SEDA-COG Offers Programs for Fuel Assistance
LEWISBURG – With winter knocking on our doorstep, SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is continuing to offer crisis programs to residents who qualify for fuel assistance.
A SEDA-COG spokeswoman said, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps repair malfunctioning heating units at no cost. In addition, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus funds are being used to offer a new service, the LIHEAP Clean and Tune Pilot Porgram. This program assists homeowners and residents in cleaning and tuning their primary heating equipment and avoiding interruptions to their heating service.
Homeowners and residents must qualify for these fuel assistant programs. Residents should contact their local county assistance office to see if they qualify for these programs. The application period is open now through May 6, 2022.
According to the statement, Mandy Fox, Chief of SEDA-COG’s Weatherizaiton program, states that the impact of COVID-19 may qualify people for this program, who normally wouldn’t. SEDA-COG’s Weatherization program serves a seven-county area including Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Perry, Snyder, and Union.
