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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program from May 1 – Oct. 31, 2025.

People aged 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible to sign up for assistance from May 1 – Oct. 31, 2025 with local service providers across the state.

Since 1986, the relief program has purchased fans for older adults and adults with disabilities, providing them with a more comfortable living environment and reducing heat-related illnesses. Last year, the NCDHHS Division of Aging received $86,000 in donations, allowing for the distribution of 3,670 fans and 35 air conditioners in 94 North Carolina counties.

Donations from Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Dominion allow regional area agencies on aging and local provider agencies to purchase fans for eligible individuals. Local provider agencies can also purchase a limited number of air conditioners for individuals with specific health conditions.

Individuals may contact the NCDHHS Division of Aging at 919-855-3400 for additional details.

More information about Operation Fan Heat Relief can be obtained from these contacts:

Currituck: DSS Currituck 252-232 6039 Lori Langley

Currituck: Senior Center Currituck 252-232 3505 Stacy Joseph

Dare: Virginia S. Tillett Community Center Manteo 252-475 9270 Lara Lewis

Hyde: DSS Swan Quarter 252-926-4476 Cynthia Fisher

Tyrrell: Senior Center Columbia 252-796 0365 Dee Dee Bullock

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