Summer Crisis Program helping individuals beat the heat [Video]

There is a possible solution for families struggling to keep up with electric bills this summer.

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency and The Ohio Department of Development are helping eligible individuals pay their energy bills through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.

Through the program, individuals who qualify can also receive help getting a new air conditioning unit or fan, or fixing any broken ones you might have.

“The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households or those that have a disconnection notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, require air conditioning, or those with an elderly household member (60 years or older) who can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for their health,” according to a press release from the agency.

According to the release, here’s what it takes to qualify financially:

• Ohioans need to have “a gross income at or below 175 percent …