Lexingon Police helping community beat the heat with Operation Cool Down

Lexington Police Department’s Operation Cool Down program

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LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police are helping individuals in the community beat the Summer heat as temperatures continue to climb.

With the steady temperature climb the Lexington Police Department is offering free box-style fans for those in need of a way to cool down during the hot South Carolina Summer months.

Chief Terrence Green says “Operation: Cool Down” is an ongoing community-focused program that is mainly supported by the generosity of Town of Lexington businesses, churches, civic groups, and individuals who donate new box fans.

Anyone who lives outside of the Town of Lexington, it is recommended that you first contact your local police department or sheriff’s department to see if they have a similar program.

Town of Lexington residents in need of a fan should go to the Lexington Police Department building located at 111 Maiden Lane during weekday business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If a resident has transportation issues, a Community Action Team (C.A.T.) officer may be able to bring a box fan to them at their home.

Lexington PD says for all box fans given away, an acceptance and release of liability form must be completed.

Also, the department says the program assists over 250 individuals or families each year and donations are always needed to continue the program.