City of Orlando giving out free sandbags for hurricane season: Here's when and where

City of Orlando handing out free sandbags

The City of Orlando is handing out free sandbags in preparation for hurricane season.

ORLANDO, Fla. - With hurricane season in full swing, the City of Orlando is handing out free sandbags to help residents prepare before potential storm impacts. 

Here's where and when you can get your sandbags. 

Free sandbag distribution 

What we know:

The City of Orlando is giving out free sandbags to residents. The city's Streets and Stormwater Division is providing the pre-made sandbags. 

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City staff will be on-site to assist with loading sandbags directly into vehicles, and a self-serve option will also be available (while supplies last). 

Each vehicle is limited to 10 sandbags.

The City of Orlando is handing out free sandbags for hurricane season. 

What they're saying:

City officials say the free sandbag distribution is to help residents safeguard their homes against potential flooding.

"With summer underway and hurricane season in full swing, now is the time to prepare — before a storm appears on the radar," city leaders said. 

When and where are sandbags available?

Timeline:

The sandbag distribution will take place on three different dates at the City of Orlando Streets and Stormwater Division building, which is located at 1010 Woods Ave.

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The dates and times for the free distribution are:

• 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10
• 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 11
• 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12

For more information, updates and future potential sandbag availability, visit the City of Orlando website here.

When is hurricane season?

Dig deeper:

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which includes Florida, kicked off on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.

Although the season has been relatively quiet so far, the peak is typically in mid-September. However, FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologists say that the current low activity doesn't guarantee a low-impact season overall.

2025 Atlantic hurricane season: What to expect

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended with 18 storms, 11 tropical storms, and 5 hurricanes ? 3 of which made landfall in Florida (2 as major hurricanes). The 2025 hurricane season is a few months away (Feb. 21 marks 100 days until June 1, the official start of the hurricane season).