Sandbag you-fill locations open Tuesday

Downloadable file: Bend Sandbag locations
Downloadable file: Deschutes County Sandbag locations
Downloadable file: Sandbag Alternatives

1 p.m. January 16:

Initial reports from the National Weather Service at the end of last week predicted warming temperatures and substantial rainfall between Tuesday and Thursday of this week. Recent updates have reduced the amount expected rainfall and temperatures have moderated. The risk for urban flooding still exists, but the amount of runoff is not expected to be as severe as originally reported.

Another factor in the expected reduction in runoff is the low moisture content in the snow. As we are all aware, the snow we have received has fallen under very cold temperatures. This dynamic should allow more moisture to be absorbed into the snow.

Residents should survey their property to make sure runoff can drain away from their homes and clear catch basins and storm drains. It is likely that most residents will not need sandbags.

With this said, we are still offering sandbags to homeowners and residents that are truly in need of them.

The sites below are “you-fill” sites. We encourage residents to come in pairs, one to hold and one to shovel, and bring a shovel. If residents would like to help fill additional sandbags for others who may be physically unable to fill their own, it would be greatly appreciated.

Find the location nearest to you:

Deschutes County (in partnership with Cities of La Pine and Sisters and Sunriver)

Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday Jan. 17, residents of Deschutes County can find sandbag locations in the following areas (map attached):

Sisters City Hall 8:30am  (not Wastewater Treatment Facility as previously reported)

Sunriver Public Works

Deschutes County Road Department
61550 SE 27th Street Bend, OR

Deschutes County South Services Building in La Pine
51340 US-97, La Pine, OR 97739

Bend residents can find sand bag materials at these locations, starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday Jan. 17.

* Pacific Crest Middle School (3030 NW Elwood Ln, Bend, )
* Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office upper parking lot (Jamison Road, just south of the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters)
* Bend Streets and Operations Headquarters (575 NE 15th Street, off of Highway 20, behind the Bend Police Department)
* South Bend Fire Station (61080 Country Club Dr, Bend)

To ensure that supplies last and are equitably distributed, volunteers will be on site to offer best tips for effective use of sandbags and encourage each household to take no more than 10 bags.

Redmond
Starting 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17.

Umatilla Sports Complex – 3000 SW Umatilla Ave www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=3000+SW+Umatilla+Avenue%2c+Redmond%2c+OR+97756

Spud Bowl – 164 SW 15th St www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=164+SW+15th+Street%2c+Redmond%2c+OR+97756

Quince Park – 1101 NW Quince Ave www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=1101+NW+Quince+Avenue%2c+Redmond%2c+OR+97756

Tips for using sandbags effectively:

Properly filled and placed sandbags can divert water around instead of into buildings.

Place sandbags around garage doors, front doors, and foundation vents — building walls and dikes out of sandbags is not as effective and not an efficient use of limited sandbags.