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Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Paloma pay $300
Paloma is behind on electricity and water bills after losing my job in May and needs $300 to avoid a shut-off.
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The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $300. I have never been late before losing my job in May.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with a newborn, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $300 goes:
• Gas arrears: $170
• Reconnection and late fees: $25
• Down payment on a payment plan: $105
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-08-09
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Hope things get better soon, Paloma. This could happen to any of us.
Wishing you the best, Paloma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.