Lighthouse program va free#

They need resources to make the electrical upgrades so they are safe in their homes with their families.

These men and women may be unaware that they are in danger of an electrical fire, do not know who to reach out to for electrical upgrades, and/or do not have the funds to make the appropriate renovations. Per the US Census Bureau, there is a 71% home-ownership rate in Michigan with an estimated 181,419 disabled Veterans, over 1.4 million senior citizens, 1.1 million disabled adults ages 18-64, with 16.7% of the overall population being below poverty level. From 2010-15, over 3,000 homes had a fire of electrical origin only with property damages costing just under $63 million, and several civilian injuries, including loss of life.ДЇaulty electrical wiring accounts for almost half of these fires, and electrical fire losses and fire death are significantly higher than non-electrical fires. This aging infrastructure is a major safety concern. Many homes in Michigan were built between 1950-59, and most have not had any electrical updates.

Lighthouse program va free#

The Lighthouse Program will provide free electrical fire hazard renovations and repairs for eligible disabled Veterans & adults, senior citizens, and economically challenged homeowners in Wayne County, Michigan, and give deserving families peace of mind and safety in their homes. Target Number of Single Family Residences for Major Electrical Renovations // 30Д®ligibility // Please see attached guidelines Target Market // disabled Veterans & adults, senior citizens, and economically challenged homeowners of Michigan

Type of Project // Free electrical fire hazard renovations It is our goal to successfully pilot the Program and make it available to all of Wayne County, Michigan in the 2019. Applications are not being accepted at this time.