Leon County storm guide: sandbag sites, shelters, the 850-606-3700 info line, power outage reporting and tax-free storm supplies. Isaias update Oct. 10.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Live June 1 to Nov. 30 and updated during storms. Facts on this page come from Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, the National Weather Service in Tallahassee and the Florida Department of Revenue.

Who to call

  • Emergency: 911
  • Storm questions, county services: Leon County Citizens Information Line, 850-606-3700
  • Help finding resources: 2-1-1 (Lifeline Connection), or 850-617-6333, 24 hours
  • City power outage, water, trash: City of Tallahassee Utilities, 850-891-4968, Talgov.com/Outage or the DigiTally app
  • Updates: LeonCountyFL.gov/ei, the Citizens Connect app, and 88.9 WFSU-FM

Isaias: where things stand on Oct. 10

  • The storm has passed. At 5 a.m. Saturday the National Weather Service in Tallahassee dropped all tropical watches and warnings. Post-tropical Isaias was over southern Alabama, moving north. A Flood Watch remained for points east of U.S. 19, with a lingering chance of tornadoes in rain bands through the afternoon.
  • Leon County’s local state of emergency runs through 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, unless extended. There were no evacuation orders and no curfew.
  • Reopening: county libraries and Rural Waste Service Centers reopen Saturday once winds ease; community centers Sunday; all county offices and outdoor activities Monday, Oct. 12. The city’s pools, courts and soccer complexes reopen Monday too.
  • After the storm: watch for downed trees and power lines and standing water. Never drive or walk through flood water. Treat it as contaminated.

Sandbags

Sandbag sites open when a storm threatens. For Isaias, the city’s Oct. 7 notice opened three self-service sites (25 bags per household; bring your own shovel; staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.):

  • Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road
  • Mike Blankenship Skate Park, 2909 Jackson Bluff Road
  • Northwood parcel, 1940 N. Monroe St.

Leon County opened five sites, dawn to dusk, with sand, bags and ties provided (15 per household), per its Oct. 7 release:

  • Apalachee Regional Park, 7550 Apalachee Parkway
  • Fred George Park, 3043 Capital Circle NW
  • Fort Braden Community Park, 15000 Blountstown Highway
  • Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
  • Oak Ridge Road at Ranchero Road

Shelters and evacuation

Leon County announces shelters and any evacuation orders at LeonCountyFL.gov/ei and on the Citizens Connect app. Anyone who will need a special needs shelter should sign up in advance on the state’s Special Needs Registry. The county’s LeonReady.com has the Disaster Survival Guide and a supply list.

Supplies are tax-free all year

Florida no longer needs a hurricane sales tax holiday. Since Aug. 1, 2025, these items are always exempt from sales tax, according to the Department of Revenue’s tax notice:

  • AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries
  • Portable generators of 10,000 running watts or less
  • Portable gas or diesel cans of 5 gallons or less
  • Waterproof tarps of 1,000 square feet or less
  • Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
  • Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers

Power and storm debris

City of Tallahassee Utilities customers report outages at Talgov.com/Outage, on DigiTally or at 850-891-4968; wait times are longer during big storms. The city’s storm page has a live outage map. For storm debris pickup rules (curbside, sorted by type, never behind the sidewalk), see trash and recycling. Full outage details are on power outages in Tallahassee.

Other numbers

  • Florida Insurance Consumer Helpline: 1-877-693-5236, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
  • Price gouging reports: 1-866-966-7226
  • FEMA registration: 1-800-621-3362
  • Lake Talquin dam and river levels (FDEP): 850-404-4106

What this means for you

  • Isaias is gone; the clean-up and flood risk are not. Stay off flooded roads.
  • Next storm: sign up for the Citizens Connect app and the city’s alerts at Talgov.com/Subscribe.
  • Stock batteries, tarps and a generator any time; there is no sales tax to wait out.

Related: road construction and closures and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get sandbags in Tallahassee?

During Isaias the city opened three self-serve sites (25 bags per household; bring a shovel) and Leon County opened five sites with sand, bags and ties (15 per household). Sites open when a storm threatens; check Talgov.com and LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.

Are there hurricane shelters open in Leon County?

Leon County posts shelter openings at LeonCountyFL.gov/ei. For Isaias, the county said on Oct. 9 that no shelter was open and a host shelter might open after the storm.

Is there a hurricane sales tax holiday in Florida?

No holiday is needed. Since Aug. 1, 2025, batteries, portable generators, tarps, gas cans and other storm supplies are exempt from sales tax all year, per the Florida Department of Revenue.

Who do I call with storm questions in Leon County?

The Leon County Citizens Information Line, 850-606-3700. Dial 2-1-1 for Lifeline Connection, and 911 for emergencies. Report city power outages at 850-891-4968.

How do I sign up for the special needs shelter in Leon County?

Register on the state’s Special Needs Registry at SNR.FLHealthResponse.com before a storm, as Leon County advises.