All courtesy of KGBT-TV:
It's going to be a long night in McAllen.
People can pick up sandbags until two this morning.
There are three places you can go.
The McAllen Public Works Department, the Mcallen Civic Center parking lot, and the soccer fields at Daffodil and Bicentennial Blvd.
In order to get your sand you need to bring your own shovel and proof of residence.
Mcallen Engineer Pelar Rodriguez explained, "Well be offering sand bags up until at least Tuesday evening, late Tuesday evening, well be open everyday from 6 am until 2 am."
McAllen is also urging residents to pick up any loose objects in your yard or around your home because they can become deadly flying objects.
You can take your brush and debris to the city recycling center on North Bentsen Road from 8AM to 4:30AM Sunday afternoon.
There are three places you can go. The McAllen Public Works Department, the Civic Center parking lot, and the soccer fields at Daffodil and Bicentennial Blvd.
In order to get your sand you need to bring your own shovel and proof of residence.
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Today the City of Pharr officials are making preparation for Hurricane Emily.
In order to meet the public's request city workers are busy filling sandbags.
On Monday, July 18, 2005 at 8:00am the citizens of Pharr can begin picking up sandbags.
Director of Public Works, Don Medina, says Pharr citizens will be eligible to receive six sandbags and businesses can receive up to 12 bags.
They ask residents to bring a utility bill when they come for the pick up.
The sandbags are free of charge and can be picked up at Pharr Public Works headquarters, located at 801 E. Sam Houston. They can be reached at 787-9772.
The Pharr Fire Department, located at 1901 N. Fir, the phone number there is 702-5391.
The West Anaya Road & International Bld. in the Industrial Park, phone number 787-9772.
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So many people have called the Action 4 newsroom wondering where to get sandbags.
Tonight, we know where people in Brownsville can go for them.
Starting at 9AM until 8PM, the Public Works yard will have pre-filled or bag your own sandbags.
Perkins, Vela and Stillman Middle Schools will all have sand available so you need to bring your own shovel.
You'll be asked for your drivers' license or a utility bill.
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Harlingen will distribute sandbags to its citizens toady at 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Harlingen residents and businesses will be issued a maxium of six sandbags per household and 12 sandbags per business.
Sandbags will be distributed free of charge with proof of residency.
A diver's license or water bill will be required.
Sandbags will be available at the new waterhouse facility located on 404 S. 54th Street.
