Free fans to eligible, elderly people

Dominion Virginia Power is extending its Fan Care program to part of Southwest Virginia.  The program gives free fans to eligible, elderly people to keep cool during the summer.  Some local area Agencies on Aging will screen applicants and give out the fans to those who meet certain qualifications.  To be eligible, you must live in Virginia, be 60-years-old or older, have a need for cooling assistance, and meet certain income requirements.  If you have questions, call (800) 552-3402.  Those who are eligible can receive one free fan.

Here’s participating offices where you can apply:

Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. in Big Stone Gap
Serves Lee, Scott, and Wise counties and the City of Norton.
1-800-252-6362

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc. in Cedar Bluff
Serves Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties
1-800-656-2272

District Three Senior Services in Marion
Serves Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe counties and the cities of Bristol and Galax
1-800-541-0933

New River Valley Agency on Aging in Pulaski
Serves Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford
1-866-260-4417