Wednesday, January 05, 2011
LIHEAP Emergency Assistance Begins
KENTUCKY....
Governor Steve Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky families facing a crisis and needing help paying for heat during winter's colder months can apply for assistance this month. The assistance is part of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This fiscal year, Health and Human Services has released more than $2.7 billion for LIHEAP. Kentucky received $34 million, and about $11.8 million is available now for families facing a home-heating emergency. Benefits are distributed through Community Action Agencies across the state. The program's crisis phase began on January 4th and ends March 31st, or when funding runs out. Families applying must bring a past due or disconnect notice from their utility provider.
Governor Steve Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky families facing a crisis and needing help paying for heat during winter's colder months can apply for assistance this month. The assistance is part of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This fiscal year, Health and Human Services has released more than $2.7 billion for LIHEAP. Kentucky received $34 million, and about $11.8 million is available now for families facing a home-heating emergency. Benefits are distributed through Community Action Agencies across the state. The program's crisis phase began on January 4th and ends March 31st, or when funding runs out. Families applying must bring a past due or disconnect notice from their utility provider.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:47 PM 
