City of Yuma offers to help residents affected by government shutdown

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Yuma is offering to help residents who may be affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

The City says if anyone is concerned about making utility payments for water, sewer or trash, they can contact their Customer Service Division at (928) 373-5076.

In addition, the city says residents' "accounts will remain active" and there will be no delinquent fees applied "while arrangements are in place."

Jay Simonton, the Acting Yuma City Administrator, explains why they made this decision.

"We just want to make that they understand we are here to support them in this time of uncertainty, and we want to make sure that they know they're water is not going to be turned off, and it'll be on until this thing is over," says Simonton.

Brian Martinez, a Yuma local, shares why they are in support of the suspended payments.

"People are going to struggle. If they are not getting paid because they have a government job, how are they supposed to pay their bills for the municipalities? They're not," he said.

People will have to pay their bills again once the government shutdown is over.

Residents are also urged to visit the City's website for assistance. To learn more about this, click here.