Event Brief
Oct 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM ET
Tampa Bay Communities Open Hurricane Sandbag Sites
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Multiple Tampa Bay communities have opened sandbag fill sites as a Coastal Flood Advisory warns of 1 to 3 feet of water from Tampa Bay to the Nature Coast from Friday through Saturday morning. Locations include round-the-clock stations in Pasco County and free self-service sites in St. Pete Beach; several locations require residents to bring shovels.
WHO: Tampa Bay communities, including St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Pasco County, Port Richey, Dade City and Manatee County; local residents
WHAT: Communities established or opened sandbag fill sites in preparation for possible coastal flooding from Hurricane Isaias.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 12:47 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area
WHY: The sites are being provided to help residents prepare for potential coastal flooding; a Coastal Flood Advisory forecasts 1 to 3 feet of water from Tampa Bay to the Nature Coast.
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