TOMS RIVER, NJ — Residents who are concerned about the risk of flooding from Hurricane Jose can get free sandbags from Toms River Township, officials said Monday.

The Toms River Office of Emergency Management said free unfilled sandbags available; call the office at 732-341-1000, ext. 1075 to reserve them.

Sand to fill the bags is available at the parking lot of the township-owned Bey Lea Golf Course. The parking lot is on North Bay Avenue. Just bring a shovel.