Free sandbags in Solano 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 Solano County, CA
Solano County Office of Emergency Services lists self-serve sand and sandbag locations in city limits and the unincorporated county; bring your own shovel. The City of Vacaville has a station at Irene Larsen Park, 1800 Alamo Dr, with free sand and sandbags, opening three to seven days before the first significant rain and staying open through the season.
- Solano County OES: sand and sandbag informationsolanocounty.gov
- City of Vacaville: emergency preparednesscityofvacaville.gov
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Solano County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Solano 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 Solano County
4,624 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 188 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Solano County (FEMA data as of June 25, 2026), 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
Solano County's official alert system is Alert Solano. 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 Solano County, CA?
Solano County Office of Emergency Services lists self-serve sand and sandbag locations in city limits and the unincorporated county; bring your own shovel. The City of Vacaville has a station at Irene Larsen Park, 1800 Alamo Dr, with free sand and sandbags, opening three to seven days before the first significant rain and staying open through the season.
How do I get emergency alerts in Solano County, CA?
Sign up for Alert Solano, 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 Solano 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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