# Does San Diego Hand Out Sandbags? | Who Pays the Repair?

> San Diego makes empty sandbags available at recreation centers, limited to 10 bags per household or business. Sand is not provided, so buy your own.

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San Diego makes empty sandbags available at recreation centers, up to 10 per household or business; sand is not provided.

**Boundary:** The City of San Diego makes empty sandbags available at listed recreation centers, limited to 10 bags per household or business. Sand is not provided and can be bought at hardware and home improvement stores.

## Sources
- [Storm Preparedness](https://www.sandiego.gov/storm-preparedness) — "If needed, empty sandbags are available at the following recreation centers." (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [Storm Preparedness](https://www.sandiego.gov/storm-preparedness) — "Sandbags are limited to 10 bags per City of San Diego household or business, and sand is not provided. Sand can be purchased at local hardware and home improvement stores." (accessed 2026-09-30)

_Last verified 2026-09-30. Source: Who Pays the Repair? — https://whopaystherepair.com/rules/san-diego-ca-free-sandbags/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._