Davis Reminds Orange Residents to Consider Enrolling for Heating Aid Program

State Representative Paul Davis serving the 117th Assembly District representing Miflord, Orange and West Haven is reminding area residents who may qualify for the state’s low-income winter heating aid program to consider enrolling as soon as possible.

“We could be facing a difficult winter and the cost of providing heat may be a challenge for some families,” Davis said in a press release. “I would urge residents who may be eligible to think about enrolling because many people are expected to apply for heating assistance statewide.”

A joint meeting of the General Assembly’s Appropriations, Human Services and Energy Committees approved plans for winter assistance last month.

Applications are being accepted at Community Action Agency intake sites throughout the state. Eligibility requirements, updated guidelines, and the location of application sites can be obtained by calling Infoline at 2-1-1 or DSS Energy Services Unit at 1-800-842-1132.

The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program are administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and coordinated by regional Community Action Agencies, in cooperation with municipal and other non-profit human service agencies.

Officials estimate that benefits may be provided to approximately 102,700 Connecticut households.

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