The East Missouri Action Agency has received $149,040 in state funds to provide assistance to keep low-income families cool this summer.
Distribution of the funds has begun through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program.
For this year only, the disconnect notice has been waived, making it possible to help even more families this summer.
For information on the program or to apply for assistance, contact one of the outreach offices: Bollinger County (573) 238-4220; Cape Girardeau County 334-5533; Iron County (573) 546-3191; Madison County (573) 783-5226; Perry County (573) 547-2014; St. Francois County (573) 431-0103; Ste. Genevieve County (573) 883-7252; and Washington County (573) 438-3528.
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