The first significant storm system of the season will move into the area later today bringing periods of moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow through the week and into the weekend.
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like the public to make note of the following list of places in Shasta County where sandbags can be filled. Please note that some locations require you to have your own bags and/or shovel. Please be aware of what items you need prior to arrival. Sandbags will be available as long as the supply is on hand. Sandbags and sand can also be purchased at several Shasta County landscaping supply companies.
Locations:
Bella Vista: Bella Vista Fire Station Co #33 SCFD
22028 Hwy 299E, Bella Vista
Pile location: West side of fire station next to the propane tank (Bring bags and shovel).
Burney: Burney Fire District
20509 Shasta Street, Burney—LOCATED AT THE SHERIFF’S BURNEY STATION
Pile location: Left (west) of the garage Bags: In front of the building, to the left of the front
door.
City of Redding: Fire Station #4 2605 South Bonnyview Road. (Bring bags and shovel).
In the vacant lot north of Big League Dreams – 20155 Viking Way (Bring bags and shovel).
City of Anderson: Across from the City Corp Yard at 2450 Barney St. (Bring your own
shovel).
City of Shasta Lake: Sand is located at the intersection of Ashby Road and Flower Street.
(Bring bags and shovel).
French Gulch: French Gulch Fire Station Co. #59
14363 Cline Gulch Road, French Gulch
Pile location: East side of driveway. (Bring bags and shovel).
Palo Cedro: Palo Cedro Fire Station Co. #32
9418 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro
Pile location: edge of driveway at far west end of the parking lot by the garage. (Bring bags
and shovel).
Shingletown: Shingletown Volunteer Fire Station #20
31990 Hwy 44, Shingletown
Pile location: parking lot (Bring bags and shovel).
West Redding: Cal Fire Shasta Trinity Unit-Station #58
16064 Homestake Road, Redding
Pile location: East end of facility past all the buildings (Bring bags and shovel).
As the winter weather season begins, the public is urged to evaluate their emergency
preparedness plans. California’s Office of Emergency Services has many preparedness
resources available on their website: Disaster Readiness – Listos California.
When driving in winter weather, drivers are urged to slow down and never drive across
flooded roadways. Always check road conditions before travelling by going to QuickMap (ca.gov).
The California Highway Patrol has additional winter driving information available here
https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/winter-driving-tips.
