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10/30/2026

10/29/2026

🗣️ Sandbags, sandbags, sandbags!!

Public Works will host a series of neighborhood sandbag giveaways in November and December. Learn more below or by visiting: sfpublicworks.org/sandbags

10/27/2026

Discover with Domenique our sandbag distribution operation!

Domenique talks with our resident sandman Patrick to get the scoop on how you can get sandbags to protect your property from flooding during this stormy winter season.

Learn more here: https://sfpublicworks.org/sandbags

10/24/2026

Earlier today, Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a local emergency as San Francisco prepares for El Niño winter hazards, including severe storms and coastal flooding.

With demand rising for flood-protection materials and services across California, the declaration waives certain City contracting requirements to allow departments to secure goods and services needed for El Niño preparations more quickly. Coordinated by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, City departments are already working together to protect residents, ensure continuity of essential services and respond as conditions change.

“Preparing for and responding to storms is in our DNA at Public Works,” said Public Works Director Carla Short. “The ongoing close coordination with our City, regional and state partners, as well as clear communication with the community, is paramount to ensuring that public safety remains our top priority.”

Public Works has more than 20,000 sandbags ready for distribution and will replenish supplies as needed. The department is also preparing staffing and resources to address hazardous trees and fallen branches, landslide assessment, drain clearing and road repairs.

As a reminder, community members should report non-emergency localized flooding and downed trees to 311 so crews can address the issue. Contact 911 for downed power lines and life-threatening situations.

Public Works also encourage people to sweep up leaves and litter in front of their homes and businesses to keep debris from filling the storm drains to reduce the chance of localized flooding.

For more information on sandbags visit: https://sfpublicworks.org/services/sandbags

10/21/2026

Last week, 17 volunteers joined Public Works’ Bureau of Urban Forestry to plant street trees, green the median and clean up along the 1200-1300 blocks of Divisadero Street in the North of Panhandle neighborhood.

Working alongside neighborhood volunteers, our gardeners and laborers planted 8 new street trees and continued efforts to green the Divisadero corridor. This marked our fourth Divisadero median planting of 2026!

All told, more than 100 new plants have been put in and eight continuous blocks of Divisadero Street medians have been beautified.

More empty street tree basins will be planted in the coming months and crews are planning similar events for December and January to take advantage of the wet winter weather, which will help water the new saplings and plants.

This public-private partnership was made possible through the collaborative support of the North of Panhandle Neighborhood Organization (NOPNA) and the Divisadero Merchants Association.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

We are in Chinatown this morning working hard to track down illegal dumping culprits, while our crews also are on the ground cleaning up the mess.

10/14/2026

📢 We got a truckload of fresh sandbags today in preparation for the storm season. 🌧️🌧️🌧️

San Francisco residents and businesses whose properties are prone to flooding can get up to 10 free sandbags at our Operations Yard, Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Kansas St./Marin St. gate.

Learn more: sfpublicworks.org/sandbags

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49 South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA
94103

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http://www.sfpublicworks.org/

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