Free fans are available for senior citizens and a cooling center open in Greene County

BLOOMFIELD – The Greene County Health Department and Greene County Emergency Management Agency are teaming up to meet the challenge of this oppressive heatwave for the citizens of Greene County.  

“Fans will be available in Greene County,” said Shari Lewis, Greene County Health Department  Administrator announced today. “Fans will be provided to senior citizens and those at risk on a first come, first serve basis.”

Seniors can pick up a fan at the Greene County Health Department, at 217 East Spring Street, in Bloomfield from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. beginning Thursday, July 27. 

“This is part of the Health Department’s continuing commitment to serve the people of Greene County and help out during the current heatwave,” Lewis added.  

A cooling center will be open in Bloomfield on Thursday, July 27 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00  p.m. at the Bloomfield Community Building at 498 North Lincoln Drive, across from the  Bloomfield Pool, said Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency.