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The Office of Emergency Services offers free sand and sandbags for Nevada County residents every year between October 1st and April 30th.
Please Note: Sand and sandbags are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Residents are advised to please bring their own sandbags if possible and only take what is needed.
Residents must bring a strong back and their own shovel to fill the sandbags with sand. We do ask that residents only take what they plan to use for the protection of their personal property. This will enable us to continue to offer this free service.
The location of the sand and bags are: