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Hurricane Helene preps PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25: Residents fill sandbags at Helen Howarth Park ahead of the possible arrival of Hurricane Helene on September 25, 2024 in Pinellas Park, Florida. Currently, Tropical Storm Helene is forecast to become a major hurricane, bringing the potential for deadly storm surges, flooding rain, and destructive hurricane-force winds along parts of the Florida West Coast. Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

By Nikki

Broward County

FORT LAUDERDALE — The City of Fort Lauderdale will distribute sandbags Monday at two locations: between 8 a.m. at 9 p.m. at Floyd Hull Stadium, located at 2800 SW 8th Ave., and between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9th Ave. Residents must bring their own shovels and empty bags.

PEMBROKE PINES — The City of Pembroke Pines will distribute sandbags Monday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or while supplies last, at Pembroke Pines Health Park, located at 8300 West Cypress Drive. The city will supply sand, bags and shovels, but residents must fill their own bags. Assistance will be provided to the elderly and persons with disabilities. There is a limit of five bags per household, and proof of residency is required. For Pembroke Pines residents only.

POMPANO BEACH — The City of Pompano Beach will distribute sandbags Monday starting at 9 a.m. while supplies last, at Pompano Beach Airpark, located at 1660 NE 10th St. Sandbags will be pre-filled, sealed and placed in residents’ cars. There is a limit of 10 bags per household, and proof of residency is required. For Pompano Beach residents only.

Miami-Dade County

MIAMI — The City of Miami will distribute sandbags Monday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., or while supplies last, at Douglas Park, located at 2755 SW 37th Ave. The city will also distribute sandbags between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Grapeland Park, located at 1550 NW 37th Ave, Jose Marti Park Gym, located at 434 SW 3rd Ave., and Little Haiti Park, located at 315 NE 62nd St. Proof of residency is required at all of these locations.

NORTH BAY VILLAGE — North Bay Village will distribute sandbags Monday at North Bay Village Dog Park, located at 7903 East Drive. A time was not specified. Bags will be on pallets and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

NORTH MIAMI — The City of North Miami will distribute sandbags Monday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at North Miami Motor Pool, located at 1855 NE 142nd St. Proof of residency is required.

OPA-LOCKA — The City of Opa-locka will distribute sandbags Monday and Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Public Works and Utilities Department, located at 12950 NW 42nd Ave.

SOUTH MIAMI-DADE: There ill be a sandbag distribution on Monday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at JL & Enid W. Demps Park, located at 11350 SW 216th St.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH: The City of Sunny Isles Beach will distribute sandbags Monday, between 7:30 p.m. and noon, under the William Lehman Causeway at 19160 Collins Ave. There is a limit of four bags per household, and proof of residency is required.