General Program Requirements
The Disaster Preparedness Manual for the Aging Network is targeted to older Americans and is available to the public.  Whether you are an older individual, a caregiver, a community service provider, a researcher, or a student, you will find valuable user-friendly information.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Please visit the Disaster Assistance for Older Americans website at the following location for further information:

http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Preparedness/index.aspx

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; or $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Each state is responsible for administering and designing its own program, which includes determining eligibility requirements and providing assistance within Federal guidelines. For more information about these guidelines, visit:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/guidance/eligibility.html

To find out whether you are eligible to receive LIHEAP benefits, contact your state or tribal LIHEAP office. Information about how to contact each office can be obtained through this website:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/grantees/states.html

A list of frequently asked questions about this program is also available at:

http://faq.acf.hhs.gov/cgi-bin/acfrightnow.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

You may also request additional information by writing to the following e-mail address (please include your city, county, and state in your message):
energyassistance@ncat.org


For help applying for LIHEAP benefits, you may also call this toll-free number:
1-866-674-6327

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/

General Program Requirements
The SAMHSA website provides documents and resources for any person with or at risk for mental and substance abuse disorders.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Please visit the SAMHSA website at the following location for further information:

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/disasterrelief/about.aspx

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age. Also the applicant must be a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident; have low or very low income; and be under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Each State and Territory decides the benefits it will provide. Each State and Territory also establishes the specific eligibility criteria that must be met to receive financial assistance payments or other types of benefits and services. Thus, you must check with the TANF agency in the area where you reside to learn whether you are eligible to receive financial assistance or other TANF benefits and services.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
More information about this program is available at:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/tanf/index.html

Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/