Extreme weather affects all of us, especially in places where we haven’t had to prepare for it until recently. Below are resources for caring for yourself and your clients in extreme weather, including programs in your county that offer energy assistance and weatherization services.
Please use caution when in extreme weather and refer to the resources below and your county or state websites for additional advice.
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs, like energy assistance and weatherization. Many area agencies throughout Washington and Montana can connect you with programs to help save you money on utilities and increase energy efficiency in your home. The first step will be applying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Find out if you qualify for LIHEAP and what resources are available in your county here.
What is energy assistance? Energy assistance is payments toward your heating or water bills. Qualifying households may receive payments through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Anyone interested is encouraged to reach out during the summer, but you can apply any time of the year. If you are unable to schedule an appointment in the fall or winter due to limited availability, please try again the following spring. LIHEAP is not only for households in crisis or currently unable to pay energy bills. Many eligible households utilize the program every year.
What is weatherization? Weatherization services may include installing heat pumps, new windows, insulation, and more for little to no cost. They can help better protect your home against weather and lower energy bills, help with energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, and result in a safer, healthier living space. These improvements may be helpful for you if your house feels cold or needs insulation, if your heating bill is high, or if air leaks into your home from around windows and doors. Weatherization improvements cannot be used to justify rent increases. Many of these services are available to both homeowners and renters.
Extreme heat affects all of us, especially in places where we haven’t had to prepare for it until recently. Click here for resources for caring for yourself and your client and your county or state websites for additional advice.
Click here for resources to care for yourself and your client in an emergency, including earthquakes, flooding, and extreme cold.
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