Sandbag sites will be open across the Tampa Bay area ahead of possible impacts from a potential tropical system early next week. It's important to remember that sandbags will help your home and property from minor flooding, not storm surges. They can be heavy! Fill them halfway up and tie them closed. Once you have your sandbags in hand, place one on the ground and place the new bag on the tail (or tied end) of the old bag. Stagger the next layer like bricks. For more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/tropics/sandbags-near-me-tampa-st-petersburg-florida/67-5f542764-9ef2-4ade-a88e-4c6fa14183d9 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay