Sandbags
Sandbags, when properly placed, will re-direct storm and debris flows away from property improvements. They can be obtained from:
Salt Lake County Public Works
Operations Division.
7125 South 600 West
Phone number 562-6400
FILLING
- Fill sandbags half full. Sand is suggested if readily available; however, it is not mandatory, and local soil may be used.
- Gather top of sandbag and tie securely with heavy string.
PLACING
Care should be taken to stack sandbags in accordance with the illustrations. Stamp each sandbag into place, completing each layer prior to starting the next layer. Limit placement to three layers unless a building is used as a backing or sandbags are pyramided as shown.
LIMITATIONS
- Sandbags will not seal out water.
- Sandbags deteriorate when exposed for several months to continued wetting and drying
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