Sand bags, other winter storm resources for Central California residents

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Resources throughout Central CA with winter storms expected
Valley communities are helping residents stay prepared before this week's strong weather system rolls through.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley communities are helping residents stay prepared before this week's strong weather system rolls through.





Area 4 Road Yard


Address: 12855 West G Street, Kerman, CA 93630


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm



Area 7 Road Yard


Address: 9400 N Matus, Fresno, CA 93720


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm



Area 8 Road Yard


Address: 9525 E Olive, Sanger, CA 93657


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm



The City of Clovis is offering a sand-bag fill up location on Sunnyside and Los Altos. It's a self-filling station with a limit of 10 bags per group and will be available through Sunday. The station is open 24 hours.



The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has created a Storm Risk Map that shows which residents in the Creek Fire burn scar areas are the most at-risk during the upcoming storm. If you have an emergency, please call the Fresno County Sheriff's Department at (559) 488-3111. Click here to view the full map.



For flooding within the City of Fresno, call 559-621-1492.




Madera County Road 28 Complex


14225 Road 28, Madera, CA


Both sand and sand bags are provided.



Madera County Fire Station #3


25950 Avenue 18 1/2, Madera CA


Only sand is provided at this location.



Madera County Fire Station #19


35141 Bonadelle Avenue, Madera, CA


Both sand and sand bags are provided.



Ponding Basin


Avenue 24 & Road 19, Madera CA


Only sand is provided at this location.



Madera County Fire Station #8


47050 Road 417, Coarsegold, CA


Both sand and sand bags are provided.



CAL Fire, Rancheria Fire Station


53488 Road 200, North Fork, CA


Both sand and sand bags are provided.



Madera County Fire Station #12


48355 Liberty Drive, Oakhurst CA


Both sand and sand bags are provided.



Madera Public Works Yard


1030 South Gateway Drive, Madera CA


Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm


Only sand bags are provided at this location.



Vacant Lot


"E" Street & 14th Street, Madera CA


Only sand is provided at this location.



Chowchilla Public Works Yard


360 North 1st Street, Chowchilla CA


Only sand is provided at this location.



Chowchilla City Hall


130 South 2nd Street, Chowchilla CA


Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm


Only sand bags are provided at this location.



Chowchilla Police Department


12 Trinity Ave, Chowchilla CA 93610


Hours: After city hall business hours only


Only sand bags are provided at this location.



Warming Centers in Madera County will be available at the following locations:



Madera County Sheriff's Office: Headquarters


Address: 2725 Falcon Drive, Madera CA


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm



Sheriff's Office: Oakhurst Substation


Address: 48267 Liberty Drive, Oakhurst CA


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm



John Wells Youth Center


Address: 701 East 5th Street, Madera CA


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm





South Side of Childs Avenue


Childs Avenue and G Street, Merced, CA 95341



West of Best Buy Market


1200 W 9th Street, Merced, CA 95341



South of E Gerald Avenue


Buckner Road and Cheney Drive, Merced, CA 95341



South of Redwing Court


West side of Mansionette



West of G Street


Campus Drive and Line Drive, Merced, CA 95340



North of Railroad Tracks


W 24th Street & K Street, Merced, CA 95340




Both sand bags and sand will be provided at the following fire departments:



  • Dinuba - Station 3
  • Cutler-Orosi- Station 4
  • Alpaugh- Station 9
  • Lemon Cove- Station 13
  • Three Rivers- Station 14
  • Lindsay- Station 15
  • West Olive- Station 19
  • Doyle Colony- Station 20
  • Pixley- Station 27
  • Earlimart- Station 28


  • For more information, you can visit their website.

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