Hermosa Beach Giving Free Sandbags to Residents

HERMOSA BEACH, CA -- In preparation for the coming storms, the Hermosa Beach Public Works Department is giving out 10 free sandbags to residents.

You need to have a valid ID to pick the sandbags at the city yard, located at 555 Sixth Street. Sandbags may be picked up from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday.

The Hermosa Beach Fire Department will also have a limited supply of sandbags to give out during the times when the city yard is closed. Sandbags are available from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

To arrange for pick up at the fire department, call (310) 376-2479. When you arrive, the fire department advises you to ring the doorbell, located under the emergency phone line, to let firefighters know you're there.

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