Erie County 10th District Legislator Michele Iannello has announced that residents will be able to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) through three sessions she is sponsoring in her district. Staff will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to receive applications (with exception of Kenmore Senior Center).
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - City of Tonawanda Senior Center, 35 Main Street, City of Tonawanda - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 28th - Kenmore Senior Center (Mang Park), 135 Wilber Ave., Kenmore - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, March 10th - Grand Island Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The first 80 applicants at each session are guaranteed assistance if they meet the eligibility criteria. No appointment is necessary.
Applicants will need to bring identification for each member of the household, (license, birth certificate, or Social Security card); proof of monthly income for all household members, shut off notices if applicable, bank statements, stocks, IRA’s or 401K’s, and current utility bills.
Monthly income ceilings are as follows:
Family of 1 - $1,876
Family of 2 - $2,454
Family of 3 - $3,031
Family of 4 - $3,609
Family of 5 - $4,186
Income ceilings continue to increase with family size. For further information, call Legislator Iannello’s office at 858-6757.
Power Pole Snaps In High Winds, Closes Fix Road West - Jan. 2008
The Grand Island Fire Company responded at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 to a report of a pole snapped in half causing lines down and the transformer sparking in the middle of Fix Road. National Grid, held up due to numerous wind related incidents throughout the area, responded to 2230 Fix Road with a road crew and representative at 5:32 a.m. Fix Road was closed by the Fire Company from Alt Blvd. to Baseline Road. Winds were reported to be between 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts as high as 62 mph. Captain Aaron Berry was in charge of the call. GIFC returned in service at 6:37 a.m.
High winds continued throughout the day with some cloudy periods and a lot of bright sunshine. Temperature at 1 p.m. Wednesday was 43 degrees, about 20 degrees cooler than the previous two days. No other wind related damage of any consequence was reported.