Free sandbags that are ready to fill are being handed out to residents of Southern California’s coastal communities on September 26, 2026. The distribution aims to help households prepare for moderate coastal flooding, high surf and dangerous rip currents linked to the remnants of Hurricanes Polo and Odalys.
Community leaders and Southland fire departments are coordinating the sandbag program, while meteorologists warn that the storms’ remnants will generate swells capable of causing flooding and hazardous surf conditions along the shoreline.
The effort targets areas expected to experience the indirect impacts of the two hurricanes, focusing on mitigating potential water‑related hazards for local residents.