Southern California Edison (SCE) has a program for people who use medical equipment that would need backup during a power outage. SCE seeks to prevent wildfires on hot and windy days via Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) that could last three or more days. People with necessary medical equipment need to have a backup plan. To sign up for the SCE program, please visit: ……… If you are unable to sign up for the program, please contact the TOT Onsite Manager at (818) 346-9252.

Please also contact the Onsite Manager, if you: 1) use electrically powered medical equipment; 2) have emergency power devices that you’d be willing to share to sustain or charge those in need; or 3) can provide emergency knowledge and support. Our intent is to help facilitate a network of those in need with those who can help. Please note that the average computer UPS (uninterruptible power supply) will only power a computer or most small medical devices for anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. A long term, days-long electrical outage would require a more substantial source of power, such as a solar or gas generator or other refuelable device.

From the SCE website
Some people depend on uninterrupted power to operate medical equipment in their homes. We try our best to notify Medical Baseline customers before maintenance outages and rotating outages. Since we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service, you should always have a backup plan. This could mean a backup power system or other arrangements.
Equipment backup: If your medical equipment is supplied by a hospital or a durable medical equipment company, work with them to develop an emergency or backup plan. Some companies may supply additional medical equipment and other services during emergency situations.
Get on “Special needs” Lists: Contact your local fire department to learn whether they maintain a list of people with special medical needs. Being on this list may help them better respond to you during emergencies.
Emergency contacts: Keep emergency phone numbers handy. This includes your doctor, police, fire and durable medical equipment company (if applicable).
Backup plan: Develop plans to leave your home in the event of a lengthy power outage. Share this plan with family, friends, and others that should be aware.

All residents are also encouraged to sign up for the TOT mass communication phone program to keep apprised of other important alerts on emergencies, utility outages, and other time-sensitive info. To register, please contact the Onsite Manager.