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Rain In Danville: Where To Get Sandbags This Winter
Know where to get sandbags as rain descends on the Bay Area.
DANVILLE, CA — Winter is officially here and rainy weather is in the forecast for Danville.
If you need to bolster your property, sandbags are available at 1000 Sherburne Hills Road, next to the town's post office.
Residents can fill up to 20 sandbags.
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Sandbags should be filled halfway, with the top folded down, according to the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes. Lay the sandbag to rest on the folded top and limit stacking to three layers unless a building is propping the stack up, according to the alliance.
Get more sandbag tips online thanks to the alliance.
Find out what's happening in Danvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Check the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
If you encounter flooded roads, turn around. Call 511 for the latest road conditions in the Bay Area.
Report downed wires to 911 and PG&E at 800-743-2002.
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