Area residents can agree on one point this summer: The heat is oppressive.
Communities throughout the South have been under daily heat advisories as temperatures soar, and the Salvation Army is responding to the life-threatening temperatures with measures to protect the most vulnerable members of the population.
“Exposure to extreme heat threatens the well being of some of our neighbors,” Salvation Army Brenda Kates said. “Individuals and families experiencing the inability to cool the internal temperatures of their homes are at significant risk, especially the seniors and disabled. This is a crisis, and The Salvation Army is here to help.”
The Salvation Army plans to serve these resource-limited populations by assisting with electric bill payments for seniors who are 60 years of age or older and people with a disability.
Qualifications apply and anyone who meets the guidelines must apply for the assistance.
Kates said the support is possible through donations from residents.
“Because of the generous support of our community, we can help our vulnerable friends and neighbors stay safe,” Kates said.
For assistance, call (601) 600-2020 and schedule an appointment with LaVerne Quinn, the social worker at the McComb Salvation Army.
Hours of operation for this service are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
