After a flash flood watch was issued for the entire Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday morning, cities announced they will distribute sandbags to residents.
This list will be updated throughout the day as Channel 5 News gets new information.
Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Precincts
Below are the sandbag distribution sites for each district. The enclosures encourage residents to bring a shovel and gloves in case they need to fill their own bags.
SEAL 1
· Catholic War Veterans Room: 1501 N. International Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596
· Tuesday May 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 6 pm
Information: 956-968-8733
Pick up by car
Limit: 6 sandbags per vehicle
SEAL 2
Precinct 2 Field Operations Facilities: 4011 South Veterans Road, San Juan, TX
· Tuesday May 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 7 pm
Information: 956-787-1891
Identification required
Limit: 4 sandbags per household
SEAL 3
Precinct 3 Field Operations: Iowa and FM 2221 (West Mile 7 Road) in Mission
· Tuesday May 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 7 pm
Information: 956-585-4509
Limit: 6 sandbags per vehicle
· La Mansion: 2401 N. Moorefield Rd., Mission, Texas
· Tuesday May 18 from 2:00 p.m. – 7 pm
Information: 956-585-4509
Limit: 6 sandbags per vehicle
SEAL 4
· M Road Recovery Center: 1124 N. “M” Road, Edinburg, TX
Tuesday, May 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Information: 956-383-3112
Must provide proof of residence / business of Pct 4 in a rural area
Must bag your own sand – bring scoop, gloves, and face covers
Limit: 10 sandbags per vehicle
City of Alton
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Hora: 10 a.m .– 6 p.m.
Location: East Side Parking Lot of Development Center, 416 S. Alton Blvd. (North of Stars Drive Inn)
There will be a limit of 4 sandbags per household and 6 per business.
City of Edinburg
Location: Service Center, 1201 N Doolittle Rd.
Hora: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Mcallen city
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Location:
1 pm at McAllen City Public Works (4201 N Bentsen).
3 pm South Texas College -JAG Parking in Pecan between Ware and Bentsen
There will be a limit of six bags per residence as 12 bags per business. Water bill and photo ID required. Call McAllen 311 at 311 or 956-681-3111 for more information.
City of Mercedes
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 2 pm while reservations last
Location: Corner of 1st St. and Ohio at the Knights of Columbus
City of san juan
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location:
• Recycling Center – 323 W 1st Street, San Juan, Texas
• Mayfield Park – 1419 S. San Antonio, San Juan, Texas
There will be a limit of 4 sandbags per resident and 6 per business. Proof of San Juan residency with photo ID or utility bill is required.
Sullivan City
Sandbags will be offered at the Sullivan City Fire Station while supplies last to help residents prepare for expected weather.
Feel free to stop by the station at 500 S. Cenizo Dr. to pick up your bags.
Limit of 4 bags per household, please. Contact Fire Chief Martinez at 956-867-5838 for more information.
City of Weslaco
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 1 pm to 9 pm or while supplies last
Locations:
• Drive-thru – Old recycling center near 3000 S. Border Ave.
• Autocomplete – Weslaco City Hall, 255 S. Kansas Avenue
In preparation for additional rains, the City of Weslaco has mobilized crews even at our sandbag distribution locations. The location will open at 1 pm If you visit the self-service place, please bring a shovel. Bags and sand will be provided. If you are going through the drive-thru, you will not need to fill your own sandbags, as our teams have pre-filled them for your convenience. Six bags will be provided to you. Proof of residency in the City of Weslaco is required.
Elsa City
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 3 pm to 8 pm
Locations:
• Autocomplete: Texas Plastic building located at 500 North Fannin
In preparation for the potential for heavy rain, the city of Elsa will begin distributing sandbags on Tuesday at 3 p.m. If you visit the self-service site, officials ask you to bring a shovel. Bags and sand will be provided. Proof of residency in the City of Elsa will be required. Limit of 4 bags per residence and 6 per business.
City of Mission
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 3 pm to 8 pm
Locations:
• Autocomplete – Parque de los Leones located at 1500 Kika de la Garza Loop
• Self-filling – Fire Station located at 906 Canal
• Autocompletar – Sharyland High School ubicada en 1216 North Shary Road
Sandbag stations will reopen from 7:30 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, May 18. Sandbag distribution is for Mission residents only. A utility bill or photo ID is required. Clients are asked to bring their own paddles and gloves to the sites if possible.
Assistance will be available only to elderly residents and citizens with special needs.
For weather-related concerns, residents can call the City of Mission hotline at 956-580-8614.
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