Sandbags will redirect storm water and debris flows away from
homes and other structures, provided the sandbags are properly
filled and maintained. Sandbags usually last for only one year.

Filling:

■  Fill sandbags one-half full.

■  Use sand if readily available, otherwise, use local soil.

■  Fold top of sandbag down and rest bag on its folded top.

Placing:

■  Take care in stacking sandbags.

■  Limit placement to three layers, unless a building is used as a
     backing or sandbags are placed in a pyramid.

■  Tap each sandbag into place, completing each layer prior to
     starting the next layer.

■  Clear a path between buildings for debris flow.

■  Lay a plastic sheet in between the building and the bags to
    control the flow and prevent water from seeping into sliding glass doors.

Limitations:

■  Sandbags will not seal out water.

■  Sandbags deteriorate when exposed to continued wetting and drying for several months. If bags are placed too early, they may not be effective when needed.

■  Sandbags are for small water flow protection - up to two feet.
     Protection from larger flow requires a more permanent flood 
       prevention system.

For more information and how to get sandbags, please call the Community Center at 661.5880