[StBernard] Weatherization Assistance Program to take applications Oct. 27 at the Community Center of St. Bernard

Westley Annis Westley at da-parish.com
Mon Oct 18 20:04:54 EDT 2010


Now serving St. Bernard Parish

Applications are being accepted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center of St. Bernard, 111 LeBeau St. in
Arabi. Those applicants wishing to apply but are unable to come in person
may request that an application be mailed to them.

Delivering Energy Efficiency Services to Low-Income Households

Weatherization reduces energy costs for low-income families by improving the
efficiency of their homes.

. Priority is given to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and
families with children.

. Single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, mobile homes, renters,
and home owners are eligible.

We install economical materials to reduce home energy consumption. Typical
measures include but are not limited to:

. Installing attic Insulation

. Minor repairs related to air sealing

. Testing refrigerator energy consumption

. Updating to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

. Solar Screens

. Carbon Monoxide Detectors

. Weather Stripping

. Smoke Detectors



You can become eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program if your
household meets the following income requirements (*Must be equal to or less
than amount stated)

Family Size

Monthly Income

One

$1,805.00

Two

$2,428.33



Three

$3,051.67

Four

$3,675.00

Five

$4,298.33

Six

$4,921.67





The following Information will be needed to apply:


: Proof of income for all members in the household 18 years and older



: Photo ID or driver license (must be current)



: Social Security number and card for occupants



: Utility Bills (account must be currently active)





To request an application by mail, you may contact:

St. Tammany Parish Community Action Agency

P.O. Box 1609, Slidell, LA 70459

(985) 646-2493 or (985) 646-2495

Office Hours M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm





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