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Free Sandbags For Alameda Residents

As El Nino strengthens, it's wise to plan ahead.

ALAMEDA, CA — Five free sandbags are available to each Alameda household as we prepare for upcoming rains and the storm season.

Sandbags can be retrieved anytime from the City's self-serve sandbag station on West Midway Avenue cross street, Lexington Street behind City Hall West, 950 W Mall Square, at Alameda Point.

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In addition, on Saturday, December 2, from 8am-12 noon, the City is hosting a sandbag station event near City Hall West at Lexington Street and W Tower Avenue.

Working together will help lessen the impacts of storms this season. Tips on storm preparedness can be found at www.alamedaca.gov/storms.

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If you have any questions about sandbags, please call 510-747-7900 between 8:00am and 6:00pm.


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