Orem City Distributes 60,000 Pounds of Sand for Storm Preparedness
Orem City has distributed 60,000 pounds of sand to its residents to aid in storm preparedness. The sand was made available at the Orem Public Works facility, located at 1450 W. 550 North. Alongside the sand, empty bags and shovels were provided for residents to fill sandbags. The city has advised individuals to adhere to posted signs and to be considerate of others utilizing the site. This initiative comes as communities across Utah, including Orem, Sandy, and Eureka, are preparing for anticipated heavy rainfall. In Sandy, the initial supply of sandbags at 9800 South and Highland Drive was quickly depleted, prompting Mayor Monica Zoltanski to announce that more supplies were en route. Sandy officials urged drivers to park safely and avoid obstructing traffic. Additionally, Mayor Zoltanski noted that the nearest Home Depot had run out of sandbags, encouraging residents to explore other hardware stores or consider same-day delivery options. Eureka City also confirmed that sandbags were available at their Cit...
