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 stress.

OKDHS began applications yesterday and will do so until the allocated funds are depleted.

If you know someone who is facing heat-related health problems because of their inability to afford adequate cooling, and who may be income eligible, please tell them about the LIEHAP Summer Cooling Program

Persons applying should have the latest electric bill for their home and verification of income information. For more information, contact the Jackson County DHS office.