UPDATE: Distribution of sandbags begins

HARLINGEN

The city began issuing sandbags this morning at the Public Works Warehouse located on 54th Street (off of FM 106).

Residents will be issued six bags per household and businesses will be issued 12 sandbags per business.

The sandbags are free of charge, but residents will be required to show proof of residency with a license and water bill.

Residents will also be able to make their own sandbags at Victor Park, S. M Street, and the parking lot of Casa De Amistad at the corner of Fair Park Boulevard and Wichita Street.

Residents who wish to make their own sandbags must take their own shovels.

 SAN BENITO

The city shop, 924 W. Stenger St., will distribute sandbags from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Five sandbags per household with a copy of a water bill will be issued. Sandbag distribution for Thursday remains unclear; it depends on community response, city workers said.

RIO HONDO 

The city started distributing sandbags at the sewer plant on Reynolds Street today 4 to 7 p.m. Residents will receive four bags with a proof of residency. Distribution on Thursday is expected to resume at 4 p.m.

MERCEDES

The city began sandbag distribution at the Mercedes Livestock Show Grounds, 1000 North Nexas, this morning.

Each household will receive five sandbags, will need proof of residency and be prepared to bag its own sand.

For those that cannot bag their own sand (disabled/elderly), city workers will be available to assist.

The distribution will continue until further notice.

CAMERON COUNTY

Sandbags are being distributed today to rural Cameron County residents at the following locations:

PRECINCT 3: To be announced later today.

PRECINCT 4: Arroyo City Fire Station, Combes City Hall, Primera City Hall, Las Yescas Elementary School, Ortega’s Convenience Store in Lozano, Domanski Park in El Ranchito, Johnny’s Country Store in La Paloma, Los Indios Family Learning Center, Santa Maria School District bus barn, Santa Rosa City Hall.