In June 2013, the Yarnell Hill fire claimed the lives of 19 firefighters and destroyed over 100 homes; it also severely damaged the Yarnell Water Improvement Association’s system with an estimated cost for repair at $1.5 million. And although the water services were never interrupted, keeping the system running manually was a financial and physical burden to the community. In an effort to strengthen the ability of the community to develop, fund, and maintain a sustainable water and sanitation system, the Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Prescott-Sunup in D5490 (Arizona) partnered with the Rotary Club of Weonju in D3730 (South Korea) and the Alliance Service & Control Specialists in Phoenix to ensure that the town of Yarnell was able to recover from the devastating effects the fire had on their water distribution system. With a Global Grant totaling over $89,000 dollars and with contributions from Mexico, Germany, Canada, and the Cayman Islands the system was replaced. And one year after the devastating fire, the Yarnell Water Improvement Association’s water system’s computer is back online! Thanks to your contribution to The Rotary Foundation this was made possible.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:26:09 +0000
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