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RICHMOND, Va., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer temperatures continue to sizzle, Dominion Virginia Power is encouraging customers to make sure elderly friends, family members and neighbors are not being overwhelmed by a buildup of heat in their homes and apartments.
The company recommends taking the following steps:
Heat can build up to unhealthy levels in homes and apartments without air-conditioning. Seniors, especially those with heart and other serious health conditions, may become dehydrated or suffer other heat-related illnesses that can be serious or even life-threatening.
For eligible seniors who may be having difficulty paying an energy bill, Dominion Virginia Power and the Commonwealth of Virginia offer a number of programs, including EnergyShare, Fan Care and the Virginia Cooling Assistance program, to assist them.
Dominion Virginia Power's toll-free customer service number is 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357). The company is committed to working with customers and will explore all options available.
To qualify for EnergyShare cooling assistance, an individual must have received a disconnection notice (not required for those over 60 years of age) and meet at least one of the following criteria:
A qualified individual can receive a one-time maximum payment of up to $300. The program runs through Oct. 29. Local health and human service agencies administer the program. For more information, individuals should contact Dominion's Customer Service Center at 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).
Fan Care, now in its 20th year, also assists seniors in Virginia with cooling their homes. Dominion is again partnering with the Virginia Department for the Aging to provide free fans to qualified individuals who live in the company's service area. Fan Care is funded by an annual grant of $50,000 from Dominion.
Local Area Agencies on Aging administer Fan Care by screening applicants and distributing the fans. Those eligible can receive one fan per cooling season. The program will run through Sept. 30. To inquire about eligibility, contact the Virginia Department for the Aging at 1-800-552-3402.
Dominion also offers two additional programs designed to help friends and relatives help those who are having trouble paying an electric bill:
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of more than 27,500 megawatts of generation. Dominion operates the nation's largest natural gas storage system and serves retail energy customers in 12 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com.
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