In Hendry County, sandbag distribution began Thursday. Residents need to bring their own shovels and are encouraged to bring their own bags if possible and limit themselves to 25 bag-fulls. Sandbag distribution locations include:
South LaBelle - LaBelle Rodeo Grounds – 100 Rodeo Drive/ State Road 29 South
North LaBelle – Bob Mason Park – County Road 78
Felda – Felda Fire Department - 1100 County Road 830
Montura- Montura Clubhouse – 255 N. Hacienda Street
Montura – Montura Fire Department - 465 Avenida Del Sur
Pioneer - Pioneer Community Center – 910 Panama Avenue
Pioneer – Pioneer Fire Department - 2499 Hendry Isles Blvd
Clewiston –Health Department – 1100 Olympia Street
Clewiston – John Boy Auditorium - 1200 W C Owen Avenue
In Hendry County residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by texting “HENDRYFLA” to 888777. Residents can also call the county’s Emergency Management Department at 863-674-5400. Hendry County Emergency Management can also be followed at www.preparehendry.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hendrycountyemergencymanagement.
