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3) Collateral contact with energy Vendor to verify crisis status; 4) Documentation showing that the Household has less than seven (7) days of prepaid Energy Utility services left; or 5) Self-certification that the Household has less than seven (7) days of Portable Fuel. B) For Life-Threatening Crisis: 1) Self-certification stating that an Energy Utility shut-off would be dangerous to the health of a Household Member; and, 2) Self-certification stating that life-supporting equipment is used in the home and the equipment is dependent upon Energy Utility service for operation. h. Data Collection. Certain information is required to be collected per federal guidelines, including: i. Demographic information of the primary Applicant, including race, ethnicity, veteran status, and sex. There is a “choose not to answer” option for all demographic data collection elements. ii. LIHEAP Performance Measures information, including vendor information, household size, fuel type, primary heating type, and annual household income. See performance measures guideline LIHEAP Performance Measures Data Collection Guide. i. Voter Registration i. As a DES program, LIHEAP is required to fulfill all duties of a designated voter registration agency. Applicants for LIHEAP may register to vote as part of their application or recertification. ii. Applicants who indicate they wish to register to vote, or who do not provide a response, will be provided information and assistance regarding voter registration, in accordance with Voter Registration Procedures. 17 of 41