GYWSA hosts Third Annual Water Safety Day

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Locals across Yuma County spent a day having fun in the sun while also learning the importance of water safety.

The Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance (GYWSA) hosted the Third Annual Water Safety Day at the Valley Aquatic Center at 8 a.m.

During the event, there was live music, free hot dogs and giveaways.

There were also a variety of interactive water safety booths from a variety of different agencies, such as the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Jen Miller, the Communications Director for the City of Yuma, shared how the event benefits the Yuma community.

"Water safety is year round. This is not something just for the summer. We are a destination in Yuma. So we have rivers, canals, pools, we have ponds, we have everything else," Miller explained. "So we need to make sure our tagline is, 'Anyone can drown, no one should.' So we want to make sure that everyone is prepared any anytime, anywhere, any time around the water."

After the pre-pool party, those who attended swam in the public pool at 10 a.m., and the event lasted until 6 p.m.