Free sand bags available for South Lake Tahoe residents

With the heavy rain and high snow levels associated with an atmospheric river hitting the Sierra and Lake Tahoe this weekend, the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County are reminding citizens that sand bags are available, free of charge.

During wet storms, residents may find themselves with flooding issues around their homes and garages.

Sand bags are available year-round at the City’s Streets and Snow Removal Yard located at 1160 Rufus Allen Blvd. Their operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

They are also available at the El Dorado County Department of Transportation Yard
at 1121 Shakori Drive in Meyers.

Douglas County has sand bag locations in the valley only. A list can be found here.

To pick up bags from the City's yard, proceed through the gates and proceed to the back of the lot. At the back of the lot is a large sand mound, shovels and bags. Residents fill their own bags and transport back to their own residence. Leave the shovels so that other residents may use and try to limit the number of bags to 10 per visit.