When Longfellow Creek came closer to surging over its banks last December, Seattle Public Utilities came to the area to deliver sandbags to residents in the area.

They brought a total of 250 sandbags but that clearly was not the best strategy since they were grabbed and gone quickly. This year SPU is offering a fixed number of bags, 25 to each address.

In a notice posted online they state: "SPU is making up to 25 sandbags available to households or businesses at four locations listed below starting October 15. Sandbags are heavy (they weigh about 40 pounds each), so be sure either you, or someone you bring with you, can lift, carry and load the sandbags into your vehicle. To make sure there are enough sandbags available for all those in need, please limit your supply to 25 sandbags per address."

For West Seattle they will be available Oct. 15 at the Delridge Community Center 4501 Delridge Way s.w.

The notice further states:
You can pick up sandbags at these locations any time, while supplies last. There will be information about how to place, stack and dispose of sandbags at each pickup site, and you can also get this information online at http://www.seattle.gov/util/storm, or by calling Celeste Duncan at (206) 684-8527.

Click the link above for the full list of pickup locations and further details.