ATLANTA — For Seniors, winter means a sudden downturn in temperature can be serious.
Don't wait until its too late. Check your thermostat, turn up the heat and make sure the system is working properly. If not, contact your landlord or heating repair service at once.
If you are in need of energy assistance to pay the bills or if you face a possible shutoff of your system, there is help.
Since 1983, the non-profit Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) has helped more than a quarter of a million people with emergency heating issues.
HEAT works with the Georgia Division of Family & Children's Services through community service agencies.
For assistance go to:
www.HEATga.org/get-help
Follow the directions on how to qualify for assistance and how to get the help you need.