Sandbag usage in an emergency

Sandbags in an emergency

If sandbags need to be used in an emergency, you can purchase sandbags and sand from most hardware stores or builders’ merchants.

District councils have different policies on providing sandbags; visit your local district council's website to view their sandbag policy:

• Cheltenham Borough Council
• Cotswold District Council
• Forest of Dean District Council
• Gloucester City Council
• Stroud District Council
• Tewkesbury Borough Council

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