Yuma County officials: No need to panic shop

YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY) - As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the nation, panic buying at food stores is also becoming a problem across the country, including in Yuma county.

“If we panic, we will only make the situation worse," said Chairman Tony Reyes, with the Yuma County Board of Supervisors.

Yuma County officials stress to their community there is no need to 'overbuy' food. At the moment, the county is not seeing shortages of at stores. “Remember that every time you overstock from a store someone who truly needs but can’t afford it at the moment will not be able to do it," said Chairman Reyes.

Residents in the community coming out of their weekly trip to the store expressed their concern with News 11, but also their gratitude towards workers working tirelessly. “The real heroes in this whole thing are those stocking our shelves trying to keep us fed," said Brad Dierdorf, a Yuma resident.

“Please do not take more than you need, prepare to stay home for a while," said Chairman Reyes.