In a release dated November 7, 2026, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department announced free community distribution events for pre-filled sandbags. The announced pickup period begins November 7 and runs through November 28, 2026, with a limit of 25 bags per resident. This dated recent feature covers the remaining pickup opportunities, not a new emergency alert.
November 14 pickup locations
The county's schedule lists three locations for Saturday, November 14. These are scheduled pre-filled-bag distribution events; the details below are not a list of everyday station pickup hours.
- Fire Station 87: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 140 South Second Ave., Bassett, CA 91746.
- Fire Station 129: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 42110 50th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534.
- Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
The county graphic also lists pickups on November 21, November 22, November 23 and November 28, 2026, and says a drive-up option is available. For the later sites and their individual hours, check the county release and its official schedule graphic before planning a trip. The posted limit is 25 sandbags per resident.
Preparation guidance from the county
The department also recommends cleaning gutters, downspouts and storm drains; checking roofs for leaks; checking windshield wipers, brakes and tires; and keeping basic supplies on hand, including supplies for pets.
The release links to the department's sandbagging instructions and county rain-readiness information. Use those official resources for placement instructions and current county updates.
The release is marked as updated to reflect 12 community distribution events. The launch and original release date remain November 7, 2026; the upcoming dates above come from the county's posted graphic.
