La Mesa Offers Free Sandbags To Seniors Ahead Of Winter Storms

LA MESA, CA — La Mesa residents ages 60 and older can pick up free sandbags Friday, Nov. 13, as the city helps residents prepare for potential flooding during the upcoming winter storm season.

The distribution will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the city's Public Works Operations Center, 8152 Commercial St.

The program is available to residents ages 60 and older who live within the incorporated city limits of La Mesa. Participants must bring a valid ID to verify their eligibility.

City staff will assist residents by loading sandbags into their vehicles, making the service more accessible to older adults who may have difficulty handling heavy bags.

No advance registration is required. Sandbags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Sandbags can help reduce the risk of flooding by redirecting rainwater away from doorways, garages and other vulnerable areas of a property.

The city also offers a regular sandbag program for La Mesa residents, with a limit of 10 sandbags per household. Under the regular program, residents are generally responsible for filling their own bags.

Residents are encouraged to prepare for winter storms by clearing gutters and drainage areas, securing outdoor belongings and checking areas around their homes where rainwater could accumulate.

For more information about sandbag availability and storm preparedness, contact the La Mesa Public Works Operations Center at 619-667-1450 or visit the city's storm preparedness webpage.