Warmup across Utah: Here’s where to get sandbags to help mitigate possible flooding
UPDATED: MAY 10, 2023 AT 10:51 AM
Sandbags are set up on the side of Emigration Creek due to flooding concerns in Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 14, 2023. A pair of missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been helping with sandbags in Emigration Canyon. (Ryan Sun, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY– A steady warmup is expected across northern Utah beginning April 27, and with it will come the chance for flooding and the need for sandbags.
Many communities want to help their residents take a proactive approach to flooding preparedness.
In some instances, cities and counties have set up “stop and fill” stations, where you can help yourself if you bring your own shovel.
The fill stations will provide sand and bags but they recommend residents bring their own shovels. In many instances, cities will let residents fill from 20 to 25 bags for their personal use.
Here is a growing list of sandbag stations. For questions please call your local public works office.
Sandbag fill stations
Cache County Sheriff’s Office, 1250 West 200 North in Logan
For those Kaysville residents that live near streams or creeks, sandbags are available at Davis County Publis Works, 1500 East 650 North, Fruit Heights (801-444-2230)
La Sal Fire departments ,24 La Sal Jct La Sal, Utah, 84530 and Utah 46 La Sal, Utah, 84530
Solely for mitigating flood risk to your home and not for outbuildings, corrals, etc