We encourage you to get an early supply of sandbags at your local hardware, landscaping or home improvement stores now before supplies are exhausted. Purchasing sandbags and sheeting now means you'll be able to place them before rain and flooding endanger your home, store or property. Watch the instructional videos below to learn how to use them effectively.
When heavy rains are forecast, Public Works will provide emergency sandbags (up to 10) and plastic sheeting (up to 20 feet) to Oakland residents and business owners while supplies last, to help divert runoff away from buildings and to help prevent flooding and mudslides. Bring your ID to prove residency. Be prepared to fill your own if needed. Locations and hours are provided below:
Municipal Service Center, 7101 Edgewater Drive
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Drainage Services Facility, 5921 Shepherd Canyon Road
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Instructional Videos from the City of Oakland