Sand bags locations opening in South Mississippi
Sandbag locations are opening across South Mississippi in anticipation of this weekend’s weather.
The City of Gulfport is offering self-serve sandbags to residents with distributions from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the weekend, as needed, and as weather conditions allow. Each household can get up to ten sandbags, while supplies last.
Sand and shovels will be provided, but residents should be prepared to load their own bags. Assistance will be available for elderly residents who need help.
Sandbags are available at three locations:
- Intersection of Hewes Avenue and Glover Street
- Orange Grove Community Center
- Gulfport Fire Station Two
In Harrison County, self-service sandbag locations are open for residents who need to prepare. Bags are available at each location. Please bring your own shovel to fill the bags.
Sandbag locations include:
- • Harrison County Road Department, 10076 Lorraine Road, Gulfport
- • District 1 D’Iberville Work Center, 10085 Doris Deno Ave., D’Iberville
- • District 2 Lyman Work Center, 15001 County Farm Road, Gulfport
- • District 3 Long Beach Work Center, 605 North Seal Ave., Long Beach
- • District 4 Orange Grove Work Center, 8300 34th Ave., Gulfport
- • District 5 Woolmarket Work Center, 16395 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi
