The City of Harlingen is making sandbags available to residents and businesses Saturday, August 20, as tropical weather continues to intensify. The sandbags will be available at the Public Works Facility located at 404 South 54th Street from 7 a.m. until noon.
The pre-filled bags are for Harlingen residents and businesses that have garbage service with the City. An ID verifying their Harlingen address and a water bill verifying the garbage service is required. This is a drive-thru service and no shovels or bags are required.
Residents will be allowed six bags and businesses 12. They are also encouraged to look around their properties for any items that could be swept away and potentially cause a blockage in the drainage system.
Everyone is encouraged to stay abreast of weather conditions and to avoid driving through inundated roadways.
