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Josh Moniz
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 26, 2017

Summer Sandbag Distribution Schedule Begins June 26

Additional sites will provide sandbags for emergency flood control

EL PASO Customers can get sandbags for flood control seven days a week beginning Monday,
June 26. The expanded site locations and hours will be available through Sept. 30. The summer
distribution sites will reopen in the Mission Valley, west, central and east areas of El Paso, and
hours will be extended at the Stormwater Operations Center, which is open throughout the year.

Customers in areas prone to flooding are encouraged to have sandbags on hand before most heavy
rains begin. The limit is 10 bags per visit.

El Paso Water does not charge for sandbags. Persons who cannot lift heavy items should be
accompanied by someone who can assist with loading and unloading the bags.

Summer Distribution Locations & Schedule June 26 End of September

Stormwater Operations Center Mon-Fri 8 a.m. 8 p.m.
Northeast
4801 Fred Wilson Ave. 79906 (map) Sat-Sun 2 p.m. 8 p.m.
Artcraft Booster Station
West 2 p.m. 8 p.m.
7830 Paseo Del Norte (map) Daily
Haskell R. Street Wastewater Treatment Plant
Central 2 p.m. 8 p.m.
913 S. Boone St. (map) Daily
Cielo Vista Booster Station
East 2 p.m. 8 p.m.
9428 Daugherty Drive (map) Daily
Blackie Chesher Park
Mission Valley 2 p.m. 8 p.m.
9292 Escobar Drive (map) Daily

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