Did Helene Deliver Sand to Your Property

If you received a special delivery of beach sand from Hurricane Helene last week, especially in your pool, here’s what the town wants you to do with it.

The Town asks that you do not pump water from your pool directly onto the beach. Doing so, will cause it to scour. Instead, place a dewatering bag at the end of your hose outlet and pump the water into a side yard.

Overwash sand is a valuable resource! The Town asks you to not mix it with debris as clean sand can be returned to the beach, but it must be free of all debris.

Returning overwash sand to the beach requires permission for the Town under the State’s Emergency Order. If you’re placing sand on the beach, email chadd@fmbgov.com with the address and a picture of the sand.  It will be inspected.  If any debris is found in the sand, the owner will be required to remove it from the beach at the owner’s expense.

Sand can also be brought near the sidewalk to be collected by the Town’s debris contractor. If you;re planning to do that, here are the rules: 

• Do not obstruct sidewalk or road with sand or debris.
• Place sand as close to the sidewalk as you can so that it can be picked up.  Within 10 feet of sidewalk is ideal.
• Do not mix sand with debris.  Make separate piles if necessary.

If you have any questions, contact the Town at (239) 765 – 0202.