Sand available for sandbags in preparation for massive storm in forecast
–with significant rainfall in the forecast this week, should you wish to make sandbags to protect private property, the City of Paso Robles has sand available at the City Streets Yard located at 1220 Paso Robles Street. Please make sure to bring a shovel.
Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. The current forecast predicts more than five inches of rainfall over Tuesday and Wednesday. In 2015, a rare summer storm dropped almost four inches of rain and caused homes in Paso Robles to flood.
City staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The city continues to clean the storm drains and drainage pipes throughout the year to minimize the potential for flooding.
Empty sandbags are available for purchase at the following locations:
- Burt Industrial Supply 2125 Golden Hill Road (805) 237-2471
- Lowe’s 2445 Golden Hill Road (805) 602-9051
- Blake’s Hardware 1701 Riverside Avenue (805) 238-3934
- Farm Supply 2450 Ramada Drive (805) 238-1177
For guidance on disaster preparedness (i.e., Flood Safety Checklist), visit the City of Paso Robles Emergency Services website: http://www.prcity.com/432/Disaster-Preparation
Important Emergency Contact Information:
- Emergencies Paso Robles Police Department 911 or (805) 237-6464
- Electrical/Power PG&E 1-800-743-5002
- Storm/Street/Drainage Questions Department of Public Works (805) 237-3861
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