Where to Get 10 Free Sand Bags in SF for Heavy Rains
More rain is coming and San Francisco wants you to feel prepared.
Flood Watch in effect for the forecast area later Friday & continuing through Saturday evening. Rain light to moderate at times thru Friday, saturating the soils. A strong Pacific storm brings HEAVY rain Friday night & Saturday w/ rapid RISES on rivers, streams and creeks. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/gV4OVufdbc
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) December 29, 2022
Public Works will provide San Francisco residents and businesses up to 10 free sandbags leading up to and during severe rainstorms. They are intended for properties prone to flooding. Sandbags can be retrieved Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Public Works operations yard, Marin Street/Kansas Street gate. Bring proof of address. Please note that members of the public will need to load the sandbags into their vehicles on their own. Sandbags also are sold at many local hardware and home improvement stores.
🌊 Prevent flooding at your San Francisco home or business: stop by the Public Works operation yard at Marin and Kansas streets, just off of Cesar Chavez, and pick up your FREE sandbags – up to 10 per person. 8 am – 2 pm. https://t.co/ou4iDWVkCQ
— San Francisco Public Works (@sfpublicworks) December 29, 2022