$11.28 Million to support public safety COVID-19 efforts in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY)- As COVID-19 continues to impact every city economically, local and state leaders scramble to look for help.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced last week that the CARES Act funding will provide over eleven-million dollars to support public safety efforts in Yuma during coronavirus.

“And the whole county with all the cities and the county organizations over $24-million," said City of Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls.

But where will the money be allocated too? The Mayor says it alleviates economic stress from the loss of hotel and restaurant businesses. He also added that the county's general emergency fund took a hit.

“Were estimating some funds are getting up to 20 percent reduction in anticipated revenue, we’ve had between 10 and 20 percent in most funds," said Mayor Nicholls.

As to where the money will go is still being talked about between city and county officials. However, the mayor says public safety is key.

“Our roads are always an issue, there are things that we need to care off with council," said Mayor Nicholls.

News 11 asked the mayor where the city perceives the greatest need.

He says it's people taking personal responsibility.

“We should continue to wash our hands, keep social distance, those preventive measures things because those have ripple effects on our economy," said Mayor Nicholls.

The funding is expected to come to Yuma in a couple of weeks after the Mayor completes the paperwork.