Sandbag locations in Sheridan County

Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator Jesse Ludikhuize has alerted Sheridan Media that sandbag filling locations in the county are open and operating. 

Free for all Sheridan County residents, these sandbags must be filled by the public. Ludikhuize recommends bringing shovels and gloves. 

The Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator does ask that the public use these resources for the protection of personal homes and not large sections of land. 

Some safety tips from the County recommend having at least 1 person with you to help fill. Plan on using your own gear, bring a shovel; irrigation (chisel point) shovel works best for filling sandbags. Avoid injury by lifting with your legs, not your back.

The County notes the sandbags are treated to resist deterioration. Wear gloves and avoid contact with eyes and mouth after handling sandbags. 

Due to damage caused by the Elk Fire west of Sheridan, possible flood patterns may be irregular and mud flows are possible. Sheriff County Sheriff Levi Dominguez and deputies are keeping watch on areas of concern. 

Locations of sandbag filling stations are spread throughout the Sheridan County – 

The City of Sheridan Service Center at 1148 Kroe Lane Phone: 307-674-4112 (Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon through Fri)

Fire Hall, Story

Fire Hall, Big Horn

County shop (south of Girl’s School) Monday – Thursday, gate closes at 4:30 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday.

County fairgrounds-west side near fence line; unfilled bags available during business hours.

Behind the Ranchester Town Hall

Dayton Town Shop

If bag/sand supply starts to run low, please contact the Emergency Management Office (307-752-2174); do not wait until everything is gone to call. 

Lead time is needed to replenish sandbags and sand.