Emergency Assistance (EA) provides short term, limited financial assistance to families with children when a fire or other natural disaster has destroyed those things necessary for taking care of your family.

Emergency Assistance is also available if your family lost all income between December 1 and March 15 and the loss is due to severe weather or energy shortage lay-offs.

Emergency Assistance payments can be made for food, clothing, shelter, or the repair or replacement of essential household items.

The amount of assistance cannot be more than $500 and is limited to 30 consecutive days in any 12 month period.