Escambia County, FL
06/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/18/2026 09:32
Escambia County Offering Free Sand for Residents Ahead of Potential Flooding
With a High Risk of flash flooding issued by the U.S. National Weather Service today, Thursday, June 18, for the Escambia County area, Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas.
The sand is available starting today, Thursday, June 18. Sand is available on a first-come, first served basis, and locations are open 24 hours a day.
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations (map):
- Baars Field Athletic Park - 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
- Brent Athletic Park - 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Don Sutton Park - 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Equestrian Center - 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
- Escambia County Road Department - 601 Highway 297-A, Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School - 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (sand will be on the northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street)
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park - 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 County Road 4, Pensacola
When laid properly, sandbags can be an effective tool for flooding from a rain event, but not for storm surge. For more information on how to make and use sandbags, visit the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (www.flash.org).
Sandbags can be purchased at most local hardware or home improvement stores, typically for a low cost.
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