With Ohio in a heat wave and an air-quality advisory, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Breathing Association are reminding Ohioans that many are eligible for emergency help.
The Summer Crisis Program began on July 1 and runs through Sept. 30. Last year it served more than 55,000 Ohio households.
The program provides assistance with electric bills, buying an air conditioner or fan, or repairing a central air conditioning unit. It also helps households with disconnection notices, as well as those that have been shut off or are trying to establish new service.
To qualify for assistance, you must have a gross income below 175% of federal poverty guidelines. For a family of four, that’s $57,750.
To apply, call the Breathing Association at 380-213-1444 to schedule an appointment or go to https://ba.itfrontdesk.com.
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