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 Costs for transportation (such as cars, shuttles, buses) to move individuals away from the crisis area to shelters, when health and safety is an endangered by loss of access to heating or cooling.  Utility reconnection costs  Repair or replacement cost for furnaces and air conditioners  Insulation repair  Coats and blankets, as tangible benefits to keep individuals warm  Crisis payments for utilities and utility deposits  Purchase and installation of fans, air conditioners, and heaters  Purchase and installation of generators All related activities must be pre-approved by LHC and will be targeted to areas covered by a State-Declared or Presidentially-Declared Disaster (PDD) declaration. Any additional eligibility and/or procedures related to administration of disaster funds will be communicated to Subgrantees through additional LIHEAP Guidance from LHC. 5.4 Unforeseen Circumstances In the event that Supplemental funds are granted or available within the year due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. public health emergencies, etc.), LHC reserves the right to develop a separate benefit matrix to deliver bill payment assistance that meets the need of the particular crisis based on the amount of funds awarded or still available. Applicants impacted by the crisis will be eligible for Supplemental funds in addition to eligibility for regular crisis assistance. In the event of unforeseen circumstances (i.e. public health emergencies, natural disaster, etc.), LHC reserves the right to allow past due balances to be included in the crisis assistance benefit payment. This right will be implemented by LA LIHEAP Notice and with a defined period only.