PSPS RESOURCES, RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE CENTRAL VALLEY (RICV)

Description: Serves as the main support center for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with access & functional needs (AFN) in the event of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Services include:
- Food resources
- Hotel/relocation assistance (if available)
- Battery Solutions (short-term and long-term)
Battery program:
Provides backup battery for customers rely on electricity operated medical devices. Customers must reside in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire Thread District or have experienced 2 or more PSPS events.
Website: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/public-safety-power-shutoffs/
Phone(s): (833) 560-5313, (559) 221-2330
Hours: Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 12:30pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm;
Eligibility: Hotel/relocation assistance and portable backup battery: must be individuals who are electricity-dependent.

Battery program:
Must be a PG&E customer who
-rely on electricity to operate medical devices or to continue to live independently;
-reside in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire Threat District or have experienced 2 or more PSPS events.

Other support: individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, and older adults.
Requirements: None
Areas Served:
- Merced United States
Categories:
- Portable Batteries
- Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines
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