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Garden Grove residents may pick up sandbags at fire stations or municipal yard ahead of rain

Posted By courtesy On October 27, 2016 @ 11:26 am In Community,Garden Grove,Government,Public Safety

Ahead of this year’s rain, Garden Grove residents may pick up sandbags at city fire stations. Elderly or disabled residents may request delivery.

In preparation of the rainy season, the City of Garden Grove reminds all residents of the availability of up to 10 free sandbags at the following City locations:

• Fire Station #2, 11805 Gilbert St.
• Fire Station #3, 12132 Trask Ave.
• Fire Station #4, 12191 Valley View St.

Fire Stations provide sand and sandbags with proof of Garden Grove residency.

Fire Stations #2 and #3 require advance notice by calling the Garden Grove Fire Department at 714-741-5600. Fire Station #4 provides sand and sandbags without an appointment. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels and are responsible for transporting as well as disposing of filled sandbags.

The Municipal Service Center will fill and deliver sandbags to elderly or disabled residents by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please call the Public Works Department at 714-741-5375.

For more information, call the City’s Public Works Department at 714-741-5375 or the Garden Grove Fire Department at 714-741-5600.

The article above was released by the City of Garden Grove.