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Temple Terrace Distributing Sandbags Ahead Of TD Fred
The city of Temple Terrace is making sandbags available for residents until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning if necessary.
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL — In anticipation of Tropical Depression Fred, which is forecast to slowly strengthen Friday and Saturday, the city of Temple Terrace is making sandbags available for residents until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning if necessary.
The sandbag stations are located at the Sports Complex at 10369 U.S. 301. Sandbags from this distribution point are reserved for residents of Temple Terrace, who must show a valid ID or recent utility bill that includes a city address.
The station is self-service with bags, shovels and sand provided. Assistance is available for the elderly or people with disabilities. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.
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Should the storm dissipate, residents can save unused sandbags for the duration of the current hurricane season.
Sandbags can also be disposed of by dumping the sand in your yard (not in a drain) and throwing the empty bag in the trash.
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