Hollywood Offers Free Sandbags to Residents for Hurricane Season Preparedness

The City of Hollywood is providing free sand and sandbags to residents as hurricane season continues. This initiative helps residents prepare their homes for potential storms.

Residents can receive up to 10 sandbags per household, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. This program aims to assist the community in mitigating potential flood damage during severe weather events.

How to Obtain Your Free Sandbags

To get sandbags, residents must first visit a verification site. A valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID showing a Hollywood address is required for registration and to pick up empty bags. After verification, residents can proceed to a designated sand distribution site.

Key Locations and Operating Hours

Verification sites include:

• Armory Community Center: Located at 906 N Dixie Hwy. It operates Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone number is 754.226.7588.
• Driftwood Community Swimming Pool: Located at 3000 N 69th Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 954.967.4241.

Sand distribution sites are:

• Holland Park: Located at 801 Johnson St. Sand pickup is available Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Rotary Park: Located at 3150 Taft St. Sand pickup is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Driftwood Park: Located at 3000 N 69th Ave. Sand pickup is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Important Reminders for Sandbag Collection

Residents must bring their own shovel to fill sandbags at the distribution locations. Sand and bags are available only while supplies last. The city encourages early preparation as hurricane season continues.