Facing the heat at home: How vulnerable households are getting some cool help
Capital Distributors is working with community partners in Punggol North to improve airflow and comfort in residents' homes.
Punggol North residents facing extreme heat struggle to find relief in their rental units. For elderly retirees like Abdul Razak, 76, who uses a wheelchair and has diabetes, the heat adds to their daily challenges. The community partners at Capital Distributors and Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) are working together to improve airflow and comfort in these homes.
Heat stress can be hard to detect, especially for seniors, due to their bodies' reduced ability to regulate temperature. The 'feels like' temperature indoors can be up to 7 degrees Celsius higher than outdoors, especially at night. In response, Capital Distributors provided ceiling fans, ventilation fans, table fans, wall fans, and even a water heater to help residents cope with the heat.
Early results show the residents are already noticing the difference, with cooler homes and less perspiration. Punggol North's residents are grateful for this assistance, as it allows them to live more comfortably and manage their health better during hot days.
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