The Black Diamond Community Center and the Salvation Army will be offering appointments for energy assistance in January.

Low-income families, seniors, and disabled persons with urgent or final notices in Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Maple Valley, Covington and east unincorporated Kent (zip code 98042) are eligible.

They can issue one voucher per household for up to $150 on either electric or gas service.

Clients cancall 360-886-1011 in January to set up appointments, available 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.