Wellton residents prepare for rain with sandbags

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - An east Yuma County town is getting ready in case there are any chances of rain activity following last week's powerful storms in our area.

Starting Thursday, September 4, there will be sand and sandbags available for Wellton residents.

You can pick up your sandbags at the fire department on Los Angeles Avenue near William Street at anytime.

You can also go to the Ace Hardware store on Wellton-Mohawk Drive near Avenue 30 1/2 E from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"This is just a coordinated effort between us and the Wellton Mohawk Irrigation District to better come, better protect the town and protect our citizens," said Richard Marsh, Wellton Town Manager.

There will also be sand available at the empty lot on Helen Avenue, next to the National Bank of Arizona.