Hi Paula,
Really now way to stop the shut off within ~24 hours (less than one business day). Your best option may be the emergency LIHEAP program (or whatever it is called in your state). See the list of options at the NHPB guide to emergency LIHEAP
But even that may take a few days or so to get processed, even if you are qualified.
Of course talk to your power company. Ask them for options
Firmer wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2026 3:03 pm
I am writing in the hope that I can get help for my family. I lost my teaching job after 18 years. My husband just applied for disability, but it has not been approved yet. I applied for unemployment but am in the process of appealing because my employer claims I was fired for misconduct, which is untrue. I have used all our savings, but now we have bills that are overdue. My power extension ends tomorrow and will be disconnected if not paid by 5pm. Social Services will not help stop the shutoff because my daughter is over 5 years old and my husband's disability has not been approved yet. I am at my wits end and do not know what to do. I would appreciate any guidance you can give me. Thank you so much!
Paula
I am writing in the hope that I can get help for my family. I lost my teaching job after 18 years. My husband just applied for disability, but it has not been approved yet. I applied for unemployment but am in the process of appealing because my employer claims I was fired for misconduct, which is untrue. I have used all our savings, but now we have bills that are overdue. My power extension ends tomorrow and will be disconnected if not paid by 5pm. Social Services will not help stop the shutoff because my daughter is over 5 years old and my husband's disability has not been approved yet. I am at my wits end and do not know what to do. I would appreciate any guidance you can give me. Thank you so much!
Paula
Hello, I found you folks on the internet and we have received are shut off notice for our power bill. We live in Porum Oklahoma which is in Muskogee county and have been unable to get any help. There is a senior (over the age of 65) in the home. Any help you can give us would be great have called churches and they are unable to help.
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Please can you call me and see if there’s any way you guys can help with my power bill before it is shut off. My power bill is due to shut off in a few days and it’s Christmas time and I just don’t have enough money for it they’re going to shut off in the next day or two please I’m in dire need for help this this month I haven’t been able to come up with the money. I’m a single mom and I just can’t forward the power bill right now. I had roommates staying with me and they ran my power bill left me with a $600 power bill. Now I’m stuck with it and I just I don’t have enough money to pay the power bill and provide Christmas for my son. I never asked for help as there’s any way possible you can help me. That would be awesome. Thank you have a great day and God bless
PUD=? Is that a Washington utility company? If so, try the energy bill assistance programs in Washington for more time or cash aid. $473 sounds doable as far as a payment plan, or maybe a charity can give you a few bucks towards it too.
Kelly_Ryan wrote:The power company PUD 3 want a minimum of $473 to reconnect. I have an 8 year old daughter. Thank you for your help.
Help paying power bill. Power was shut off yesterday. Single mom just starting over after divorce and being a stay at home mom for the last 8 years. Have had two back surgeries which has made it hard to get and keep a job. The power company PUD 3 want a minimum of $473 to reconnect. I have an 8 year old daughter. Thank you for your help.
I recently received a shutoff notice on my power and light bill account. My April bill was $259.49. I sent in $80.00, with left a past due amount of $179.65. The light company said they will turn them off if this was is not paid by June 23rd. I am an unemployed mother with a 6 year old. I am having some financial difficulties at the moment which is how I got behind. I have lived in this house since December of 1997 and never got a shut off notice until now. I have cerebral palsy and can not walk without the help of a cane, crutches, or braces. There is no way that I get around my house in the dark and live without heat. If you all can help me resolve this issue or know of anyone that can I would really and truly appreciate it.
