Advocates Push for Further Changes Following Arizona Woman's Fatal Heat Death

Stephanie Pullman, a 72-year-old woman in Arizona, died after her power was cut off due to a $51 debt, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat in the region. Her death prompted advocacy efforts to prevent power shutoffs during the hottest months. The Arizona Corporation Commission issued a moratorium on summertime shutoffs and later permanently banned electricity cutoffs during the hottest months. Electric utilities in Arizona have implemented measures to pause disconnections during extreme temperatures. Efforts to protect vulnerable populations and provide assistance for cooling systems have also increased.