Arizona American Water and Salvation Army Offer Aid on Hottest Days
June 01 2009 - 6:09PM
PR Newswire (US)
Arizona American Water supplies water to Sun City, Sun City West,
and Town of Youngtown for summer months PHOENIX, June 1
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arizona American Water will supply water
to emergency services providers from Sun City, Sun City West, and
the Town of Youngtown as part of an organized effort by the
Salvation Army to help prevent deaths this summer. "Temperatures
here in the Arizona desert easily exceed 110 degrees in the summer
months," said Arizona American Water President Paul Townsley.
"Dehydration poses a dangerous health risk, particularly for small
children and seniors, and we hope to aid our emergency services
providers as they work to save lives this summer." Emergency
personnel will distribute the water to those who find themselves
outside in an emergency situation or in need of water. The
Salvation Army will distribute the water to Sun City and Sun City
West Fire Departments, the Sheriff's Posses' and the Youngtown
Police tomorrow for distribution from their trucks and cruisers.
These agencies are committed to assisting those who become
dangerously dehydrated. Summer month hydration tips: -- At work
refill a water bottle at your desk throughout the day -- Keep a
pitcher of water in your refrigerator at home -- For each
caffeinated beverage you drink, drink a glass of water -- Drink a
glass of water before meals and snacks -- Add lemon, limes, and
cucumbers to your water for enjoyment Arizona American Water, a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the
largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more
than 200,000 people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest
investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With
headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000
dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and
other related services to approximately 15 million people in 32
states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by
visiting http://www.amwater.com/. DATASOURCE: Arizona American
Water CONTACT: Joni McGlothlin of Arizona American Water,
+1-623-445-2456, cell, +1-623-238-0671, Web Site:
http://www.amwater.com/
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