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BEVsystems International to Provide Water to Puerto Rico Under FEMA Hurricane Relief Contract.


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Initial Order Calls for Two Ocean Going Cargo Containers of

One Liter Bottles of SuperOxygenated Water

BEVsystems International, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

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) today announced it has been selected to provide water to Puerto Rico under a Federal Emergency Management Agency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the federal agency responsible for coordinating emergency planning, preparedness, risk reduction, response, and recovery. The agency works closely with state and local governments by funding emergency programs and providing technical  (FEMA FEMA,
n.pr See Federal Emergency Management Agency.
) hurricane relief contract. According to terms of the agreement, BEVsystems first order will be two ocean-going cargo containers of one-liter bottles (36,816 bottles) of SuperOxygenated water to the Commonwealth.

FEMA is an independent agency of the federal government, reporting to the President. Since it's founding in 1979, it's mission has been to reduce loss of life and property and protect the nations critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and delivery. FEMA often works in partnership with other organizations that are part of the nations emergency management agencies, 27 federal agencies and the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. .

"Certainly we're pleased to receive this order from the business perspective," said G. Robert Tatum III, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of BEVsystems International, Inc. "But, we're particularly satisfied that our products have been selected for such a worthy cause that could impact many lives should a hurricane strike the Commonwealth."

BEVsystems' patented technology infuses its Life O2 Water and global co-branded products with up to 15 times (1,500 percent) more oxygen than ordinary bottled water.

Results of double-blind studies support the benefits of SuperOxygenated water. These benefits include improved performance and endurance while reducing body stress, increased extension strength, decreased pulse rate pulse rate
n.
The rate of the pulse as observed in an artery, expressed as beats per minute.
 and improved ability to maintain blood glucose levels. A variety of studies involving cyclists, triathletes and runners confirmed improved performance as a result of drinking Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water.

Life O2 Water and other co-branded products utilizing the Life O2 Water SuperOxygenation process are available in 22 countries. Along with BEVsystems' own state of the art production facility in Clearwater, Fla., the Company's proprietary equipment, which infuses bottled water with medical grade oxygen, is installed in 11 international bottling plants.

BEVsystems International, Inc. has extensive U.S. distribution, including a master distribution agreement with GNC GNC General Nutrition Centers
GNC Gas Natural Comprimido (Argentina)
GNC Guidance, Navigation, and Control
GNC Grand National Championship (ATV racing)
GNC Global Navigation Chart
 Nutrition Centers. The Company is currently launching Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water in the Florida and Metropolitan New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 markets and is commencing the introduction of Life O2 Water into other major U.S. markets. In just eight months since the Florida launch, Life O2 Water is being distributed from more than 1,500 retail locations.

About BEVsystems International, Inc.

BEVsystems International, Inc. (OTCBB:BEVS) is a pioneer and global leader in the rapidly expanding oxygen-enhanced water category. Its proprietary Life O2 Water brand, which is infused with up to 1,500 percent more oxygen, is currently sold in 22 countries. Tests conducted with Life O2 SuperOxygenated Water have shown improved athletic performance, increased energy, and greater awareness and concentration. The European Journal of Medical Research, an internationally respected medical journal, recently published a peer-reviewed study that supports the penetration of oxygen via oxygen-enriched water from the stomach into the portal vein portal vein
n.
A wide short vein that is formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic veins behind the pancreas, ascends in front of the inferior vena cava, and divides into right and left branches that ramify within the liver.
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NOTE TO EDITORS

Digital photos and samples of Life O2 Water are available upon request, as well a copy of the European Journal of Medical Research peer review study.
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