D.C. handing out sandbags Sunday

By WTOP Staff
October 28, 2012 | 1:09 PM

WASHINGTON – The D.C. Department of Public Works will be handing out sandbags Sunday to residents.

Residents can pick up a maximum of five bags per vehicle at the following location:

Coolidge High School, 6315 5th Street NW: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents should bring proof of residency.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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