energy assistance

Need Help With Heating Bills This Winter?

Keeping Baltimore Warm, Safe, and Supported This Winter

The Baltimore City Fire Department is committed not only to responding in times of emergency, but also to protecting the wellbeing of our residents before emergencies occur. As temperatures drop, many families across our city face challenges keeping their homes safely heated. No one in Baltimore should be cold this winter — and help is available.

What Energy Assistance Can Provide

Programs such as OHEP, MEAP, EUSP, the Fuel Fund of Maryland, and BGE payment arrangements can help eligible residents with:

  • Help paying heating and electric bills
  • Prevention of utility shut-offs
  • Emergency financial support
  • Energy-saving resources to make homes safer and more efficient

How BCFD Is Helping

Through our winter outreach efforts, BCFD teams are:

  • Visiting neighborhoods to distribute informational materials
  • Sharing guidance on safe home-heating practices
  • Connecting residents with trusted local partners who offer financial assistance
  • Supporting seniors, families with children, and vulnerable households who may be struggling

Stay Safe While Staying Warm

Along with financial support resources, we encourage every household to follow safe heating practices. Improper use of space heaters, extension cords, stoves, or generators can lead to fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other life-threatening emergencies. Our mission is to help Baltimore stay warm and safe.

Need Energy Assistance? Start Here.

If you or someone you know needs help paying heating bills this winter:

  • Call 2-1-1 Maryland
  • Visit the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) website
  • Contact your local BGE assistance line
  • Speak with a BCFD outreach team member at community events

BCFD is here for our city — on duty, in the community, and working to ensure every resident has the support they need this winter.

Energy Assistance Resource Links