Rain In San Ramon: Where To Get Sandbags This Winter

SAN RAMON, CA — Winter is officially here and rainy weather is in the forecast for San Ramon.

If you need to bolster your property, sandbags are available at the following locations, courtesy of the city. Bring a shovel; bags and sand are provided.

• Athan Downs Park, Montevideo Dr. near San Ramon Valley Blvd.
• Central Park, Alcosta Blvd. adjacent to the San Ramon Community Center
• San Ramon Sports Park, Sherwood Way.
• Fircrest Lane.

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.

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.