WHERE: Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 W. Washington St., Hartsville, SC
WHEN: Friday, July 19, 2013, 10 a.m.
Following a fundraising drive to provide electric fans for some Hartsville residents who are vulnerable to summer heat, the Hartsville Police Department will distribute fans this Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 W. Washington St. The fans are available for City residents, age 55 and above, on a first-come, first-served basis. A photo ID with a date of birth and address will be needed to pick up a fan at the event.
The Police Department first organized a fan donation drive in 2012 to provide protection for those most at risk to the health and safety dangers of hot weather. This year’s drive has been made possible by numerous contributions, including those of Jay Lucas, South Carolina House of Representatives District 65, Ed Saleeby Jr., the Auman Law Firm, First Citizens Bank, Blackwell Insurance Agency, SPC Credit Union, Quality Auto Sales, Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, Lowe’s and Walmart.
The first of the fans will be distributed to residents recommended to the Police Department by social service agencies based on the needs of the recipients’ health and residence situations. The remaining fans will be provided at the distribution event on July 19.
“Temperatures often reach toward triple digits this time of year, so we are pleased to offer this assistance to residents who would otherwise be exposed to the heat,” Police Chief James Hudson said. “On behalf of the Hartsville Police Department, I thank our sponsors for their kind donations to this project. Because of them, many residents needing these fans will stay cool and safe this summer.”
