Starting today Seattle Public Utilities is providing free, filled sandbags that can be picked up at Meadowbrook Community Center.
Meadowbrook, and surrounding neighborhoods including Nathan Hale High School, are among the hardest hit when Thornton Creek floods, usually during winter rains.
To see maps of neighborhoods where Thornton Creek and its tributaries flood, including Lake City Way Northeast, Matthews Beach, Meadowbrook, Northgate, and Sandpoint, click here.
The bags can be picked up at the center, 10517 35th Ave. N.E.
Sandbags are heavy (they weigh about 40 pounds each), so be sure either you, or someone you bring with you, can lift, carry and load the sandbags into your vehicle. To make sure there are enough sandbags available for all those in need, please limit your supply to 25 sandbags per address.
More information is available here. For information on stacking and using sandbags click here.
