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Central Arkansas Development Council announced today the 2020 Summer LIHEAP Utility Assistance program will begin the week of Monday, July 13.
It will continue as long as funds are available. Both Regular and Crisis assistance will be available.
Here is the official Press Release:
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. We provide federally funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills and energy crises.
LIHEAP can help you stay cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe cooling practices.
CADC operates the LIHEAP program in the following counties in Arkansas: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Lonoke, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Pulaski, Saline, Sevier and Union.
In adherence with CDC and State of Arkansas Covid-19 guidelines; and to enforce social distancing only the applicant will be allowed to enter the facility. Additional family members and or friends must remain in vehicle or outside of facility. All applicants must agree to submit to screening before being allowed to enter. If the applicant does not agree to screening or fails the screening, they will not be allowed to enter. All applicants must wear a mask at all times while in line and in the facility.
Due to restrictions on the number of people allowed in the facility at a time, applicants should prepare for longer than usual wait times.
For more information about CADC’s Utility Assistance Program visit the website.