Free sandbags in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Where to get sandbags, how to get official alerts, and how to check your own address before the next storm.
Free sandbags in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
We're still checking official sources for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Most counties and cities hand out free sandbags, often at fire stations, public works yards or parks, and many open extra pickup sites when a storm is coming. Call Matanuska-Susitna Borough emergency management or your city's public works department.
Free storm alerts for Matanuska-Susitna Borough
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, we email you right away with what to do. We also give you a heads-up a day ahead when NOAA forecasts severe storms or flash-flooding rain.
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Is your home in a flood or fire zone?
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Get official emergency alerts
Search for "Matanuska-Susitna Borough emergency alerts" on your county's official website, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts in your phone's settings.
Before the storm: a quick checklist
- Pick up sandbags early. Supplies run out once a storm is in the forecast.
- Fill bags about halfway and lay them flat, overlapping like bricks, at doorways and the garage door.
- Clear gutters, downspouts and the storm drain in front of your house.
- Move valuables, papers and electronics off the floor.
- Take photos or a video of your rooms and belongings for insurance.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater. Turn around, don't drown.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
Enter your address at mystormplan.com/check to see your FEMA flood zone and other hazards for your exact property, free.
How many sandbags do I need?
A common rule of thumb is about 100 bags to build a wall 1 foot high and 20 feet long. Most homes use sandbags to steer water away from doorways and garage doors. Fill bags only about halfway so they lie flat and tight.