November 2026 · resilience · free local tool
Prepare a Medical Power-Outage Planning Call
An ordinary battery checklist may not cover the consequences of losing a medical device.
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Data as of 2026-11-01; review due 2027-01-30.
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Ready.gov recommends discussing power-dependent devices and refrigerated medicines with a medical provider.
- Ready.gov — Power Outages
Plan for power-dependent medical needs, communications, and alternate locations. Operate generators outdoors at least 20 feet from windows, doors, and attached garages; install working carbon monoxide detectors and follow the manual.
Publication/effective date: Updated 2026-06-04. Checked 2026-11-01.