About Medical Life-Support Equipment

If you or a loved one relies on medical life-support equipment that requires electricity, it is critical to have a backup plan in case of an extended power outage.

Outages can last several hours or even multiple days. Being prepared with backup power, emergency supplies, and alternate locations can help you safely navigate through the outage.

Essential preparations include:
  • Have a battery backup or portable generator.
  • Know the device’s battery life.
  • Have an emergency plan to relocate to a hospital or a home with power if the outage is prolonged.
  • Submit a letter from your physician to any DREMC office that verifies the need and use of medical life-support equipment at your location. DREMC will update your electric account with this information. Please understand that verifying that medical life-support equipment is used at the home or location does not guarantee uninterrupted service or immediate restoration, so backup plans remain essential.