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id: ad15720beb
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-06 10:49 PST
updated: 2026-11-07 20:45 PST
status: reported
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# L.A. County offers free sandbags ahead of possible El Niño storms

The Los Angeles County Fire Department announced free sandbag events at 12 locations, where residents can collect up to 25 pre-filled sandbags ahead of a forecast wet winter.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/los-angeles/section/life.md) · Entities: [Los Angeles County Fire Department](/los-angeles/wiki/los-angeles-county-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [KTLA 5](https://ktla.com/news/local-news/la-county-free-sandbags-winter-storms/), 2026-11-06 10:49 PST: L.A. County to offer free sandbags as El Niño raises storm concerns
- [NBC Los Angeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/free-pre-filled-sandbags-la-county/3967433/), 2026-11-06 17:36 PST: Free pre-filled sandbags available in November at various fire stations
- [CBS Los Angeles](https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/la-county-long-beach-officials-distribute-free-sandbags-to-residents/), 2026-11-07 20:45 PST: LA County, Long Beach officials distribute free sandbags to residents

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