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Extreme Heat
Submitted by BridgetB on August 11, 2021 - 8:23amWhat you should know about Extreme Heat
Call 9-1-1 in case of emergency
Call 2-1-1 to find food and shelter
Know what to do before, during, and after extreme heat
- Create a communications plan with your family before extreme heat hits
- Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car
- Listen to local officials
Heat Safety & Risk
RESCHEDULED-Neighborhood Watch Informational Meeting
Submitted by BridgetB on August 9, 2021 - 10:25amNOTE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.
For more information and material on how to begin a Neighborhood Watch program, contact:
Sgt. Betsy Alfonso: alfonsel@urbanaillinois.us
CITY OF URBANA TO LAUNCH SOLAR GROUP BUY PROGRAM
Submitted by BridgetB on August 2, 2021 - 7:02pmA limited-time program kicks off in July to give people access to solar education and competitive prices for residential, business and farm solar installations through volume purchasing. Building on past successes, the City of Urbana is combining efforts with several partners to offer Solar Urbana-Champaign to property owners throughout Champaign, Piatt, and Vermillion Counties.
In the last 5 years, Solar Urbana-Champaign has helped 241 households add affordable solar to their homes or properties, with participants saving 9% to 15% off purchase price thanks to the group buys. In total, the program resulted in over 2 megawatts of clean solar energy capacity valued at nearly $7 million.
Area homeowners, farmers, and business owners can attend free one-hour solar Power Hour educational presentations to learn about solar energy and the benefits of volume pricing. These presentations, both online and in person, will give you the opportunity to sign up for free quotes and site assessments.
LIHEAP Starts August 16
Submitted by BridgetB on August 2, 2021 - 12:15pmNew Office in Champaign Highlights Start of LIHEAP Season in Champaign County
Starting on Monday, August 16, 2021, all eligible households in Champaign County can begin making appointments with the RPC to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). There are no priority groups under the new program year.
In addition, the RPC is opening a new office for appointments at 2009 Round Barn Road in Champaign, giving residents the option of attending their appointment there or at the RPC’s main office in Urbana. In-person appointments will begin on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Appointments can be made online at www.ccrpc.org/liheap. And for those with health concerns, the RPC will be offering phone appointments as well.
For more information about LIHEAP, call 217-384-1226.