The Winter Crisis Program is available now through March 31 to provide utility bill assistance for electric and heating bills for the Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties. The program can help to avoid a utility shut-off, reconnect a utility, or provide bulk fuel supplies such as propane, wood, and fuel oil for households with less than a 25% bulk fuel supply.

Eligible households must be at or below 175% federal poverty guidelines (e.g. $26,355/household of one, $54,600/household of four) and for household sizes of 8 or more that are 60% of state median income. Applicants must provide a list of all household members, including social security numbers, birthdates, and proof of citizenship; proof of income for all household members for the previous 30 days or 12 months; and copies of recent utility bills.

Scheduling and details regarding the Winter Crisis Program are available at www.glcap.org/utilityhelp or by calling 419-273-4212.