El Paso Water Has Sandbags Ready for Monsoon Season

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water is partnering with local agencies to remind the public to “turn around, don’t drown” when faced with the dangers of flash flooding.

El Paso Water also encourages residents who live in flood zones to prepare sandbags. Residents who need sandbags can obtain them at select El Paso Water facilities.

Sandbags are limited to 10 per visit and residents will need to present a Texas ID or El Paso water bill.

The following locations will be sandbag distribution centers:

• Stormwater Operations Center
  • 4801 Fred Wilson Avenue,
  • Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm | Saturday & Sunday, 2pm – 8pm
• Artcraft Supercharger Station
  • 7830 Paseo Del Norte
  • Monday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Blackie Chesher Park
  • 9292, Escobar promenade
  • Monday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

According to EP Water, each sandbag weighs more than 30 pounds. People who cannot lift heavy objects should be accompanied by someone who can help them carry the sandbags.