Covid-19 Resources & Information
We know many of our members are facing uncertainty during this time, and we want you to know we’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of resources regarding the COVID-19 outbreak to keep our members updated on the latest information.
CDC GUIDELINES
The CDC's comprehensive COVID-19 resource page that will help you better understand the disease and how you can plan, prepare and cope during the outbreak.
YOUR ELECTRIC BILL
Sumner-Cowley has always made a priority to work with members who are struggling to pay their bill. If it becomes difficult to make a payment during these uncertain times, please give us a call to set up payment arrangements.
Use SmartHub for safe, secure and contactless payments
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) offers the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. The Department has announced that it will offer a second opportunity for Kansans to apply for LIEAP. The new application period begins May 1 and runs through May 29. Contact DCF for more information: http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Energy/EnergyAssistance.aspx
There are a variety of local groups who specialize in assisting people with their utility bills. Below is a list we have compiled for your convenience:
- Mid-Kansas Community Action Program
- Mid-capinc.org
- Serving Sumner, Cowley, Kingman and Harper counties
- 316-775-3000 Ext. 100
- United Way of the Plains
- 211kansas.org
- Serving Sumner, Cowley, Kingman, Harper and Sedgwick counties
- Salvation Army
- centralusa.salvationarmy.org
- 816-968-0368
- Serving Sumner, Cowley, Kingman, Harper and Sedgwick counties
- Winfield Community Helping Hands
- 620-221-2700
- Serving Winfield and smaller surrounding areas
- Mulvane Share and Care
- 620-440-6687
- Serving patrons of Mulvane School District (USD 263)
- Wellington Area Ministerial Alliance
- 620-326-7403
- Serving residents within 67152 zip code
- Harper County Community Hope
- 620-842-2091
- Serving Harper County residents
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Below is a list of various resources available to help small business owners during this time:
Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act Program Guides:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Paycheck Protections Program (PPP) Resources from the U.S. Treasury:
A Top-line Overview of the Program
U.S. Small Business Administration Resources:
LOCAL RESOURCES
Economic Development groups from across our territory are there to assist small business owners during this time.
- Sumner County Economic Development
- Stacy Davis, Executive Director
- 620-326-8779
- Cowley County Economic Development
- Kerri Falletti, Executive Director
- 620-221-9951
- Kingman County Economic Development
- Leslie Schrag, Executive Director
- 620-553-4029
- Harper County Community Development
- Melinda McCurley, Executive Director
- 620-842-6030
SCAMS
Unfortunately, scammers are using this crisis to take advantage of people. The Better Business Bureau has created a resource page to help you avoid these scams.
