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Sandbags can help protect your property from flooding and debris. Use the L.A. County Public Works locator tool to find sandbag locations near you at pw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags.
10-20-2026 5:21pm
Sandbags Free at L.A. County Fire Stations & Malibu & Altadena
Lorraine Mabbett
Editor
Temporary Sandbag Distribution SitesIn addition to traditional supplies stocked at fire stations, two supplemental sites are open to the public during the 2026-2027 storm season to allow residents within the Eaton and Palisades areas to secure up to 25 filled sandbags (or more, upon approval): Los Angeles County Public Works Fleet Maintenance Yard Open from 9/21/2026 through 4/15/2027 Malibu Equestrian Park Open from 10/5/2026 through 4/15/2027 Sites will be self-service during dry periods, with staffing on-site 2 days prior to a forecasted rain event. Ready-to-Fill sandbags will be available at both sites, subject to change based on inventory. |
Permanent Fire Station Sandbag Sites
***Please be advised that this is a static website intended to assist residents with locations where you can get sand and/or Ready-to-Fill sandbags. It lists County Fire stations/locations that traditionally have sand available to residents.***
You must live in the community or city where you are requesting sandbags. Proof of residency is required. For example: Individuals that live in the City of Malibu can collect sandbags from locations within the City of Malibu.
Please call the fire station/location listed for availability of sand and Ready-to-Fill sandbags. Please be aware: due to demand, sand & bags may be temporarily out of stock. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Beaches & Harbors, and Department of Public Works are working in a coordinated effort throughout the storm to ensure supplies remain available.
Click the search button to enter your address to locate the nearest Los Angeles County fire station
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