RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – Rio Grande Valley cities are beginning to distribute sandbags ahead of the hurricane season.
Here is a list of the cities that are currently distributing or offering sandbags:
Edinburg
Service Center 1201 N Doolittle Road beginning Tuesday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Assistance is provided if you have special needs.
You must reside within the Edinburg city limits.
There is a limit of six bags
McAllen
4101 N Bentsen beginning Tuesday at 9 am.
Drive-thru service, drive up and crew will fill and load into your vehicle.
Water bill & picture ID is required.
Limit of six bags, call public works at 681-4050 for more info.
Pharr
Sandbags will be distributed at three locations:
- Development and Research Center (850 W. Dicker Rd.)
- Moore Baseball Park (400 E. Moore)
- Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd.)
The sand bags are self-serve and will be distributed Tuesday and Wednesday between 1 pm and 8 pm.
Proof of Pharr residency is required, and you must bag your own bags.
There is a six-bag limit on households and a 12-bag limit on businesses.
