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Tulsa Heat Crisis Hits Utility Bills | Tulsa News
Tulsa’s Salvation Army is racing to help families struggling with soaring utility bills as extreme heat spikes demand—jumping from 70 to over 70 requests monthly, with fans distributed to keep residents cool. Their utility assistance program aims to prevent homelessness by covering essential bills for at least a month, with applications opening every Monday. With Oklahoma ranking first nationally in electricity disconnections and over half a million homes losing power last year, the crisis is urgent—even with protections like heat-index suspensions and payment plan options. Meanwhile, the…
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