Ian Update 4: Sandbags available

Posted On: September 24, 2022

For an up-to-date list of sandbag distribution sites, visit  www.volusia.org/sandbags. 

Volusia County and several municipalities are providing free sand and bags to residents. Most cities require proof of residency.

VOLUSIA COUNTY

Volusia County will provide free sand and empty sandbags to residents at these times and locations:

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in the parking lot of the Volusia County Correctional Facility, 1354 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Public Works facility, 200 State Road 415, Osteen

DAYTONA BEACH

Sandbag supplies will be available for residents and business owners from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in the parking lot near the southeast corner of Orange Avenue and Jean Street. Residents are asked to bring their own shovel. There is no charge for sandbags, and there is a 10-bag limit per vehicle.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES

Sand and bag distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Daytona Beach Shores City Hall, 2990 S. Atlantic Ave., and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Shores Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Drive. The city will provide bags, sand and shovels while weather permits. Residents should be prepared to fill the bags. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household/business. Proof of residency is required.

DEBARY

Sand and bags will be distributed at DeBary City Hall, 16 Colomba Road, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 27. There is a limit of 10 bags per household. Bags are not available for commercial businesses. Proof of residency is required. Residents should bring a shovel and be prepared to fill the bags.

DELAND

A self-service sandbag station will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the Melching Field parking lot at the corner of East Hubbard Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard. Sandbags will be limited to DeLand residents only, so please bring your ID. There will be a limit of 10 bags per household.

DELTONA

The City of Deltona will set up sandbag filling stations from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, at Festival Park, 191 Howland Blvd. Residents must provide proof of residency and fill the bags themselves. Proof of residency is required.

EDGEWATER

Sand piles are accessible 24 hours a day at these locations:

• Fire Station 57, 2628 Hibiscus Drive
• Mango Tree Lake, 901 Mango Tree Drive: This site will be staffed from noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25; and 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sept 26-28.
• Airpark staging area, 1898 Airpark Road

Residents should bring their own shovels and bags.

HOLLY HILL

Holly Hill residents may pick up sandbags at the rear of the Public Works facility on 10th Street at the railroad tracks. Residents must show proof of identification. There is a 10 bag limit. Please bring your own shovel.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

The City of New Smyrna Beach will provide sand and bags at the Sport Complex Stadium, 2335 Sunset Drive, at these times:

• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26
• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27

Residents may choose from 10 pre-filled sandbags at the football stadium or 15 fillable bags in the field next to the entrance. They must bring their own shovel if choosing the latter option. Residents must bring their own shovel if choosing the latter option. Proof of residency is required.

An electronic message board at U.S. 1 and South Street will direct traffic to the distribution site and a barricade at Sunset Drive & Turnbull Bay Road will be in place to ease ingress and egress of traffic from the area.

OAK HILL

The City of Oak Hill will offer sand and bags from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 234 S. U.S. Highway 1. Residents must provide proof of residency, bring their own shovel and fill their own bags. There is a limit of 10 bags per household.

ORANGE CITY

Residents may pick up sand and bags at the Waggin’ Trail Dog Park, 1201 S. Leavitt Ave., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. Residents must bring their own shovel and fill their own bags. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per household. Proof of residency is required.

ORMOND BEACH

A self-serve sand pile and fillable sandbags is available at the Nova Community Center, 440 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach,  from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Residents can receive up to 10 fillable bags. They should bring a shovel and be prepared to fill the bags and load them into their vehicles.

PONCE INLET

The Town of Ponce Inlet will provide sand and sandbags starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S. Peninsula Drive, until they're gone. Hurricane passes will also be available. Residents should bring a shovel and be prepared to fill their own bags. There is a limit of 10 bags per resident, and identification is required. 

PORT ORANGE

The City of Port Orange will provide bags and sand for residents beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at these sites:

• Coraci Sports Complex, 5200 Coraci Blvd.
• Spruce Creek Recreational Facility, 6040 Central Park Blvd.
• Airport Road Park, 6751 Airport Road
• Port Orange Adult Center, 4790 Ridgewood Ave.

Residents must provide proof of residency. They are allowed to fill up to 10 bags. They should bring their own shovels and are responsible for filling the bags themselves. Assistance will be provided.

SOUTH DAYTONA

Sand and bags will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept 26, and Tuesday,  Sept 27, at the Piggotte Community Center, 504 Big Tree Road. The city will provide bags, sand and shovels. Residents must provide proof of residency, and each resident may fill 25 bags.

Sandbag information is being updated frequently. For the latest updates, visit www.volusia.org/pin.