Woodland woman begs PG&E to save her life [View All]

Woodland woman begs PG&E to save her life

WOODLAND, CA -- For more than two weeks Gail Garcia has been living without power in Yolo County, but barely.

Garcia was recently hospitalized with respiratory failure due to emphysema and asthma. She now requires an oxygen condenser to filter pure oxygen to her lungs 24 hours a day.

That machine plugs into the wall outlet like most home appliances, but, it won't work when the power is not on.

Pacific Gas and Electric shut off the power to her Woodland apartment for non-payment. What the utility company didn't know is the past amount due was actually owed by a previous tenant.

"I've called them probably 12 times, and each time they've told me the same thing no matter who I get," said Garcia. 'They pass the buck onto somebody else."

Garcia begged the company to turn her power back on, even reminding them of the life support notation in her account notes. But after more than two weeks, nothing was resolved.

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After reviewing Garcia's statements, News10 contacted PG&E which was quick to respond to the problem.

Less than five hours after the call, Garcia's power was restored.

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