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Can The Utilities Cut Then They Cut Off Your Electricity If You’re Home Oxygen, 24 Seven

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
NC

I have had COPD for several years, but in 2018. diagnosed with COPD exacerbation that required me to use oxygen 24 hours a day. I have a portable concentrator and oxygen tanks back up.

March 5
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

We don't have power outages to often it is concerning when it does!i am on oxygen 24/7 also! I have back up I just pray it doesn't happen

March 6
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Contact your power and light company and ask them. I don't think they should be allowed to do that, but I don't know that for sure @A MyCOPDTeam Member.

March 6

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