Newly Launched Flagler County Program to Keep Seniors Cool during Hot 2016 Summer Months
A new Flagler County program is now available to help keep seniors cool during the heat of the Summer, valid through September 30th.
According to a news release provided by the Flagler County Government, eligible households may receive a one-time benefit of up to $600 from April 1 through September 30.
Funds are available to assist with a home cooling crisis, to make payments to utility companies, to repair equipment such as air conditioners or to otherwise resolve a home cooling crisis.
Joe Mayer, Director of Community Services, says:
“The Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program is designed to help low income households who have at least one member over the age of 60, and who is experiencing a cooling emergency.”
A home cooling crisis exists when one or more of the following conditions apply:
- the household’s home cooling energy source has been cut off;
- a household has been notified that its energy source will be cut off;
- a household has been given notice that their energy bills are past due;
- or, a household has other problems without cooling in the home.
The program is administered by contract through the Department of Economic Opportunity and the Department of Elder Affairs.
Proper documentation including gross income, family size and other factors determine program eligibility. For more information, contact Flagler County Senior Services at 386–586–2324, extension 321 or 304.
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