shutoff
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But consumers who fall behind can face a shutoff once the moratorium ends at the end of March.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Additionally, the company said its distribution lines to the west of Eaton Canyon "were de-energized well before the reported start time of the fire" as part of its fire safety shutoff program.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2025
California also adopted stricter requirements for oil pipelines, including more frequent inspections and automatic shutoff valves to quickly halt oil flow in the event of a rupture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
Before the pandemic, the shutoff threshold for any delinquent account was $50.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2024
My blood scrambles, roars through my ears, the truth buzzes around my head, like a saw with no shutoff.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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