Free Sandbags Available for Ramona Residents

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The rainy season isn't over yet for the region. Although San Diego County wasn't hit with the “atmospheric river” of rain that slammed Northern and Central California, more rain is expected this week.

San Diego County has already received two to five times more rain in some areas in December 2016 than December 2015, when some feared big rains from El Niño. With months of winter still ahead, residents in unincorporated areas can get free sand and bags to help protect their properties from possible flooding and erosion.

Residents can pick up free sand and bags from the various locations listed below. Don't forget to bring a shovel!

• Alpine: Alpine Fire Protection District, Station 17: 1364 Tavern Road (Bags only)
• Bonita: Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Protection District: 4900 Bonita Road
• Boulevard: Boulevard Fire Department, 40080 Ribbonwood Road
• Dulzura: CAL FIRE Station 30: 17304 Highway 94
• Fallbrook: North County Fire Protection District, Station 4: 4375 Pala Mesa Drive
• Julian: CAL FIRE Station 50: 1587 Highway 78
• Pauma Valley-Rincon: CAL FIRE Station 70: 16971 Highway 76
• Ramona: CAL FIRE Ramona Fire Station: 3410 Dye Road, Ramona
• Valley Center: Valley Center Fire Protection District Station 2: 28205 North Lake Wohlford Road

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