Orangeburg County list sand, sandbag available sites

Chatham County employees dump a truck load of sand for residents to use in sandbag as they prepare for Hurricane Debby, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. Forecasters warned heavy rain could spawn catastrophic flooding in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– As Debby is expected to make landfall in South Carolina and impact many parts of the Palmetto with heavy rain, Orangeburg County is helping residents prepare.

The County of Orangeburg is giving away sand, and sandbags.

According to Orangeburg County Fire District, people will have to take their own shovels to fill the sandbags themselves.

Supplies are limited and only available as they last.

Availability Times:

• Monday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Locations:

• Bowman Fire Station 1
  (3775 Homestead Road, Bowman, 29018)
• Holly Hill Waste Treatment Facility
  (535 Pine Street, Holly Hill, 29059)
• Eutawville Fire Station 2
  (858 Sandspoint Street, Eutawville, 29048)
• Vance Maintenance Camp
  (126 Brink Drive, Vance, 29163)
• Providence Fire Department Station 1
  (4773 Old State Road, Holly Hill, 29059)
• Neeses Fire Department
  (5994 Neeses Highway, Neeses, 29107)
• Orangeburg County Animal Control
  (1596 Ellis Ave, Orangeburg, 29118)

Proper Sandbag Filling Directions:

1.  Fill bags halfway with sand to allow for proper stacking and coverage.
2. Fold the top of the bag over and tuck it in when placing to prevent spillage.
3. Lay the bags flat, ensuring they are tightly packed together in a pyramid formation for maximum protection.