As Heat Waves Worsen, Many Say Utilities Shouldn't Be Shut Off For Those Who Can't Pay For Them
A coalition of Angelenos is calling for an end to the practice of shutting off power, which affects many low-income communities
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A coalition of Angelenos is calling for an end to the practice of shutting off power, which affects many low-income communities
Michael and her kids are in the dark. she got a shutoff from her power company. she owes them $2,400, debt that has grown throughout covid, taking care of her daughter. they cut her power until she paid a portion of her debt. now they are threatening to do it again. in it's frightening. i don't want to be no where else but home. >> reporter: americans have been racking up utility debt during the pandemic. they owe close to $20 billion, up 67% from the average year. a study in massachusetts found 30% more families are now at least 90 days behind on their bill. early in the pandemic, at least 32...