Where To Find Free Sandbags In Fremont

The City provides the bags and sand, you provide the shovel and muscle to fill the bags.

Bea Karnes,Patch Staff

Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 3:15 pm PT|Updated Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 7:04 am PT

It's smart to have two people -- one to hold the bag open and the other to shovel the sand. (Shutterstock)

FREMONT, CA — A flood watch is in effect for Fremont starting at 4 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, as an Atmospheric River takes aim at the Bay Area. In fact, rain is a possibility six of the next seven days.

The City of Fremont has stocked sandbags and sand at several locations. Bring your own shovel, and it's best to have two people get the sandbags since it's easier to fill them if one person holds the bag while the other person shovels in the sand. Limit: 10 bags per home or business.

Here is a list of sandbag locations:

• City Maintenance Center, 42551 Osgood Road, Fremont, CA 94539
• Fire Station No. 5, 55 Hackamore Lane Fremont, CA 94539
• Fire Station No. 10, 5001 Deep Creek Road Fremont, CA 94555

The National Weather Service reminds people to check for leaves and other debris in the gutters of your home and along your street, especially near storm drains. Sweep away leaves to keep them flowing.

To report flooding, downed trees in Fremont

If you see localized flooding in your neighborhood or trees blocking roadways, report the problem through the Fremont App or call the Public Works Department at 510-979-5700.