TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – As temperatures tumble into the 20\u2019s tonight, Elder Care Services is in need of heaters for seniors in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n
Nicole Ballas of Elder Care Services says there is a waitlist for heaters at the senior center. The few heaters they have left have already been claimed and there are 20 more seniors on the waitlist.<\/p>\n
Elder Care Services needs plug-in safety heaters that will automatically shut off if they accidentally fall over. <\/p>\n
Nicole says that in these cold temperatures, having a heater can literally mean the difference between life or death for seniors.<\/p>\n
\u201cExtreme temperatures are an issue for all of us, but especially for older adults,” Ballas said.<\/p>\n
To donate a heater to Elder Care Services, you can drop it off at Elder Care Services\u2019 main office at 2518 W. Tennessee Street, or go to their website.<\/a> Any size heater is accepted.<\/p>\n They also have an Amazon wish list, which you can access on their Facebook or Instagram pages. <\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n