WESLACO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Explorers provided assistance to the local community in preparation for the possible heavy flooding.
Yesterday, Explorers from the Weslaco Border Patrol Station Post 964 canceled their scheduled training and dedicated their time to help residents in the Weslaco community. Due to the heavy rains expected over the next few days, the group of 19 explorers, along with their advisors, assisted City of Weslaco Public Works employees fill and pass out sandbags to residents.
The Rio Grande Valley Sector currently has multiple campaigns focused on rescues and danger awareness, such as “Operation Big Rig” and “No Se Arriesgue” to combat smuggling and ultimately save lives. Call 911 to report suspicious activity; “They’re humans, not cargo!”
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