Free Sandbags Available for San Diego County Residents

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – With two winter storms set to hit the region this week, San Diego County officials reminded residents of unincorporated areas Wednesday that they can pick up free sandbags to help protect their homes, neighborhoods and streets from flooding and erosion.

"The region is still suffering through record levels of drought this year," county officials said in a statement. "Because of that, rains could trigger erosion and even debris flow, especially in areas that aren't covered by lawns, trees, shrubs and plants."

Residents can pick up and fill free sandbags, which are self-serve, at the various locations listed below. Residents need to bring a shovel.

Cal Fire stations:

• 17304 State Route 94 in Dulzura
• 1587 State Route 78 in Julian
• 16971 State Route 76 in Pauma Valley
• 3410 Dye Road in Ramona
• 28205 North Lake Wohlford Road in Valley Center

Other locations:

• Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District at 4900 Bonita Road in Bonita
• Boulevard Fire Department at 40080 Ribbonwood Road in Boulevard
• North County Fire Protection District Station 4 at 4375 Pala Mesa Drive in Fallbrook
• Alpine Fire Protection District Station 17 at 1364 Tavern Road in Alpine (bags only)

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