Valley cities distributing sandbags ahead of potential storm activity
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Cities across the Rio Grande Valley will be distributing sandbags ahead of potential storm activity caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Gulf of Mexico.
Cities handing out sandbags are listed below:
CAMERON COUNTY
Cameron County has several distribution sites for residents. Sandbags are pre-filled and ready for pickup.
The sandbag distribution locations are:
* Commissioner Precinct 1 Warehouse: 2050 S. Browne Ave., Brownsville
* Commissioner Precinct 2 Warehouse: 7092 Old Alice Road, Brownsville
* Commissioner Precinct 3 Warehouse: 26945 FM 510, San Benito
* Commissioner Precinct 4 Warehouse: 26623 White Ranch Road, La Feria
Residents may pick up six sandbags per household on Friday, July, from noon through 5 p.m. or until supplies last.
City of Brownsville
Friday, July 5, from 3:30 p.m. while supplies last at the following locations:
* Fronton Warehouse, 298 McNair Family Drive
*Morningside Park, 1207 Central Avenue
*Monta Bella Trails Park, 2485 W. Alton Gloor Blvd.
For Brownsville residents only, must bring ID and utility bill. Six sandbags per family and commercial businesses, while supplies last.
Residents will also be required to bring their own shovels and fill their own bags.
City of Primera
July 3 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Primera City Hall, 22893 Stuart Place Road
* For Primera residents only, please provide an ID and the latest water bill. Limit four bags per residence. Sandbags will be distributed until supplies last.
* Please contact Primera City Hall at 956-423-9654 for further information.
City of Santa Rosa
July 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Public Works Department, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
* Fill your own bags, limit six per household. Santa Rosa residents only, must show proof of residence.
City of Los Fresnos
Friday, July 5, at 10 a.m. while supplies last
Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds
500 East Ocean Blvd.
* For more information, call 956-233-4473.
HIDALGO COUNTY
Precinct 1
July 5 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunrise Hill Park, 5230 Mile 11 North, Mercedes
* Six bags per vehicle, while supplies last
* For more information, call 956-968-8733
Precinct 2
July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Precinct 2 Field Operations Facility, 4011 S. Veterans Blvd., San Juan
* Four sandbags per household.
* ID required, for Precinct 2 residents only
Precinct 3
July 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until supplies last)
Sullivan City
1429 El Pinto Road
Mission
2894 West Mile 7 Road
2401 North Moorefield Road
* Sandbags are self-serving
* Ready-to-go sandbags will be available for elderly and disabled residents
* Limit four bags per resident
* For more information, contact Precinct 3 at (956)585-4509.
Precinct 4
M. Road Recovery Center
1124 North M Road, Edinburg
July 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
*For residents only, must provide proof of residency or business
* Ready-to-go sandbags available for elderly and residents with disabilities
* Self-serve service, bags and sand will be provided. Bring shovel and gloves
* Limit eight bags per household and 10 bags per business
* For more information, call 956-383-3112
Linn San Manuel
Veterans Park, 22300 FM 1017, Linn
July 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* For residents only, must provide proof of residency
* Self-serve service, bags and sand will be provided. Bring shovel and gloves
* Limit eight bags per household, 10 bags per business
* For more information, call 956-383-3112
City of Donna
Public Works Department, 1304 Silver Avenue
Wednesday, July 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, July 5 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Donna residents only, must provide proof of residency
* Six sandbags for residents and eight sandbags for businesses
City of Alamo
Alamo City Hall, 420 North Tower Road, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Alamo Public Works, 803 S. Tower Road, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
* Purple vouchers will be available for elderly residents or those with disabilities to receive special assistance. Can be used at other locations as well.
* For more information, call 956-787-0006
City of McAllen
Friday, July 5–Saturday, July 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (weather permitting)
Westside Softball Complex, 1000 South Ware Road
* McAllen residents only, must show proof of residency including ID or current utility bill.
* Sandbags are self-serve, limit six bags for residents and 12 bags for businesses
* For information, call (956) 681-3111.
City of Weslaco
Weslaco City Hall, 255 South Kansas Avenue
Daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Free empty sandbags available until supplies last
* Weslaco residents only, must provide proof of residency
* Self-fill sandbags at any time, bring a shovel and extra sandbags if desired
* Limit six sandbags per residence
City of Edinburg
Friday, July 5 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Edinburg Municipal Park
714 South Raul Longoria Road
* Self-serve location
Edinburg Service Center
121 North Doolittle Road
* Drive-thru distribution while supplies last
* Must live within city limits
* Bring proof of residency including ID and utility bill
* Six bags per household and eight bags per businesses; unlimited if you bring your own sand bags
City of San Juan
Saturday, July 6, 8 a.m. until supplies run out.
San Juan Municipal Park, 506 US-83 BUS.
4 sandbags per residents, 6 per business
Proof of residency (ID or utility bill) required
Call 956-223-2470 for more information.
WILLACY COUNTY
Precinct 2 Barn
20764 Highway 186, San Perlita
July 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Precinct 3 Barn
10588 Business 77, Lyford
July 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
* Four bags allowed per household
* Willacy County residents only
* For more information, contact your local commissioner's office
This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
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