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Encinitas residents can self-load up to 10 free sandbags at public works yard
Summary
A short public announcement says Encinitas residents may pick up empty sandbags at the city public works yard at 160 Calle Magdalena, with sand under a tarp and two shovels available; residents may self-load up to 10 bags while supplies last.
An unidentified speaker said Encinitas residents can pick up empty sandbags at the city public works yard at 160 Calle Magdalena and self-load up to 10 bags while supplies last.
The speaker said the sandbag materials are staged “hidden in the back corner of the parking lot just before the gate,” with the empty sandbags kept “in this unassuming trash can” and the sand stored “under the tarp.” The announcement added that residents may borrow “2 shovels to get the job done.”
The message emphasized the limit and eligibility: “Encinitas residents can self load up to 10 sandbags while supplies last,” and urged residents to “protect your home or business before the rains start.” No date, hours of access, proof of residency requirement, or contact information were provided in the announcement.
Residents who plan to use the resource should bring appropriate containers or vehicles for transport and plan for limited supplies. The announcement did not say whether the program is run year-round, only during rain season, or subject to staffing hours.
