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Maryland's utility shutoff moratorium ends SUNDAY, November 15.
It's utterly unconscionable that some Marylanders will lose heat and electricity as we enter the winter months and as COVID cases skyrocket.
Here's how you can help others or get help:
It's utterly unconscionable that some Marylanders will lose heat and electricity as we enter the winter months and as COVID cases skyrocket.
Here's how you can help others or get help:
The good news: 1) Utilities are *required* to offer a minimum payment plan of 12 months; and 2) Pepco says it won't start shutoffs until mid-January.
If you need help, call the Department of Human Services at 1-800-332-6347 or visit their website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply/
If you need help, call the Department of Human Services at 1-800-332-6347 or visit their website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply/
If you can afford your own utility bills but want to help others, check out @MoCo_DSA's Power to the People campaign. They're raising money to provide direct aid to families in Montgomery County who are struggling.
I just chipped in $50. Here's the link: https://mdcdsa.org/moco-direct-aid-energy-bills/
I just chipped in $50. Here's the link: https://mdcdsa.org/moco-direct-aid-energy-bills/
Finally, if you have trouble reaching Maryland's Department of Human Services or another agency for help, please reach out to me.
My DMs are open and my email address is [email protected].
My DMs are open and my email address is [email protected].
