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Earlham council discusses using community center as warming center, seeks backup generators
Summary
Council discussed designating the Community Center as a warming center for outages or extreme cold and indicated plans to coordinate with emergency management and the public safety committee and to apply for backup generators for the community building and city facilities.
Council members discussed establishing the Community Center as a warming center to shelter residents during prolonged outages or severe cold, noting the building’s kitchen and capacity to serve warm meals if needed.
Members said the city should develop a longer‑term plan with emergency management and the public safety committee to identify triggering conditions and operational responsibilities. Council also expressed interest in applying for backup generators for the community building and for either city hall or the fire station to ensure power during incidents that would require use of the warming center.
No formal motion or vote was recorded on the warming center at the Jan. 12 meeting; the council directed further planning and coordination with relevant agencies and committees.
