Sandbags Available for Panama City Citizens and Businesses Ahead of PTC Nine
WKGC Storm Center – Panama City Government is continuing to monitor the development of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, its potential track, storm intensity and possible impacts in the Panhandle.
Out of an abundance of caution, Panama City Government is offering sandbags to our citizens and businesses to help with storm preparation. Sandbags are limited to 10 bags per Panama City citizen and Panama City business.
The pickup for sandbags is off a path located just east of a retention pond at 3404 W 19th St. and just west of 3000 W 19th St. There is no time restriction on sandbag pickup. Sandbags will be restocked as needed.
Crews are working to deliver more around 6 p.m. tonight. It will also be replenished by 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Panama City is not currently under a storm watch or warning as 5pm on September 23, 2024, but they are remaining diligent and preparing for potential impacts. If you haven’t done so, Panama City official say you can subscribe to Alert Bay for emergency notifications, too, at www.alertbay.org