LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (KNX) – Ahead of a strong storm Thursday, the city of Laguna Beach is offering free sandbags to residents to help prevent flooding.
“A strong storm Thursday through Saturday will bring intermittent periods of heavy rain and potential flooding,” the city said in a statement.
“Downtown business owners and residents should put floodgates into place Thursday night and Friday as a precautionary measure to protect property and inventory.”
Free, pre-filled sandbags will be available for pick up for residents and business owners from two locations starting Wednesday beginning at noon, the city said, adding that there is a 10-bag limit per household. The pickup locations will be at the Act V parking lot on 1900 Laguna Canyon Road and the Aliso Beach East (inland) parking lot on 31118 Coast Highway.
“Sandbags are also available at Laguna Beach’s four fire stations,” the city continued. “They are free, however you must provide your own sand. It is not permitted to fill them with sand from Laguna’s beaches or playgrounds.”
For locations where sand for unfilled bags picked up from fire stations can be purchased, click here.
In addition to preparing with the bags, city residents are encouraged to sign up for Nixle notifications and AlertOC to get the latest alerts as the storm hits. To sign up for Nixle text 92651 to 888-777 and visit www.alertoc.com.
For more information about the city’s storm preparation, click here.
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