City of Venice offers self-service sandbags

Due to the U.S. National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain later this week, the City of Venice will offer a self-service sand station Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 252 Seaboard Ave.

Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shovels will be provided.

Residents can either bring their own bags or pick up bags through 4 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 23, and starting again at 8 a.m. Sept. 24-25, at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., or Venice Public Works, 1350 Ridgewood Ave. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.