Staff Report

CHESHIRE — Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency will be assisting residents with the 2007 Emergency Summer Cooling Program.

Sandra Edwards, Emergency Services Division director, said that the program will begin June 1 and will run through Aug. 31 or until the funds are depleted.

Income eligible individuals must make an appointment.

There are two types of households that may be assisted: An income eligible household with a member who has a current qualifying medical condition/breathing disorder verified by physician documentation from a medical professional will be qualified to receive the following:

One air conditioner, providing they did not receive one in the last three years (2004, 2005 or 2006), and may receive one payment for a current electric bill or PIPP, whichever is more, but not to exceed $175. (No disconnect required).

If they do not qualify for an air conditioner, they may still receive one payment for the electric bill as described above.

An income eligible household with a member who is 60 or older is eligible to receive one payment for electric bill up to the current bill or PIPP, whichever is more, but not to exceed $175. (No disconnect required).

Appointments can be made between the hours of 8 until 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, and 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1 by calling 367-7341 for Gallia County and 992-6629 for Meigs County.

Eligible clients must bring:

1. Proof of income (income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines).

2. Names, birthdates and Social Security numbers of all household members.

3. Electric bills.

4. Medical documentation if applicable. You must bring documentation or you will not be assisted.

Annual income eligibility for one person in the household is $17,867; two persons, $23,957; three people, $30,047; four people, $36,137; five people, $42,227; and six people, $48,317. For households with more than six members, add $6,090 per member.

Edwards said that applications will be taken Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. in CAA’s Gallipolis Office, 859 Third Ave.; the Cheshire Office, 8010 Ohio 7 North; and the Middleport Office, 1369 Powell St.

No applications will be taken on Friday.