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El Nino Flooding: Where to Find Sandbags in Contra Costa County
Here's where to find free sandbags including in San Ramon.
(How to fill and use sandbags, via California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection)
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The first El Nino storms have arrived with a powerful punch. After years of drought, some homes and businesses are getting too much of a good thing.
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2016 Sandbag Locations in Contra Costa County:
Concord:
Free, self-filled sandbags (up to 25) available for residents at the Corp. Yard
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- 1455 Gasoline Alley. Available 24/7. 671-3383
Danville:
Free, 20 per person, Do It Yourself.
- 1000 Sherborne Hills Road , 925-314-3450 or Dispatch 925-820-2144
El Cerrito:
Free, 10 bags to El Cerrito/ Kensington residents only (ID required)
- Sand Pile 7501 Schmidt Lane 510-215-4369
Hercules:
No Charge, No Limit, Do It Yourself
- 2001 Refugio Valley; Police Dispatch 510-724-1111
Lafayette:
No Charge for 20 bags - after that $5.00 per bag. Contact for city: (925) 934-3908.
- Public Works Dept Corp Yard 3001 Camino Diablo
- Mt. Diablo Blvd @ Risa Road
Martinez:
The City of Martinez has designated the following four (4) locations for the stockpiling of sand, and one (1) location with sand bags only for use by residents during heavy rains and or flooding. If you have any questions you may call the Public Works Maintenance Yard at 372-3580, M-F 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Nancy Boyd Park - Located on Pleasant Hill Rd E & Church St
- F Street- Located at the west end of F Street off of Alhambra Avenue, at the beginning of the Park District trail, just past Alhambra High School.
- Ferry & Allen Streets- Located at the comer of Ferry & Allen Streets by the Kiwanis Club.
- Rankin Park- Located at the end of Buckley Street, upper parking lot.
- Sand Bags are located at City Hall @ 525 Henrietta Street.
Orinda/Moraga:
No Limit, Do It Yourself. 925-258-4599
- Station #43-20 Via Las Cruces,
- Station #44- 295 Orchard Road
Pinole:
No Sand Limit. Bring own bags, ties, & tools. Sand available year round. Public Works 510-724-8947.
- City Parking Lot – 1281 Plum Street
Pleasant Hill:
Call 671-4646 to check sandbags availability before going to the Center. No sandbags are available after 4 p.m.
- City Hall parking lot (100 Gregory Lane at Trelany Road – behind Michael’s)
- Community Center parking lot (320 Civic Drive – behind the Police Department)
San Ramon:
No Charge 15 bag limit
- Athan Downs Park – Montevideo Drive and Davona Drive Parking Lot
- San Ramon Central Park – 12501 Alcosta Blvd. at the Bollinger Canyon Rd. entry
- San Ramon Dougherty Valley Sport Park – 5261 Sherwood Way Parking Lot 925-973-2800 Monday-Friday After Hours Sheriff’s Dispatch 925-646-2441
Walnut Creek:
Sand and sandbags are available to Walnut Creek residents free of charge at the following locations (Residents need to bring their own shovels):
- Lancaster Rd/Orchard Ln
- Howe Homestead Park parking lot
- Larkey Park parking lot
- Heather Farm Park Community Center parking lot (North end)
- Rudgear Park parking lot. (New location!)
Related:
El Nino Super Soaker: Where to Find Sandbags in Alameda County
El Nino Drenches: Where to Find Sandbags in Santa Clara County
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