Dangerously high temperatures continue to impact much of the Midwest, including our region. The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe.
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The weather will be heating up and Kris Keller from West Ohio CAP is in to talk about the help available through the summer crisis program!
July 29, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.
June 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The State of Ohio is once again kicking off its annual program to help ensure Ohio families can beat the heat and stay cool this summer. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.
Lima 6th Ward Councilman Derry Glenn is in urgent need of donations of air conditioners as a long-duration heat wave scorches the region. Glenn says he is currently out of air conditioners to install inside apartments and homes without proper means of effective cooling. The shortage of air conditioners comes as Glenn has received over 25 calls for help. And those calls extended as far as Wapakoneta, Delphos, and Cridersville during a stretch of temperatures well into the 90s. With the unrelenting heat, Glenn says the need is critical in order to protect health and prevent heat-related illnesses.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges Ohioans to be aware of excessive heat this week and to take precautions to prevent potent…
June 17, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: [INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 17, 2024] — As extreme heat blankets our region, the American Red Cross Indiana Region is asking residents to take three steps to stay safe: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for our area through Friday evening. Heat is more than uncomfortable, it can be deadly, especially for older adults, the very young and those with chronic medical conditions.
The arrival of summer weather has its benefits, but it also can pose a dangerous threat to some. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people 65 and older are at a higher risk of heat illness, even if they're not exercising. Some reasons include serious medical conditions such as heart disease, some medications, especially those for insomnia or poor circulation, and mainly a lack of air conditioning in their homes.
A Lima City Councilman is asking the city to step up and address the need for air condition units for those less fortunate. Dr. Derry Glenn has been collecting air condition units to distribute to Lima residents who are in need of cool air during the hot summer months. A total of around 80 people are expected to be in need of AC units.
With the chilly weather behind us, rising temperatures could cause problems in the older population. But, Lima 6th Ward Councilman Derry Glenn has set out to solve it once again. Glenn delivered the first air conditioning unit to a resident in need today. This kicks off another year of the initiative to keep seniors safe from heat-related illnesses. Area residents 60 years and older are eligible to receive a free AC unit donated to the program. Glenn says every summer brings a good response, and their goal this year is 200 deliveries.