Salem Sandbag Locations

ALL SALEM SANDBAG LOCATIONS OPEN

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: December 7th, 2015 10:16 AM

Heavy rains and rising streams are expected in the Salem area this week. Public Works staff are monitoring conditions and are prepared to respond as needed.

Free sand and sandbags are available at multiple locations:

West Salem
Orchard Heights Park Orchard Heights Road NW
Sather Park (undeveloped) Willie Way NW between Barnabas Street NW and Lottie Lane NW
Park & Ride Wallace Road NW and Brush College Road NW

South Salem
Public Works Operations 1420 20th Street SE
Bush Park Lefelle Street SE and Capitol Street SE
South Salem High School 1910 Church Street SE
Fred Meyer, South Salem 706 Madrona Avenue SE
WalMart, South Salem 5250 Commercial Street SE
Courthouse Athletic Club 6250 Commercial Street SE
Salem Chinese Evangelical Church 6836 Sunnyside Road SE

East Salem
Lowe's 1930 Turner Road SE
Home Depot 3795 Hagers Grove Road SE
Swegle Elementary School 4485 Market Street NE

Central/North Salem
Olinger Pool 765 14th Street NE
Ferry Street at 25th Street SE

Go to www.cityofsalem.net and click on EMERGENCIES in the upper right corner. Sandbag locations are identified on the map and are also available on the Sandbags tab.

Here are other actions Salem residents can take:

Concerned about stream levels in your area? Go to www.cityofsalem.net and click on EMERGENCIES in the upper right corner. Select the Stream and Rainfall Monitoring button to get real-time reporting on current streams and weather.

Ensure storm drains in your area are clear of leaves and other debris.

Report local flooding or other water, sewer, tree, and traffic issues to Public Works Dispatch at 503 588-6333.

The EMERGENCIES page also includes information on Salem road closure as well as links to Polk County and Marion County road closures, Willamette River level/projections, Salem weather, ODOT conditions, and Salem area traffic cameras.

Contact Info:
Mike Gotterba,Emergency Preparedness/Communications Manager
City of Salem Public Works
503-588-6347, mgotterba@cityofsalem.net