast to reach its peak intensity as a Category 4 hurricane over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico before expected landfall in Florida.
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If you are in need of sandbags for your home, here is a list of available distribution sites across South Florida.
North Miami Beach
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The City of North Miami Beach Division of Emergency Management will be distributing sandbags on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Tuesday September 27, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To pick up sandbags report to the City of North Miami Beach Fleet Maintenance Building at 1965 NE 151 Street.
North Miami Beach residents must show a valid ID upon arrival to collect up to 4 sandbags per household.
Miami Gardens
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On Monday, September 26, 2022, from 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., residents should pickup sandbags at the north end of the Archdiocese property located at 18330 NW 12th Avenue in Miami Gardens.
Sandbags at this location are for Miami Gardens residents only. ID is required for pickup.
This location limits residents to seven sandbags per household, while supplies last.
Pembroke Pines
With the prediction of possible heavy rains from Hurricane Ian, sandbags will be distributed Monday, September 26, 2022, from 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Pembroke Pines Health Park at 1001 Poinciana Drive
- William B. Armstrong/Spring Valley Park at 1700 NW 160th Avenue
Proof of Pembroke Pines residency is required and residents will be limited to five bags per household.
Residents are required to fill their own bags, but the city will supply sand, bags, and shovels.
Assistance will be provided to the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Miramar
Residents can pick up sandbags from several locations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday:
- Adult DayCare Center at 8915 Miramar Parkway
- Multi Service Complex at 6700 Miramar Parkway
- Sunset Lakes Community Center 2801 SW 186th Avenue
Residents will need to show proof of residency and business owners should bring a copy of a business tax receipt.
Limit of six sandbags per household/business, first-come, first-serve.
Hialeah
Residents can get free sandbags at Babcock Park (651 East 4th Avenue) from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday while supplies last.
Hialeah Gardens
Free sand bags will be distributed at the Hialeah Gardens Water and Sewer Department yard at 13601 NW 107 Avenue.
Bags will be distributed Tuesday, September 27, Wednesday, September 28, and Thursday, September 29, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
There will be a maximum number of 5 bags per resident.
Doral
In preparation for heavy rains this week, sandbags will be available for self-service Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at an empty lot located on NW 53rd street and 83rd Avenue (next to Cordoba Apartments).
Access to the lot is through NW 53rd street. Bags and shovels will be available on-site, while supplies last.
Sandbag pickup locations will be updated as more information becomes available. Please check back on the NBC 6 app for updates.
