Crisis assistance is intended to meet a households emergency heating needs, when no other resource is available.
-Heating equipment - repair or replacement
-Heating equipment - supplemental (example: fuel tanks)
-Security deposit - primary heat expense
-Heating fuel/utility - primary
How to get started:
Apply online or at your local DSS November 1 - March 15 for heat security deposit, temp heaters, emergency shelter, heating equipment. Apply January 1st through March 15th for fuel purchase and heating bill.
Serving:
Must have a heating emergency and fall within the household income guidelines.â¢There must be a heating emergency, such as: ?Lack of heat?Imminent utility cut-off?Inoperable or unsafe heating equipment