City of Norfolk delivers free heaters to restaurants
The Open Norfolk program aims to help restaurants remain open in the COVID-19 pandemic. These free heaters open up outdoor tables to continued business. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 11:59 PM EST December 18, 2020
NORFOLK, Va. Temperatures are cooling, but locally-owned restaurants are getting help keeping seats warm.
Each establishment received one to four heaters.
City spokesperson Lori Crouch said the city provided the service through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.
“We are very happy to use these to help heat our patio and combat the elements as we head into winter,” said Malia McGee, co-owner of Four Eleven York Street.