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Electric utility relief for AZ consumers

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has announced a cooperative agreement with the state’s largest electric utilities to continue to provide reliable electricity to homes, hospitals, and businesses while making sure that Arizona residents facing financial difficulties will have choice, assistance, and reliable access to electricity. Under the agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP), Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and six electric cooperatives have all agreed to the following: No customer will have power to their home shut off during the remainder of the crisis for inability to pay; No penalties, late fees or interest will be assessed during this…

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Kingman Fire, Police Departments taking extra safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman would like to reassure the community that firefighters, police officers, and first responders are taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of those teams and the community they serve. City first responders are being supplied correct personal protective equipment (PPEs) by county and state officials. The city’s supplies for this equipment is at sustainable and appropriate levels of response are being gauged for each call dispatch receives. The City will reiterate the need for people to practice social distancing and adhere to the CDC Guidelines. The city sincerely appreciates those in our…

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MEC introduces money order payment option

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) will temporarily credit the money order processingfee of $1 or less for members using a money order to pay their electric bill. “We know many of our members do not have a way to pay their MEC bill electronically,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “During this time of health concerns, we are encouraging members to use our drop box instead of coming inside the office to make a payment. The CDC is asking the public to limit personal contact, and this is a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19.” Lauxman…

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National Guard presence for re-stocking only

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department informs the community that in response to an order signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona National Guard is present in communities throughout Arizona starting today, Saturday, March 28. The mission of the Arizona National Guard is to transport supplies to grocery stores, and provide relief to store employees by stocking shelves with food and necessities. This mission is completed on a routine basis and the Arizona National Guard is not providing any security measures for the stores. The Lake Havasu City Police Department continues to handle all security…

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National Guard presence for re-stocking only

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department informs the community that in response to an order signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona National Guard is present in communities throughout Arizona starting today, Saturday, March 28. The mission of the Arizona National Guard is to transport supplies to grocery stores, and provide relief to store employees by stocking shelves with food and necessities. This mission is completed on a routine basis and the Arizona National Guard is not providing any security measures for the stores. The Lake Havasu City Police Department continues to handle all security…

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EPCOR battle begins

Bullhead City files condemnation docs with court BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City filed its eminent domain action in Mohave County Superior Court Friday afternoon. The City seeks Court-ordered condemnation in its bid to acquire the local assets of the EPCOR water company. Officials with the utility have promised to expend every resource available to fight what is expected to be a long and expensive legal battle. The first hearing in the case has been scheduled April 7 before Judge Lee Jantzen. Dave Hawkins

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