Agencies set to spread the warmth

The Brattleboro Reformer reports that "with the cold weather rapidly approaching, local agencies are doing everything in their power to ensure no Vermonter goes without heat this winter." For example, "the Vermont Administration and Legislature recently announced the expansion of the state's Seasonal Fuel Assistance Program to cover 3,652 more households"; Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is "doing everything it can to come up with innovative solutions by 'expanding fund raising efforts for crisis fuel funds'"; and the Windham Regional Commission is "working to keep people warm this winter as well [by] combining efforts with other area agencies to solve potential problems." Meanwhile at the state level, "the Agency of Human Services has began working closely with Vermont Emergency Management on how to handle heating emergencies such as a landlord unable to get oil delivered." In addition, "they are assessing different potential shelters and determining which ones could be used in a small crisis of that kind."

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