The City of Tampa will make sandbags available to city residents at three locations in anticipation of Tropical Strom Alberto. 

Residents may pick-up sandbags at the

* Himes Sports Complex, 4500 South Himes Avenue;

* Jackson Heights Playground, 3310 E. Lake Avenue; and

* The solid waste facility at 4010 W. Spruce Street. 

Tampa residents interested in receiving sandbags must show identification verifying residence within the city limits. 

Valid driver’s license, utility bill or electric bill will serve as appropriate identification.

Sandbags will be available today, Monday, June 12, from noon until 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 13, from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.