County provides free sand and bags for residents

FALLBROOK – San Diego County’s Dept. of Public Works (DPW) has announced it is now making free sand and bags available for residents of the unincorporated communities. By preparing sandbags, residents can protect their properties and keep roadways and storm drains clear of flooding, erosion, mud, and debris flow during the winter season.

Residents just need to bring a shovel; the DPW provides the free bags and sand to fill them

“We don’t want to see anyone’s home or property damaged by the flooding and erosion that rains can create,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Roberts. “That’...