ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Many people in the Tampa Bay area are preparing for heavy rainfall that Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to bring.

Several sandbag locations have opened in area for residents.

Currently, sandbags are available at the following locations:

Hillsborough County

  • Edward Medard Park
    6140 S Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City, FL 33567       
    4 p.m. - 7 p.m., 5/26/18
    Limit of 10 per household and 10 per car

  • E.G. Simmons Park
    2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin, FL 33570       
    4 p.m. - 7 p.m., 5/26/18
    Limit of 10 per household and 10 per car

  • ED Radice Sports Complex
    14720 Ed Radice Dr. Tampa, FL 33626     
    4 p.m. - 7 p.m., 5/26/18
    Limit of 10 per household and 10 per car

In addition, residents can report blocked storm drains, potholes, washouts, and other road damage by contacting Hillsborough County at (813) 272-5900, or HCFLGov.net/AtYourService.

For more storm information from Hillsborough County, click here.

Pasco County

  • Magnolia Valley Golf Course Clubhouse
    7223 Massachusetts Avenue
    New Port Richey

  • C-Barn
    30908 Warder Road
    San Antonio 

  • City of New Port Richey
    6420 Pine Hill Road
    7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 5/26/18

Manatee County

  • Manatee County Transit & Fleet Facility
    2411 Tallevast Road
    Sarasota, FL 34243
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m, 5/26/18