Ahead of Hurricane Hilary's impact, SoCal fire departments make sandbags available for residents

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Due to expected rains, the Los Angeles Fire Department provides sandbags year-round, and in some seasons, sand is also available.

Due to expected rains, the Los Angeles Fire Department, along with other departments in Southern California, are making sandbags available. Some stations will also provide sand.Firefighters said sandbags serve to divert moving water, redirect storm flow and debris away from property improvements.The fire department may issue up to 25 empty sandbags per household, but the department will not be able to fill, deliver, install, or remove the sandbags.

Empty sandbags are available at all Los Angeles fire stations. A map of the location of each of these stations isLos Angeles County leaders shared strategies they’ll take to brace for the remnants of Hurricane Hilary as the storm takes aim for the southwest.For people who live outside the City of Los Angeles,

 

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