82-year-old woman dies in Phoenix home on 99-degree day, sparking calls for utility shutoff restrictions during high heat. Katherine Korman’s power was cut off, leading to her death from heat stress. This incident highlights the issue of indoor heat-related deaths in Arizona, with 23% occurring despite air conditioning being present but not functioning. Arizona Public Service states they made efforts to contact Korman before disconnecting her power. Although there are heat safety rules in place to prevent shutoffs during certain months, advocates are pushing for a temperature-based moratorium year-round. Champion, an advocate on heat-related deaths, believes utilities should not be allowed to disconnect power on days exceeding 95 degrees. The Arizona Corporation Commission is open to working with the community to prevent heat-related losses. The tragic death of Katherine Korman has sparked a debate on the need for stricter regulations to protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat in Arizona.
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