The Belmont Public Works Department is providing a limited supply of sand and sandbags for residents. These are "fill-your-own" sites (shovel provided). The sandbags may be picked up at the following location 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

      · The Barrett Community Center accessible from Ralston Avenue.

• 110 Sem Lane (Belmont Corporation Yard)

Residents, particularly those who live in areas that regularly experience some flooding, are strongly encouraged to pick up sandbags to ensure they are prepared for possible flooding. Residents may obtain up to 10 bags per Belmont address.

Public Works staff has the following suggestions for residents to prepare for the rainy season:

• Clean gutters and down spouts to assure proper water run off away from the home
• Do not block the gutters, creeks, drainage canals, or catch basins with trash or debris.
• Store unused sand bags in a dry or covered area. Sandbags are not watertight and will absorb water. This makes them very difficult to move when wet.
• Contact the Public Works Department at 595-7425 if you observe any significant blockage of leaves or other debris in gutters, creeks, or drainage canals.