ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With hurricane season being in full swing, the city of St. Petersburg has created more days for residents to pick up sandbags during non-emergency times.

Sandbags are available on the second Saturday of the month at the year-round sandbag distribution location at the city's Pavement and Traffic Operations Building.

For this month, there will be two Saturdays with extended hours:

• Saturday, Sept. 7, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 14, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each household can receive a maximum of 10 sandbags, and residents must provide proof of St. Pete residency to pick up their sandbags. Staff will be available to help seniors and others who may be unable to fill and load their own sandbags.

Second Saturday hours will continue until further notice, officials said. During emergency declarations for storms, sandbag distribution locations and hours will change.

Get more weather and hurricane information on the city of St. Pete's website.