Residents and business owners can fill sandbags in preparation for high tides and possible isolated flooding expected Thursday and Friday

BALTIMORE, MD (April 10, 2024) – The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it will make sandbags available for Baltimore City residents and business owners in preparation for heavy rains, high tides and possible isolated flooding in low-lying areas expected Thursday and Friday.

The Department of Transportation will have limited quantities of sandbags available for city residents and business owners.  Sandbags will be available to Baltimore City residents and business owners on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Fells Point – Intersection of Thames Street and Broadway
• Frederick Avenue – Stillmeadow Church located at 5110 Frederick Avenue
• Mervo - Intersection of Hillen Road and 35^th Street (on corner)

Sandbags will be available to Baltimore City residents and business owners on a first-come, first-served basis.  Those picking up sandbags will be asked to show proof of residence or business ownership in the City of Baltimore, such as a driver’s license, utility bill or business license.  Residents and business owners must fill and transport their sandbags.  The Department of Transportation will supply sand, bags, bag ties and shovels on-site at the locations listed above.

Residents should stay tuned to local media channels and social media sites for updated weather information throughout the pending storm.

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