A limited amount of summer cooling assistance funds will be made available across the state through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which is administered through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

The funds are designed to help low-income households that are extremely vulnerable to summer-heat stresses. OKDHS will begin taking applications July 13th, and will continue until all allocated funds are depleted. OKDHS has approximately $12 million in federal funds for this year’s Summer Cooling Program in Oklahoma.

Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on each household’s income and assets. If you or someone you know may be income eligible and are at risk for heat related health problems due to the inability to afford adequate cooling, you are encouraged to apply for the Summer Cooling Program available at your OKDHS Human Service Center.

To view this release online and to view income requirements, please go to http://www.okdhs.org/library/news/rel/2009/07/07012009liheap.htm.