Dade City, Florida has expanded its flood preparedness efforts as more rain is forecast for the coming days. The city has opened a second free sandbag distribution site at Roosevelt Avenue and Canal Street to help homeowners and businesses protect their properties. This is the first time this season that city officials have felt the need to provide free sandbags after steady rain over the past two days. City staff have been planning for several days, drawing on lessons from the serious flooding that occurred in 2024 during hurricane season when Hurricane Milton struck the area. Mayor Scott Black noted that crews are already mowing drainage areas and clearing culverts, particularly on Howard Avenue which is another trouble spot for drainage. The city’s geography means water drains eastward toward the Withlacoochee River, and certain areas need to be hyper-aware of potential flooding. Officials hope the rain will remain steady and cause no problems, but remain prepared for any intensification.
Key Points:
- Dade City has opened a second free sandbag distribution site at Roosevelt Avenue and Canal Street to help residents protect their properties from flooding.
- This is the first time this season that city officials have felt the need to provide free sandbags after steady rain over the past two days.
- City staff have been planning for several days, drawing on lessons from the serious flooding that occurred in 2024 during hurricane season when Hurricane Milton struck the area.
- Mayor Scott Black noted that crews are already mowing drainage areas and clearing culverts, particularly on Howard Avenue which is another trouble spot for drainage.
- The city’s geography means water drains eastward toward the Withlacoochee River, and certain areas need to be hyper-aware of potential flooding.
