The Argos Town Council members addressed the moratorium on the utility shutoffs and how many residents it will be affecting.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said the moratorium ends Friday, Aug. 14 at 11:59 p.m. However, shutoffs will not occur until Monday, Aug. 17.
Mullaney stated, “I’ve notified some of the landlords that their tenants are behind. Due to HIPAA, I cannot tell how much they are behind, but I can say if they are 30, 60 or 90 days. It’s just to give them a heads up that utilities might go off on the 17th.”
There are 56 customers who are behind in utility bills.
Residents needing assistance can call 2-1-1 for questions regarding food, childcare, housing and utility assistance, and mental health services. 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps residents to find the local resources they need. Call the United Way of Marshall County at 574-999-8900 to learn more about local resources and assistance available to households impacted by COVID-19.
