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Sandbags Available for Hillsborough Residents, Businesses
Rain chances have prompted county residents to offer free sandbags.
With forecasters predicting upwards of 7-inches of rain in some parts of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County is helping residents prepare.
Sandbags will be made available to residents and businesses on Wednesday, June 5 until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 6 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
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Pickup Locations are:
- West Service Unit - 9805 Sheldon Road
- South Service Unit – 8718 Old Big Bend Road
- East Service Unit – 4702 Sydney Road
Sandbag materials will be available for residents to make their own sandbags, according to a county press release. Each citizen must sign their name and provide their home address acknowledging the receipt of 25 sandbags or less.
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To report Westchase flooding or road problems, citizens an call the county at 813-635-5400.
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