Dear Editor, Oliver Chronicle :
May 18th 2011
Recently I have learned that FortisBC plans to replace our power meters with a wireless meter. The new meters will be able to read the amount of electrical use of all appliances and outlets in our home every few minutes throughout the day.
This wireless radiation will pass from the meter through all the walls of the house, through our appliances and also through our body. I am concerned fro the long-tem effect of this kind of high-level radiation, especially on small children. How will it affect their small bodies now and in the long-term? Will sleeping in a bedroom next to the meter be a concern?
On the Internet, I have watched health experts in Canada and the US talk about the negative reactions to the human body. These electrical microwaves react with the natural electromagnetic waves of the human body.
Ontario and California have had these “smart meters” for a few years and are planning to remove some or all of them due to health concerns, and the poor accuracy of the meters.
Many people have had problems with headaches and heart problems.
What will the long-term effects be?
According to the experts, Canada’s health standards are too low and don’t meet their approval. Canada health standards want us to prove that smart meters aren’t harmful. They should really do extensive research to prove to us that the meters are okay for the human body.
I am feaful that we’re going to be the test trial. Fortis has applied this month to the B.C. Utilities Commission to begin a step-rate increase in hydro billing.
Next month they will apply for approval to install the very expensive wilreless meters in our home.
Our home should be our safe place.
I object to Fortis being allowed to radiate my home without my permission.
Judy Nicholas, Oliver BC
