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12. Eligible Services: Eligible services include, but are not limited to: LIHEAP Assistance necessary to restore home power lost due to flooding, including utility deposits, late fees and reconnect fees. The following may be paid for with these funds, as needed, to install or repair heating/cooling equipment or to restore power lost due to flooding: • Building electrical wiring or gas line inspection. • Utility box replacement. • Contractor’s/subcontractor’s cost to repair electrical wiring or gas lines. • Other fees required to assure resumption of services. For purchase and/or repair of air conditioning systems or cooling equipment: • Equipment must meet the Underwriter Laboratory (UL) listings and local codes. • All equipment repair or replacement must be conducted by a licensed repairman. • Vouchers for purchase of cooling equipment, such as portable air conditioners are not allowed. • Must follow the agency’s written guidelines for eligibility. • Any equipment should be purchased in a manner to obtain the best possible product and price. • Central cooling equipment may be repaired or replaced in rental housing only with the written consent of the landlord. NOTE: These funds may not be used to purchase, install, or repair any unvented appliances. Temporary shelter or house individuals in hotels or apartments Cost for transportation (i.e. cars, shuttles, buses) from crisis area to shelters. Utility reconnection costs. Utility Box Replacement. Contractor cost to repair electrical wiring or gas lines. Fees required to assure resumption of services. Repair or replacement cost for furnaces and air conditions. Insulation repair. Coats and blankets, as tangible benefits to keep individuals warm. Crisis payments for utilities and utility deposits. Purchase and installation of fans and air conditioners. Purchase of generators. Fuel Assistance: For pre-paid fuel assistance such as fuel oil or propane, the subrecipient is encouraged to purchase enough fuel to supply the client through the end of the Fiscal Year (September 30th of that calendar year). The loss of fuel oil or propane must be directly cased by the declared disaster event. Fuel oil or propane used up under regular living conditions is not eligible for refill under this policy.