Happening today: Marion County to distribute sandbags to help with flooding issues

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County is preparing to distribute sandbags to help mitigate flooding issues that have popped up following relentless rainfall this week.

The county said sandbag locations will open at noon on Wednesday and will also be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

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Bags will be provided. The sites are self-serve with assistance as needed.

There is a limit of 10 bags per resident.

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The locations are listed below.

Marion County operations:

Martel Recycling Center

296 S.W. 67 Ave.

Ocala, FL

Belleview Sportsplex

6501 S.E. 107th St.

Belleview, FL

SEE: Storms flood streets in Ocala

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Thunderstorms flood streets, down oak tree in Ocala Severe thunderstorms caused a mess in Ocala on Tuesday. (Monae Thomas)

City of Ocala Municipal Government operations:

ED Crosley Center

1510 N.W. Fourth St.

Ocala, FL

Jervey Gantt Park

2200 S.E. 36th Ave.

Ocala, FL

For more information, call 352-671-8465 or 352-629-2489.

Thunderstorms flood streets, down oak tree in Ocala Severe thunderstorms caused a mess in Ocala on Tuesday. (WFTV)

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