WASHINGTON — Several communities are offering residents sandbags or components to create their own bags, in an effort to shore up their residences in preparation for the heavy rains expected to continue to pelt the region for the next few days.
In Alexandria, sandbags can be picked up Friday until 5 p.m. at King and Lee streets, and until 9 p.m. at 133 S. Quaker Lane.
Residents must show proof of residence or business ownership to receive the bags and return the bags after the storm. More information is here.
In the District, DC Water is distributing sandbags to customers in Bloomingdale, LeDroit Park and the 900 block of P Street NW, at First Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW at 10 a.m. “Please note that sandbags will only be distributed to residents in these targeted neighborhoods and they may be asked to show proof of residency at the distribution site,” DC Water says in a statement.
In St. Mary’s County, Maryland, sand, bags and shovels will be available at six convenience centers:
- Charlotte Hall: 37766 New Market Turner Rd.
- Oakville: 26630 North Sandgates Rd.
- Clement’s: 24547 Horseshoe Road St.
- Andrews: 44595 St. Andrews Church Rd.
- Valley Lee: 45350 Happyland Rd.
- Ridge: 13939 Point Lookout Rd.
The centers will be open Friday until 6:30 p.m. The county has instructions and warnings on what sandbags can and can’t do here.
In Calvert County, sand is available until 7 p.m. at:
- Appeal Salt Dome, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby
- Stafford Road Salt Dome, 335 Stafford Rd., Barstow
- Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland
You’ll need to bring and fill your own bags.
In Charles County, you can get sand at Laurel Springs Park, at 5940 Radio Station Rd. in La Plata. Bags had been available, but they’ve run out. The county says they hope to have more later Friday.
