Due to the U.S. National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain later this week, Sarasota County is offering self-service sandbags to County residents Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

• South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road, South Venice
• Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
• Ed Smith Stadium (parking lot), 2700 12th St.

Shovels and bags will be onsite. Residents are limited to 10 bags per vehicle.

Mirroring the County’s action, 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. (***see below map).

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, 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.