March 31 deadline approaches for Winter Bill Financial Assistance

Eligible member-owners seeking assistance with their winter bill can apply for funding through the North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program through March 31. Commonly referred to as “LIEAP,” this program helps residents pay a portion of their electric bills.

Please be advised that households must meet the following criteria to be eligible: è Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria. è Meet an income test. è Have reserves at or below $2,250. è Be responsible for its heating costs.

Contact the following departments of social services to apply: è Gates County DSS: 252-357-0075 è Bertie County DSS: 252-794-5320 è Halifax County DSS: 252-536-2511 è Hertford County DSS: 252-358-7830 è Northampton County DSS: 252-534-5811 è Perquimans County DSS: 252-426-1806

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For outages call: 1-800-358-9437

For online bill payment: roanokeelectric.com Statement of Nondiscrimination: Roanoke Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

To report outages: è Call 1-800-358-9437 è Text “OUTAGE” to 352667.

To make a payment: è Use our automated system at 252-209-2236. è Download our mobile app by texting “Roanoke” to 252-479-7929. è Text “PAY” to 352667.

Marva Bond

Carolyn Bradley Columbus Jeffers

Darnell Lee

Cynthia Vaughan

Editor: Brittany Tann

President and CEO: Marshall Cherry