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EMERGENCY WARM CENTERS

With temperatures potentially decreasing, the City of Peru has several warming centers available for
those in need. Below you will find a list of warming centers with their address, hours, and phone
numbers. Additionally, you will find other helpful information.

Warmth and Your Safety
When the temperature decreases, it is essential to dress appropriately and avoid staying in the cold too
long. Wear layered clothing, mittens or gloves, and a hat. Outer garments should be tightly woven and
water-repellent if possible. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from severely cold air. Avoid taking
deep breaths; minimize talking. Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks. If a person gets too cold, it can
lead to severe medical issues. This is known as hypothermia. It is essential to watch for signs of
hypothermia.

Warming Center Locations:

•    Community Resource Center - 13 E Main Street - (765) 472-1923
     o    Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
     o    Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

•    Miami County Courthouse - 25 N. Broadway - (765) 472-3901
     o    Monday through Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Use the north and south entrances

•    Miami County Health Department - 12 S. Wabash St, - (765) 473-0283
     o    Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

•    Miami County YMCA - 751 N. Second Street- (765) 472-1979
     o    Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
     o    Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
     Showers are available for those in need by appointment.

•    Peru City Hall - 35 S. Broadway - (765) 472-2400
     o    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
     o    Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

•    Peru Public Library - 102 E Main St. - (765) 473-3069
     o    Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
     o    Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

•    Peru Schools Administration Building - 35W Third St, - (765) 473-3081
     o    Monday through Thursday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
     o    Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

For basic needs or more information, go directly to www.miamicochamber.com to retrieve the
Miami County 211 Resource Guide.

The question often arises where Peru Utilities’ and customers’ responsibilities end and begin regarding electrical services. For overhead service, customers need to supply and maintain a meter base, grounding point and wire, service mast with wire and weatherhead, and an attachment point (either clamped around the service mast or screwed directly into the house). Customers will also be responsible for tree growth near service lines. Customers must supply and maintain a meter base and grounding point with wire for underground service. Peru Utilities will maintain primary, transmission, and service lines(overhead and underground) as far as the meter, utility poles, transformers, and trees around primary and transmission lines. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 765-473-6681

Service Board Meeting - January 18th, 2023

The Peru Utilities Service Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. will also be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

The public will be able to participate in this meeting by connecting to the following link:

Teams Meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a68abdd7bebc84fcfb676e93171d6b9d4%40thread.tacv2/1655305750877?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c2c11672-95a4-4439-8067-923e416cb27b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2221bc724e-54fb-499c-84fd-4e037f13c4f5%22%7d

NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS RECEIVING ENERGY ASSISTANCE FROM IHCDA (project safe):

These funds may ONLY be applied to the electric portion of your utility bill. Therefore, please pay all other services, including electric tax, penalties, water, wastewater, stormwater, and trash, even if the bill states “do not pay.” 2019-2020 we processed these funds differently, and we understand this wasn't very clear. Peru Utilities has reverted to posting all funds when received. Please call to inquire about your balance.

The moratorium of all nonpayment service disconnections ends on August 15th, 2020. Peru Utilities will be accepting payment arrangements for the past due balance plus the current bill over the next 6 (six) months. Past due divided by 6 plus each month's current bill. To aid our customers with daunting financial hardships, here is a list of assistance agencies not only for your utility bills but with other situations you may be facing.

Miami County Helping Hands 176 S Broadway Peru, IN 46970 765-472-1875	St. Vincent DePaul. 30 W 7th St Peru, IN 46970 765-472-1855	Area 5 Agency 661 E Main St Peru, IN 46970 765-472-0713	Peru Township Trustee 352 E Washington Ave Peru, IN 46970 765-473-5835
Salvation Army (Inside Parkview UMC) Peru, IN 46970 765-473-5498	Parkview UMC 1785 St Rd 19 Peru, IN 46970 765-473-5526	Bright Point (Veterans Only) P O Box 10570 Fort Wayne, IN 46853-0570 1-877-502-0700	Pipe Creek Township Trustee 5486 S US 31 Peru, IN 46970 765-469-1113
Jefferson Township Trustee Wolfe's Sunoco Mexico, IN 46958 765-985	Washington Township Trustee 36 German St Peru, IN 46970 765-472-0170

You may consider calling your trustee for the township you reside in as well. Miami County also supports the 211 program. On any phone, dial 211. This service has a multitude of beneficial agencies, assistance, and support solutions.