Roeliff Jansen Community Library will hold a workshop on dark skies led by DarkSky International member Susan Bachelder on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m., in person at the library. Dark skies are not just important for seeing the stars, but for the health of our planet and ourselves. Light pollution threatens many animal species, from migrating birds to hatchling sea turtles. It … {...}
Office of the Aging Cooling Assistance
Please check on our seniors during the upcoming heat wave.
Please pass on this cooling assistance information to your neighbors that might not have internet.
Households with U.S. Citizens or qualified aliens may be eligible to receive a free air conditioner through a HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit starting May 1st if:
• Your gross monthly income is at or below HEAP’s monthly income limits, or you receive SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or Supplemental Security Income Living Alone
• A household member has a documented medical condition worsened by heat
• You received a Regular HEAP Heating Benefit greater than $21 this year
• You have no working air conditioners or your air conditioner is at least 5 years old
• You have not received a HEAP-funded air conditioner in 10 years Learn more about the HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit at: www.otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/#cooling-assistance
or 1-800-342-3009 If you do not have air conditioning at home, find a place to get cool in your community: www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling
Post a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.