by media | May 27, 2022 | Emergency Management, Featured News, Hurricane Preparedness, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
City of Pharr to Host Hurricane Ready Sandbag Giveaway on Saturday, 5/28 @ 8 am
Pharr, Texas – In anticipation of the start of Hurricane Season on June 1st, the City of Pharr will be hosting a Hurricane Ready Sandbag Giveaway.
The event will take place from 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Pharr EMS Headquarters (3000 N. Cage Blvd) in Pharr.
“The time to prepare is now,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Hurricane season is upon us (June 1st — November 30th) and we want to ensure that our Pharr families are ready and prepared,” he continued. “The City of Pharr invites residents to come out Saturday morning to pick up sandbags and we will also have hurricane-ready kits available for the first 300 people,” added Hernandez.
The City of Pharr will be distributing:
- 6 sandbags per residence
- 12 sandbags per business
- Limited Items: 300 Hurricane Ready Bags
Sandbags will need to be self-filled and residents are reminded to bring their own shovels. *Assistance will be provided to disabled and/or elderly residents. Proof of residency is required (water bill or driver’s license).
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr Hurricane Ready Sandbag Giveaway
WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 8 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Pharr EMS Headquarters (3000 N. Cage Blvd. Pharr, Texas 78577)
by media | May 9, 2022 | Emergency Management, Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
Pharr EMS to Partner with Area Hospitals and Agencies to Host Stop the Bleed Event on Thur., 5/19 at 8 am
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and Pharr EMS will be partnering with area hospitals and local agencies to host a “Stop the Bleed” event. May 2022 is recognized as National Stop the Bleed Month. During this month, everyone is encouraged to learn the basic skills necessary to control bleeding from accidents and injuries.
The Trauma Regional Advisory Council (TRAC-V) is partnering with BleedingControl.org to provide free Stop the Bleed training to the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley. The free training will be offered all day on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Pharr EMS Headquarters (3001 S. Cage Blvd) in Pharr for the general public. A total of 7 free classes will be offered at the following times: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm. Register today at https://bit.ly/[3kTkdr7].
“The City of Pharr and Pharr EMS are proud to partner with our local hospitals and agencies to provide this critical life-saving skill to our community and emergency care personnel,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “This is an important skill for everyone to know and we highly encourage anyone interested to register and participate in this free event,” he added.
Victims can die quickly from uncontrolled bleeding, within 5 to 10 minutes. By learning the proper bleeding control techniques, including how to use their hands, dressings, and tourniquets, everyone can help save a life during these critical minutes.
Partnering agencies include the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, DHR Health, South Texas Health Systems – McAllen, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC), Trauma Regional Advisory Council-V, UT Health Rio Grande Valley, and Prime Healthcare.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Stop the Bleed Free Classes
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2022 beginning at 8 am
WHERE: Pharr EMS Headquarters (3001 S. Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577)
