Summer LIHEAP still available for residents in need of electric bill help

Time is still available for area residents in need of assistance paying their electric bill to apply for help.

“The LIHEAP program is a program that helps right now with the electric,” said Hardin County Community Action Coordinator Julie Arney. “You cannot be disconnected. You have to be current, and we can help people that need assistance. It goes until September 13. Right now, that’s what we have money that we can provide assistance for.”

Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting your local Community Action office. Arney says walk-ins are welcome.

“We’re located at 233 Ring Road inside our Kentucky Career Center, or you can call us at 502-764-2222,” Arney said. “If you call, you can make an appointment. We do see those first, but you could walk in. Our hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but we take our last client at 2 o’clock.”

Registration for the Fall LIHEAP program will open October 21 for disabled residents and residents over 60, and for other clients on November 4.