With the federal government shut down, and no re-opening date in sight, states are not receiving the federal funding they need to help low-income families afford their utility bills. At a time when bills are skyrocketing and budgets are extra strained, this lack of assistance could lead to missed payments and utility shut-offs. A lack of electricity for light, heating, or cooling is dangerous and can even be deadly during extreme weather events. LEAN is urging utilities not to shut off power during the shutdown.

Swipe to learn more about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, and how the lack of federal resources during the shutdown is having real-world impacts.