Jamesburg Storm Preparation: County Lists Sand Stockpile at Cachagua and Tassajara Roads

JAMESBURG, Monterey County — October 29, 2026. Households preparing for winter rain near Jamesburg and the Tassajara Road corridor have a specific county-listed source of sand for flood protection: the intersection of Cachagua Road and Tassajara Road, Carmel Valley. Monterey County’s public works department includes that junction on its official sand-stockpile list with a 20-ton designation.

That designation describes the listed stockpile, not a verified count of sand available at this moment. Supplies, roads and access may change, and residents should confirm availability before traveling.

Where is the county-listed sand?

Monterey County’s official sand stockpile directory identifies Cachagua Road at Tassajara Road as a stockpile site in the unincorporated Carmel Valley area. The county says these public sand piles are provided free for flood-prevention measures to residents of unincorporated Monterey County. The program is not described as a general source for landscaping, construction or other non-emergency uses.

The same directory separately lists Cachagua Community Park, 37320 Nason Road, Carmel Valley with a 24-ton designation. That is another county-listed site, not a claim that it is always the shortest or safest route for any Jamesburg home.

Where do the empty sandbags come from?

The county’s public works page notes that sandbags are available at the nearest unincorporated-area fire station, which is a different distribution arrangement from the sand piles themselves. Ready Monterey County’s sandbag directory lists the Cachagua Fire Protection District, 37200 Nason Road, Carmel Valley, telephone (831) 659-7700, among its bag pickup locations.

Phone the fire station before making a trip to confirm hours, bag supply and whether pickup is available. Monterey County Public Works lists (831) 755-4925 for questions about sand stockpiles. Do not assume a site is staffed around the clock just because sand is stored there.

What should rural households prepare?

Residents should consider how rain may affect driveways, low entrances and drainage paths, while following their property conditions and public safety advice. Sandbags can help divert shallow flowing water from vulnerable openings, but they are not a guarantee against flooding, saturated ground or a washout.

County emergency information also recommends keeping access to live alerts and a household evacuation plan. On rural roads near Jamesburg, check official closures before driving for supplies. Sandbags should never be placed to obstruct public drainage, roadways or private property without authorization.

Sources and corrections

Monterey County Public Works — Sand Stockpile Info; official Cachagua Road at Tassajara Road stockpile listing; Ready Monterey County — Sandbags and Sand Stockpile Locations.

Editorial review: October 29, 2026. This is a seasonal public-service report based on official stockpile records, not a warning of a present flood, an assertion of real-time inventory or a recommendation to travel during a storm. Verify availability with the county or fire district.

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