Flood WatchThursday, November 5
Volusia County has a free self-serve sandbag site in Osteen as the river rises
The 5AM Deltona team
If you live near the St. Johns River, we suggest getting ready now. WKMG says Volusia hasn't seen the heavy rain other parts of Central Florida did, but water is moving north, and officials expect the impact most toward the end of the week.
- Where: Fire Rescue Station 36, 180 N. State Road 415, Osteen
- Hours: daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until further notice
- Cost: free sand and bags
- Bring your own shovel and gloves
The Osteen sandbag site is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Volusia County Fire Rescue Station 36, 180 N. State Road 415, Osteen
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Self-serve sandbag site open
- Cost
- Free sand and bags
- Bring
- Shovels and gloves
Sources: WKMG, WFTV, Hometown News Volusia
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Self-serve sandbag site open |
| Cost | Free sand and bags |
| Bring | Shovels and gloves |
Hometown News Volusia lists the communities where rising water could cover roads: Astor, Hontoon Island, Lake Harney, Stone Island and riverfront areas near DeLand. WFTV says evacuations aren't recommended right now. We suggest stocking several days of food, drinking water and prescription medications.
30+ poundswhat a properly filled sandbag can weigh
The county suggests bringing someone to help you fill and load the bags.
Sources: WFTV, Hometown News Volusia
Sources: WKMG, WFTV, Hometown News Volusia