Power Outage Response
CADRE is not currently activated for power shutoff but resources are up-to-date.
Access and Functional Needs
Medical Device Planning Tips for Outages
Plan ahead!
Sign up for PG&E Medical Baseline
The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center may be able to assist with power needs for medical devices. See if you qualify.
City of Santa Clara Fire Department has a medical database for city residents.
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
PG&E Planning Tips
City of Santa Clara Medical Database
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Main Office: 408-894-9041
The Medical Baseline Program, also known as Medical Baseline Allowance, is an assistance program for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical and independent living needs.
The program includes two different kinds of help:
- A lower rate on your monthly energy bill
- Extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff – including in-person notification if they are unable to make contact by phone.
Check the website for Frequently Asked Questions
Website includes translated information and forms in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog and Hmong
Questions and assistance filling out the Medical Baseline form: 1-800-743-5000
PG&E Outage Health & Accessibility Support
PG&E Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center – PSPS
As California experiences different bouts of weather, we are subject to wildfires and high winds, causing public safety power shut-offs (PSPS). SVILC partnered with PG&E to provides financial and direct services to individuals affected by PSPS, who require the use of Assistive technology (AT) Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
SVILC is a hub that you can notify if you are using a device or equipment that requires electricity to sustain yourself, such as an oxygen machine, refrigerator for medication, etc.
If you have a disability that may be significantly affected by a power shut off, please contact our office to be listed on our Public Safety Power Shut-Off (PSPS) Event Call/E-mail List.
Our list is here to call and notify you if you are in a potential shut off zone and provide further safety information.
San Jose Main Office: 408-894-9041
South County Branch Office: 408-843-9100
Power Outages
Medical Device Planning Tips for Outages
Plan ahead!
Sign up for PG&E Medical Baseline
The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center may be able to assist with power needs for medical devices. See if you qualify.
City of Santa Clara Fire Department has a medical database for city residents.
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
PG&E Planning Tips
City of Santa Clara Medical Database
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Main Office: 408-894-9041
The Medical Baseline Program, also known as Medical Baseline Allowance, is an assistance program for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical and independent living needs.
The program includes two different kinds of help:
- A lower rate on your monthly energy bill
- Extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff – including in-person notification if they are unable to make contact by phone.
Check the website for Frequently Asked Questions
Website includes translated information and forms in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog and Hmong
Questions and assistance filling out the Medical Baseline form: 1-800-743-5000
PG&E Outage Health & Accessibility Support
PG&E Power Outage Map by Address
PG&E Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.
Note: When signing up for PG&E outage notices, you have to re-register every year.
PG&E Statewide Outage Map
PG&E Outage Address Lookup Map
Sign up for PG&E Outage Alerts
Silicon Valley Power Outages
Medical Baseline Registration
Silicon Valley Power Social Media
City of Palo Alto Power Outages
Power Outage Preparedness
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center – PSPS
As California experiences different bouts of weather, we are subject to wildfires and high winds, causing public safety power shut-offs (PSPS). SVILC partnered with PG&E to provides financial and direct services to individuals affected by PSPS, who require the use of Assistive technology (AT) Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
SVILC is a hub that you can notify if you are using a device or equipment that requires electricity to sustain yourself, such as an oxygen machine, refrigerator for medication, etc.
If you have a disability that may be significantly affected by a power shut off, please contact our office to be listed on our Public Safety Power Shut-Off (PSPS) Event Call/E-mail List.
Our list is here to call and notify you if you are in a potential shut off zone and provide further safety information.
San Jose Main Office: 408-894-9041
South County Branch Office: 408-843-9100
Support Resources
PG&E Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.