Winter Crisis Program

How it works

The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action serves residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry counties. It is designed to help households in an emergency situation maintain or restore electric or gas service, and it also provides bulk fuel for eligible households.

What the money covers

The page says the program can cover:

• Regulated utilities up to $175
• Non-regulated utilities up to $750
• Bulk fuels up to $1,200 for a one-time fill (propane, fuel oil, etc.)
• Firewood up to $650
• Furnace repair up to $1,500, but the homeowner must live in the home

How it works

An emergency situation is defined as:

• A disconnect notice on electric or natural gas service, or
• Less than a 25% tank supply of bulk fuel such as propane, fuel oil, coal, or kerosene, or
• Less than a 10-day supply of firewood

How to apply

Residents may schedule appointments by calling 740-868-1908 or visiting the HAPCAP appointment page. The page says appointments are available by phone or in person and are first-come, first-served.

Timing and deadlines

• Available only once per heating season
• Heating season runs November through March
• The county page announcing the program says appointments are available Monday through Thursday only