Event Brief
St. Petersburg to distribute free sandbags Aug. 8
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Residents can pick up free sandbags Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., as officials urge storm preparation.
WHO: St. Petersburg city officials and residents
WHAT: Monthly free sandbag distribution event
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 12:34 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Officials urged households to prepare ahead of potential tropical storms.
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