Sandbags and Sand

Flood Protection and Sandbagging Your Home

Remember that it takes two people about 1 hour to fill and place 100 sandbags, which is enough for a wall one foot high and twenty feet long. Firefighters will not be available to fill or place sandbags for you. Please observe safe work practices to avoid the risk of injury or accident. Make sure to bring your shovels.

It is the homeowner's responsibility to protect their home and property in the event of flooding. During flooding events, the CRD may have sand and sandbags available for free at regional fire halls for residents to use. You can call the CRD main office (250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636) to confirm the availability of sand and bags in your area.

On average, it takes two people about 1 hour to fill and place 100 sandbags, which is enough for a wall one foot high and twenty feet long. Please note, firefighters will not be available to fill or place sandbags for you. Make sure you have enough sand, sandbags, shovels, and time to prepare properly. If you require assistance filling and placing sandbags, please contact your neighbours, family and friends. Please observe safe work practices to avoid the risk of injury or accident.

Further information:

• Sandbagging - Proper Instructions
• How to build a sand dike video

Locations

Below is a list of locations commonly used for sand and sandbags. You can also use the interactive map to determine the location nearest you.

Please note:  All locations may not provide items year-round. Please confirm availability before you visit a listed location. If they are not highlighted in green or blue, the location does NOT currently have sand and/or sandbags available. 

Sites that are marked in 'green and bold' have sandbags and sand available!

Sites that are marked in "blue and bold" have sand only.

Sites that are marked in "red and bold" have sandbags only.