Miami-Dade County will be distributing sandbags to residents today, Monday, October 7th, at nine regional parks Countywide in preparation for Hurricane Milton, out of an abundance of caution to support residents.
All sites open at 7 a.m. Monday morning and will stay open until bags run out. Residents can receive up to four bags per household.
DRIVE-THROUGH DISTRIBUTION SITES
- Amelia Earhart Park: 401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013
- Oak Grove Park: 690 NE 159th St, Miami, FL 33162
- Gwen Cherry Park: 7090 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
- Tropical Park: 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
- Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground: 12451 SW 184th Street, Miami, FL 33177
- Homestead Air Reserve Park: 27401 SW 127th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032
- Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165
- Greynolds Park: 17530 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
- Ives Estate Park: 20901 NE 16th Ave, Miami, FL 33179
As of Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center said Milton was moving “erratically” through the Gulf of Mexico and rapidly gaining strength, jumping to major storm status overnight.
Now, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, Milton is a massive Category 4 storm.
In response to the hurricane, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-215, expanding the state of emergency to 51 counties. For preparedness tips and updates, residents can visit FloridaDisaster.org/Guide or find local resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Counties.
