The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (CSA) will be distributing space heaters to qualified residents on Wednesday.
The CSA has 50 heaters that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at its Edinburg office to residents who meet certain qualifications, including those who:
- Have at least one person in the household over the age of 60
- Have children in the household that are 5 years old or younger
- Have a person with disabilities in the household
- Have no other source of heat in the household
Residents may apply in person at the CSA office, 2524 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Residents must provide proof of need, including a photo identification, proof of residency and proof of income.
For residents who cannot travel to the CSA office, assistance may be reached by dialing (956) 383-6240 and asking to speak with a case manager.
Residents are reminded that a cold front is expected to arrive in the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, with overnight lows dropping into the low- to mid-30s Friday night into Saturday morning.
