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Free sandbags available throughout San Diego

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In preparation for rain and storms, free sandbags for residents in the city and county of San Diego will be available.

For city of San Diego residents, sandbags were previously distributed at fire stations. However, officials decided on a new distribution plan that they felt "will ensure that the sandbags are available on a regular schedule and in convenient locations."

 
According to the city, those presenting proof of residency can get up to 10 empty sandbags from centrally located recreation centers. Residents offering identification showing their home street address can pick-up bags between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, and from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

The locations are as follows:

-- Council District 1: Standley Recreation Center (3585 Governor Drive, 92122)
-- Council District 2: Robb Athletic Field (2525 Bacon St., 92107)
-- Council District 3: Golden Hill Recreation Center (2600 Golf Course Dr., 92102)
-- Council District 4: Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center (6401 Skyline Dr., 92114)
-- Council District 5: Scripps Ranch Recreation Center (11454 Blue Cypress Drive, 92131)
-- Council District 6: North Clairemont Recreation Center (4421 Bannock Ave., 92117)
-- Council District 7: Allied Gardens Recreation Center (5155 Greenbrier Ave., 92120)
-- Council District 8: San Ysidro Community Activity Center (179 Diza Rd., San Diego, 92173)
-- Council District 9: City Heights Recreation Center (4380 Landis St., 92105)

County information can be found here: http://www.10news.com/weather/free-sandbag-locations