Volunteers Needed for Sandbag Removal Efforts on Friday and Saturday

City of Iowa City, United Way of Johnson County, and AmeriCorps announce joint project

Iowa City/IA – The United Way of Johnson County, the City of Iowa City, and AmeriCorps will coordinate a sandbag removal project in Parkview Terrace on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and are requesting a large number of volunteers to help remove sandbags from the neighborhood.

 
Volunteers need to report to the corner of Normandy and Manor Drive to sign in and receive specific work assignments. Volunteers will be removing sandbags from the floodwall and will need to wear long pants, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes, and work gloves. Personal air filters and masks are recommended. The City of Iowa City is providing trucks for hauling and disposal of the sandbags.  Snacks and water will be provided.

 
For more information, please call the United Way of Johnson County Volunteer Center at 319-337-VOLS (8657).