From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Dionne Anglin · · 50s
Fort Worth Runs Out of Sandbags
Fort Worth runs out of free sandbags as heavy rain threat grows.
In brief
Fort Worth runs out of free sandbags as heavy rain threat grows. Fort Worth residents face flooding risks after city runs out of free sandbags for storm prep. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Sandbag Distribution
Fort Worth handed out free sandbags to residents on Wednesday ahead of forecasted heavy rain but quickly ran out due to overwhelming demand.
Residents React
Residents said they would seek alternative solutions like home depot or lowes after sandbags ran out.
“Go somewhere else or go to Home Depot or Lowe’s. See if they’ve got sandbags”
Local Concerns
Fort worth residents shared fears about flooding after past creek flooding incidents.
“My next-door neighbor, her back room floods”
Weather Timeline
National weather service expects storms to begin wednesday night peaking overnight into thursday morning.
Safety Advice
Officials advise residents to keep phones charged and have backup weather alert methods ready.
The one thing
Fort Worth residents face flooding risks after city runs out of free sandbags for storm prep.
