City of Corpus Christi Offers Free Sandbag Distribution Events

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi Public Works Department completed two events for residents to obtain sandbags. The first event occurred on Saturday, June 22, at Waldron Field and the City Service Center at 5352 Ayers Street. The second event occurred on Saturday, June 29, at West Guth Park and the City Service Center at 5352 Ayers Street. Public Works distributed approximately 10,000 sandbags to over 1,400 residents during the two sandbag distribution events.

The City recognizes the potential threat of Hurricane Beryl and is in the process of making an additional 14,000 sandbags available for residents to obtain. There will be three self-service sandbag pickup events at the City Service Center located at 5352 Ayers Street.

Operation hours are below:

• July 3: from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• July 4: from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• July 5: from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Residents will be able to self-load a maximum of seven free sandbags per vehicle. Drivers are asked to have a clear area in the trunk or bed of their vehicle to store the sandbags. Staff will be on-site for residents who need assistance loading the sandbags.

For more information, media representatives may contact Senior Public Information Officer Richard Vargas at 361-826-3420 or by email at [email protected].