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Sandbags Available Sunday in Old Town, Del Ray
City is distributing sandbags at George Washington Middle School and intersection of King and Lee streets.
The city is making sandbags available for homes and businesses Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sandbags will be available at two locations:
- George Washington Middle School parking lot (1005 Mount Vernon Avenue)
- Intersection of King & Lee Streets in Old Town Alexandria
To get a sandbag, bring proof of residency such as a current driver’s license or utility bill. There is a limit of five bags per person.
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