Message from Rock County Emergency Management
SANDBAG STATIONS OPEN FOR ROCK COUNTY RESIDENTS – ROCK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Rock County is experiencing flooding due to recent heavy rainfall. In partnership with Rock County Public Works – Highway Division, free sand and sandbags are now available for residents to protect their homes and property.
ACCESS TO SANDBAGS AND SAND
Sand and sandbags will be available for Rock County residents at the following locations at no cost. Residents are responsible for bringing their own shovels, filling and transporting:
Rock Town Hall: Sand and sandbags will be available at the Rock Town Hall at 5102 S CTH D, Afton, WI. Residents will need to bring shovels to fill and transport their own bags.
Newville Park and Ride: Sand and sandbags will be available at the Newville Park and Ride located off I-39/90 at Exit 163. Residents will need to bring shovels to fill and transport their own bags.
Sandbagging instructions are available at mvp.usace.army.mil
River forecasts from the National Weather Service are available at water.noaa.gov
As a reminder, please stay off roadways that may be closed due to high waters. Please report any immediate, hazardous conditions related to flooding to the Rock County 911 Communications Center at 608-757-2244.
Citizens are responsible for proper disposal of their own sandbags after use. This sand is not safe for use in sandboxes and must not be used for children’s play areas or sandbox activities.