HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 10-10 Residents lacking heat won't have to freeze THE REVIEW Residents lacking heat
won't have to freeze
No one is to go cold this winter because Then officials will make arrangements
"of low supplies of heating oil in Minnesota. with the people to come to the center for
And Maplewood, like other cities, is warmth.
'making preparations to accommodate EVANS said they don't have complete
those citizens who run out of fuel,can't accommodations at the police station for
afford to buy anymore,or if an over all oil a long stay or for a large number of
L.shortage occurs and supplies can't be people.
refilled. "What we are trying to do is,if a person
Governor Al Quie requested emergency suddenly runs out of heating oil and can't
stations be setup in various cities,to offer get more because of late delivery,an oil
aid to those left without fuel this winter. shortage or lack of money,there will be a
THE MAPLEWOOD POLICE warm place for them to come to,"Evans
STATION, 1380 Frost Ave., has been explained.
designated as an Emergency Housing if the problem grows and it becomes
Center for Maplewood, according to more of a long term displacement
Barry Evans,city manager. situation,other housing accommodations
Anyone who finds themselves without will be sought.Some alternative sites are
oil to heat their home this winter should under consideration,Evans added.
call the emergency referral phone No one should hesitate to call if they are
number,24 hours a day,777-4530. faced with a"no-fuel"night.