Cherry Hill, Evesham/Marlton, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Voorhees and elsewhere near the iconic state highways of Routes 70 and 73.
Senior citizens in Camden County suffering from temperatures that will reach into the 90s may be eligible for free fans and window-unit air conditioners from the county.
A county resident must be at least 60 years old and have a maximum annual income of $25,000 to qualify for the program.
To request a fan or air conditioner, or to obtain more information, call the Camden County Division of Senior Services at (856) 858-3220.
"Many seniors live in homes without air conditioning or fans, which can be extremely dangerous when the temperatures rise to extreme levels," County Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Division of Senior Services, said in a statement. "But the Division of Senior Services is working to ensure that no one will have to brace this heat without cooling measures."
The early warning signs of heat stress are decreased energy, slight loss of appetite, faintness, light-headedness, and nausea. People experiencing these symptoms should go to a cool environment, drink liquids, remove excess clothing and rest.
Serious signs of heat stress include unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat, throbbing headache, dry skin, chest pain, mental confusion, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, staggering and difficulty breathing. People experiencing these symptoms should get immediate medical attention. While waiting for help, move the person to a cool area, remove excess clothing, spray with water, and fan the person. In an emergency, dial 911.
