Officials want San Diego County residents to be prepared as potentially heavy rains and some snow head toward the region this week.
A strong Pacific storm system is bringing two rounds of rain — first on Wednesday morning and then on Thursday afternoon — according to NBC 7 meteorologist Greg Bledsoe. Some parts of the county are expected to get more than an inch of rain, prompting a flood watch for the coast, valleys and mountains starting Thursday afternoon.
"This will likely be the most significant rain we've had yet this season," Bledsoe said.
Ahead of the storm, the county, Cal Fire and several cities are providing free sandbags for residents and businesses. Here's where you can pick them up:
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Some places may have a limited supply, so it's best to call ahead and double-check availability. Don't forget to bring a shovel for fillings bags.
Alpine
Alpine Fire Station #17
1364 Tavern Road Alpine, CA 91901
619-445-2635
Bags only
Bonita
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Station #38
4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902
619-479-2346
Sand and bags
Borrego Springs
Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #61
5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
760-767-7430
Bags only
Borrego Springs Station #60
2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
760-767-5436
Bags only
Boulevard
Boulevard Fire Station #47
40080 Ribbonwood Road, Boulevard, CA 91905
619-479-2346
Sand and bags
Campo
Campo Fire Station #40
31577 Highway 94, Campo, CA 91906
619-478-5516
Bags only
Lake Morena Fire Station #42
29690 Oak Drive, Campo, CA 91906
619-478-5960
Bags only
Chula Vista
City of Chula Vista Public Works Facility
1800 Maxwell Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911
Open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday
City of San Diego
Council District 1 - Pacific Beach Recreation Center
1405 Diamond St., San Diego, CA 92109
Bags only
Council District 2 - North Clairemont Recreation Center
4421 Bannock Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
Bags only
Council District 2 - Robb Field Athletic Area
2525 Bacon St., San Diego, CA 92107
Bags only
Council District 3 - Golden Hill Recreation Center
2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Bags only
Council District 4 - Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114
Bags only
Council District 5 - Scripps Ranch Recreation Center
11454 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
Bags only
Council District 6 - Standley Recreation Center
3585 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
Bags only
Council District 7 - Allied Gardens Recreation Center
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120
Bags only
Council District 8 – Silver Wing Recreation Center
3737 Arey Drive, San Diego, CA 92154
Bags only
Council District 8 - Southcrest Recreation Center
4149 Newton Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Bags only
Council District 9 - City Heights Recreation Center
4380 Landis St., San Diego, CA 92105
Bags only
De Luz
De Luz Fire Station #16
39431 De Luz Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-728-2422
Sand and bags
Descanso
Descanso Fire Station #45
24592 Viejas Grade Road, Descanso, CA 91916
619-445-7508
Bags only
Dulzura
Dulzura Fire Station #30
17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917
619-468-3391
Sand and bags
El Cajon
Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24
551 Harbison Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
619-445-5001
Bags only
Escondido
Deer Springs Fire Station #11
8709 Circle R Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
760-749-8001
Bags only
Miller Fire Station #15
9127 W. Lilac Road, Escondido, CA 92025
760-728-8532
Bags only
Fallbrook
Pala Mesa Fire Station #4
4375 Pala Mesa Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028
760-723-2005
Sand and bags
Flinn Springs
Flinn Springs Fire Station #21
9711 Flynn Springs Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
619-443-7121
Bags only
Jacumba
Jacumba Fire Station #43
1255 Jacumba St., Jacumba, CA 91934
619-766-4535
Bags only
Jamul
Jamul Fire Station #36
14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch, Jamul, CA 91935
619-669-6580
Bags only
Deerhorn Fire Station #37
2383 Honeysprings Road, Jamul, CA 91935
619-468-3030
Bags only
Julian
Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Station #56
3407 Hwy 79, Julian, CA 92036
760-765-2885
Bags only
Shelter Valley Fire Station #62
7260 Great Southern Overland, Julian, CA 92036
760-765-0155
Bags only
Laguna
Mt. Laguna Fire Station #49
33947 Mt. Laguna Drive, Mt Laguna, CA 91948
619-473-8281
Bags only
Mount Woodson
Mount Woodson Fire Station #86
16310 State Highway 67, Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-1150
Bags only
Palomar Mountain
Palomar Mountain Fire Station #79
21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mtn., CA 92060
760-742-3701
Sand and bags
Pine Valley
Pine Valley Fire Station #44
28850 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962
619-578-6621
Bags only
Potrero
Potrero Fire Station #31
25130 Highway 94, Potrero, CA 91963
619-478-5544
Sand and bags
Ranchita
Ranchita Fire Station #58
37370 Montezuma Valley Road, Ranchita, CA 92066
760-782-3467
Bags only
Ramona
Ramona Fire Station #81
24462 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-9465
Sand and bags
Ramona Fire Station #82
3410 Dye Road, Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-0107
Sand and bags
Intermountain Fire Station #85
25858 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065
760-789-3710
Bags only
Rincon
Rincon Fire Station #70
16971 Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061
760-742-3243
Sand and bags
San Pasqual
San Pasqual Fire Station #84
17701 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92025
760-480-9924
Bags only
Valley Center
Valley Center Fire Station #2
28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-7605
Sand and bags
Warner Springs
Warner Springs Fire Station #52
31049 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086
760-782-3560
Bags only
Sunshine Summit Fire Station #59
35227 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086
760-782-9113
Sand and bags
