St. Johns County to give away 14,500 free sandbags ahead of hurricane season

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County residents were invited to a free sandbag distribution ahead of hurricane season.

According to officials, the county will give away 14,500 free and pre-filled sandbags at multiple locations throughout the county starting next Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Distribution locations

• Tuesday, June 24
  • Butler Park West – 399 Riverside Blvd., St. Augustine
  • Smith Road Storage Facility (next to the Equestrian Center) – 8200 Smith Road, Hastings
• Wednesday, June 25
  • Solomon Calhoun Community Center – 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine
  • Vilano Beach Boat Ramp – 101 Vilano Causeway, St. Augustine
• Thursday, June 26
  • Mills Field – 1805 Racetrack Road, St. Johns
  • Palm Valley Bridge (South Roscoe Boulevard side) – Under the bridge on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway

There will be a limit of 12 sandbags per vehicle. Each bag weighs approximately 30 pounds.

County residents must provide proof of residency, such as a valid ID or a recent mailing letter.

St. Johns County staff will be on site to help those in need.