Community Environmental Center (CEC) Emergency Cooling Program (ECP) for NYC & LI. The program will provide energy-efficient AC units to the elderly, families with young children and people with pre-existing medical conditions. First-come, first serve basis, you must provide proof of medical need, income and permission from their landlord, and cannot own a working air conditioner.
NYC-call 718-512-0580, Mon-Fri, 9-5 PM) LI Marriele Robinson (LI Progressive Coalition 516-541-1006 x 14).
"The Emergency Cooling Program begins immediately," said CEC president Richard Cherry. "It will run until September or until the allocated funds are expended."