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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stein declares May 25-31 as North Carolina heat awareness week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 25-31 as North Carolina Heat Awareness Week to bring attention to climate warming. 'North Carolina state agencies and community partners are working to make sure North Carolinians have the resources they need to stay safe when temperatures soar,' Governor Josh Stein said. 'North Carolina is preparing for another summer of record heat. While you are outside this summer, please take the necessary steps to prevent heat exhaustion and illness.' Communities across N.C. are encouraged to prepare for high summer temperatures. Among weather-related hazards, extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of deaths each year. Some signs and symptoms of heat-related illness include: Heavy sweating Paleness Muscle cramps Racing or weak pulse Dizziness Headache Fainting Nausea or vomiting. Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone regardless of age, income, physical condition or occupation, People with underlying health conditions are at a disproportionate risk of experiencing adverse health effects. Additionally, NCDHHS Operation Fan Heat Relief is underway through Oct. 31, 2025. Visit DHHS's website to see if you qualify for a free fan for the hot summer months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NC Department of Health and Human Services begin operation fan relief
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Leaders in North Carolina are taking steps to help everyone stay cool as the weather gets hotter. Operation Fan Heat Relief, a North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services program, will begin Thursday and run until Oct. 31. PREVIOUS | Operation Fan Heat Relief to provide fans in North Carolina from May to October People age 60 and older, along with adults with disabilities, are eligible for fans or air conditioners in their homes. 'Operation fan heat relief helps vulnerable adults at risk for heat-related illnesses stay safe during the summer months,' said Jill Simmerman Lawrence, Deputy Director for the Division of Aging at NC DHHS. She says when we start to see record high temperatures, seniors are the most at risk. 'It's important because older individuals with chronic medical conditions are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature and they may be taking medications that worsen the impact of extreme heat,' said Simmerman Lawrence. That includes high blood pressure medicine. In 2024, the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services received an $86,000 donation allowing for the distribution of more than 3,600 fans and 36 air conditioners in 94 counties. Simmerman Lawrence says this year, they expect the need to be great. 'I believe with hurricane Helene impacting western North Carolina and people's finances needing to go to building their homes, we actually might see an increase in need, especially in western North Carolina.' You can click on the link here to learn more about the program and see if you are eligible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Operation Fan Heat Relief to provide fans in North Carolina from May to October
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Leaders in North Carolina are taking steps to help everyone stay cool as the weather gets hotter. Operation Fan Heat Relief will begin Thursday and run until Oct. 31. People age 60 and older, along with adults with disabilities, are eligible for fans or air conditioners in their homes. In 2024, the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services received an $86,000 donation allowing for the distribution of more than 360 fans and 36 air conditioners in 94 counties. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
