Preparing for the Idalia Storm: Protecting Homes with Sandbags in Big Bend Communities

Publish date: 2024-03-28
Preparing for the Idalia Storm: Protecting Homes with Sandbags in Big Bend Communities

As the Idalia storm approaches, communities are keeping an eye on it, and families are taking steps to keep their homes safe.

In various communities in the Big Bend area, you can find places where you can get sandbags. These sandbags can help protect homes from the expected rain and winds.

In the Leon County and Tallahassee area, there are a total of 6 places where you can get sandbags. Listen to a local business owner as he talks about getting ready for the storm.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT

Right now, communities in the Big Bend area are getting ready for the effects of the upcoming storm. Since there will be a lot of rain and strong winds, people I spoke with today are being cautious to make sure their homes stay safe.

“You know it happens every year, it’s hurricane season, right?” BJ Fletcher has lived in Tallahassee his whole life. Even after 5 years, the damage caused by Hurricane Michael is still fresh in his mind.

“The last time it hit Tallahassee, it was really bad, and Tallahassee wasn’t prepared. Power lines were down and everything.” When sandbag locations were opened in the city, Fletcher knew what he had to do to protect his home and family business.

“We just want to make sure we cover the areas around the door and such, just in case there’s serious flooding.” You can find sandbag locations all over the Big Bend area, from Taylor to Gadsden County.

Check our online list right now at WTXL dot t-v to find the nearest location to you.

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