In a move to combat the summer heat, Mecklenburg County will be providing free box fans to senior residents and disabled adults, according to WBTV. With temperatures rising, local seniors over 60 and adults between the ages of 18-59 on disability income can register to receive these cooling aids starting Thursday, June 20. Registration can be done online or over the phone through one of eight local recreation centers.

Despite the climbing heat, the fans will not be immediately available; they are to begin be picked up starting June 26. "You won’t be able to walk up and get a fan -- you’ll have to register in advance," as noted by an article from WSOCTV. This registration process requires a valid ID as proof of residence and age for the pickup.

These fans come through the generosity of Duke Energy Carolinas, which provided a grant to support the county’s initiative to help its more vulnerable populations weather the summer months. The locations for pickup include recreation centers spread across the area, from Albemarle Road Recreation Center to West Charlotte Recreation Center, with no requirement of a walk-up request.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is determined to offer oasis from the scorch to seniors and disabled adults. "The fans are provided through a grant from Duke Energy Carolinas," according to a report by QC News. These efforts underline a commitment to community care, intertwining the threads of public service and the benevolence of private enterprise to create safety nets for the season's unforgiving temperatures.