Sandbags Offered In Orlando, Daytona
POSTED: Monday, August 18, 2008
UPDATED: 8:14 am EDT August 19,
2008
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Several Central Florida cities are offering sandbags and supplies for residents as Tropical Storm Fay continues on a path into the state.Sandbags will be available in Orlando Monday until 4 p.m. at the city's Stormwater facility at 1010 Woods Avenue.Residents must bring identification to receive the sand bags.The Orlando Emergency Information line will also be open from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday night.The city is also in the process of lowering Lake Lucerne and Lake Cherokee to accommodate the heavy rainfall.Also, the city of Daytona Beach is offering materials for sandbags at its Public Works facility at 950 Bellevue Avenue.Bags and sand will be available as needed and residents can fill sandbags with shovels provided.Watch Local 6 News for more on this developing story.
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