In preparation for Hurricane Ian, two self-serve sandbag sites will open at 12:00pm (noon) on Monday, September 26, 2022:

• Bicentennial Park, 501 N Baseball Point, Crystal River

• Floral Park, 9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City

Self-serve sites are open 24 hours but are not monitored overnight for availability of supplies. Sand and sandbags will be provided. Citizens wishing to take advantage of the self-serve sites will need to bring a shovel.

In addition, assistance will be provided at two staffed sandbag sites until 5:00pm:

• 4210 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa (Off of Grover Cleveland Blvd)

• 7500 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River (SR44, across from Dan’s Clam Stand)

Full-service sandbag sites are currently open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Limit 12 bags per vehicle.

If you have any questions about sandbag sites, contact the Citrus County Road Maintenance Division at (352) 527-7610.

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