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62 | P a g e October 25 may, in its discretion, assist the household in identifying and documenting such circumstances, if the sub-grantee has the expertise and resources to do so. LIHEAP recipients residing in non-traditional dwellings will not be eligible for CRF emergency assistance or crisis benefit. CONDITIONS OF EMERGENCY: 1. The household's primary supply of energy is interrupted because of weather conditions and another supply, or a different type of energy, is necessary. a) A blizzard, lightning, fire or flood interrupts energy supply for primary heat source. May provide any of the “crisis benefit” choices. (sleeping bags, fuel, delivery, service reconnection, space heaters, emergency shelter). 2. Weather or other forces outside the control of the household damage the household's dwelling and causes the dwelling to suffer a severe loss of heat. a) EXAMPLES: Roof collapses due to snow; tree fell on house and caused damage that allows heat to escape; window knocked out by flying objects in a storm. b) May provide any of the “crisis benefit” choices. (sleeping bags, fuel, delivery, service reconnection, space heaters, emergency shelter). c) Clients have shut-off notice and Energy Share has been expended. 3. Hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions exist in the household's primary heating system, and safety modifications are required. 4. Any other home energy-related condition caused by severe weather conditions, fuel shortages, and/or acts of God. a) Flood washes out road to deliver fuel to client’s home. Check with emergency services in the area to evacuate or provide what is necessary to keep the household safe. 5. Documented Medical Need for home energy related safety modifications. a) CRF can be used to relight a furnace pilot light if it is the primary heat source. b) Emergency cooling assistance is allowable during sustained high temperatures. Cooling assistance will be limited to the purchase of fans, operation or support of local cooling centers, coordination with local social service sub-grantees, relocation to a hotel/motel, or providing an air conditioner to cool one room (where medically necessary). CRF cannot be used to repair or replace central air conditioners. c) Medically Necessary: an eligible household that is income qualified must have a household member that has a life-threatening condition where an air conditioner will eliminate or significantly reduce the possibility of loss of life or heat related illness. A qualified medical provider must provide a letter stating that the individual’s condition will be stabilized with access to cooling. The letter does not have to include the