Get ready for winter: Where to find sandbags

Winter in the Snoqualmie Valley usually brings with it a flood event, or several. Protect your home and property with sandbags, through the free King County Sandbag Program.

November 1, 2016 4:44 pm

Winter in the Snoqualmie Valley usually brings with it a flood event, or several. Protect your home and property with sandbags, through the free King County Sandbag Program.

Sandbags serve as a barrier to divert moving water, which can prevent or reduce flood water.

In 2009, the King County Council passed legislation to create locations for the stockpiling and distribution of sand and sandbags. The locations are the result of partnerships with local towns and cities that already offer sandbags to their residents.

Sandbag locations, open to King County residents, include:

· Carnation: City of Carnation Public Works, 33100 N.E. 45th St., Carnation; Sandbags and sand are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

· Fall City: King County Roads facility, 33719 S.E. 44th Pl., Fall City; Open 24/7, self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle.

· North Bend: City of North Bend Public Works Shops, 1155 E. North Bend Way, North Bend; Sandbags and sand available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Self-service, shovels available. Check in with the office before bagging.

· Snoqualmie: City of Snoqualmie, Railroad Ave S.E. and S.E. King St. Snoqualmie; Call Snoqualmie Public Works (425) 831-4919 for an appointment to pick up sand and sandbags. During a flood call the Emergency Operations Center 425-888-5911 for sandbags.

· Black Diamond: King County Roads Facility, 20827 S.E. Auburn Black Diamond Rd., Black Diamond; Open 24/7, self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle.

· Kent: City of Kent, Russell Road Park between Russell Rd. and S. 240th St. Kent, N.E. corner of parking lot; Self-service sandbags and sand are available, bring your own shovel.