| March 14, 2019 |
| Emergency Services in Ravalli County are continuing the recent efforts to support flood preparedness as temperatures increase and snow and ice accumulations begin to melt. There has been a great response and interest from our community in preparing for and mitigating potential future flooding. |
| Sand and sandbags have now been distributed to the following locations and are available to Ravalli County residents: |
| Darby Town Yards, 500 E Miles in Darby |
| Ravalli County Fairgrounds, enter through the access road next to the County Road Shop on Fairgrounds Rd., located in the far northeast corner of the grounds |
| Corvallis Fire Station #2 at mile marker 9 on Eastside Highway |
| Victor Fire New Station, 2383 Meridian Rd in Victor |
| Stevensville Fire Westside Station at the Stevensville Wye behind Subway |
| Stevensville Etna Station, 356 Willoughby Ln |
| Three Mile Fire Station #1, 1064 Three Mile Creek Road |
| Florence Fire Station #2, 562 Hidden Valley Road North |
| Sandbags should only be placed to protect structures and must not be used to divert water onto other properties. |
| Do not place sandbags, boards or other obstructions or diversions in irrigation ditches or canals. Stay clear of these areas and do not park vehicles near the ditches or on access roads. |
| If you have questions regarding wells or septic tanks, you may contact the Environmental Health Department at 406-375-6565. |
| The Office of Emergency Management may be contacted for further information during normal business hours at 406-375-6655. |