Last updated: July 27, 2026 Immediate danger: If you smell gas, see sparks, have an active fire, a collapsing ceiling, sewage entering the living area, or another life-threatening condition, leave the area and call 911 or your utility emergency line. Do not use a generator, grill, or fuel-burning heater indoors. Bottom line: Pennsylvania has real … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 If the home is dangerous now Call 911, the fire department, or the utility emergency line first if you smell gas, see live wires, have sewage inside the home, see a ceiling or wall starting to collapse, or have flooding near electricity. A repair program cannot replace emergency help. If … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 If the home is dangerous now Leave the area and call 911 for fire, a gas smell, sparking wires, carbon monoxide symptoms, sewage inside living space, or a possible collapse. Call the utility emergency line for a gas leak, downed line, or electrical danger. Do not wait for a repair … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Unsafe right now? Call 911 for fire, active gas leaks, collapse danger, or another immediate threat. Call your utility’s emergency number for a gas or electric hazard. Repair programs normally require an application, inspection, and contractor process, so they are not a substitute for emergency response. Bottom line: Illinois has … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Current Wisconsin disaster deadline Homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding of April 13–23, 2026 may be able to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also offers low-interest physical-damage loans. The application deadline is August 31, 2026. … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Unsafe right now? Leave the home and call 911 or the utility if you smell gas, see sparks, have a carbon monoxide alarm, or believe part of the house may collapse. Repair funding comes after immediate safety. Bottom Line: Nebraska has real home repair help, but there is no single … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Emergency safety: If you smell gas, see sparks, or believe the home may collapse, leave the unsafe area and call 911 or the utility emergency line. Repair programs require an application and inspection; they are not same-day emergency services. For storm damage, take safe photos, contact insurance, report the property … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Unsafe home or no heat? Call 911 for fire, carbon monoxide, collapse, exposed live wiring, or another immediate danger. Leave the home if officials tell you it is unsafe. For an urgent heating problem, call your local Community Action Agency or dial 2-1-1. Do not run a generator, grill, or … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Important 2026 update: South Carolina Housing replaced its old Home Repair and Critical Home Repair intake route with the Housing Preservation Initiative for new sponsor applications beginning July 1, 2026. Also, SC Safe Home is not accepting applications as of this update, even though it reopened briefly on July 13. … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Dangerous repair problem right now? Call 911 for fire, collapse, serious electrical danger, carbon monoxide symptoms, or another immediate threat. Report a gas smell or downed power line from a safe location. For failed heat during dangerous cold, call Community Action, North Dakota LIHEAP, or 211. Bottom line North Dakota … Read more