Smart Meters - Public Service Commission

edroom. I have been having sleep problems including insomnia, nightmares and restless sleep. I am epileptic
and sleep deprivation is very dangerous for me. I have also been experiencing unexplained anxiety and
irritability. I live in Oakland. I’m also having strange interference on my phone line.”
(Update) ” I have now been living with a smart meter for nearly 4 months. My sleep has deteriorated. I often
only get 4-5 hours which is a serious threat to my health as an epileptic. My request to have the meter removed
has been denied. I cannot afford to move, and anywhere I move to in this area will likely have the same
problems. Past seizures have caused me to suffer brain injuries, and many neurologists believe that seizures
cause permanent damage to the brain. PG&E is putting me at risk of major injury and even death, since
seizures can be fatal”
.A.L.M. Alameda County CA
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I am disabled from a spinal injury and neurological damage from a severe case of Encephalitis. I moved into a
small apt attached to my Mother’s house three months ago. Both my mother and her husband are also
disabled. We all have serious health problems. They were not aware a smart meter was installed a year ago,
right behind my bedroom wall. Everyone in the house has been having similar issues since it was installed,
exhaustion, stomach issues, ear aches, ringing the ears, dizziness and skin issues. My health issues are
complicated already and I cannot move again. I want to know what I can do to get this thing removed. Nobody
asked, they just did it. I have signed petitions, I have written letters. What else can I do? My Mom has had 22
surgeries, Cancer, RSD, Interstitial Cystitis and much more. Just the fear that it may be adding to our health
problems is unhealthy. She grew up under power poles and has always believed that played a role in her health
issues. Although she knows now, I was afraid to even tell her it was there.
I believe we as humans have not had time to adapt to the barge EMF from such devices and we need choices
and a voice in the decision processes when it comes to technology such as Smart Meters. There are also privacy
and other issues at play here that make me very much against Smart Meters.
T.R. Aptos CA
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“I have been in the ER overnight three times this week, with unexplained sickness. I have had a CT Scan of the
brain, Stress Test, CTA, EKGs, Ultra Sounds, Blood work and still no definite answer. We recently had a Smart
Meter installed and these symptoms began about a week after: Extreme Stress, diagnosed TIAs, dizziness,
headaches, nausea and fainting. I mentioned this to a doctor and he suggested that the Smart Meters may
have something to do with it because the hospital has had quite a rise in illness of this kind reporting to the
ER. “J.W. (anon)
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My family lives very simply, we do not own a tv, do not have a computer in our home or microwave and do not
use cell phones at home, we keep them in the car for emergency only. We also watch our energy usage and do
not keep appliances plugged in. Within days after our smart meter was installed I experienced a very painful
miscarriage. After the miscarriage I started experiencing mysterious pain throughout my body that could not
be explained. My two children who are diagnosed autistic regressed in their autism after much work with
behavioral therapy and other interventions. I sadly watched my father’s health decline since last fall he became
very fatigued and weak and unexpectedly passed away in October 2010 of a heart arrhythmia. I believe the
smart meter played a role in his health because he was very healthy until it was installed on their house last
fall. T.M. Anon
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