The state-managed Operation Fan Heat Relief has been providing fans since 1986 to adults living with disabilities or are 60 and older to help reduce heat-related illnesses and make their living environment more comfortable.
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Forecasters project heat wave over Fourth of July weekend
Forecasters and health officials warn that this Fourth of July weekend the “feels like” temperatures of between 100 and 110 starting Friday can be dangerous to your health.
Coastal temperatures to soar this week, pose big health risks
Coastal counties are forecast to have a “real feel” near or in the 100s Thursday, and raises the concern that residents will experience warmer nights and longer heat seasons.
State readies for hot weather during Heat Safety Week
Gov. Josh Stein has declared Monday through Friday as North Carolina Heat Safety Week, an effort to highlight state resources to keep residents and visitors safe from extreme heat.
Officials to offer tips on prepping for NC’s heat season
State and weather officials are kicking off North Carolina’s heat season, which began May 1, with a virtual meeting targeted to local governments to help them prepare for extreme heat.
Brunswick burn ban to go into effect Monday
Brunswick County is implementing a burn ban starting at 5 p.m. Monday due to continuing hot temperatures.
Unhealthy heat levels forecast for coastal counties this week
Residents should take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses in all 20 coastal counties in the coming days.
Coastal counties should expect unhealthy heat
State officials are advising residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses in the coastal counties where the heat is expected to reach unhealthy levels.
North Carolina braces for ‘another summer of record heat’
As North Carolina readies for another extremely hot summer, Gov. Josh Stein’s office warns that federal cuts could affect the state’s heat-related programs.
Heat relief fan program for those eligible to begin May 1
Residents 60 and older and adults living with disabilities are eligible for fans through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program taking place May 1 to Oct. 31.
State accepting public comments on annual energy plan
The Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan serves residents in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state save energy and reduce their utility bills.
Researchers to develop heat policy, risk interactive map
Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub has been awarded $500,000 to design a web-based tool that is to help inform heat policies, assess heat risks in rural and coastal communities, and facilitate collaboration.
Dangerous heat forecast for July Fourth weekend activities
Health officials advise residents to prepare for the extreme heat expected throughout the weekend, when most folks head outside — including those who seldom do.
Tree rings show summer 2023 was hottest in 2 millennia
After last year’s record-breaking temperatures, forecasts for this summer indicate another scorcher ahead, just as researchers find more troubling climate data and elected officials point to relief efforts.
Burnin’ up: State offers help for top weather-related killer
North Carolina climate and resilience officials say the heat action toolkit they have developed is a customizable guide for local governments to more successfully prevent heat-related deaths amid rising global temperatures.
Fans available to eligible adults through state program
Adults with disabilities or those 60 and older can sign up for assistance through Operation Fan Heat Relief May 1 through Oct. 31.
