COLLIER COUNTY — Sand is available at three Collier County parks and one location in Immokalee for those interested in obtaining sandbags. There is a limit of 10 bags per person. Pre-made sandbags are available at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Fla. 34109.

Two other Collier County parks and a location in Immokalee now have piles of sand and bags to make sandbags, but you need to bring your own shovel and/or trowel to fill the bags. The two parks are Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34113 and Max A Hasse, Jr. Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Boulevard West, Naples, Fla. 34120. The sandbag service will be available at the parks daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., supplies and weather permitting.

The Immokalee location is 415 Sgt. Joe Jones Road. That location will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, or as long as supplies are available and weather permits.

Sandbags when properly filled and placed may divert water around, instead of through buildings. Sandbag construction does not guarantee a water-tight seal but is satisfactory for use in most situations. Burlap sacks and plastic sandbags (polypropylene) are standard types to use. Garbage bags are not recommended since they are too slick to stack.

For additional information on sand and sandbag availability please contact the Collier County Road Maintenance Division at 239-252-8924.