FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Day one at Fargo’s Sandbag Central fell short of the daily goal of filling 100,000 sandbags and officials are looking for more volunteers over the next three days as Fargo and Cass County prepare for potential flooding in several weeks. The plan is to have 400,000 sandbags ready for the city and the county.

City Administrator Bruce Grubb said only 45,000 sandbags were filled Tuesday. Grubb says complacency may be contributing to the lower than expected volunteer turnout as people look at the lack of new snow and don’t think there’s a serious flood threat. He said all it takes is a couple of days of rain in April and the situation can change quickly.

Grubb said, for now, Fargo continues to plan for additional flood protection for a possible 39-foot crest despite indications the Red River crest could be less. He says it’s best to err on the side of caution.

If you can help, call FirstLink at (701) 476-4000. You can also check a Sandbag Central volunteer website at FargoND.gov/FloodVolunteers to see when help is needed.