New Storms on the Way, Still Time to Get Free Sandbags
By Gig Conaughton
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San Diego County is expecting a second round of rainstorms this week, including the possibility of heavy rains Thanksgiving, so if you haven’t picked up some free sandbags yet there’s still time to do it.
The County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are providing free sand and bags to residents in unincorporated areas at numerous fire stations around the county.
Rain can cause flooding and erosion, particularly in areas that aren’t covered by plants, landscaping, grass and trees. That includes areas covered by concrete or laid bare by drought or fire.
Rain runoff can sweep topsoil, mud, plant material and debris off land and downstream where it can damage homes, clog culverts and storm drains, and flood and damage roadways.
Sand and bags, or bags alone, will be available for unincorporated residents at the fire stations located below.
Bring a shovel to fill the bags and call ahead to double-check availability. Some stations may have a limited supply.
Sand and Bags
Bonita/Sunnyside: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902 P: 619-479-2346
Boulevard: 40080 Ribbonwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905 P: 619-390-2020
Dulzura: 17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917 P: 619-468-3391
Fallbrook: 4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028 P: 760-723-2024
Julian: 1587 State Route 78, Julian CA 92036 (760) 765-0511
Lakeside River Park Conservancy:12108 Industry Road, Lakeside CA 92040 P: 619-443-4770 *(Closed over the weekend; open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
You may also want to check out this how-to video, “You’ve Got Your Sandbags, Now What?” that explains how to properly fill and use sandbags to protect your property.