My lights are being cut off...
@teresatrotter (4073)
Jacksonville, Florida
January 31, 2017 4:01pm CST
Dang electric company won't wait until tomorrow, so I can pay the bill. That is when my ssi check comes in. So it is being cut off.
I won't have the extra money for another $200 deposit, and cut off fees, and reconnect fees. I don't know what I am going to do.
It is just one more day. But they won't wait. So goodbye everyone. It is going to get real cold tonight.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 17
We know of families with young children who were cut off.
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
31 Jan 17
I have had similar to yours bitter exoerience here, in Bulgaria, before years my electricity has been cut off. I do believe that you could find the proper way to resolve this problem. Good luck! If you will be absent from our lot community, we will be waiting for you to appear among us again!
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
31 Jan 17
United States is not that way. They will cut me off. That is the way it is.
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
31 Jan 17
@teresatrotter I was also cut off. I paid the renewal tax and the bill with the interest and they renewed my electricity. It took me one day.
@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
1 Feb 17
Ah, I see good ol' JEA hasn't changed since I lived in Jacksonville in 1980. Most people I knew on base who were higher up in rank and could afford it lived in Orange Park, in Clay County, so they didn't have to put up with JEA. I'm so sorry that happened, and I hope you can connect with some resources in town (churches, assistance, etc.) that'll help you get your lights back on.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 17
That is so terrible. This is what all of the 'agencies' and churches people donate to are supposed to prevent.
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@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
31 Jan 17
Well... They help once a year, and some only help once every two years. I have tried everything. I don't know anyone I can borrow the money until tomorrow.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Jan 17
@teresatrotter Just sad there is not a better way for the disabled to be helped.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
31 Jan 17
they are not supposed to do this .especially in the winter months
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Feb 17
I hope it is a warmer night and something comes through
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jan 17
I am so sorry to hear this I sure hope that somthing good comes along for you and you are able to keep it on help get turned back on soon.
@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
31 Jan 17
Stay warm. I know the feeling. I pay my utility at the same time as my rent every 3rd of the month---that's when I get my SSI too. Couldn't you call them and ask them to wait and tell them the check's on the way, even if you have to pay the late fee.
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
Sorry to hear that. Keeping you in my prayers. God has always come through for you so I pray he will this time too.
