Florida Residents Brace for Hurricane Helene: Sandbagging Efforts Underway in Tallahassee as Storm Threatens Gulf Coast

Amid mounting concerns over Hurricane Helene, residents and city workers in Tallahassee, Florida, are taking critical steps to protect their homes and communities. As the storm approaches, people are gathering at Jack McLean Park to fill sandbags ahead of what could be a major hurricane making landfall.

In this footage filmed on September 24, 2024, by Ryan Ray, we see the local community coming together in preparation for the storm. City workers and residents work side by side, shoveling sand into bags, reinforcing the city's defenses against potential flooding and storm surge.

A state of emergency has been declared in Florida as evacuations are underway along the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Helene is expected to intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall, potentially causing widespread power outages and dangerous conditions.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned residents during a press briefing that "it's a big, big storm," cautioning that many could be without electricity for up to a week.

With the storm’s path uncertain but the risks clear, Floridians are taking action to safeguard their homes and prepare for the worst. These sandbagging efforts, seen here at Jack McLean Park, are just one part of the community’s response to Hurricane Helene.