LEONARDTOWN, MD – Due to the potential for excessive amounts of rain from Hurricane Ian, the Department of Public Works & Transportation is offering self-service sandbags on the following days and times: Thursday, Sept. 29, noon to 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sandbags will be available at the following St. Mary’s County Convenience Center 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

Sandbags are not pre-filled and are limited to between 10-25 sandbags per person while supplies last.

For more information, contact the Department of Public Works & Transportation at 301-475-4200, ext. 3527.