Households facing electric or heat service shutoff or have already been shut off and need to be restored can apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) for assistance. Applications are available online through the MI Bridges portal or a paper application can be filled out and submitted to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) office at 22 Center St in Ypsilanti. If you need help accessing the MI Bridges website, contact your nearest navigation partner. Eligibility is based on monthly income.