Free Sandbags Available For Encinitas Residents

ENCINITAS, CA – Weather officials are predicting Encinitas and the surrounding region could see its heaviest rains of the winter — maybe the heaviest in several years — starting Wednesday night and running through early next week.

To help residents and businesses prepare for the storms and prevent flood-related damage, the city of Encinitas is offering a place where people can pick up free sand and bags.

Empty bags and sand will be available for residents on a first come, first serve basis behind Fire Station 3 located at 801 Orpheus Avenue in Leucadia. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.

Sandbags can also be purchased from local vendors including Home Depot, RCP Company and Dixieline Lumber.

Weather officials said that three separate storms could bring the county up to six straight days of rain, swell area streams and even bring flash flooding. Sandbags can help prevent runoff, mud and debris from damaging homes, clogging storm drains and flooding roadways.

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