Novato Sandbag Stations Open To Residents At Three Locations

Novato residents preparing for the rainy season can bring a shovel to three sandbag filling stations provided by the City of Novato. Sand and bags are available for emergency use, with a limit of 10 bags per household, first-come, first-served.

The stations are at the City of Novato Corporation Yard, 550 Davidson St., and Dogbone Meadow Parking Lot, 3015 Novato Blvd. A third station is at Hamilton Theatre Parking Lot, 507 S Palm Drive. Supplies are reserved for Novato residents, who must fill their own bags.

Residents physically unable to fill sandbags can arrange to pick up prefilled bags. Call the Public Works Corporation Yard at 415-899-8280 during business hours to schedule a pickup time.

When filling bags, leave them one-half to two-thirds full and tie them at the top so they lie flat. Overfilled bags can leave gaps that allow water through. The city's sandbag preparation guide includes instructions for filling and stacking bags.