Help Available for those Experiencing Energy Emergencies

HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) – Energy Share and District 4 Human Resources Development Council in Havre want to remind the public that there is help available for those experiencing home energy emergencies.

Energy Share helps Montanans who are facing home energy emergencies. The HRDC processes Energy Share applications and can help you apply. Common reasons people apply for Energy Share include unexpected expenses, non-working or unsafe heating systems, illnesses or injuries, domestic abuse situations, and loss of employment or reduced wages.

HRDC can also help you fill out applications for a new program that is for renters only. The new Emergency Rental Assistance Program helps with rent, utilities and internet for people who rent and who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To contact the HRDC, call 265-6743, or visit their website at http://www.hrdc4.org.