TYLER, Texas — Right now, East Texas is experiencing a water crisis. Though power has been restored to most homes, water is slow to return — and those who get it often have to boil it.
Between boil notices and cities struggling to get their water systems online, it's difficult to find safe and potable drinking water. Here's which cities and businesses are offering help:
CHEROKEE COUNTY:
Jacksonville Tube Fab parking lot (2060 N. Jackson - Highway 69) - The City of Jacksonville will be distributing water on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until supplies are depleted on a first-come, first-served basis. Families who are affected by boil water notices will be given one case of bottled water. Residents must show proof of address by bringing a water bill or some other form of identification. Residents not affected by boil water notices will be turned away.
SMITH COUNTY:
Natural Grocers (4820 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler) - 2 gallons of water per person.
Green Acres Baptist Church (1607 Troup Hwy. in Tyler) - Message the church if you need water delivered to you.
If you need a warming center or food, Next Step Community Solutions has put together this list of places across the region to find help.
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