Somerton and Wellton offering sand and sandbags ahead of possible October rain

Adrik Vargas
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Somerton and the Town of Wellton are offering sand and sandbags for residents respectively ahead of possible rain.
According to a post on social media, residents are to pick-up their free sandbags on the second floor at Somerton City Hall, located 143 N. State Avenue.
However, the limit is four bags per household, according to the City.
Then, the City says residents must drive to the self-serve station, located at 501 S. Parkview Avenue, where they must fill and load their own sandbags.
It opened at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and it will go until 4:30 p.m. For questions, call Public Works at (928) 722-7322.
Over in Wellton, sand and sandbags will be available for residents, with the sand being delivered and placed in an empty property located in the area of Los Angeles Avenue and Helen Street, next to the National Bank of Arizona.
If residents need sandbags, they can go to the Ace Hardware store on Wellton-Mohawk Drive near Avenue 30 1/2 E from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Residents can also go to the Wellton Fire Department, where they can call (928) 785-3348 to schedule to pick up a sandbag.