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California storm season is typically October through March, but The Alameda County Public Works Agency prepares for storms that happen before and after this peak season. We aim to maintain flood channels all year round. Please review the information below, and follow the links to additional resources about how to keep your property safe during catastrophic weather.
Sandbags for Unincorporated Alameda County Residents
The Alameda County Public Works Agency has free sandbags available for residents of the unincorporated Alameda County only. Sandbags are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week outside of the corporation yard gates at the locations below, and are made available upon forecast of the first major storm of the season. Please bring your own shovel and a way to transport bags. Sandbags are limited to five (5) per household.
Alameda County Public Works Agency Buildings:
Fire Stations:
Other Locations
Live outside of the unincorporated Alameda County? Get your sandbags from your city public works agency listed on THIS FLYER.
Staying Safe During Storms
Stay informed during storms by tuning into KCBS 740 or KGO 810 AM radio stations for emergency instructions and updates, including flood warnings and instructions. We recommend keeping a battery-operated radio on hand in case the power goes out. See some additional safety tips below:
- Keep children and pets safe
- Stay away from large storm drains, which can be very dangerous during high rainfall
- When possible, bring your pets inside
- Keep children and pets away from creeks and large drains.
- Turn off utilities at the main power switch and when advised to do so, close the main gas valve at your property
- Avoid areas that are subject to flooding or mudslides
- Respect barricade signs
- If flooding occurs:
- Move to higher ground
- Do not attempt to walk across flowing streams
- Do not walk, drive or swim through flooded areas, which may be deeper than they appear and can carry dangerous debris
- Watch out for road hazards such as washed out pavement, trees, fallen power lines, especially when driving through hilly or windy roads
- Always stay away from downed power lines during storms, especially when flooding has occurred
- Remember to only use 911 in case of a true emergency
Learn More about Storm Preparation
Road Closures Page
Get Email Alerts
Want to stay connected with the latest weather and road closure alerts? Sign up for AC Alert, the Alameda County emergency notification system. We will email you emergency and topical information about flooding, earthquakes, fires and other emergencies happening in your area.