Get Help with Winter Heating Bills

DERBY- Now is the time to think about applying to TEAM Inc. for assistance with winter heating costs. Families and individuals seeking financial help to offset their winter heating bills may now apply.

Families and individuals may qualify for help if they fall below these income limits: $24,280 for a household of one, $32,920 for a two-person household, $41,560 for a three-person household, $50,200 for a four-person household.

Applicants are deemed eligible based on review of their total household gross income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation, social security, pension etc.; household size; and liquid assets. If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider.

Both homeowners and renters who are residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance.

To schedule an appointment, call 203-736-5420 and follow prompts for Energy Assistance, or in Milford, 203-783-3253; Woodbridge, 203-389-3429; Orange, 203-891-4787, and Bethany, 203-393-2100, ext.124.

(This is a press release from TEAM)

Get Help with Winter Heating Bills

 

 

DERBY - Families and individuals seeking financial help to off-set their winter heating bills may apply to TEAM for assistance.

Families and individuals may qualify for help if they fall below these income limits: $34,366 for household of one, $44,940 for a two person household, $55,514 for a three person household, $66,089 for a four person household.

Applicants are deemed eligible based on review of their total household gross income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation, social security, pension etc.; household size; and liquid assets, as shown through bank statements. If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider.

Both home owners and renters who are residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance from TEAM.

To schedule an appointment with TEAM Energy Assistance, please call 203-736-5420 and follow prompts for Energy Assistance, or in Milford, 203-783-3253; Woodbridge, 203-389-3429; Orange, 203-891-4787, and Bethany, 203-393-2100, ext.124.

TEAM Inc. is a private501(c) 3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen our community by educating, supporting and empowering individuals and families . TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Naugatuck, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour, Waterbury and Woodbridge.

(This is a press release from TEAM)

Chamber of Commerce shares info on storm assistance

Note: The following is from an e-mail from Bill Purcell, President, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce:

Although Hurricane Sandy is a week behind us - and now we have seen the first flakes fly for the winter season - there is still much cleanup ahead.
For those businesses who have suffered from this storm, we want to share this information from CT DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith:

"As we continue on the path to recovery after Hurricane Sandy, I wanted to remind impacted businesses about resources available to them.

FEMA
Federal assistance has been made available through FEMA. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that those affected in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London Counties must register with FEMA by phone or online to receive aid.


To register by phone, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY line for people with speech or hearing disabilities is 1-800-462-7585. The line is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

- To register online, applications may be completed at www.disasterassistance.gov.

- For disaster assistance questions, call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362.

State officials and FEMA are assessing damage in Litchfield, Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties to determine if they will be eligible for aid. Residents and businesses in those counties should dial 2-1-1 or go online at www.211ct.org to report their damage.

SBA
The Small Business Administration will be offering loans to homeowners, businesses, and non-profit organizations. You can access a SBA Disaster Assistance online at www.sba.gov/disasteror call the Buffalo call center at 800-659-2955.

Finally, businesses can contact our agency about the financial and technical resources that may be available to them. To talk to a DECD representative call 860-270-8105."

Purcell added, "As your Chamber gets additional information to help our area businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy we will share both via email and our Social Media Channels, including our Chamber Facebook business page."

Property repair assistance offered

Information taken from a release from Charles Sampson, Director, Derby Office of Emergency Management:

"It is important that businesses and residents that experienced property damages register with the Federal Government as assistance will be made available to them through FEMA to rebuild or repair their property. 

"They must go online (http://www.disasterassistance.gov/) or call (1-800-621-3362) to register for disaster  assistance. 
"FEMA is coordinating efforts to set up multiple Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) across the State.  Once the DRCs are set up we will forward the information."