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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

St. Petersburg provides year-round sandbag access at city facility

The City of St. Petersburg provides sandbags to residents year-round at the Pavement, Traffic and Operations Building. Residents can pick up supplies during designated weekday and monthly Saturday hours.

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Why It Matters

Residents have a consistent, year-round location to obtain flood-mitigation supplies to protect their property during hurricane season and other weather events.

Key Facts

  • Sandbags are available to St. Petersburg residents year-round.
  • The pickup location is the Pavement, Traffic and Operations Building at 1744 9th Ave. N.
  • Weekday pickup hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Saturday pickup is available on the second Saturday of each month.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The news outlet reporting the information.”location1744 9th Ave. N.“The address of the distribution site.”locationPavement, Traffic and Operations Building“The specific facility where sandbags are distributed.”organizationCity of St. Petersburg“The municipal government providing the sandbags.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city providing the service.”