KELLY SAYS NO DISCONNECTS FOR NONPAYMENT UNTIL APRIL 15TH

Citing emergency declarations by Governor Laura Kelly, President Donald Trump and the World Health Organization, the Kansas Corporation Commission used its emergency powers to issue an order suspending utility disconnects for nonpayment until April 15. The action will offer relief to those experiencing potential hardship from the COVID-19 virus. The directive covers all electrical, natural gas, water and telecommunications utilities under the KCC’s jurisdiction, several of which have already voluntarily suspended disconnects. The Commission also encourages those utilities not under its jurisdiction to enact similar practices. The Commission may elect to extend the suspension order in a subsequent order if conditions warrant.