Sandbags available in Tucson, Pima County ahead of possible flooding

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The city of Tucson and Pima County said sandbag locations will be open ahead of possible storms this weekend.
The 13 News First Alert Weather Team said the rain chances will start on Friday and continue through at least Tuesday. There is a chance we could see several inches of rain, which could trigger flooding across southern Arizona.
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The city of Tucson said sand will be available at Hi Corbett Field (700 South Randolph Way). Residents should bring their own shovels, the city said.
Pima County said the following locations will be open on Friday, and residents can fill up to 20 bags per vehicle. If you want to go, the county suggests you bring a shovel and gloves to help fill the bags.
- Arivaca: 16091 West Universal Ranch Road
- Mount Lemmon: East Carter Canyon Road and North Sabino Canyon Parkway
- Catalina/Oro Valley: 3885 East Golder Ranch Drive (Golder Ranch Fire District)
- Sahuarita: East Dawson Road and South Country Club Road
- South Tucson Area: 1313 South Mission Road (Pima County Maintenance Yard)
- Ajo Highway Area: South Camino Verde and West Ajo Hwy (fire station)
- Vail: 14550 East Sands Ranch Road (Rincon Valley Fire Station)
- Ajo: 1131 North Ajo Well Road (Pima County Maintenance Yard)
Residents can sign up to receive emergency alerts by going to MyAlerts.pima.gov.
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