It is time for utility intervention.
In the last 24 hours, I have spoken with my mayor, with the county administrator, with officials in the WV governor’s office, and with the WV Public Service Commission.
I am urging them to take any necessary action to ensure that water shut-offs are suspended until May 1.
The last thing a family should have to deal with during a public health crisis is having their water shut off due to lack of payment. Shutting off water also exacerbates the spread of illness.
I encourage you to contact your local and state officials and demand they intervene to prevent water service shut offs.