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Harlingen officials: crews have answered 200+ calls as rescue operations continue; city asks residents to report flooding
Summary
City leaders said emergency teams have responded to more than 200 calls, have roughly 200 pending and are working with state partners. Residents were asked to send photos, addresses and contact information to "reportfloodingharlingentx dot gov" or text their commissioner; the rescue line given in remarks was 216-5940.
Harlingen officials said emergency responders have answered more than 200 calls and continue rescue operations after heavy flooding across the city, and they urged residents to report damage and send photos and address details to the city contact provided.
Mayor (unnamed) asked residents to "report these flooding, the flooding directly to an email account and that email is reportfloodingharlingentx dot gov," and to include pictures, an address and contact information. The mayor said anyone unable to email should text reports to their district commissioner and added, "All commissioners, all hands are on deck and we're all here to serve you."
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