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Hamilton County Handing Out Sandbags
Sandbags are available for Hamilton County residents on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Jun. 20, 2019
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. - Sandbags are available in Hamilton County to residents who want to try and keep floodwaters at bay.
Hamilton County Emergency Management is distributing free sandbags at the county's "sand barn" at 1717 Pleasant Street in Noblesville.
Be prepared to load your own sandbags. Due to liabilty, county workers cannot load sandbags.
What To Know Before You Go
- Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Bring the right vehicle -- a filled sandbag weighs between 35 and 40 pounds.
- Be prepared to load sandbags into your vehicle or bring along someone who can do it for you.
- Check out these instructions from IDHS before setting up your sandbags.
(Photo by Hamilton County Emergency Management/@HamiltonCoEOC.)
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