According to the Ohio Department of Development, the Summer Crisis Program helped more than 44,000 Ohio households last year by providing assistance with electric bills, air conditioners, fans, and cooling system repairs. Summer heat can be dangerous for older adults, especially those living on fixed incomes who worry about running the air conditioner because of high electric bills. Fortunately, Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (HEAP) opens July 1 each year to help qualifying households stay safe during the hottest months.
“We’re proud to partner with community action agencies across the state to deliver this critical support during the hottest months of the year,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “Time after time, this program has proven to be a vital lifeline for countless Ohioans when temperatures start to rise.”
