Low-income West Virginians can
get help paying heating bills through a state program.
The Department of Health and Resources
will begin taking applications on Monday for the Emergency Low Income Energy
Assistance Program.
Officials say households must meet all
program guidelines to qualify and be in an emergency situation that will
disrupt the primary heating source if not met.
Residents must go to their local DHHR
office to apply. The program will operate until funds are exhausted.
Officials say those whose primary
source of heat is either gas or electricity must provide their cut-off notice
when applying.
Residents using other primary heating
sources or bulk fuel may qualify for assistance if their heating fuel is at a
low level during the application period.
