Free sandbags in Mono County, CA
Where to get sandbags, how to get official alerts, and how to check your own address before the next storm.
Where to get free sandbags in Mono County, CA
In December 2025, Mono County staged free sand and sandbags at: Benton Road Shop (25574 Hwy 6), Bridgeport Road Shop (207 Jack Sawyer Rd), Chalfant Fire Station (215 Valley Rd), June Lake Community Center (90 W. Granite Ave), Lee Vining (51596 Hwy 395), Long Valley Fire Dept (3605 Crowley Lake Dr) and Walker Road Shop (62 Shop Rd). Bring your own shovel; staff do not fill or deliver bags.
- Mono County: sandbag news briefmonocounty.ca.gov
- Mono County Roads: sand and sandbag locationsmonocounty.ca.gov
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Mono County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Mono County, 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.
Want alerts for your exact street instead? Check your address and sign up there.
Flood maps for Mono County
5,203 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 102 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Mono County (FEMA data as of November 17, 2022), so you can see the exact zone at your front door in seconds. You'll also see wildfire, earthquake and other hazard layers for your address.
Get official emergency alerts
Mono County's official alert system is READY Mono. It's free and sends warnings to your phone when a storm, fire or evacuation affects your area.
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
Where can I get free sandbags in Mono County, CA?
In December 2025, Mono County staged free sand and sandbags at: Benton Road Shop (25574 Hwy 6), Bridgeport Road Shop (207 Jack Sawyer Rd), Chalfant Fire Station (215 Valley Rd), June Lake Community Center (90 W. Granite Ave), Lee Vining (51596 Hwy 395), Long Valley Fire Dept (3605 Crowley Lake Dr) and Walker Road Shop (62 Shop Rd). Bring your own shovel; staff do not fill or deliver bags.
How do I get emergency alerts in Mono County, CA?
Sign up for READY Mono, which is free, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Mono County, CA?
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.
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