Emergency Storm Preparation
 

Filling, Stacking and Placing Sandbags

Emergency Storm Preparation

Public Works Department


FILLING SANDBAGS:

Half-full Sandbag

 Fill sandbags one-half full. Sand is suggested if readily available, however, sand is not mandatory and soil may be used.
Fold top of sandbag down and rest the bag on its folded top

Sandbag with Top Half Folded Over

STACKING SANDBAGS:

Properly Stacked Sandbags

 Care should be taken to stack the sandbags in accordance with the illustration (left). Place each sandbag as shown, completing each layer before starting the next layer.

Sandbags Against House


Limit placement to two layers unless a building is used as a backing (left) or sandbags are pyramided as shown below

Sandbags Pyramided


PLACING SANDBAGS TO DIVERT WATER AND DEBRIS
 

Sealing


Sealing a Sliding Glass Door
 

Directing Debris Away from Buildings

 


Directing Debris Away From Buildings
 
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