The Yuma Area Ammonia Safety Day Committee will hold its seventh annual safety day on Thursday January 20, 2011. This community outreach event brings attendees greater ammonia awareness, including both its benefits and hazards. This year's event will again be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Pivot Point Conference Center, 200 North Madison Avenue.
The purpose of Yuma Area Ammonia Safety Day (YAASD) is to provide individuals with the opportunity to receive information and training from various agencies and safety professionals; to network with professionals who are experts in their fields; and to develop relationships with vendors and others from the entire arena of the ammonia industry.
There is no fee to attend the Safety Day, which is coordinated by representatives of the ammonia industry in cooperation with emergency responders. The event is sponsored by the industry and various supporters.
This year's event starts with registrations beginning at 7:00 am with training sessions lasting through the day until 4:15 pm. Safety training will continue Friday for emergency responders.
Media Personnel
Media personnel should contact Mike Erfert, Administrative Fire Officer (928-373-4855 or 928-446-6211) regarding times for on scene interviews and emergency response demonstrations.
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