Flood Watch In Effect Throughout San Diego - Here's Where To Get Sandbags
By Rebekah Gonzalez
December 23, 2021
The National Weather Service has announced a Flood Watch for the San Diego area starting Thursday night (December 23) and lasting through Friday morning (December 24).
To help you be prepared, local governments are giving out free sandbags ahead of the storm.
According to NBC7, it's important to remember you'll need to fill up the sandbags yourself, so bring a shovel and proof of residency in case it's required.
You can also find tips on how to properly fill and place your sandbags for the best protection from flooding here.
The County Office of emergency services is offering free sandbags across the county. Use this tool to find a location near you.
⚠️ Flood Watch for All Zones ⚠️
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) December 22, 2021
All of our forecast area is now under a Flood Watch THU night - FRI morning. Please be prepared for flooded roadways and hazardous debris flows if you live near burn scars. #CAwx #floodprep pic.twitter.com/jzrDowZIea
San Diego sites offering up to 10 empty sandbags with proof of residency include:
Council District 1
Standley Recreation Center
3585 Governor Drive, San Diego 92122
Council District 2
Robb Athletic Field
2525 Bacon St., San Diego 92107
Council District 3
Golden Hill Recreation Center
2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego 92102
Council District 4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego 92114
Council District 5
Scripps Ranch Recreation Center
11454 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego 92131
Council District 6
North Clairemont Recreation Center
4421 Bannock Ave., San Diego 92117
Council District 7
Allied Gardens Recreation Center
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego 92120
Council District 8
San Ysidro Community Activity Center
179 Diza Road, San Diego 92173
Council District 9
City Heights Recreation Center
4380 Landis St., San Diego 92105
Click here for information in other areas.