Sandbag Distribution Available for Calvert County Residents
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for our area now through 8 p.m. tonight. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging county residents to be prepared and is making sand and sand bags available for residents who need them to protect property.
Up to 10 sand bags per vehicle may be picked up daily from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the following locations:
· The Calvert County Government Highway Maintenance Building located at 335 Stafford Road in Barstow.
· The Appeal Landfill located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby.
· The Mt. Hope Convenience Center located at 96 Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland.
Residents are responsible for filling the sand bags. Shovels will be provided and county staff will not be available to assist.
Sandbag Distribution Available for Charles County Residents
Due to the National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain and flooding, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services is providing sandbags to county residents who need them to protect property. Sandbags and sand will be available Tuesday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Residents can pick up and fill their sandbags at the first parking lot at Laurel Springs Park (5940 Radio Station Rd, La Plata).
There is a limit of 10 bags per person. Residents should bring a shovel to fill the bags. No shovels or other tools will be provided. Please be prepared to provide proof of county residency.
Sandbags to be Available for St. Mary's County Citizens
Leonardtown, MD – The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation advises citizens sandbags will be available for distribution at the six (6) convenience centers for citizens wishing to prepare for possible flooding conditions due to Hurricane Florence.
Sandbags will be distributed on Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12. Sandbags will be available while supplies last at the following locations:
Charlotte Hall – 37766 New Market Turner Road
Oakville – 26630 North Sandgates Road
Clements – 24547 Horseshoe Road
St. Andrews – 44595 St. Andrews Church Road
Valley Lee – 45350 Happyland Road
Ridge – 13939 Point Lookout Road
Convenience Center hours will be as follows:
Tuesday, September 11 – 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12 – 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Citizens are reminded this is a self-serve process and staff will be on-site to monitor, but will have limited availability to assist in the filling or loading of sandbags. Sandbags are not pre-filled and each individual will be limited to between 10 and 25 sandbags while supplies last.
Sandbags provide limited protection and are intended to redirect small storm water and debris flows away from structures. It is suggested that residents lay a plastic sheet between the building and the bags to control the flow and prevent water from seeping into the door or window wells. Generally, the placement of bags is stacked up to three layers with each bag being tamped into place.
When sandbags are not available, residents are asked to use local soil or other containers (i.e. small plastic grocery bags and pillow cases). Once used, homeowners should empty the material in the bags into their yards and then properly discard the bags.
