No heat? LIEAP helps with winter heating emergencies

Thank you for your continued support of the Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Did you know that LIEAP also provides critical assistance to eligible low-income families, covering heating emergencies like broken furnaces, empty fuel tanks, and utility issues? Additionally, if a family’s heating system is struggling or fuel is running low, LIEAP can help before it becomes critical. 

Here’s how LIEAP’s no heat crisis assistance and prevention services can help:  

• Broken Heating Systems: Homeowners experiencing a heating system failure, like a broken furnace, may qualify for repairs or replacements. Licensed HVAC technicians complete the work through the Weatherization Assistance Program.  
• Empty Propane Tanks or Low Fuel Supplies: Families running low or out of propane, wood pellets, or other fuel types can request refills or special deliveries to avoid interruptions to their heating supply.  
• Utility Issues: Assistance is available for utility deposits and resolving disconnect/shut-off notices to restore or maintain service.
• Propane Tank Setup and Fills: The program covers tank setup and fuel costs.

How to apply for crisis assistance and prevention services

Apply at lieapwyo.org or call 1-800-246-4221. Applications that indicate a crisis—such as lost heat, insufficient fuel, or impending disconnection—are expedited, ensuring that households receive timely support. Specific response times may vary based on the situation. LIEAP’s crisis and prevention assistance is available until April 15, 2025, and may extend further if Wyoming faces severe weather conditions or rising fuel costs.

Reminder: LIEAP makes payments directly to utility companies and vendors.