Sandbags

Free sand and bags (pre-filled or fill your own) are available for Mesa residents. Sandbags are consistently replenished throughout the day. 

For more information about sandbag availability in Mesa call 480-644-2160.

Sandbag Locations

Mesa

Sand and empty bags are available for Mesa residents at the following locations (bring your own shovel): 

• Fire Station 202, 830 S. Stapley Drive
• Fire Station 208, 4530 E. McKellips Road
• Fire Station 209, 7035 E. Southern
• Fire Station 212, 2430 S. Ellsworth

The Transportation Department has both pre-filled sandbags and sand and empty bags at the following locations for Mesa residents:

• West Mesa Service Center, 300 E. 6th St. (west side of building) 
• East Mesa Service Center, 6935 E. Decatur St. (front parking lot)

Other cities

• Phoenix
• Scottsdale
• Gilbert
  

How to fill sandbags

If filling your own bags, please bring a shovel.

Fill the bags one-half to two-thirds full. The bag should lie fairly flat when filled. Overfilled bags are too firm and do not nestle into one another. Bags packed too tight make for a leaky sandbag wall. Tying bags is not necessary.