Excessive Heat Information
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the U.S. Residents planning to be outdoors during high heat events are advised to drink plenty of water, wear loose, light-colored clothing and remain in shaded areas as much as possible. Friends and relatives are urged to check on people, especially the very young or elderly, or those without air conditioning, who may be vulnerable to the extreme heat. Provided below are some resources.
- Heat Questions and Answers
- Heat and Humidity Can Be Deadly Combination - American Red Cross
- Heat Wave Safety Checklist
- Heat Wave: A Major Summer Killer - NOAA
- Norfolk Public Library (all residents are welcome to visit any library to escape the heat)
- Calor extremo: guía de prevención para promover su salud y seguridad (Extreme Heat Prevention Guide)
- Cooling Assistance InformationFamilies who need help with their cooling costs this summer may apply for the Cooling Assistance Program through August 15th. Applications are available at any Norfolk Department of Human Services location and online.
Cooling Assistance is available to Norfolk residents with cooling expenses and monthly gross incomes that meet eligibility guidelines. Households must include a child or children under age six, a disabled individual, or an adult age 60 and over.
Cooling Assistance can help eligible families:- pay electric bills to operate cooling equipment
- pay an electric utility security deposit
- repair a central air conditioning system or heat pump
- purchase or replace and install an air conditioner
The maximum monthly income to qualify for Cooling Assistance is $1,180 before taxes for a household of one, and $2,422 before taxes for a family of four.
For more information about the Cooling Assistance Program, contact the Norfolk Department of Human Services at 664-6035. To download an application, visit www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit.
