Winter

Ohio Officials: Heating Assistance Starts Nov. 1

Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0000

State officials say heating assistance will be available again this winter to eligible Ohio households.

The HEAP Winter Crisis Program is administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency's Office of Community Assistance. It assists qualified Ohioans with winter heating costs from Nov. 1 through March 31.

The agency says the program will provide assistance once per heating season to eligible households threatened with disconnection or that have been disconnected. It also provides help to those with less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel.

Red Cross Stresses Safety Measures During Winter Weather

Emily McCord — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:40:55 +0000

Today's winter storm is making some travel treacherous, and with gusty winds in the forecast Wednesday, there's a potential for power outages across the Miami Valley. Tom Foder with the Dayton chapter of the American Red Cross says when that happens, it's important to take safety precautions. Foder warns that using generators or other heating sources can be dangerous if not used correctly.