A January storm devastated parts of San Diego County and more rain is ahead. Here's how to prepare for the next one with free sandbags from your city or county…
As residents across the county of San Diego are recovering from a damaging storm, another bout of rain is headed toward the region, and officials want people to be prepared. Several cities are offering sandbags to those who may be impacted by the next bout of rain.
Here's what to know: The city of San Diego lifted evacuation warnings for the neighborhoods in the southeastern portion of the city that flooded during last week’s storm. While Thursday's storm passed with few problems, both the city and county are still asking people to be prepared. NBC 7's meteorologist Brooke Martell explains what resources are available.City residents can pick up sand and sandbags from their district locations. Sandbags are limited to 10 bags per household or business. Empty bags will also be available.Sand and sandbags are available at 10 rec. centers and two libraries during standard operating hours while supplies last. Pre-filled sandbags will be available at the Encanto Rec. Center and Mountain View Community Center on Mon. and Tues. from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for residents. The county recommends residents looking for sand call ahead to their nearest station due to limited supply. At locations with sand, the bags must be filled yourself, so bring your own shovel, the county said.Bonita: Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Station #38: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902, P: 619-479-2346De Luz: De Luz Fire Station #16: 39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 P: 760-728-2422Fallbrook: Pala Mesa Fire Station #4, 4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028, P: 760-723-2005Lakeside: Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy, 12108 Industry Road, Lakeside 92040 P:619443-4770. Palomar Mountain: Palomar Mountain Fire Station #79, 21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mtn., CA 92060, P: 760-742-3701Ramona: Ramona Fire Station #81, 24462 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065, T: 760-789-9465Rincon: Rincon Fire Station #70: 16971 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, P: 760-742-3243Spring Valley: San Miguel Fire Station 16: 905 Gillespie Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 Valley Center: Valley Center Fire Station #2, 28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, P: 760-751-7605Borrego Springs: Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #61 5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 P: 760-767-7430 Borrego Springs: Borrego Springs Station #60, 2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, P: 760-767-5436Campo: Lake Morena Fire Station #42 29690 Oak Drive, Campo, CA 91906 P: 619-478-5960El Cajon: Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24 551 Harbison Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 P: 619-445-5001Escondido: Deer Springs Fire Station #12 1321 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 P: 760-741-5512 Escondido: Deer Springs Fire Station #13 10308 Meadow Glen Way East, Escondido, CA 92026 P: 760-751-0820Flynn Springs: Flynn Springs Fire Station#21 9711 Flynn Springs Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 P: 619-443-7121Jamul: Jamul Fire Station #36 14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch, Jamul, CA 91935 P: 619-669-6580Julian: Shelter Valley Fire Station #62, 7260 Great Southern Overland, Julian, CA 92036 P: 760-765-0155Mount Woodson: Mount Woodson Fire Station #86 16310 State Highway 67, Ramona, CA 92065 P: 760-789-1150 Pine Valley: Pine Valley Fire Station #44 28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962 P: 619-578-6621 Ranchita: Ranchita Fire Station #58 37370 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066 P: 760-782-3467 *Call ahead to confirm hours and availability.Ramona: Ramona Fire Station #80, 829 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065 P: 760-789-8914 San Pasqual: San Pasqual Fire Station #84 17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025 P: 858-573-1322 Warner Springs: Warner Springs Fire Station #52 31049 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 P: 760-782-3560Provides sandbags only when heavy rain is forecast. There is a 10 sandbags per household limit and those seeking sandbags must show proof of Carlsbad residency.West side of Midland Road south of Old Poway Park The city of Del Mar offers sandbags during emergency situations at the Public Works Department, 2240 Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Del Mar, CA 92014. They are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Call ahead to verify they will be available. You must fill the bags yourself. Free unfilled sandbags are available to Vista residents with ID. Sand can be purchased at home supply stores, the city said.The city offers San Marcos residents up to 20 free, fill-your-own sandbags at the Public Works Division parking lot, 201 Mata Way, San Marcos, CA 92069The City of Escondido provides sandbags at the Escondido Sports Center in Kit Carson Park, located at 3315 Bear Valley Parkway. Sandbags will be available Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is 10 bag limit per person.here to find out when and where sandbags will be available. During the Jan. 22 storm, sandbags were available at the following locations:When sandbags are available, they can be picked up at the Public Works Operations Yard. ID is required for up to 10 bags with sand, which must be filled yourself. Available Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Empty sandbags and sand are available for residents of the incorporated area of the City of La Mesa with valid La Mesa ID prior to an anticipated rain event. Residents are limited to 10 bags. Available Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and A new local assistance center is open in the Mountain View area to help flood victims. NBC 7's Dana Williams reports on Feb. 3, 2023.
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