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Posted on: January 31, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 3, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Watsonville’s Sandbag Stations Remain Open

Sandbag station at fire station 1, shovel, bags and sand on display

With several days of rain on the horizon, we’re reminding residents about our two self-serve sandbag stations available to Watsonville community members.   

Grab a friend, a shovel, and gloves, and fill your sandbags at the following locations:   

• Joyce McKenzie Park, 500 Joyce Drive   
• Fire Station 1, 115 2nd Street  

As a reminder, clogged storm drains can be reported to customerservice@watsonville.gov or 831-471-1151. Additional storm preparedness resources are available on our Emergency Preparedness page at watsonville.gov   

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Con varios días de lluvia en el horizonte, les recordamos a los residentes sobre nuestras dos estaciones de autoservicio con sacos de arena disponibles para los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville. 

Consiga un amigo, una pala y guantes, y llene sus bolsas de arena en las siguientes ubicaciones: 

• Parque Joyce McKenzie, 500 Joyce Drive 
• Estación de Bomberos 1, 115 2nd Street 

Como recordatorio, los desagües pluviales obstruidos se pueden reportar a customerservice@watsonville.gov o al 831-471-1151. Hay recursos adicionales de preparación para tormentas disponibles en nuestra página de Preparación para Emergencias en watsonville.gov 


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