VDH offers heat health tips and VDSS offers cooling assistance
As the heat rises in Virginia the Department of Health (VDH) recommends two to four glasses of water an hour when working outdoors.
That amount of water helps to avoid heat cramps, stroke and dehydration.
Symptoms of heat related illness are heavy sweating, increase heart rate, nausea, dizziness or headache.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) reminds low income households or homes with people 60 years of age or older are eligible for cooling assistance.
Even households with a disabled person or a person under six can still apply for cooling assistance until August 15.
You can apply for assistance through the Virginia Energy Assistance Program at your local department of social services.
This assistance can help with energy cost, repair of cooling equipment even the purchase of window air conditioners and fans or weatherizaton.
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City of Winchester takes applications for cooling assistance
The City of Winchester announced that applications for cooling assistance will be taken starting today June 15.
Window unit air conditioners can be purchased or repaired for free for eligible people.
Requirements and qualifications are found online through Common Help.
Help is also available at Winchester Department of Social Services 24 Baker Street or call 540-662-3807.
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Paper applications can also be obtained and submitted at the Winchester department of social services.
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