St. Johns County is providing free sandbags at six locations throughout the county – including Palm Valley – in preparation for Hurricane Ian. The sand and the bags provided are free of charge. Residents must provide their transportation and shovels and are responsible for filling their bags. There is a maximum allocation of 20 bags per person. The sand and bags are available until 5 p.m. today, Sept. 28, weather permitting.
• Windswept Acres Park - 5335 SR A1A South
• Solomon Calhoun Center - 1300 Duval Street
• Hastings Town Hall - 6195 S. Main Street
• Mills Field - 1805 Racetrack Road
• North Beach Park - 3721 Coastal Highway
• Palm Valley - Underneath the Palm Valley Bridge on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway
For more information, call the St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Line at 904-824-5550.
June 15, 2026
