Red Tag

It's the fifth of December, too far out for any Christmas miracles to be happening—oh and I believe in the miracle of Christmas-I have been the recipient of too many Christmas miracles to deny their happening. But it's the fifth of December and already the month is as harsh as a sand paper french kiss. I have had three calls today of people with disabilities facing evictions or utility shut-offs. These folks are seniors or have kids with disabilities but it is a hard town and a hard world out there.

Since I first started this blog update I spoke with my work mate, Amy who directed me to some citations regarding an actual federal and state law which might actually protect consumers. I have started some more research into this data and I have calls out to see if I might find something more definitive—hopefully I'll get some shut-off notices stayed until the severe weather passes. I have included some of the language I have found...Merry Christmas

Shut Off Protection

The Utility Moratorium Protection Program protects eligible households from winter utility shut off. A household can be approved for moratorium protection only one time per utility per program year. The moratorium is provided only by utility companies that are regulated by the Public Service Commission (PSC). PSC Regulated Utilities

The protection of the Moratorium lasts from November 15 through the following March 15. However, the State HEAT Program has the option of beginning it earlier or extending it later when severe weather conditions warrant such actions.