Sandbags available ahead of forecasted rain

With the first rain of the season expected this week, the City of Mission Viejo is reminding residents that sandbags are available to protect properties from flooding and emergency erosion.

Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bags are pre-filled and are limited to 10 bags per resident. Residents can pick-up sand bags throughout the City at the following locations:

Alicia Park, 23650 Via Linda

Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest

Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center

Florence Joyner Olympiad Park, 22760 Olympiad Road

Gilleran Park, 24960 Felipe Road

Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way

Youth Athletic Park, 22056 Olympiad Road

City Public Services staffers are also doing their part to protect the City by inspecting, cleaning and clearing catch basins and flow lines to prevent flooding and other issues.

For more information, contact the Public Services Department at 949-470-3095 or publicservices@cityofmissionviejo.org.