Miami-Dade County extends distribution of sandbags through Tuesday, Oct 8

In preparation for Hurricane Milton, Miami-Dade County will continue distributing sandbags to residents through tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8th.

All nine regional parks will keep distribution sites open from 7 a.m. until supplies run out. Residents can receive up to four bags per household.

DRIVE-THROUGH DISTRIBUTION SITES

• Amelia Earhart Park: 401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013
• Oak Grove Park: 690 NE 159th St, Miami, FL 33162
• Gwen Cherry Park: 7090 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
• Tropical Park: 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 - Self-service: bags will be available for residents to fill up with sand.
• Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground: 12451 SW 184th Street, Miami, FL 33177
• Homestead Air Reserve Park: 27401 SW 127th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032
• Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165
• Greynolds Park: 17530 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
• Ives Estate Park: 20901 NE 16th Ave, Miami, FL 33179

For more information from Miami-Dade County on Hurricane Milton and how to be prepared, please visit miamidade.gov/milton.

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