Community members in Waterville are helping each other in protecting their homes from flood damage.

They’ve given out a thousand sandbags to people living near the Cannon River, which is over its banks.

For the past three days, Scott Potter and his family have been delivering sandbags to Waterville residents who are trying to protect their homes from the rising floodwater.

“Lot of volunteers. Lots of volunteers, so it’s all good,” Potter said.

The Potters made a stop at Charles Taets’ home on Sakatah Lake, where water was already making its way inside the house.

“They are bringing sandbags over,” Taets said. “I’m happy ’cause we got people to help us old people.”

Across town, people used boats to get out of their homes to make it to dry land.

The Cannon River runs through the middle of Waterville, connecting the two lakes that flank the town on the east and west. Recent downpours have caused these bodies of water to run high, sending water into town.

Now, the Le Sueur County Emergency Management team is asking volunteers to help fill more sandbags. They’ll be meeting both Thursday and Friday at the City Shop in Waterville between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., as well as from 6-8 p.m.

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, wear closed-toe shoes and sign in when they arrive. Le Sueur County officials add they’ll find a spot for those who want to volunteer but can’t fill sandbags.

In addition to sandbagging volunteers, city leaders are asking Waterville residents to limit water usage.

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