Hot temperatures and high humidity are being experienced across east Texas. Utility bills will be high in the coming months. Low-income households may be challenged to deal with these high bills. Assistance may be available through federal LIHEAP funding. Funding is available for San Jacinto, Trinity and surrounding counties. The program targets vulnerable households such as elderly, disabled and the working poor. Greater East Texas Community Action Program administers the program in east Texas.
Eligibility is based on household income, citizenship and circumstances.
Individuals may apply by mail or online. The website is www.get-cap.org. A face-toface interview is not required. When the required information is mailed, emailed or done online that individual is contacted by telephone and the case can be completed.
According to Teresa Land, Program Manager, “We are especially concerned about vulnerable households during times of extreme heat. It may take some time to complete the approval process so we hope individuals will apply soon. Multiple months of assistance could provide relief through the hot summer months and into the early fall.”
Karen Swenson, Executive Director shared “San Jacinto and Trinity area residents have embraced our mail in and online process. Federal LIHEAP requirements must be documented, and help is not immediate. Residents are encouraged to act soon. “
For more information and the application visit the website at www.get-cap.org or call 800-621-5746. Certain days there may be a high call volume so multiple attempts may be needed. GETCAP programs are available to all regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin.
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