Applications for assistance with home energy begins Wednesday

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program started accepting applications on Wednesday for families that need help with energy costs.

LIHEAP can help families stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling practices.

Over the last several years, CMCA has helped nearly 7,000 families annually restore or maintain their utilities through LIHEAP throughout central Missouri.

The application can be mailed or dropped off at the CMCA Energy office.

CMCA officials said faxed applications will not be accepted.

The program begins December 1st.

Disabled and elderly households may submit their applications at any time.