TAMPA, Fla. — Counties and cities across the Tampa Bay area have started opening up sandbag locations ahead of Hurricane Idalia’s arrival. In some spots, you might still have to fill your own bags.

COMING UP TIME WHEN I SEE. OKAY, CAM, THANK YOU TRACKING PREPARING AND BEING READY. TAKE ACTION AS IDALIA MOVES NORTH TOWARDS FLORIDA. WHILE THE MODELS TEND TO TAKE THE STORM INTO THE BIG BEND REGION, ...

Bill Matteoli, City of Covington assistant public works director operates the automated sandbag filling machine during flood fight training, May 29, 2024 in Covington, Kentucky. (U.S. Army Corps of ...

Automatic sandbag machines are now able to help residents with storm preparation in locations in Polk County. The machines arrived to the following six locations with the county: MulberryLakeland Fort ...