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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – With the start of Monsoon 2026, southern Arizona residents need to know where to go to get sandbags to prepare for severe weather.
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Pima County
Sandbag stations will be set up for Pima County residents starting at 6:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, at the following locations:
- Arivaca: 16091 W. Universal Ranch Road, Arivaca Volunteer Fire Department
- Mount Lemmon: E. Carter Canyon Road and N. Sabino Canyon Parkway
- Catalina/Oro Valley: 3885 E. Golder Ranch Drive, Golder Ranch Fire District
- Sahuarita: E. Dawson Road and S. Country Club Road
- South area: 1313 S. Mission Road, Pima County Maintenance Yard
- Ajo Highway area: S. Camino Verde and W. Ajo Hwy, Drexel Heights Fire District Station 401
- Vail: 14550 E. Sands Ranch Road, Rincon Valley Fire District, Station 2
- Ajo: 1131 N. Well Road, Pima County Maintenance Yard
- Northeast: E. Snyder Road and N. Lason Lane
- North: N. Pima Canyon Drive and E. Ina Road
- Green Valley: N. La Cañada Drive and W. Paseo del Chino (northeast corner)
- Avra Valley: 15790 W. Silverbell Road, Avra Valley Fire District Station 191
- Picture Rocks: 6625 N. Sandario Road, Picture Rocks Fire District Maintenance & Training Facility
Residents are asked to fill up no more than 20 sandbags per vehicle to make sure there is enough sand for all residents.
It is recommended that residents bring a shovel and gloves to assemble the sandbags.
Residents can also sign up to receive emergency alerts at MyAlerts.pima.gov.
Oro Valley
The Town of Oro Valley will once again offer free sandbags beginning June 15.
Sandbags will be available until September 30.
Because supplies are limited, the program is reserved for Oro Valley residents, with a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.
The 2026 distribution site will be at Naranja Park, in an empty lot on the east side of North Musette Drive, which is about 1,000 feet north of the intersection of West Naranja Drive and North Musette Drive.
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Pickup is self-service, so people need to bring their own shovel.
For residents who require assistance, the Town can also arrange an appointment for pickup of pre-bagged sand at a designated time.
13 News will update this list as needed.
Here are some other helpful links to keep you and your family safe during monsoon.
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- Dispelling lightning myths during Arizona storm season
- ADOT offers monsoon safety tips ahead of storm season
- Pima County partners with fire districts to remove dry brush, reduce wildfire risks
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