Bloomington Township is partnering with the City of Bloomington to help Bloomington residents stay cool!
Low-income residents who live within Bloomington Township and have a medical condition that increases their risk of a heat-related illness can apply to receive one free window air conditioner and have it installed free of charge. The purpose of the AC Distribution Program is to prevent vulnerable populations from heat-related illnesses. Extreme heat kills more people in the United States than all other weather-related events such as floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Extreme heat can be dangerous for anyone, but it can be especially dangerous for low-income residents with chronic medical conditions. High daytime and nighttime temperatures can cause stress on the human body which exacerbates health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and renal disease. In addition, some medications (such as some antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers) and chemotherapy treatments taken for chronic illnesses may increase an individual’s sensitivity to heat by interfering with the body’s ability to regulate temperature, fluids, or electrolytes. No medical information or prescription from a doctor is required to participate in this program.
The AC window unit is intended to cool one room in the resident’s home in order to provide a place to retreat from extreme heat. Please contact Annie Davis to apply. Once the required forms are received and if the criteria is met, the application will be submitted to the City for final review and approval. If approved, you will be contacted to schedule the installation date. AC window units will be provided to those with approved applications on a first-come, first-serve basis while funding is available.
If you have questions, please call us at 812.336.4976.