PECO, Norristown FD To Distribute 100 Free Fans To Community

NORRISTOWN, PA — Summer is approaching, and officials are looking for ways to help keep local families cool.

PECO is partnering with the Norristown Fire Department and others in the community to distribute 100 free fans to local families from throughout the municipality.

It's part of PECO's larger Summer Fan Distribution program, which annually donates 500 fans across southeastern Pennsylvania.

"As summer arrives and even higher temperatures are forecasted, PECO and the Norristown Fire Department are proud to join forces with these organizations to ensure that families can safely manage the summer heat," the groups said in a statement.

They're joined by local nonprofits Across Services and RSVP, as well as Blue Bell True Value, which provided the fans.

PECO offers the following tips to help local residents keep cool as temperatures heat up:

• Turn off unnecessary lights.
• Close blinds, shades, and drapes to reduce the amount of sunlight entering your home.
• Use room fans, ceiling fans, and attic and whole-house fans to circulate air.
• Avoid using home appliances such as dishwashers and clothes dryers during peak daylight hours. These appliances generate heat and add humidity to homes. Use these appliances during the early morning or late evening when it is generally cooler.
• Keep your thermostat set at a constant comfortable level.