Default rule and exceptions
Fresno County provides empty bags free of charge to County residents at road yards that stay open 24 hours a day during rain and flood season. Residents bring their own shovel and shovel the sand into the bags themselves.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| County of Fresno Public Works and Planning | Provides empty bags free of charge to County residents at road yards, including Fresno/Clovis at 9400 N Matus Ave. |
| Resident | Brings a shovel and fills the bags themselves. |
| Exceptions | Auberry: Area-11 33148 Auberry Road is open only 7:00am-3:00pm. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 30, 2026.
Empty bags are provided free of charge to County residents. You must bring your own shovel and be prepared to shovel sand into the
During the rain/flood season, the following road yards will remain open 24 hours a day.
Fresno/Clovis: Area-7 9400 N Matus Ave (24 hours)
Auberry: Area-11 33148 Auberry Road (Only 7:00am-3:00pm)
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Common questions
Who pays for storm season: free sandbags in Fresno, CA?
Responsibility is shared. Provides empty bags free of charge to County residents at road yards, including Fresno/Clovis at 9400 N Matus Ave.
Are there exceptions in Fresno, CA?
Auberry: Area-11 33148 Auberry Road is open only 7:00am-3:00pm.
What is this based on for Fresno, CA?
This verdict is sourced to Sandbags for Flood Prevention and 4 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Sandbags for Flood Preventionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-30
- Sandbags for Flood Preventionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-30
- Sandbags for Flood Preventionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-30
- Sandbags for Flood Preventionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-30
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