The city of Brownsville announced a new sandbag distribution event set for Thursday at two locations.

The distribution events will start at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 3 at Morningside Park and Monte Bella Park.

The sandbags are for Brownsville residents only and families will have a limit of eight bags for families and 10 bags for businesses.

IDs and a utility bill will be required to receive the sandbags. 

With Hurricane season underway, residents are encouraged to be prepared and pick up sandbags before a storm develops.