City of Corpus Christi Stormwater Pollution Prevention

08/07/2026

🚨 On August 6, our Storm Water crews participated in a critical storm gate deployment exercise. This training ensures we can respond swiftly during storm events. 🌧️ Storm gates play a vital role in flood protection for key areas of our city. 💪

08/04/2026

🚦🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Hilliard Center this weekend for Operation Safe Return! Wishing all our students a safe and happy return to school. 🎒🏫 #

07/30/2026

Join our Corpus Christi Stormwater team at Operation Safe Return, happening from 10 AM to 2 PM on August 1 at the Hilliard Center. ✏️ Operation Safe Return provides students with school supplies and allows them to obtain free sports physicals, haircut vouchers, dental education, immunizations, and safety information.

07/10/2026

Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome Oscar Soliz as our new Assistant Director of Public Works for the Storm Water Division. With his extensive experience, we're confident he'll make a big contribution to our City's infrastructure.

06/15/2026

Corpus Christi Storm Water employees were at the Cabaniss Athletic Complex Saturday handing out sandbags to help residents prepare for the storm season.
If you missed this event, don’t worry! The City is hosting another sandbag giveaway on Saturday, June 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Cabaniss Athletic Complex at 3061 Saratoga Boulevard to pick up your sandbags.
For more information, visit: https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/.../news-release-6-1-26.../

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

In preparation for the current hurricane season, the Corpus Christi Public Works Department will offer residents free pre-filled sandbags at two upcoming events at the Cabaniss Athletic Complex, located at 3061 Saratoga Boulevard. The right, eastbound lane of Saratoga Boulevard between Ayers Street and Kostoryz Road is reserved for the events. Residents will not be able to make a U-turn from the westbound lane of Saratoga Boulevard to enter the line.
Sandbag Distribution Events:
Saturday, June 13
• 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (or until all sandbags have been distributed)
Saturday, June 27
• 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or until all bags have been distributed)
Residents:
• 8 free sandbags per vehicle
• Clear an area in your trunk or bed of your vehicle
• Remain inside your vehicles during loading

05/21/2026