Big Creek Fire Station Near Davenport Listed as Sandbag Resource for North Coast Storms

DAVENPORT, Calif. — Residents preparing for winter storms have a county-listed location for sand and bags in the North Coast area. The Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 severe-weather directory identifies CAL FIRE Big Creek Station at 240 Swanton Road as a sandbag resource for Davenport and Last Chance Road residents.

What should people bring?

The emergency-service directory says residents should bring their own shovel and use a vehicle capable of carrying heavy sandbags. The location is a do-it-yourself filling resource, not a promise that firefighters will be available to load bags into cars. Supplies may be affected by demand or temporary site conditions.

How can people verify availability?

The directory lists Big Creek Station at 831-426-1664. Because the posted emergency resource list was last updated in November 2024, residents should call to confirm the current arrangement, hours and eligibility before making a special trip in November 2026. A historical resource list should never be treated as proof of an active emergency or current inventory.

Flood preparation beyond sandbags

Keep roof drains and gutters clear, identify routes to higher ground and follow county warnings if intense rainfall or coastal hazards are forecast. Sandbags can reduce minor runoff problems but do not make a building safe during a serious flood or landslide. Never drive across flooded roads.

Official source: Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 — North Santa Cruz County Sandbag Resources.

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