Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:
"Only three states WA, VA, and my home state of NJ have laws in place that prevent power from being shut off during deadly heat waves.This leaves the rest of the US,including the hottest parts of the country, at risk.We need a national plan to address this crisis. (3/5)"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:
"My Stay Cool Act (HR 7949) would ensure that ALL communities can stay safe during deadly heat waves.Among other things, my bill would invest in free public cooling spaces to make sure that everyone has a place to go when extreme heat strikes. (4/5)"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"Extreme heat is the deadliest weather event we face. Black, Indigenous, & low-income communities have the highest rates of heat-related death.Building heat-resilient communities isn't just a climate issue it's a racial & economic justice issue. (1/5) politico.com/newsletters/po"Read on Twitter
"Underserved populations often lack steady access to A/C or ventilation. 16% of the US lives in energy poverty, meaning they spend more than 6% of their income paying their energy bills.During heat waves, these Americans run the risk of having their power shut off. (2/5)"Read on Twitter
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