PEOPLES REMINDS
CUSTOMERS TO
CHECK I.D.
Peoples Natural Gas is reminding
customers to always ask for identification
when considering allowing a serviceperson
or utility representative into your home
or business. Peoples requires all of its
customer service employees to wear photo
identification.
All Peoples employees carry an ID card
with their name, photo and the Peoples logo.
Also, look for a vehicle with the Peoples
logo. If you have any questions or concerns,
please call the Peoples Customer Service
department at 1.800.764.0111, or if you wish
to confirm an employee’s identity.
The following tips on how to answer your
door safely come from Carewatch UK:
• Legitimate company representatives
usually pre-arrange an appointment and
will carry photographic identification.
• Always ask to see identification before
you open the door, and never be afraid
to ask the person to wait while you call
to check identity before you let him/her
into the house.
• Never use a telephone number provided
by the person at your door (it could
connect to an accomplice). Always look
up the number yourself. If you are unable
to do this, don’t let the person in.
• If someone at the door becomes agitated
or tries to hurry you, don’t let him/her
in.
• “Distraction burglars” often work in
pairs. Don’t let them in if you don’t know
who they are, as one might distract you
while the other one steals from your
home.
• If you can, install a door chain so that
you can have it latched before you open
the door.
• If you have a front door spy hole, use it to
see who is there. Otherwise, use a nearby
window.
• If you are unable to do any of the above,
talk to the person through the door
without opening it, and ask to see ID or
pass it through the letter slot.
• Make sure that you lock your back door
before answering the front door to
someone you don’t know.
• If you have a mobile or cordless
telephone, take it to the door with you so
you can call emergency services quickly.
Peoples cares about your safety. If you
are ever in doubt, don’t let a stranger into
your home. Telephone local authorities
immediately and notify your neighbors as
soon as possible.
EMMAUS HOLDING
SPIRIT RUN 5K
On Oct. 15, Emmaus will host its fourth
annual Spirit Run, a Halloween costume-
themed chipped 5K and 1-mile fun walk to
benefit the Emmaus Community of
Pittsburgh and its mission of providing homes
and support for people with intellectual
disabilities. All skill and fitness levels are
welcome. The Spirit Run is an out-and-back
course along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail,
followed by an awards ceremony,
refreshments and a family-friendly
celebration at the South Shore Riverfront
Park at South Side Works. Post-race activities
include Halloween-themed crafts and fun
with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh,
pumpkin painting and more! For more
information, visit EmmausPgh.org/spirit. ■
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