Parts of Missoula are under a flood evacuation warning, currently about 1,400 homes.
The American Red Cross has an evacuation shelter at Christ the King Church, 1400 Gerald Avenue, Missoula. Call 1-800-272-6668.
Missoula County has a cache of sandbags and sand that is used to protect critical public infrastructure and mitigate erosion. Protection of private property is the responsibility of the property owner. At this time Missoula County Public Works has a limited supply of free, unfilled sandbags available to the public. Unfilled sandbags can be picked up at 6089 Training Drive (west of the Missoula Int’l Airport).
Several area businesses* may also carry sandbags and sand. Below are a few options:
| Far West Rock | 728-8500 | |
| Home Depot | 523-0901 | |
| Knife River | 543-0088 | |
| Lowes | 329-1800 | |
| MT Flasher and Barricade | 542-2701 | |
| Murdoch’s | 549-2355 | |
| Mutual Materials | 549-2011 | |
| Time Rental | 543-7136 | |
| Western Excavating | 728-1400 |
-Smart911 is a great service for emergency preparedness; you can get some information on it here: https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/public-safety/office-of-emergency-management/smart911
