To help you prepare for a possible flooding event, the City of Salem will open sandbag filling stations around town.  When flooding is possible or predicted, a list of the open stations can be found here on the map.

Map of Sandbag Filling Stations (opens full-screen map in a new window)

Correct Use of Sandbags

Correctly filling and placing sandbags during a flooding event can help keep flood water and debris away.  The Sandbag Filling and Placing Techniques document explains the proper use of sandbags and some safety tips.