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Seminole County leaders urge residents to prepare for possible flooding this weekend

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Leaders in Seminole County are urging residents to prepare for the threat of flooding this weekend.

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Several sites to fill up sandbags are up and running throughout the county.

Bags are being provided, but residents are asked to bring their own shovels.

Read: See where you can get sandbags in Central Florida

Elsewhere, crews are out clearing drain lines and making sure the low-lying areas like Midway are ready.

Seminole County Emergency Management leaders said the water systems can take several inches of rain.

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They are not expecting widespread problems from this storm if it comes this way.

However, they are encouraging people to be prepared.

Watch: Central Florida prepares for possible impacts from tropical disturbance

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