Augusta County is making sand and sandbags available to county residents and businesses ahead of the excessive rainfall and potential flooding as a result of the effects from Hurricane Helene.
The sand and bags are available in two locations:
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Augusta County Government Center – 18 Government Center Lane, Verona (south end of building, past the new Parks and Recreation offices)
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Wilson Volunteer Fire Company – 892 Mt Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst
Residents must bring their own shovel and are encouraged to only take what is needed so that all residents may have access to the available supplies. Residents may fill bags at any time (access to the sand is 24/7).
“Please use this time ahead of the additional rain forecasted for Friday, September 27, to prepare for possible flooding," Augusta County Emergency Management Coordinator, Patrick Lam, said. “Keep weather-aware by monitoring the local news and weather reports and signing up for CodeRED emergency alerts. Your first priority should be the safety of you and your family.”
Augusta County uses the emergency notification system CodeRED to keep local citizens informed in the event of an emergency or disaster. CodeRED alerts are free and individuals must register in order to receive notifications.
Please register for CodeRED at https://bit.ly/AugustaCodeRED For more information about the county’s use of this alert system, visit www.AugustaCountyVA.gov/alerts.
Helene Forecast for Augusta and Surrounding Area
As of 8:49am, September 26, 2024, a FLOOD WARNING remains in effect until 10:45am. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Heavy rain due to rising streams and creeks may occur in the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Monitor the Weather, Keep Informed
Residents should monitor the weather forecast and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
WHSV: https://www.whsv.com/
National Weather Service (NWS) / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): https://www.weather.gov/lwx/
For flood safety and preparedness information, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
https://www.floodsmart.gov/first-prepare-flooding
