Summer Crisis Open Through Sept. 30

Lorain County Community Action Agency’s Summer Crisis Program can help qualifying residents pay their electric bills as they keep cool in the summer heat. Air conditioners, fans and limited help with central air conditioning repairs are also available.

As always, the primary qualification for the program is a gross annual income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Line ($48,563 for a family of four in 2022). Residents at that poverty level qualify for help if they also meet at least one of the following criteria:

They are age 60 or over.

They have a documented medical condition worsened by extreme heat.

Their electric service has been disconnected or they have received a disconnect notice.

They are trying to establish new service.

They are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time.

They are an existing PIPP customer in default.

Appointments are required for the emergency program and are only available to residents who meet one of the criteria. Appointments can only be made at the agency’s website. All appointments are being conducted over the phone.

In person services are being offered for seniors only in partnership with the Lorain County Office on Aging.

Customers with questions about the program can call 440-245-1870 during regular business hours. LCCAA also allows a limited number of people in its lobby to ask questions at the service window.

The program will run through Sept. 30 this year. For additional details, please visit www.lccaa.net.