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Program: SAND & SANDBAGS - NC OES

Agency: NEVADA COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES


Resource Number: 10446822
Alternate name: OES SAND BAGS

Description

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services offers no-cost sand for Nevada County residents every year between November 1st and April 30th.

Sand is available on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last. Residents are advised to please bring their own sandbags and only take what is needed.

Sandbags are available for purchase online or at various local businesses such as:

  • B&C Hardware
  • A to Z Supply
  • Hills Flat Lumber Co.

Pick-Up Locations

Sand is available at the following locations:

  • Next to the Nevada County Warehouse located at: the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • Penn Valley Fire Protection District is located at: 10513 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
  • North San Juan Community Hall located at: 10057 Reservoir Street, North San Juan, CA 95960
  • Higgins Fire Department located at: 10106 Combie Road, Auburn, CA 95602

Web pages




Program Phones:
530-265-1515
Main
530-265-1515Business Line

Website: www.nevadacountyca.gov/1240/Sand-Sandbags-Available
Email: OES@nevadacountyca.gov

Program Information
SAND & SANDBAGS - NC OES  
Location: Nevada County Warehouse, on the on the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
(Map)
Program Hours:
Access to site is 24/7.
Description: On the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street
Mailing Address: 950 Maidu Avenue Suite 219, Nevada City, CA 95959
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Resident of Nevada County Adults Teens Children Families Females Males
Languages: English
Application Process: Residents must bring a strong back and their own shovel to fill the sandbags with sand. Take only what you need.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: Free
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County


Custom fields
Disabilities Access - check all that applyACCESS - Service area is not accessible (no disability access)
Categorized as:
211 Contact Centers in CA & USA
Sandbags/Water Diversion Systems
Disaster/Emergency Issues


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 4/3/2025
Last Verified By: Alex Keeble-Toll
 

Agency Background

Programs at NEVADA COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION FOR HOME & FAMILY - NC OES
GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL - NC OES
KNOW YOUR ZONE-READY NEVADA COUNTY - NC OES
TRUSTED INFORMATION SOURCES IN EVENT OF DISASTER - NC OES
WILDFIRE FAQs - NC OES

Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: None or unknown
Funding: Other State Funding; Other Federal Funding; Nevada County; Grants





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