Eligible North Carolina families can apply online starting Monday for help with energy costs through two state programs.
In addition to applying online, applicants can contact their county department of social services to apply by phone or print a paper application from www.epass.nc.gov to mail, fax or drop off at their county department of social services.
“We know that this is going to be a challenging winter for many families because of COVID-19,” said NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen in a statement. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to apply for help with their heating costs this winter while staying safe and socially distant.”
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Announcements for Friday, Dec. 25:
Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Dec. 23. Positive cases now total 8,449, with 61 deaths, 7,502 cleared. Onslow County is at 12.2% positive, while the state is at 10.2% positive.
For specific demographic data, the state website now includes additional local demographic information at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/cases and a local view of testing and percent positive tests at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/testing. The total reported by the state for Onslow County is often about a day or so behind our county’s verified totals.
Covid-19 testing sites to get tested in Onslow County. Visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/./testing/find-my-testing-place