Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program

Support and services to keep you safe during wildfire safety outages

PG&E partners with the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC). Together, we offer support for older adults and people with disabilities. Support is available before, during and after wildfire safety outages, such as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or Enhanced Powerline Safety Setting (EPSS) outage. View the DDAR program fact sheet (PDF).

 

If you have medical and independent living needs, the DDAR program can help you

 

  • Create an emergency plan
  • Sign up for the Medical Baseline Program
  • Apply for a portable backup battery
  • Get ADA-accessible car rides and hotel stays during a PSPS or other wildfire safety power outage
  • Receive food replacements during a PSPS or other wildfire safety power outages

Apply for Disability Disaster Access and Resources Services

You can apply by contacting your local DDAR Center below or visiting the DDAR website.

Eligibility for Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program

 

To qualify, you must: 

 

  • Live in a High Fire-Threat District* OR
  • Have experienced two or more PSPS events since 2020
  • And either:
    • Use an electric device or assistive technology
    • Have a disability or chronic condition
    • Rely on electricity to live independently

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) will decide who qualifies for batteries and other resources. Medical needs and income will not be considered. A doctor is not needed to verify disability or condition. 

 

*Visit the CWSP to view the Fire-Threat Map.

More on power outages

Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP)

Find out how we are making our system safer and more reliable.

Food, lodging and transportation

Find support during a PSPS. This could include hotel stays, meals or accessible rides.  

County-specific resources

Find information about services in your county, like local food banks or Meals on Wheels.