Santa Rosa County offers free sand for sandbag prep ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Santa Rosa County is opening its sand distribution sites to help residents prepare for Hurricane Isaias, which is forecast to make landfall Friday. The county is offering free sand for residents who want to fill their own sandbags as the storm approaches the Florida Panhandle. This is a standard precaution ahead of a major hurricane, allowing residents to quickly shore up their homes and property against storm surge and flooding. Residents should gather their bags and head to the distribution sites as soon as possible to ensure they have adequate protection before the hurricane arrives.