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Posted on: September 9, 2018

[ARCHIVED] Sandbags Available

Sandbags available from 10:30-5 today, Sunday, September 9, at two locations, the old Piggly Wiggly site on Sumar St and the Public Service building at 2150 Milford.?

?Self serve, bring your own shovel, with onsite assistance for those who need it.?

?Limit 10 bags per household.?

We expect to have additional sites open tomorrow, as additional resources become available.
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