Palo, Central City Asking for Volunteers to Sandbag

Palo residents pull sandbags off a pick-up truck as the Cedar River rises Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Palo. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Aug 27, 2009 at 1:16 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2009 at 2:11 PM CST

PALO - City of Palo asking for volunteers to sandbag.

Volunteers should report to the city maintenance building at 502 main street to help sandbag.

Vinton Street closed at railroad tracks so people will have to enter through 1st Street, parking is limited.

The city is also asking residents to reduce water usage.

Central City is also calling for volunteers. A specific location isn't known at this time, however, we do understand the schools are flooding.

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