Even though the storm appears to be heading east of our area, Escambia County leaders still want to make sure residents are prepared

Multiple counties and cities across Central Florida are making sandbags available to residents in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to develop into a hurricane by Thursday. Orange County has six sandbag sites open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.

As things heat up in the tropics, governments in Central Florida are helping residents prepare for any potential impacts from a storm.