Summer Cooling Program Available for Portage County Residents

Community Action Council of Portage County (CAC) is still accepting appointments and walk-ins for the Summer Crisis Program (SCP).  The program runs through September 30th, and may be able to assist households with a portion of their electric bill and provide a window air conditioner and/or fan to help with summer heat. 
To be eligible, households must be at or below 175% of poverty, and meet one of the following criteria:

• An electric bill that is in danger of disconnect, OFF, needs new service established or transfer of service.
• An electric bill with PIPP default, or wants to enroll on PIPP
• A household member that is 60 or older.
• A statement signed by a physician that states a household member has a medical condition that would be improved by continued electric service or air conditioning or been diagnosed with COVID-19. 
• A statement from a household member that they have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

In order to be eligible for an air conditioner or fan(s), you may not have received one through HEAP for the past 3 program years (2017, 2018, 2019).
CAC will continue to have call-ins Monday through Thursday mornings from 8-10am.  Call-ins are limited to the first 12 households.
All HEAP services are offered via phone interview at this time. 
You can apply online for HEAP and PIPP visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov
Call CAC at 330-297-1456 and press option1, to make an appointment, or 0 if you have questions.  CAC is located at 1036 West Main Street in Ravenna.