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Sandbag locations
There currently are no active sandbag operations.
How to use sandbags
- Place a plastic tarp/waterproof barrier in front of the flood-prone door
- Tape the tarp to the doorframe
- Arrange the first row of sandbags horizontally across the entire doorway
- Flatten the sandbags as you put them in place
- Stack the next row of sandbags on top of the first in a staggered pattern as necessary
How to store sandbags
- Stack in a high, dry place to keep them for future storms. Properly stored sandbags should last a year or more.
What to do with your sandbags after a storm
- Bring to a Community Collection Center for disposal
- Wear gloves and a dust mask when handling potentially contaminated sandbags as they may contain sewage, animal waste, gasoline, oil, lawn chemicals or other hazardous chemicals
- Do NOT dump sand in garbage cart
- Place the empty bag in the garbage cart. Do NOT recycle the bag.
- Sandbags that did not encounter flood waters
- Spread sand in yard to fill holes and low-lying areas, or use in gardens
- Reuse sandbags for remaining (or next) storm season
- Store properly in a cool, dry area indoors or under cover
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