by ECM | February 17, 2026 12:00 pm
By Gig Conaughton[1], County of San Diego Communications Office
February 17, 2026 (San Diego) – With more and potentially heavy rains still forecasted this week, the County and CAL FIRE are providing free bags and/or sand at numerous fire stations for people who live in the unincorporated areas.
Rain can cause flooding and erosion, particularly in areas that are not covered by plants, landscaping, grass and trees. Rain runoff can sweep topsoil, mud, plant material and debris off land and downstream where it can damage homes, clog culverts and storm drains, and flood and damage roadways. Properly placed sandbags can help protect your home from flooding and destructive runoff.
Sand and bags, or bags alone, will be available for unincorporated residents at the fire stations located below.
People should call ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags. Some stations may have a limited supply.
Sand and Bags
4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902
P: 619-479-2346[3]
40080 Ribbonwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905
P: 619-390-2020[5]
17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917
P: 619-468-3391[7]
39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
P: 760-728-2422[9]
4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028
P: 760-723-2024[11]
3407 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-2885[13]
1587 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-0511[15]
7260 Great Southern Overland, Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-0155[17]
12108 Industry Road, Lakeside 92040
P: 619-443-4770[19]
Mon – Fri 7- 4:30, Sat. and Sun. (During major storms Sat and Sun 9-2. Bring your own shovel; 10 per household)
25130 Highway 94, Potrero, CA 91963
P: 619-478-5544[20]
3410 Dye Road, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-788-2269[22] P: 760-789-0107[23]
836 Kempton St., Spring Valley CA 91977
P: 619-463-1796[25]
28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
P: 760-751-7605[27]
35227 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086
P: 760-782-9113[29]
Bags Only
1364 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA 91901
P: 619-445-2635[31]
2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
P: 760-767-5436[33]
29690 Oak Drive, Campo, CA 91906
P: 619-478-5960[39]
8709 Circle R Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
P: 760-751-0820[41]
10308 Meadow Glen Way E, Escondido, CA 92026
P: 760-751-0820[41]
24592 Viejas Grade Road, Descanso, CA 91916
P: 619-445-7508[44]
551 Harbison Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
P: 619-445-5001[46]
9711 Flinn Springs Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
P: 619-443-7121[48]
9127 W. Lilac Road, Escondido, CA 92025
P: 760-728-8532[50]
1255 Jacumba Street, Jacumba, CA 91934
P: 619-766-4535[52]
2383 Honeysprings Road, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-468-3030[54]
14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch Rd, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-669-6580[56]
17759 Skyline Truck Trail, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-468-3435[58]
33947 Mount Laguna Drive, Mt. Laguna, CA 91948
P: 619-473-8281[60]
28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962
P: 619-578-6621[62]
37370 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066
P: 760-782-3467[64] *(Not staffed 24/7)
17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025
P: 858-573-1322[66]
31049 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086
P: 760-782-3560[68]
Residents are encouraged to visit AlertSanDiego.org[69] for information about what they should do in case of an emergency.
People can also check out this how-to video, “You’ve Got Your Sandbags, Now What?” that explains how to properly fill and use sandbags to protect your property.
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