Free sandbags in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT
Where to get sandbags, how to get official alerts, and how to check your own address before the next storm.
Free sandbags in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT
We're still checking official sources for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region emergency management or your city's public works department.
Free storm alerts for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 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 "Naugatuck Valley Planning Region 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT?
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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