NEW SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE Media Advisory Contact: Christina Montoya, Vice President-Marketing and Communication 915-594-5596 (office), e-mail: cmontoya@epwu.org Date: June 10, 2009 WHO: El Paso Water Utilities El Paso Fire Department WHAT: News Conference Announcing Improved Sandbag Distribution System WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Nations Tobin Park 8831 Railroad Dr. El Paso — Effective June 15, a more efficient sandbag distribution system will improve customer service and help El Pasoans take proactive measures to prepare for summer stormwater emergencies.  EPWU staff, along with El Paso Fire Department officials, will announce details about the new system at a news conference at Nations Tobin Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. A less than ample supply of sandbags was available with the previous system, making it difficult to meet demand during the annual monsoon season. The new plan will better serve residents and ensure that sufficient quantities of sandbags are available.