Those needing sandbags should consider calling ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A change in weather is forecasted to bring rain, potentially heavy at times, to San Diego County on Thursday night and Friday. The County and Cal Fire are providing free bags and sand at numerous fire stations for people who live in unincorporated areas.
Rain can cause flooding and erosion, particularly in areas that are not covered by plants, landscaping, grass and trees. Rain runoff can sweep topsoil, mud, plant material and debris off land and downstream, where it can damage homes, clog culverts and storm drains, and flood and damage roadways.
Those needing sandbags should consider calling ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags. Some stations may have a limited supply.
Sand and bag locations:
Bag only locations:
CarlsbadFor more information, visit the City of Carlsbad sandbag webpageCall 442-339-2980
Chula Vista (Map)1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista CA 91911For more information visit theChula Vista Department of Public Works webpageCall 619-397-6000*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per residents*
CoronadoBandel Park (Map)1000 J Ave (10th & J), Coronado, CA 92118Coronado Cays Parking Lot (Map)Across the street from Coronado Cays Fire Station, 101 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118*City residents only*
Del Mar (Map)2240 Jimmy Durante Blvd.Del Mar, CA 92014Mon - Fri., 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM - 4:00 PMP: 858-755-3294*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident*Bags filled using available sand at Public Work
El Cajon (Map)City of El Cajon Public Works 1050 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 9202024 hrs./day, 7 days/weekP: 619-441-1658*Incorporated City residents only (ID Required)*
Encinitas (Map)160 Calle Magdalena For more information, visit theCity of Encinitas Facebook pageSand and sandbags available*City residents only; self-service*
Escondido (Map) Escondido Sports Center3333 Bear Valley ParkwayEscondido, CA 92025M - Fri., 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMP: 760-839-4668 Bring a shovel*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident*
Imperial Beach (Map)865 Imperial Beach Blvd.Imperial Beach, CA 91932M - Fri., 8:00AM—5:00PM (Closed every other Friday)P: 619-423-8223
La Mesa (Map)8152 Commercial St.La Mesa, CA 91942M -Th. 6 AM - 3:30 PM andEvery other Fri. 6 AM - 2:30 PMP: 619-667-1450*City residents only (ID Required)*
Lemon Grove (Map) 7853 Central AvenueLemon Grove, CA 91945M - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PMP: 619-825-3835*City residents only; Limit 10 bags*
National City Library (Map)1401 National City Blvd. Bring a shovel* City residents only (ID Required); Limit 5 bags per residence*
Oceanside Moody's Recycling (Map)3210 Oceanside Blvd.Hours vary P: 760-433-3316Bring a shovel*City residents only; 10 sandbags per resident*
San DiegoFor details, visit theCity of San Diego's Storm Preparedness webpage
San Marcos (Map)Hollandia Park, 12 Mission Hills Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069Available sun up to sun downP: 760-752-7550Self-service in parking lot
Santee (Map)9534 Via Zapador Santee, CA 92071Available 24 hrs.P: 619-258-4195 ext. 300Self-service outside gate
Solana Beach (Map) Solana Beach City Hall635 S Highway 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075P: 858-720-2470Self-service in parking lot
Vista (Map) 1165 E. Taylor St., Vista, CA 92084M - Th. 6:00 AM - 4:30 PMEvery other Fri. 6:00 AM - 4:30 PMP: 760-639-6177*City residents only (ID Required); Limit 10 bags per resident*
For more information on preparing for rain and what to do during and after the rain, click here to be taken to the City of San Diego’s Storm Preparedness website.