Arkansas disconnect moratorium ends May 3

The Arkansas moratorium for utility service disconnections for non-payment is scheduled to end May 3rd. Southwestern Electric Power Company says it continues to work with customers who are struggling to pay electric bills during the pandemic.
Payment agreements may be set up by calling the utility’s customer solutions center, at 877-446-7211.
The company says it has been offering extended payment agreements, and is now expanding those options to 18 months.
Prior to any customers being disconnected for non-payment, SWEPCO says it sends outs multiple notices & opportunities to enroll in extended payment agreements.
The electric company serves about 123 thousand customers in 13 Arkansas counties.