LIBERTY — New York State has announced a second Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefit is available, beginning today, March 14.

If you are eligible, the Emergency HEAP Benefit can help you heat your home if you are experiencing a heat or heat-related emergency.

You may be eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit if:

· Your electricity is necessary for your heating system or thermostat to work and is either shut off or scheduled to be shut off; or

· Your electric or natural gas heat is off or scheduled to be shut off; or

· You are out of fuel, or you have less than one-quarter tank of fuel oil, kerosene or propane or have less than a 10-day supply of wood, wood pellets, corn, or other deliverable heat source.

AND

· Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the current income guides for your household size as posted in the table below; or

· You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits; or

· You receive Temporary Assistance (TA); or

· You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Living Alone; and

· The heating and/or electric bill is in your name; and

· Your household’s available resources are:

• less than $2,500; or

• less than $3,750 if any member of your household is age 60 or older, or under age 6.