
Thousands of Americans will still be without power and heat this winter despite call for utility companies to prevent shutoffs
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As Michael Lundy cradles her newborn son, she's mentally preparing to pack up and leave her Detroit home again.
She just got a shutoff notice from the power company, owes more than $2,400 and her debt has grown throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. And she's been trying to stay afloat after being out of work while also taking care of her 11-year-old daughter.
In September, the utility company cut her power until she paid a portion of her debt, forcing her to leave home and stay with family. Now, the company is threatening to do it again.

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