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Margate Holds Sandbag Giveaway Event to Help Residents Prepare for Hurricanes

by David Volz July 15, 2024

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City of Margate sandbag giveaway. {David Volz}

The City of Margate held a sandbag giveaway at Oriole Park on Saturday to help residents prepare for hurricanes and severe weather.

On Saturday, the city’s public works department placed 1,000 filled sandbags in Oriole Park’s parking lot and handed out bags to residents. Those who wanted them could drive up, and public works staff would place them in their cars.

Giovanni Batista, public works director, said the city was distributing sandbags as part of its hurricane preparation program. According to him, if a major storm or flood occurs, residents can place sandbags in front of their doors to prevent water from entering their homes.

Vice Mayor Arlene Schwartz attended the event. “We hope nobody needs these bags, but we want people to be prepared in case of a hurricane,” she said.

Mayor Tommy Ruzzano said, “This is awesome. Margate does a great job in helping residents prepare for hurricane season.”

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.