Rains Possible, Free Sandbags Available

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Even though the region’s heat wave continues, the National Weather Service is predicting San Diego County residents could see heavy rains, winds and thunderstorms this weekend, mainly on Sunday.

That means it’s a good time to check to see if you need any sandbags to help protect your home and property from the weather.

San Diego County’s Department of Public Works, the San Diego County Fire Authority and CAL FIRE continue to offer free sand and/or bags at numerous spots around the county.

People should call and check on the locations listed before going, because different locations are offering sand and bags, just bags or are asking people to bring shovels with them to put sand into the bags themselves.

Here is the list of locations:

Sand and Bags

Bags Only:

Rain can cause flooding and erosion, especially in areas that are not covered by landscaping, grass, trees, shrubs and other plants. Rain runoff can sweep soil, mud and debris downstream, and damage homes, clog storm drains, culverts and flood and damage roadways.

Using sandbags properly can help direct waters away from homes and properties. People who have slopes on their land can use mulch, or terrace their slopes and plant groundcovers and shrubs to keep them from eroding.

For more information about how to prepare for potential flooding, go to the County Office of Emergency Services Flooding webpage.

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.

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