On Friday, on the 22nd day of Arizona's record heat wave, the governor of Arizona sent a letter to the state's power providers that sounded very much like a demand.

Katie Hobbs told the utilities she wants their "action plans for protecting Arizonans during this unprecedented heat wave." 

When the CEO of the State of Arizona tells you that, it means now.

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The governor then went out on social media and shared her demand letter with the people of Arizona:

"Today, I sent a letter to Arizona's utility companies asking for written plans outlining how they will protect Arizonans during this devastating heat wave, and inviting them to discuss how we can work together to better prepare for the future.