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:
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.
North |
Bouchie Lake Fire Hall - 2351 Centennial Road Kersley Fire Hall - 4839 Edwards Road Milburn Fire Hall - 2034 Rawlings Road Nazko Store - 9480 Nazko Road River Park Rd Quesnel (end of road) Ten Mile Lake Fire Hall - 5340 Bjornson Road West Fraser Fire Hall - 243 Jackpine Flats Road |
Central |
CRD Compound - 1122 Mackenzie Avenue Horsefly Service - 5753 Horsefly Road Likely Fire Hall - 6202 Spooner Road Miocene Fire Hall - 3386 Spokin Lake Road Wildwood Fire Hall - 4253 Wildwood Road |
South |
108 Mile Fire Hall - 4966 Eazee Road Deka Lake Fire Hall - 7449 Burgess Rd Forest Grove Fire Hall #1 - 4518 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road Forest Grove Fire Hall #2 - 4352 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road Green Lake VFD Hall #2 - 5771 N Green Lake Road Interlakes Fire Hall 1 - 7348 Sheridan Lake West Road Lac La Hache Fire Hall - 3819 Dodge Road Lone Butte Fire Hall - 6060 Highway 24 |