Free sandbags are available to pick up or fill at several locations in La Plata County.
Flooding is an imminent danger throughout the county, according to a news release issued Friday by La Plata County government. A forecast calling for heavy rain on top of an above-average snowpack means property and structures may need extra protection.
The National Weather Service was calling for rain and a snow-rain mixture this weekend, and showers could pick up again next week.
Two locations are open immediately for those who want to fill bags they already own: La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango, located at 2500 Main Ave.; and Bayfield Town Hall at 1199 Bayfield Parkway.
Two locations will provide pre-filled sandbags on March 13: Upper Pine River Fire Department Station 1 in Bayfield, located at 75 Clover Drive; and Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department in Hesperus located at 22868 La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140).
For more information call Ted Holteen at 382-6265.
