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July 30. Mecklenburg County is continuing to make free box fans available to seniors and adults who receive disability income as the temperatures continue to soar this summer.

The county’s Services for Adults division is offering free box fans to seniors and adults who receive disability income. Residents 60 years of age and older and adults ages 18 to 59 who are disabled.

Fans are being provided through at least today or while supplies last.

The county suggests calling 980-314-6800 to learn more about available stock. There are ten donation sites available but the nearest one at the Northern Regional Recreation Center is out of fans.

Individuals are required to show a valid driver’s license or state ID providing proof of age and a current Mecklenburg County address when picking up their fan. Limit one fan per person. Walk-up requests are not accepted.

The streak of 90 degree-plus days is expected to ease in the coming week, with high temperatures falling more consistently into the 80s beginning tomorrow.