A joint team from Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, and the City of St. Cloud have distributed hundreds of thousands of sandbags since Saturday. Sandbags will continue to be available today, Tuesday October 8 at Osceola Heritage Park.
- Osceola Heritage Park, (Shakerag Road): 1211 Shakerag Road, Kissimmee FL 34744
- Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until supplies run out), Tuesday, October 8
A second sandbag distribution site will also be open today at the Celebration Athletic & Recreation Complex. Supply at this site is limited and will not be restocked. The distribution will close once the supply is exhausted.
- Celebration Athletic & Recreation Complex, 305 Campus St, Kissimmee, FL 34747
- Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. until sandbags run out
Supplies will be provided including bags and sand. Residents are allowed 25 sandbags per household and will need to bring their own shovel or filling tool. Supplies are limited, and sandbags will be available for filling on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents who still have uncontaminated sandbags from previous distributions earlier this year are strongly encouraged to reuse those sandbags
“As Hurricane Milton strengthens, Osceola County leaders are working around the clock to safeguard our community, including here in District 1. We encourage all residents to remain calm, stay vigilant, and be prepared for any potential impacts. Hurricane-force winds are now projected for our area, making it essential to take all necessary precautions. To further support our residents, we are opening a second sandbag distribution site today in Celebration. For any questions or concerns, the Citizen Information Center is here to assist. Remember, we are all in this together, and together, we will stay safe.”
— Peggy Choudhry, District 1 Osceola County Commissioner
Shelters
At this time, no evacuations are in effect for Osceola County. However, residents who live in low-lying or flood-prone areas – or in homes with potential structural issues – should have an evacuation plan ready. The following shelters will open at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, for residents who need a safer place to ride out the storm.
- Celebration High School – 1809 Celebration Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747
- Gateway High School (Pet-Friendly) – 93 Panther Paws Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Harmony High School (Pet-Friendly) – 3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd., St. Cloud, FL 34771
- Holopaw Community Center – 8801 Community Center Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34773
- Kenansville Community Center – 1178 S Canoe Creek Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739
- Kissimmee Middle School (Pet-Friendly) – 2410 Dyer Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Liberty High School (Pet-Friendly) – 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
A shelter for those with special medical needs will open at noon today, Tuesday, October 8, at the Osceola Council on Aging, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
Residents who wish to evacuate are encouraged to make arrangements to ride out the storm with friends or family, or consider staying in a hotel, if possible. Shelters are available to all residents who need them but should be considered a last resort.
