Sandbag Distribution for Coastal Bend Residents
City of Corpus Christi
COASTAL BEND, TEXAS (News Release) - The Coastal Bend has received the latest update on Hurricane Beryl from the National Weather Service. Recent trajectory models have shown that Hurricane Beryl has shifted northward, increasing the likelihood of impact on the Southern Texas coast. Beryl is currently moving West-North-West 18 mph and is expected to reach the Yucatan Peninsula late tonight into early Friday morning.
Storm Beryl is expected to intensify in the coming days, posing a greater risk of stronger tropical storm force winds, coastal flooding, and the potential development of tornadoes. The earliest arrival of tropical-storm-force winds could be Sunday afternoon. Dangerous rip currents and tidal runup along the coast are expected today through the weekend, making swimming conditions hazardous.
Due to forecasted coastal flooding from Hurricane Beryl, overnight camping at all city of Corpus Christi’s maintained Gulf beaches is prohibited Saturday, July 6, through Monday, July 8.
The City of Corpus Christi will be handing out sandbag at the City Service Center, located at 5352 Ayers Street on Friday, July 5. The event will occur at 8:00 a.m. and continue until all available bags have been given out.
City of Kingsville
The City of Kingsville will also provide sand for self-serve sandbags at 6th and Avenue B beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5th.
Public Works crews will also distribute sandbags to Kingsville residents Friday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. at the Kingsville Sanitation Department located at 1300 E. Corral Avenue. Proof of residency will be required, and each household is limited to 6 bags. Please only take what you need. This service is available while supplies last.
Additionally, Kleberg County crews will be distributing sandbags Friday at noon at Kleberg County Precinct 1 at 1910 East Trant Road, Precinct 3 at 433 East County Road 2310 and Precinct 4 at 622 N. 14th Street. Sandbags will be available while supplies last.
Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid has issued a voluntary evacuation for Loyola Beach, Baffin Bay and all low lying areas across Kleberg County. FEMA Domes at HM King High School will be open beginning Saturday, July 6th for anyone needing a safer space from the storm. To request transportation assistance, call (361) 455-8686.
Judge Madrid announced the JK Northway RV grounds will be made available free of charge RV residents residing near the cost on RV campsites for the duration of this weather event. The stables behind the JK Northway will also serve as a shelter for livestock that must be evacuated. Contact Frank Escobedo, the Kleberg County Extension Agent at (361) 595-8566 to coordinate.
Sandbags will also be available at Bishop City Hall, 203 E. Main Street and at Bishop Police Department located at 119 E, 4th Street on July 5, 2024, from 8am-5pm. Proof of residency is required. Sand is also available at the Bishop City Park located at 102 West Joyce Street. You must bring your own equipment and bags yourself.
