Salvation Army in Columbia to give away box fans to beat summer heat

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Salvation Army in Columbia will give away box fans Tuesday to help people beat the heat this summer.

The fan giveaway will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Douglass Park in Columbia, with fans provided by the Westlake Ace Hardware Store. To get a fan, you must bring an ID and be prepared to complete an information sheet.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of dangerous heat through Friday. The hottest days with the best chance of heat indexes in the most dangerous 105-110 degree range will fall within this window. According to the National Weather Service, you should wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing. People should also drink plenty of water, use a portable fan, minimize time in the sun and spend time in air-conditioned locations.

If you or someone you know needs a place to stay cool, multiple cooling centers are available in Mid-Missouri this summer.

Cooling centers available in Columbia include:

• The Daniel Boone Library
• The ARC
• Salvation Army
• Columbia-Boone County Public Health and Senior Services

In Jefferson City:

• The Missouri River Regional Library
• Clark Senior Center
• West Point Senior Center
• Salvation Army

Cooling centers are available statewide. Missourians can find cooling centers in their area here.