UPDATE - City to Host Free Sandbag Distribution Events

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi Public Works Department will partner with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi military volunteers to offer free pre-filled sandbags to residents in preparation for the 2023 hurricane season.  There will be four locations where residents can obtain sandbags.

The first event will occur on Saturday, June 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or until all sandbags have been distributed.

Residents can pick up sandbags at:

• Waldron Field (3746 Waldron Road)
• The City Service Center on Civitan (5352 Ayers Street)

The second event will occur on Saturday, June 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or until all bags have been distributed.

Residents can pick up sandbags at:

• West Guth Park (9700 Up River Road)
• The City Service Center on Civitan Drive (5352 Ayers Street)

Residents will receive 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. Drivers and passengers must remain inside their cars while sandbags are being loaded.

For more information, media representatives may contact Senior Public Information Officer Richard Vargas at 361-826-3420 or by email at richardv2@cctexas.com.