Sand available at Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District

(CREDIT: Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Rescue District)

The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District has sand and sandbags available for residents preparing for Nicole.

Sandbags are located at 5700 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia
(Fire Station # 1)
Sandbags are limited to 25 per resident within the
Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District
Sand is staged at the Pine Island Little League field parking lot
Limited shovels will be provided at the sand pile; we encourage you to bring your own in case ours are used when you arrive
The sand is self-serve; you will need to fill your own bags

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at (239) 283-0030

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