Sandbags are are being offered to St. Joseph County residents in the wake of floods that damaged roads and houses around the area.

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The bags may require some self-assembly, so people picking up bags are encouraged to bring a shovel. Call ahead to ensure availability.

The sandbags are available at the following locations:

Warren Fire Department – Station #18
54837 Quince Road, South Bend
574-232-4028

Clay Fire Territory- Station #24
13981 State Road 23, Granger
574-272-3874

Penn Township- Station #13
13750 McKinley Ave., Mishawaka
574-255-2690

South Bend Street Department
731 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend
574-235-9244

Mishawaka Street Department
500 N. Cedar St., Mishawaka
574-258-1660

Clay Fire Department
18355 Auten Road, South Bend
574-272-2144

Southwest Central Fire
19971 Kern Road, South Bend
574-291-1677

Woodland Garage
15973 New Road, Mishawaka
574-633-4121