Where you can find sandbags ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Debby
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Municipalities across the Lowcountry will offer sandbags to residents and businesses to help them prepare for any potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.
The storm, expected to be a hurricane when it strikes Florida’s west coast, is forecast to reemerge in the Atlantic off the Georgia and South Carolina coast early in the week as a tropical storm.
Forecasters say Debby may stall off the coast. The storm will likely dump heavy rain for an extended period, causing coastal and inland flooding through the week.
Residents can find sandbag supplies where they live to help prevent damage associated with flooding and rising water during the storm.
Sandbags should be filled half full. Fold the top down and rest the bag on the flap. Stack your bags so that each layer is staggered or overlaps the previous level. You may also consider placing plastic sheeting down before adding sandbags to further prevent water seepage.
City of Charleston
Sandbag distribution will begin Sunday at 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. or when supplies run out. Residents should bring their own shovels, and a limit of 10 bags per residence will be enforced. Distribution locations are as follows:
- 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd – Bee’s Landing Recreation Center (West Ashley)
- Hampton Park, Mary Murray Dr. at Ashley Ave. – Parking Lot by Ball Fields (Peninsula)
- Sevens Farms Drive – Governor’s Park Parking Lot near the Dog Park (Daniel Island)
- 1051 Fort Johnson Rd, Bayview Soccer Complex – Circular Drive Adjacent to Bathrooms and Concession Stand (James Island)
Town of James Island
Sandbags will be available on James Island Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The town will have a limited supply of free sand and bags available.
Sandbags will be located at Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, for residents to build their own sandbags.
Residents should bring their own shovels for assembly. Staff will be on-site to provide assistance as needed.
Isle of Palms
Sandbag distribution on Isle of Palms will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Public Safety Building, 30 JC Long Blvd. until supplies are gone.
There is a limit of 10 per residence for Isle of Palms residents only.
Sand will be available in the large Municipal Parking Lot on Pavilion Drive. Residents will need to fill their own bags.
Mount Pleasant
The Town of Mount Pleasant will open two self-service sandbag locations Sunday at 1 p.m. until supplies run out.
Sand and 500 sandbags will be available for residents to fill on a first come/first serve basis at the following locations:
- Cheryll Woods-Flowers Soccer Complex
85 Patriots Point Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 - Park West Recreation Complex
1251 Park West Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Residents can also bring their own bags as sand supply will likely exceed bags.
Bring your own shovel if possible. Limit 10 bags per household.
North Charleston
Sandbag distribution will begin Monday at 10 a.m. at the following locations:
Gussie Greene Community Center – 2008 Success St, North Charleston, SC 29405
North Charleston Athletic Center – 5794 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406
North Charleston Aquatic Center – 8610 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29420
City of Goose Creek
Sandbags for Goose Creek residents will be available for pickup beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday at the Goose Creek Fire Department Headquarters Station.
Berkeley County
Berkeley County will have sandbag locations available starting at 8 a.m. on Monday at the following locations:
- Cordesville – Cordesville Fire Department (East Berkeley Fire District Station 5), 1931 Highway 402, Moncks Corner
- Huger – Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Department Station 3, 2451 Clements Ferry Road
- Huger – Cainhoy Fire Department Station 6, 1004 United Drive
- Goose Creek Public Works – 200 Button Hall Avenue
- City of Hanahan Rec Complex – 3000 Railroad Avenue
They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
