Description: Disability Disaster Access and Resource Centers "DDARC". Helps people with disabilities prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Also called "PSPS" events.Disabled persons who use electrical/ assistive technology, or medical devices, can get the help from DDARC.DDARC can help disabled people prepare for PSPS events in the following ways:Personalized preparedness plans.Backup batteries or generators.Gasoline for generators.Short-term hotel stays.During PSPS events.Food and transportation support.Examples of electrical medical equipment:Bipap, CPAP or oxygen concentrator, a scooter, power chair or cell phone.In Humboldt County, DDARC is available through Tr-County Independent Living. Call (707) 445-8404 for help in completing the application. You can also apply online:https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/application/ (help caller fill out application or set up an appointment calendly.com/tracye-211) For Deaf/Hard of Hearing and customers who have a speech disability, call the California Relay Service at 7-1-1. Or, you can call TCIL at (707) 445-8404 for help with your application.
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