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Updated April 21, 2020:

Expanding on a prior proclamation, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has banned utility companies until May 4 from disconnecting water, energy and phone service to homes due to nonpayment, citing the coronavirus public health emergency and the resulting unemployment crisis.

In his prior order, issued March 18, Inslee “strongly encouraged” public and private utilities to “take reasonable actions to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” urging but not requiring the utilities to halt disconnections for nonpayment during the emergency period.

For assistance, contact your utility company.