CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has made it his mission to keep people "cool" in these ridiculously hot days.
It’s called "Operation Cool Down."
His goal is to keep everyone, especially the elderly, from feeling the effects of the grueling summer heat.
"There is a desperate need,” he said.
Tatum spends his time off work distributing fans and bottled water to those in need in southeastern New Mexico.
He also has a helper, his 8-year-old daughter, Harmony.
Tatum said he finds most people through referrals on his Facebook group, and many are unaware about what’s to come.
"The look on the people’s faces once you give them something, you know, they’re so appreciative and that right there is so priceless,” said Tatum.
He said that’s what keeps him going, even sticking it out in the heat himself to hold a car wash this past weekend with other volunteers to raise money.
“We’re burning up in here, so I really appreciate him coming out, helping,” said one woman featured on the Facebook page.