The Ohio Department of Development and Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission will help income-eligible Ohioans to stay cool this summer. The Summer Crisis Program assists eligible Ohioans with paying their electric bills or the purchase/repair of an air conditioner. The program runs July 1 through Sept. 30, 2022.

To be eligible for the LIHWAP program, clients need to be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

To schedule an appointment, call 419-718-0047 or book online at app.capappointments.com. Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

• Copies of their most recent water/wastewater bills
• A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member
• Proof of US citizenship or legal residency for all household members
• Proof of disability (if applicable)

For more information about the LIHWAP program, contact Ohio Heartland Community Action at 740-387-1039 or contact your local Energy Assistance provider, at 800-282-0880 or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.