From the City of Iowa City Iowa City officials have requested additional volunteer help from the public to fill sandbags until 8:00 p.m. today and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All volunteers should report to the United Way Emergency Volunteer Center at Montgomery Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds to register, receive safety briefing and their assignment and directions for sandbag filling operations. The Emergency Volunteer Center is open 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Volunteers are asked to wear closed- toed shoes -- no flip flops or sandals – and to bring sunscreen and water. Questions should be directed to the United Way Disaster Call Center at 337-8657.
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